To address safety and mission-critical applications, where continued data integrity is of paramount importance, Harwin now offers additional cable assembly services for its popular Gecko series. Produced on-demand, these assemblies provide greater resilience against ambient electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk from neighboring wiring. Engineers can now specify double-ended cables with either twisted-pair wiring (different colors […]
Military/Aerospace
Single-pair ethernet system reduces weight, increases bandwidth for commercial aerospace
TE Connectivity is unveiling its new Mini-ETH single pair ethernet system for commercial aircraft that offers substantial weight savings, more bandwidth and simpler installation and maintenance by using proven technologies from other markets. As designers search for greater efficiency onboard aircraft, TE’s new Mini-ETH system offers them up to 73% weight savings in cables and […]
SPEC 55 LF wire and cable reduces corrosion in space applications
TE Connectivity has launched the SPEC 55 low fluoride (55 LF) wire and cable insulation system for space and high altitude environments. Made from rugged fluoropolymer, TE’s SPEC 55 LF insulation system has an outgassing rating of less than 10 ppm, which helps reduce the potential for corrosion of other components due to trapped gases […]
High-speed data cables for prototyping, evaluation in aircraft
W. L. Gore & Associates now offers new design options in the company’s sample inventory of Gore high-speed data cables to continue to meet aerospace industry needs and new protocols. The expanded sample inventory includes eight new part numbers ranging from OM4 fiber optics 1.8 mm Simplex, CAN Bus shielded pair, Ethernet specialty quadrax, and […]
10Gb/s Cat 7 Ethernet cables for military marine and defense applications
TE Connectivity introduces its Raychem Cat 7 cables. Designed for harsh military marine and defense applications, these ruggedized cables include features that optimize performance under tough conditions. TE’s Cat 7 cables support speeds up to 10Gb/s over four jacketed, individually-shielded and twisted pairs. Utilizing the material sciences expertise developed by Raychem, TE is able to […]
The Space cable that saved space in world’s smallest satellites
A manufacturer of CubeSat’s, a class of spacecraft called nanosatellites was having difficulty in finding a flexible Camera Link cable that could fit inside a very small space. Each CubeSat measured about 4 in. on each side and weighed less than 3 lb, with a volume of about 1 qt. Besides consuming minimal space, the Camera […]
CDM distributes Sumitomo’s full lines of SAE AS23053 heat shrink tubing
CDM Electronics has announced the availability of its deep inventory of SAE AS23053 extended dimensional life heat shrink tubing manufactured by Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products Inc. The new SAE AS23053 standard requiring QPL approval replaces MIL-I-23053, MIL-DTL-23053 and SAE-AMS-DTL-23053 specifications, which establish the requirements for various types and colors of electrical insulating sleeving that will […]
Fiber optic 1.8 mm Simplex cables for challenging civil aviation needs
Simplex 1.8 mm aerospace fiber optic cables from W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. are proven to perform at the highest levels in the most challenging civil aviation environments. These cables reliably transfer critical data on high-speed avionics networks up to 100 Gbps and beyond, while providing significant weight and cost savings over traditional copper […]
W.L. Gore exhibiting defense cabling solutions at DSEI 2019
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) is showcasing high-performance solutions at the 2019 Defense & Security Equipment International (DSEI) in London, England this week, September 10-13, in Booth S7-324. All of Gore’s products have been proven in the field and over time, ensuring operational readiness, success, and safety. Products that will be on display include […]
CAT7 Ethernet aircraft cables offer low loss in flexible, lightweight designs
PIC Wire & Cable – A Division of The Angelus Corp., has launched its new CAT7 Ethernet DataMATES cables. PIC’s CAT7 cables deliver 10G data performance in rugged environments that require low loss interconnect solutions that are also lightweight and flexible. CAT7 cables are used in military and civil data applications, from airplanes and helicopters […]
