Commercial Aerospace
Amphenol is a leading provider of high-performance interconnect systems and components to the commercial aerospace market. In addition to connector and interconnect assembly products, we also provide rigid and flexible printed circuits as well as high-technology cable management products. Our products are specifically designed to operate in the harsh environments of commercial aerospace while also providing substantial weight reduction, simplified installation and minimal maintenance. Our solutions primarily address aircraft and airframe power distribution, avionics, controls and instrumentation, engines, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet connectivity, lighting and control systems, and wire bundling and cable management.
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1720 Push-Pull Connectors
The Amphenol Air LB France's 1720 push-pull connectors Series is ideal for In-Flight Entertainment Systems, Cabin Service Systems, and other interconnect system applications where shielding is not necessary.
180° Clocked RF Cable Assemblies
SV Microwave has just released a series of 180° clocked cable assemblies that feature right-angle connectors positioned in opposing directions. These high-performance assemblies have been configured to maximize space in applications with tight routing. These fixed-length 6" and 12" cable assemblies are available in SMP and SMA series in both Ø.047" and Ø.085" cable types.
30° Solderless PCB Compression Mount Connectors
SV Microwave has released a new line of PCB connectors with a brand-new body orientation angled 30° away from the PCB. The body of these connectors has been thoughtfully designed to improve the electrical performance over the standard Surface Mount PCB connectors. Achieve Edge Launch-like performance anywhere on the board!
3240 / 3242 Monoblock assemblies
Designed for power distribution purposes, the Amphenol Air LB France's monoblock assemblies are made of terminal junction block, for copper or aluminum cable connections. They are available with individual or shunted terminals, from 1 to 12 terminals, in different diameters. The protective cover fixing, as well as the terminal assembly’s fixing on structure are ensured by pillar bolts.
38999 Integral Accessories
D38999 Series III style connectors featuring an integral banding platform or integral strain relief eliminate the need for an additional backshell accessory. The banding platform incorporated into the rear of the connector shell allows the user to attach the shield of their cable directly to the connector, providing superior EMI shielding, enhanced sealing, and ease for overmold applications.
Adapter USB3 Type A to Type C
The USB 3.0 Type A to Type C adapter is designed to integrate modern USB-C devices into existing USB-A infrastructures, ensuring high-speed data transfer and robust performance in demanding environments.
Air LB Contacts / VG95319-1009 approved
VG-approved 75 Ω coaxial, or fiber optic contacts for video and data transmission. Compatible with VG95319‑1016, MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, TV/CTV connectors. Coaxial contacts support 0–3 GHz with matched 75 Ω impedance; fiber optic termini offer excellent optical and mechanical performance for single- and multimode.
Air LB GCB-B Series / AA95234 / VG95234 approved /
Robust circular CONNECTOR with reverse-bayonet locking, offering up to 61 contacts for signal and power transmission up to 245A per contact in a robust shell. A wide range of versions, configurations, backshells, contacts, and insert arrangements is available to meet defense application requirements in harsh environments.
Air LB TV|CTV Series / VG95319-1006; -1007; -1008; -1016 A, B, C, G, H, N
Circular CONNECTOR with Tri-Start threaded locking and five guiding grooves for effortless mating, offering up to 187 contacts for electrical or fiber-optic data transmission, as well as signal or power transmission up to 230A per contact— all within a scoop-proof shell. A wide range of versions, contacts, and insert arrangements is available to meet the most demanding application requirements
Air LB TV-SIM | CTV-SIM Series / VG95319-1016 K,L,M approved
Modular CONNECTOR with Tri-Start threaded locking and five guiding grooves for effortless mating. This series enables the integration of EN4165 (VG96513) modules, with up to 30 contacts, for electrical or fiber-optic data transmission, as well as signal and power transmission up to 125A per contact, all within a circular MIL-DTL-38999 III shell (size 17).
Air LB VG96927-2 approved harnesses, Basic type A-D1 & M-P
Custom electrical and fiber-optic harnesses built to VG96929-2 (A-D1 & M-P) or IPC/WHMA-A-620. We deliver precision prototypes and series builds for defense, aviation, marine, industrial, and electric air mobility. Built-to-print or built-to-spec with full test documentation including FAI, ATR, and electrical testing, plus mechanical integration.
Alternate to Cadmium Platings
Multiple options for alternate-to-cadmium platings, including Durmalon, Black Zinc Nickel, and the new AP-93 1000-hour salt spray approved plating. Amphenol uses the RoHS requirements and the latest revisions to the MIL-DTL-38999 specification to develop these platings.
