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The request for faster, safer and more comfortable services has grown proportionally in the rail industry over the recent years and the last two decades have seen exponential growth in the use of technology towards the evolution of very sophisticated transport system where the performance of components is more and more critical.

When looking at spring probe contact technology the solution you choose must meet the mechanical, electrical and environmental performance requirements required in today’s space market. The lifecycle of spring contact probes is dependent on the design of the probe and as well as the operating conditions in the field. Design and manufacturing challenges take place to meet...

Designing and manufacturing RF cable assemblies and harnesses involves a number of challenges. Join our webinar on Monday January 25th 11am EST to learn from our industry experts Product Market Director, Michael Carlson and Product Line Manager, Andrew Breslin as they share RF cable assembly challenges focused on radiation harden materials, cable routing, cable modulari...

These giant chips – typically over 20B transistors per device – required enormous power draws, which in turn, generates heat. To address these challenges, sophisticated thermal system modelling must be applied, and custom solutions must be design around these models. For device manufacturers, it has become critical to properly manage IC thermal output during the critical...

Development partner contract will support a FAA- certified solution for Traffic Surveillance Smiths Interconnect announced today the award of a development partner contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to design a multi-function microwave transmit and receive assembly ideal for Radar and Military Data Link communication applications. GA-AS...

Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of innovative solutions for critical semiconductor test applications, announces the expansion of its Volta product line to incorporate Volta180 probe heads, to support the Wafer Level Packages and Known Good Dies test businesses. The recent acceleration of the digital age is creating a huge demand for new consumer/ commercial e...

NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, Mars Perseverance Rover was launched on July 30, 2020 and will touch down on Mars on February 18, 2021. Designed to be the most sophisticated rover NASA has built, the Mars Perseverance Rover will use advanced systems to explore the diverse geological landscape, discover ancient habitats, gather rock and soil samples that will be returne...

Smiths Interconnect announced today the release of its new CTX high frequency wire bondable chip termination series optimized to combine high frequency and power in a small package. The new CTX Series is designed to offer excellent broadband performance up to 64GHz. It allows wider coverage than traditional components while providing optimized return loss for multiple...

Smiths Interconnect announces today the distribution agreement with Heilind Electronics Inc. and its MIL-AERO Division, Interstate Connecting Components. The agreement with Heilind Inc. completes the business relationship already existing with Heilind in Europe and Asia, making the company a global partner for the distribution of Smiths Interconnect’s products. Hei...

Addressing the need to create a streamlined procurement experience by shifting the testing responsibility away from the customer, Smiths Interconnect announces today the release of its SpaceNXT™ MWC Series of high reliability multi-way isolated splitters in high-frequency Ku-bands. The SpaceNXT™ MWC Series is specifically designed for a variety of space applications ...

The first satellite of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation (CSG-1) was launched and has been orbiting since 18 December 2019, enriching the constellation that, for over 10 years, has made an important international contribution to emergency management, environmental monitoring and national security. The signal has been regularly acquired by the antennas of the Fucino Spac...

Smiths Interconnect proudly celebrated the Grand Opening of its new Qualification and Test laboratory in its site in Dundee, Scotland. The new laboratory offers a one-stop shop for critical qualification and testing of Smiths Interconnect’s products in Europe. The structure is equipped with in-house multipaction testing and SRS mechanical shock testing system, both in...

Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Reflex Photonics, Inc. (“Reflex”). Founded in 2002 in Montreal, Canada, Reflex is a recognized global leader in rugged high-reliability optical transceiver modules for...

Tampa, US –Smiths Interconnect, Inc. proudly announces receipt of the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award for 2019—the most prestigious honor the Defense Security Service (DSS) may bestow upon the top cleared facilities. The award was established in 1966 in honor of the late Air Force Col. James S. Cogswell, the first chief of industria...

Automotive test equipment requires exceptionally robust components to withstand the rigors of the continuous testing of the electronic systems used in today’s ever more complex vehicles. Often these systems are tested on automatic equipment, without the direct involvement of a human operator. The connectors which interface to this equipment must be rugged, compliant to ...

