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Components for Commercial Aerospace Applications

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 applications to handle RF power and operate in different bands.

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Avionics - Board Level

Smiths Interconnect avionic board level solutions maximize system performance through unmatched signal integrity and mechanical endurance with a wide range of standard product and custom solutions.

  • Product versatility and program heritage
  • Reduced system costs due to immunity to shock and vibration
  • Ability to operate under extreme temperatures
  • Low insertion and extraction forces for reduced board strain and improved serviceability

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Avionics - I/O

Smiths Interconnect avionic I/O solutions offer versatility in mounting options, with modular construction focusing on standard products as well as customer configured solutions. Our products have a proven pedigree providing application confidence with superior EMI shielding.

  • Increased system level protection due to superior EMI filtering and transient protection options
  • Modular construction provides design flexibility
  • Optimized impedance matching for signal integrity
  • Superior data transfer rates under extreme environmental exposure
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High Performance Cable Assemblies
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Semi-Rigid Cable Assemblies
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Engine Systems

Smiths Interconnect engine system solutions offer superior hyperboloid contact technology resulting in higher temperature and vibration capability allowing for more sensors, monitoring and control systems to be located at or near the engine system.

  • Extended contact life for increased MTBF and reduced system cost of ownership
  • Modular construction of EMI/EMP filtering designed for high shock performance requirements (> 1,000 G’s)
  • Significant performance at elevated temperature conditions beyond standard MIL Spec (> 260°C)
  • Sensor positioning closer to the engine
Power-Distribution

Power Distribution

Smiths Interconnect power distribution solutions offer superior hyperboloid contact technology resulting in system stability as well as higher power handling, low contact resistance and temperature variants. Systems include overall power distribution, auxiliary power units, de-icing systems, power conversion and motor drives.

  • High current-carrying capacity in a compact size
  • Customer configurable architecture
  • > 20 independent points of contact provide low voltage drop and minimize temperature rise
  • High resistance to vibration and shock reduces maintenance cost
SATCOM Connectivity

SATCOM Connectivity

Smiths Interconnect offers connectors and cable assemblies well suited to provide high performance and durability in harsh environments. Our RF/microwave components incorporate advanced resistive and signal distribution technologies for a broad range of frequency spectrum applications. Our embedded transceivers are ideal when high data rate communication links, low SWaP as well as radiation resistance performance are required.

  • Excellent performance in a variety of environmental conditions
  • Targeting high-reliability interconnects where high data rate communication links, low SWaP as well as radiation resistance performance are required
  • Unparalleled average and peak power handling
  • Standard and custom solutions to fit customers’ needs

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