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Space Qualified Coaxial Cable Assemblies

Flexible CablesThe SpaceNXT™ Q series is part of Smiths Interconnect’s overarching initiative entailing the creation of an entire range of higher reliability products for next generation space applications that are readily available to the market. 

Our Q series product portfolio are specifically designed for space flight applications on LEO, MEO, and GEO satellites and offered with standardized testing sequences, reducing delivery times and overall cost of ownership.

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SpaceNXTâ„¢ Q series is part an entire range of higher reliability products for next generation space applications that are readily available to the market.

Features

  • Up to 40 GHz
  • 100% Flight Test Data
  • Low Loss Dielectric Material to Provide Low Attenuation
  • Superior Shielding Effectiveness
  • Direct Solder Sleeves to Outer Braids for Superior Reliability
  • Vented Connector Designs Where Needed
  • Stainless Steel Connectors or BeCu Connectors

Applications

  • Satellite Communication & Navigation
  • Military, Commercial and Scientific Programs
  • GEO/MEO/LEO and Small Satellites
  • Manned Space Flight

Featured Cable Assemblies for Space Applications

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    SpaceNXT™ QT Series

    Offers improved phase stability over a wide range of temperatures found in space environments whilst meeting all NASA/ESA outgassing specifications. It is equipped with ETFE radiation resistant jacket materials.

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    SpaceNXT™ Q

    Specifically designed for space flight applications on LEO, MEO, and GEO satellites and offered with standardized testing sequences, reducing delivery times and overall cost of ownership.

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    Semi-Rigid Cable Assemblies

    The Semi-Rigid cables are available with a copper or aluminum jacket and available with a selection of different platings and 4 different diameters.

  • Image of Semi-Formable Cable Assemblies

    Semi-Formable Cable Assemblies

    The Low-Loss line of Semi-Rigid cables are perfect when the low-loss of a premium flexible cable is desired but it makes more sense for a Semi-Rigid assembly in your application.

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    Optimize HVAC system design with right choice of connector

    • October 27, 2022

    HAVC system brings together a number of different industrial equipment in a very tightly packed space, all of which are expected to work in harmony. The choice of connector and cable at the early design stage, can help many HVAC system optimize its layout and operate efficiently. Smiths Interconnect would present a choice of connectors used by many HVAC system designers over a decade. This webinar will bring together decades of experience in collaborating with HVAC system designers and how choice of connector played a crucial role.

  • Cable Assemblies & Harnesses

    Addressing Changing Standards to Meet Cable Assembly Requirements in New Space Applications

    • November 14, 2022

    The shift in market trends from GEO to LEO and large satellites to constellation systems have introduced several changes to environmental and reliability requirements. This webinar will address the way these changes affect qualifications, lot acceptance tests, and reliability standards related to cable assemblies designed for new space applications.