Waveguide to coaxial transitions are an integral capability of the business. Smiths Interconnect offers a choice of connector type and orientation, pin/socket interfaces to waveguide apertures with a choice of standard or custom flange details.
Offering a choice of “dc coupled” in line and orthogonal and “ac coupled” orthogonal types. For certain applications dc coupled transitions are most commonly used where thermal characteristics are a key design consideration.
These stand-alone products can be integrated with waveguide or coaxial isolators to form iso-adapters. Smiths Interconnect’s capability and experience extends from 1.2 GHz (ATC radar) to 46 GHz for a space applications.
Wide array of products to support signal distribution applications up to 50 GHz.
The Centre of Excellence will offer a one-stop-shop to the global customer base for the certification of products used in space applications
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.
Optical interconnectivity has a significant impact on the defense industry. Not only does it allow greater amounts of data to be passed over longer distances, but it also minimizes SWaP (size, weight, and power) relative to copper alternatives. In fact, cabling weight can be reduced more than 90% with no interference and carry high-speed data 15 to 20 times further.
The new HBB connector takes the 500 amp version of a single-pole and replaces the internals to have five poles, each with size eight contacts and two interlocked pins. This means that in a very tight space, the customer can run five power lines which increases the connectors’ flexibility and offers the ability to run redundant lines as required.
