Airborne Broadband Omni-Directional Antennas

Specifically designed for reduced form factor and highly ruggedized for missions critical airborne applications.

Broadband Dual Polarized Log Periodic Antennas

This series of antennas is available in several different models that cover a spectral range of 20 MHz to 26.5 GHz.

Phase Stable Cable Assemblies

Lab-Flex T cable is the ultimate solution for those testing conditions which require the minimum phase change during temperature and mechanical flexure.

High Performance Cable Assemblies

Lab-Flex Series are high performance flexible cable assemblies with the lowest insertion loss and highest frequency response.

Understanding the Test Criteria of Optical Fiber Transceivers Used in Space

In space, high performance components must be able to deliver reliably in the punishing environment. It is optical transceivers that drive transmissions, converting signals to and from a copper-resident format. Fiber optics communications provide high bandwidth and low latency signaling. Signal transmissions through fiber optic cables (FOCs) provide immunity to EM/RFI interference, crosstalk, and voltage level surges. Fiber optics’ accuracy and reliability exceeds traditional cabling. Covering 1,000 feet requires four pounds of FOC versus 39 pounds of copper wiring, and fiber optics also consume less energy than copper. To convert electrical signals from circuitries with copper output to fiber optics, optical fiber transceivers are usually required.

Optical Interconnect Design Challenges in Space

Aeronautical applications face many design challenges that are unique to their intended environment. The best practices for optical interconnect design for space applications include the use of radiation-resistant technology to defend against space radiation, the use of components and devices that are designed to operate in harsh environments, and meeting size, weight, and power (SWaP) and long-term reliability requirements. Finally, it is recommended to follow open standards like VPX and to look for solutions that comply with MIL and quality standards.

Distribution agreement with Heilind Electronics

The agreement with Heilind Inc. completes the business relationship already existing with Heilind in Europe and Asia, making the company a global partner for the distribution of Smiths Interconnect’s products.

New blind mate active optical interconnect product line compatible with VITA and SOSA standards.

Expanding on the successful LightCONEX style A compatible with VITA 66.4 aperture, Reflex Photonics is launching its style B and style C, both compatible with VITA 67.3 type C, D and E standard apertures. These VITA 67.3 apertures can be populated with modules that are either single active, dual active/passive, or a combination of optical and RF coaxial connectors. This flexibility will be particularly attractive to integrators that need to combine multiple I/O interfaces while keeping size, weight, and power (SWaP) at the minimum.