Smiths Interconnect announces D Series connectors as a high reliability alternative to premium priced autoclave compatible connectors. Medical environments typically dictate products be suited for autoclave, sterilization and scaled to support a wide range of device styles and sizes. The medical device industry continues to develop more disposable and cost effective ...

Furthering its distribution strategy aimed at establishing strong and reliable global channel partners, Smiths Interconnect has honored its top business partners in the Americas and EMEA for their performance in 2018. In the Americas, TTI Inc. was awarded both the Best Distributor for Absolute Growth and the Best Distributor for Design-in Activity, whilst RFMW Ltd. re...

Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products, announces today the release of its SpaceNXT™ Aurora Series, the first COTS Plus 2mm Hard Metric backplane connector, tested and qualified to ESA ESCC 3401 specifications. The newly released Aurora family of Hard Metric backp...

Smiths Interconnect announces today the release of the SpaceNXT™ Ku Series of high power WR75 circulators and loads. The newly released Ku-Band family of passive waveguide components is part of an overarching initiative to create a broad range of readily accessible space qualified waveguide isolators, circulators, terminations, transitions, hybrids and couplers operating...

London, UK - Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products, announces today the release of its Lab-Flex® T Series of flexible coaxial cable assemblies. The T cable assemblies are mechanically robust and specifically designed to minimize phase change when subjected to a wide ...

Smiths Interconnect,announced today the release of its TT9 SMT series, a new DC – 20 GHz wideband surface mount fixed attenuator series optimized to provide performance and power to applications in the defence market. Utilizing more than 40 years of experience in refining attenuation solutions for theTT9 Attenuator defence, the TT9 offers a power handling capability o...

This brand transition supports a recent strategic reorganisation focused on creating a more agile structure that can better anticipate and respond to customers’ evolving needs. Individually, the technology brands represent state-of-the-art solutions across the connectors, microwave components and microwave subsystems markets. Providing a strong umbrella brand that suppor...

miths Connectors is unveiling its innovative high pressure, high temperature Vortex Connector Series, specifically designed for MWD, LWD and wireline applications. The Vortex Series provides exceptional protection of critical electronics in the harsh environment that is typical of the Oil and Gas applications allowing customers to exploit more demanding geographies a...

Smiths Connectors’ Silmat® elastomeric test sockets bring to market an advanced, low profile contact technology enhanced by best-in-class design engineering and test development practices, providing customers with a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving semiconductor test industry. Silmat® sockets ensure an extremely short signal path enabling stable contact resis...

5 A current rating Spring force options between 4.00 and 7.00 oz. 1.310" (33.27 mm) overall length Smiths Connectors' standard probe series for 0.125 (3.18) pitch includes multiple length and travel options.

. Filter adapters provide the system designer great flexibility in situations where the filtering or system requirements are subject to change. The adapters are designed to be installed between the existing plug and receptacle without having to re–wire or disassemble the system. Both in–line cable and bulkhead/ panel mount versions are available.

One key market that the new products address is rail applications where extreme pressure is placed on connector technology manufacturers to fulfill critical rail-specific performance challenges of reliability, safety, maintenance and modularity in addition to standard compliance, plus meeting stringent electrical and environmental requirements. Smiths Connectors ha...

Smiths Connectors has developed a new and enhanced type of a M12 connector with a die-casted, nickel-plated, rotating back shell that can mate with the common M12 connectors currently available across the global marketplace. This product offering was developed in direct response to rising market demands for high density, miniaturized electrical interfaces with custom out...

Engineered specifically for the medical industry, HyperGrip connectors offer a wide range of benefits including user-configurability, an aesthetic design with push-pull latching for easy one-hand mating, and various sealing and shielding options. As an added benefit, the HyperGrip product line is available incorporating a variety of contact technologies. Traditiona...

Smiths Connectors, a world-leading provider of high-performance interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications has announced the introduction of its hand-tooled high-speed rugged D-Sub series. This range of high-impedance connectors has been designed to ground the outer shield quadrax and twinax contacts directly to the shell of the connector. A compellin...