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Leveraging its expertise in embedded optical communication modules for defense and aerospace, Smiths Interconnect offers radiation-resistant optical transceivers aimed at the space market with the introduction of the SpaceABLE™ and SpaceCONEX™ “radiation resistant” line of products.

Optical interconnect helps lowering the weight of every satellite which help reducing the launching price and the resulting price per bit for satellite operator. Optical interconnects help improve the cost-effectiveness of high-throughput LEO constellation satellites and SpaceABLE and the SpaceCONEX radiation-resistant optical transceivers, with their intrinsic radiation...

We will outline how Joule-20 can provide a drop-in replacement that can be used with existing PCB footprints, brining you increased ROI in both Engineering / Characterization applications as well as High Volume Manufacturing.

During the webinar, Smiths Interconnect experts will demonstrate key advantages of the technology supported by examples, applications and success stories. Among these we will discuss the proper mating, low cost of ownership, high reliability, contact design, operating environment.

This webinar will describe why optic communications in space are a key element of the success of new global connectivity networks. From intra-satellite to inter-satellite high speed links, optical communication over fiber optics or over optical wireless terminals can help by extracting the most from the communication architectures while offering low SWaP.

n this Webinar, Smiths Interconnect experts describe state-of-the art of Thermal Management Solutions applied to advanced digital processor IC devices. Special attention will be given to the emerging SiP and large BGA package challenges facing the industry.

Learn from our industry experts as they share RF cable assembly challenges focused on radiation harden materials, cable routing, cable modularity, shielding effectiveness and lowering cost of ownership.

Highly compact and ruggedized, Smiths Interconnect’s K-band waveguide components are rigorously qualified for spacecraft use in the company’s state-of-the-art test and qualification laboratory in Dundee, Scotland. Qualification for spacecraft use is completed for each product and comprises sine and random vibration, mechanical shock and where appropriate RF power TVAC, a...

Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products announced today the extension of its Hypergrip® connector series for the medical market with the addition of the new Hypergrip® Flex connectors. Hypergrip® is a well known, patented and proven series of high reliability circular...

RF attenuators are passive electric components that decreases the amplitude level of an incoming signal. Attenuators can be fixed, switched or continuously variable. Adding an attenuator helps control and reduces signal levels in RF/Microwave systems. Below are 8 applications were adding an attenuator is beneficial.

Cutting-edge expectations demand connectors that can perform reliably and consistently in the relentlessly unforgiving test environment, with the resilience to withstand multiple mating cycles over an extended period of time without failure. But, at the same time, they need to be easy to assemble, have a low unit price and be configurable for different applications and m...

The Global award was offered for the first time and went to TTI Inc. thanks to the prominent worldwide activity of the distributor. For Americas, Mouser Electronics Inc. was awarded as best performing distributor thanks to its outstanding activity in the sale of board text fixture probes. The distribution award in EMEA went to CEL S.A., an important partner in the sale ...

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A start-up medical device manufacturer was developing a new cryoablation catheter system which used very low temperatures, rather than high temperatures, to ablate tissue in the heart to control arrhythmias. This minimally invasive procedure provides access through a small incision (typically in the groin area), letting the disposable catheter be fed up through a blood v...

SpaceNXT™ K2TVA Thermopad® Series is Smiths Interconnect’s response to the increasing demand for high-reliability connectivity in commercial space programs, particularly GEO/MEO and LEO satellites. K2TVA Thermopad is part of SpaceNXT™ family of COTS+ products, specifically designed and tested for critical space flight applications.

We aim to be your global partner for innovative connectivity solutions where reliability, high quality, technical expertise, application knowledge, and a reputation for excellence is vital. We do so thanks to our technology brands (EMC, Hypertac, IDI, Lorch, Millitech, RF Labs, TECOM, and TRAK) that are synonymous with exceptional performance whenever a technologically a...

Smiths Interconnect develops and manufactures high reliability connectors that ensure optimal performance, durability and safety in space-related operating environments. We have proudly delivered failure-free performance in numerous spaceflight programs and work globally with our customers and space agencies to design the next generation of solutions for launchers, satel...

In this webinar, Smiths Interconnect experts will examine the different RF filter technologies, evaluate key parameters when choosing an RF filter, and discuss current and future RF filter trends. Special attention will be given to the emerging planar chip filter and thick, and thin film processing technology.