AOC USB Type C Extender - Active Optical Cable
USB Type C Active Optical Cable extender is a hybrid copper and fiber optic cable that enables long distance transmission of high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 data, video, and power delivery without signal loss or latency. This USB Type C extender supports lengths up to 15 meters maximum instead 1 meter max in copper version, delivering stable data and video transmission over long distances.
ARINC 404 Filter Connectors
Amphenol CDI Filtered ARINC 404 filter connectors feature the complete line of standard ARINC layouts and meet the applicable performance and environmental portions of the ARINC and SAE specifications. These connectors provide the key interface for rack and panel avionics equipment. As with all avionics boxes, signal integrity is paramount and filtering is a must.
ARINC 600
ARINC 600 Connectors are a recognized standard rack and panel connector for Aircraft applications. The ARINC 600 is the successor to the ARINC 404 for many of the new avionic designs. Compared to the ARINC 404, the ARINC 600 features lower mating force contacts, increased contact count, and a front release, floating keying system. Can be filtered.
ARINC 801 Fiber Optic Connectors
Amphenol offers a multi-channel circular connector that complies with the ARINC specification. This connector, available in straight plug and wall mount receptacle, uses the ARINC 801 ceramic termini.
Armored RF Cable Assemblies
SV Microwave offers a range of armored RF cable assemblies designed to excel in challenging conditions, especially in applications like ground vehicle communications systems. Cable assemblies are available in both fully and partially armored configurations, these can deliver outstanding resistance to corrosion and crushing.
Bantam Micro-Bayonet Connectors
Bantam is a high-performance circular connector product range developed for aerospace applications where electrical performance must be met with affordability. High mating cycles along with excellent shell-to-shell electrical bonding for EMI are the benchmark of rugged connectors. Bantam provides a solution that meets your budget and performance goals.
Between-Series Adapters
Designed with RF performance in mind, SV Microwave's between-series adapters ensure optimal signal integrity and performance. Between-series adapters support transitions between various connector series, accommodating the diverse needs of RF and microwave systems, all while maintaining a compact footprint.
Black Chrome Connectors
SV Microwave's newest line of cable connectors and accompanying dust cap maintains the same rugged and durable style as our standard SMAs, but is finished in black chrome to ensure a completely non-reflective finish. Available for .085 cable, this product line is ideal for military applications and provides excellent RF performance from DC to 18 GHz.
BMB RF Adapters
SV Microwave expands its BMB product offering with the latest line of between-series RF adapters, developed to support the testing and calibration of SOSA-aligned open systems. With the recent adoption of BMB Size 8 D38999 contacts into the latest SOSA technical standard, these adapters provide a reliable solution for verifying RF performance.
Boeing Certified BACC 5015
The BACC5015 connectors are qualified to Boeing Specifications to satisfy general-purpose requirements and unique product challenges for shielding, environmental sealing, fluid resistance, and vibration. Rear-Release crimp contacts with a retention clip. Sealed to withstand moisture, condensation, vibration, and flash-over. Multiple arrangements are available for power, signal, or mixed.
Bulkhead to VITA Inside-The-Box Cable Assemblies
SV Microwave's new IP67 Bulkhead-to-VITA 67.3 cable assemblies provide a robust, inside-the-box solution for routing RF signals in embedded systems applications. These 12-inch assemblies are provide a secure, sealed transition from a box’s exterior to its internal backplane.
Bullet Alignment Tool
SV Microwave has the ability to create custom alignment tools that easily solve for radial alignment in multiport board-to-board solutions. This tool can be configured for any number of ports and a variety of RF interfaces like: SMP, SMPM and SMPS and more. Simply mate your desired bullet(s) and multiport together, then place our custom tool over the top to ensure all are perfectly aligned.
Busbars
Amphenol Air LB France's busbars provide a means of power distribution between power generator boxes, terminal blocks, and smaller terminal block interconnects. Bus bars are available in various standard sizes and shapes as well as in custom designs. Bus bars present high mechanical resistance and are resistant to high temperatures.
Cable and Wire Harnesses
Amphenol Borisch Technologies has a long history of manufacturing complex cable and wire harnesses for a broad range of harsh environment defense and aerospace applications. Our capabilities include over-molding, custom backshells, unique cable transitions, braiding for EMI/RFI and mechanical abrasion production, rapid prototyping, live-layup, test, X-ray, and custom fixtures.
