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05 JunHow Modular Connectors help engineers simplify electronics operating in harsh environments
Discover how modular connectors simplify electronics design in harsh environments by combining power, signal and data in one high-reliability solution.
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05 MayPower Connector: the critical weak point? There’s a proven solution
Power connectors are a critical weak point in high‑current battery systems. Discover how advanced hyperboloid contact technology reduces power loss, heat and reliability risks in demanding applications.
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10 MarWhat is a ceramic RF filter and why it is important for your next critical-mission application
Uncover the benefits of Ceramic RF Filters in mission-critical applications. Get insights on choosing the right filter for superior performance and efficiency.
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16 JanA New Solder-less, Spring-Loaded Coax Connector Revolutionizes RF Connectivity
The landscape of high-speed radio frequency (RF) interconnects is continuously evolving, driven by the need for enhanced performance, simplified assembly, and improved durability. For decades, the Subminiature Push-On (SMP) connector has been a staple in many RF applications. However, a new, solder-less, spring-loaded solution, EZiCoax, offers significant advantages over traditional SMP contacts, particularly in complex, board-to-board architectures.
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02 JanPowering the Future: The Role of Electrical Architecture in the Shift to Electrification
When working on high-voltage DC power transmission projects, most engineers focus on sizing batteries and cables correctly. However, the surprising reality is that connectors often represent the key link in the system.
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21 AprEnhancing Signal Integrity with Smiths Interconnect's Fixed Attenuators – Small Signal Products
In today’s high-frequency applications, maintaining signal integrity is crucial for optimal system performance. Smiths Interconnect’s Fixed Attenuators – Small Signal products are designed to provide precise signal attenuation, ensuring reliable and stable performance in critical industries such as aerospace, space, defense, and telecommunications technology.
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19 FebRuggedizing Radio Frequency Cables
Ruggedizing cables can help extend the life and increase performance of RF cables. Mission-critical systems are exposed to different harsh environments, providing a high-quality RF/microwave transmit signal is crucial for electrical systems.
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08 AprAccelerating Connectivity: Exploring High-Speed Data Connectors with Smiths Interconnect
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the demand for faster and more reliable connectivity solutions continues to surge. Enter high-speed data connectors – the unsung heroes powering the backbone of our digital infrastructure.
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13 MarUnderstanding RF Filter requirements for mission critical applications
In the space and defense industry, the requirements for RF filters are stringent due to the demanding environments and critical applications they serve. RF filters are commonly used in space and defense applications for several reasons.
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04 MarElevating Connectivity: Exploring the Versatility of Smiths Interconnect's Backplane Connectors
To meet the demands of mission-critical applications, Smiths Interconnect offers a comprehensive range of backplane connectors, known for their performance and reliability.
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26 FebA Costa Rican plant for advanced component manufacturing
The electronic system development supply chain that has become increasingly diverse and global, with components provided from various regions around the world. This comes with several challenges including variability in supply and demand, geopolitical tensions and unforeseen events that may lead to delays, increased costs and supply chain inefficiencies.
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05 FebMaking Sense of High-Reliability Radio Frequency (RF ) Components
HR TSX Series represents a significant leap forward in the realm of high-frequency surface mount chip attenuators. Its combination of small form factor, robust construction, and versatile performance make it an attractive choice for space and defense applications.
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11 DecMastering connectivity challenges: exploring the strengths of the C9394 Series PCB Connectors
Central to the C9394 Series is its outstanding capacity, boasting an impressive 450 ways per module. This high-density design allows engineers and manufacturers to optimize space on printed circuit boards (PCBs) without compromising performance.
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10 OctFixed Attenuators: Ensuring Reliability and Durability
In the realms of space exploration and defense technology, electronic components play a pivotal role in ensuring mission success and national security. Among these components, fixed attenuators stand out as essential tools for signal management, maintaining the integrity of electronic systems amidst the most challenging environments
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21 JunHigh-Power Burn-In Testing in 2023: How to Overcome the Extreme
The tech zeitgeist is all about the extreme. The more advanced our devices become by the day, the more they evolve – and consumers’ expectations with them.
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24 AprMission Critical: Maintain your RF cables and connectors
Guidelines for maintaining cables and connectors.
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03 JanMeeting the increasing demand for rugged, high-speed connections in Space applications.
Space satellites market is evolving from RF Analog-based payloads providing low speed telecommunication signaling, to a new Digital Transparent Processor architecture for high throughput satellites. This type of architecture increases the demand for rugged and higher speed connectivity.
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20 OctCustomizable modular connectors for demanding therapeutic devices
Modern therapeutic systems for the treatment of weight loss for both health and aesthetic purposes are evolving to help people live a better life. To achieve the necessary results, medical devices need to ensure long-lasting, constant and high-level performance with reliable components able to support harsh conditions.
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10 OctThe next step in optical interconnectivity for the defense industry
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.
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29 SepPhase stable cable assemblies: reliability where it’s needed most
From military aircraft to radar applications to satellite communication links, we rely on cable assemblies to transmit signals between multiple devices, internally in a single device, or as part of testing processes.
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23 AugSmall but mighty: How attenuators benefit defense and space industries
Current space and defense industries are putting pressure on electronic manufacturers to deliver high performance with smaller form factor. For applications in these industries, from radios to drones and satellites, miniaturizing components such as RF chip attenuators with broad frequency ranges is becoming critical for developing technology and meeting the challenging demands of defense and space applications.
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06 JunHow connectivity can play a key role in rail braking systems
Train deceleration is a key function that implies passengers’ safety, environment and property protection and nothing can be left to chance or neglected when it is the moment to select the right parts that have to compose the brake system. With this in mind, the design engineers have to pay attention to reduce the overall maintenance costs as well to provide a dependable and market aligned solution.
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18 MayHigh five for new HBB circular connectors
Smiths Interconnect’s new HBB five-pole connector packs flexibility, reliability and safety as well as power into one easy-to-use connector for demanding applications. We’ve built an international reputation on our ability to anticipate customers’ future needs and innovate to meet them. In the defense sector, we’ve been exploring the potential of the energy revolution for combat vehicles, both on the ground and in the air.
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15 NovThe anatomy of a microstrip isolator and circulator
Understanding the basics of microwave microstrip isolator and circulator technologies
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28 AprThe increasing threat of Electromagnetic Interference
Understand Electromagnetic Interference (EMI/RFI) filtering, Transient Voltage Suppression, and the basics of signal conditioning:
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10 MarEqualizing the Slope Gain in Your Next RF & Microwave Design
Understanding RF wideband microwave gain slope, installation and reliability
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07 Jul5 Key Reasons to Choose a Planar Filter Over Conventional Filter Technology in Your Next RF Design
Understanding RF Filter technology to get the most effective solution.
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01 DecReliability Testing of COTS Fibre Optic Transceivers for Defense, Avionics, and Space Applications
Optical communication is a proven technology that has been deployed in harsh defense and avionics applications for a large number of years.
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16 JunVPX Technology Development Trends
Security is a critical challenge for a wide range of embedded systems applications. System integrators must optimize operational capability, maximize competition for systems development, ensure interoperability, and maintain commonality to reduce life-cycle cost.
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01 NovOvercome Challenges in Embedded Optical Interconnects Design
The above article has outlined the advantages and challenges of using fiber optical interconnects. To use fiber optic cables, the electrical signals need to be converted to light signals using fiber optic transceivers. While there are many challenges to embedded fiber optics design, the benefits are substantial. The guidelines and design check list provided will help developers select the best solutions for their needs.