Smiths Interconnect is committed to developing advanced interconnect solutions, technologies and full system integration capabilities for the latest generation of aircraft. Our solutions are well suited to address both reliability required for flight critical systems as well as environmental concerns by providing an extensive product portfolio for high frequency applicat...

Microwave Week, with more than 9000 participants and 600 industrial exhibits of state-of-the-art microwave products, is the world’s largest gathering of radio- frequency (RF) and microwave professionals encompassing MHz to THz ranges and the most important forum for the latest research advances and practices in the field.

The train of the future will have higher needs in terms of bandwidth, functionalities and service quality: digitalisation, CO2 footprint, smart power distribution, operational standardization and regulations compliance are key areas of opportunities for the railway post-pandemic sector to improve their competitiveness.

During the webinar, Smiths Interconnect experts demonstrate key advantages of the technology supported by examples, applications and success stories. Among these we will discuss the proper mating, low cost of ownership, high reliability, contact design, operating environment.

HDC is a standard, heavy duty, modular connector series that conforms to IEC60664 and IEC61984 standards. Through the combination of different modules selected by the designer, the connector can handle different signal types such as power, signal, and data, without the need for separate connections. This flexibility makes the HDC series suitable for the electrical, optic...

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) also called radio-frequency interference (RFI) is a disturbance generated by unwanted electrical signals from electronic devices or natural occurrences which may reduce the performance of the equipment and can even stop it from functioning. It can impact various flight-critical applications including communication and military flight c...

This webinar will describe why optic communications in space are a key element of the success of those new networks. From intra-satellite to inter-satellite high speed link, optical communication over fiber optics or over optical wireless optical terminal can help extracting the most of those new communication architectures while offering low SWaP..

Smiths Interconnect has announced receipt of a contract from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to participate in the development of a G-band satellite for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Smiths Interconnect will design a component with dual band millimeter wave antenna and receivers as a part of the advanced microwave scanning radiometer 3 (AMSR3). The AMS...

In this webinar, Smiths Interconnect experts will examine the different RF filter technologies, evaluate key parameters when choosing an RF filter, and discuss current and future RF filter trends. Special attention will be given to the emerging planar chip filter and thick, and thin film processing technology.

The Joule 20 failsafe scrubbing contact technology provides first-class electrical and mechanical performance in testing peripheral ICs for the most demanding Communication, Consumer, Wearable and Automotive applications.

The train of the future will have higher needs in terms of bandwidth, functionalities and service quality: digitalisation, CO2 footprint, smart power distribution, operational standardization and regulations compliance are key areas of opportunities for the railway post-pandemic sector to improve their competitiveness.

When looking at key design trends for RF & microwave components such as higher frequency, increased bandwidth, and larger component counts, it becomes apparent that RF/microwave engineers will have to look for new ways to deal with inherent challenges in gain slope that are exhibited by many RF components.

The Dundee facility can now replicate deep space in terms of vacuum and heat with high power amplifiers and vacuum systems. It can therefore analyse high power devices that are used in space with regards to their breakdown voltage behaviour in a vacuum or near-vacuum environment. This effect, called multipaction, can render a device useless and, thus degrades the reliabi...

Reflex Photonics, a Smiths Interconnect company, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to deliver thousands of SpaceABLE®28 optical module devices to be used in state-of-the-art, high-throughput communication satellites (HTCS) that will be deployed in geostationary orbit.

Smiths Interconnect provides the Mars Perseverance Rover with high performance ruggedized cPCI 2mm connectors addressing NASA’s need for a high reliability connector solution to meet the mechanical, electrical and environmental performance requirements. Rigorous testing was performed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for extreme environmental conditions, including thermal...

We have proudly delivered failure-free performance in numerous spaceflight programs. Smiths Interconnect designs compact and reliable products suitable for launchers, satellites, manned space flight and ground systems support. Our solutions use space approved materials and controlled processes for minimum mission lifetimes of 15 to 20 years.

The LightVISION® VM operates like a QSFP+ but offers reduced dimensions and power consumption, operation over industrial temperature range, and option for board-mount or edge-mount. This optical module offers size and performance advantages over the QSFP+ in addition to Reflex Photonics products proven reliability and ruggedness. This new device is perfectly suited for 4...

All military programmes are valuable contracts to secure as they are typically long-term commitments that will generate stable future revenue for the businesses. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (previously known as Joint Strike Fighter/JSF) programme falls into this category, dating back to the late 1990s when the need for a 5th Generation aircraft began to evolve.