Candlestick Panel Connectors
Engineered with precision machining and high-quality materials, these connectors ensure superior shielding, low insertion loss, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions. The candlestick design allows for optimized connectivity and easy integration into panel-mounted RF applications, making them ideal for mission-critical systems.
Caplock M TV
Metal Caplock is a hardware cybersecurity solution designed for MIL-DTL-38999 Series III receptacles. It provides protection against physical and electromagnetic threats through a secure locking mechanism that restricts access to authorized users only. Its EMC/EMI-shielded design is ideal for critical and TEMPEST environments, reducing compromising emissions and interference. Easy to install, it effectively
Caplock M TV
Metal Caplock is a hardware cybersecurity solution designed for MIL-DTL-38999 Series III receptacles. It provides protection against physical and electromagnetic threats through a secure locking mechanism that restricts access to authorized users only. Its EMC/EMI-shielded design is ideal for critical and TEMPEST environments, reducing compromising emissions and interference. Easy to install, it effectively
CB/CBX All-Plastic Connectors
These lightweight style connectors have a positive latch type lock. CB/CBX connectors are perfect for PC board and blind mating applications. Key Features are PC board mounting, In-line mating, IFE (In-Flight Entertainment) system, Video, Audio, Seat-to-Seat, etc., and Aircraft lighting ballast.
CBC/Galley Connectors
The CBC line of galley and buffet connectors are designed and warranted to meet or exceed the original equipment specifications and performance parameters long established for conventional aircraft. These connectors are subjected to rigid individual inspection and close-controlled quality assurance standards to ensure years of trouble-free service in the heavily-used passenger service areas of the aircraft.
CF38999 Multi-Channel Fiber Optic Connector
The industry standard for Fiber Optics meets or exceeds MIL-DTL-38999 Series III requirements. Recessed pins in this 100% scoop-proof connector minimize potential termini damage. Shells of stainless steel or cadmium over nickel plating withstand 500-hour salt spray exposure. Operates under severe high-temperature vibration.
Circular Connectors
These low pass filter connectors include the most popular circuits, C, CL/LC, Pi and T, and are constructed using planar filter technology for maximum strength and high performance from low to high frequencies. MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, III, IV.
Circular Multiport Connection System
This product combines SMPM/SMPS connectors into a single multiport, reducing its footprint as compared to an equivalent amount of threaded single port connectors. This unique multiport has a keying feature that properly aligns connectors to their mating halves.
This reduces mating error, the time necessary to make multiple connections and the amount of tooling needed.
CLP & CLPP Circular Connectors
The connectors in use today by the airframe OEMs and the suppliers of galleys and galley insert modules have been standardized for ease of maintenance and interchangeability, and are designed to accommodate the many different plug-in warming devices and other ancillary units presently in use world-wide. These lightweight style connectors have a positive latch type lock.
CNC Machining
State-of-the-art machine with abilities to machine, coat, inspect, and assemble mechanical solutions for our internal and external customers. Our capabilities include Six 4-Axis Mazak machines, 5-Axis Mazak Integrex, water-jet, and press brake, CMM, vacuum fixturing for thin-walled heat-sinks.
Coaxial Contacts
Reliable interconnection and continued performance in size 8, 12, & 16 crimp termination style. Available for use in MIL DTL 38999 Series I, II, and III Connectors. Also available in PC Tail.
Concentric Twinax Contacts
The size 8, 10, and 12 concentric twinax contacts were developed for applications that require high-performance interconnect characteristics in multi-pin connectors. Ideal for this application need is the high-performance D38999 Series III connector with its fully scoop-proof feature of recessed pins. The concentric Twinax contact is crimp terminable to twisted shielded cable.
Conformable RF Cable Assemblies
SV Microwave's conformable cable assemblies feature hand-formable cable that retains its shape after being placed into specific bends providing a balance between bending capability and high-frequency performance up to 40 GHz. These cable assemblies, recognized for their customizable features, are useful for prototyping and development.
COTS Products Customizations
SV Microwave offers a flexible approach to customizing our COTS products to meet unique customer needs. Our applications and design engineering teams routinely make minor adjustments to standard parts-such as lengthening flanges, adjusting retention features, or altering PCB connector lengths—to support specific design requirements. Below are some examples.
CQ Connectors
CQ Connectors are aerospace-grade, quick-disconnect rectangular connectors based on the standard D-Subminiature (MIL-DTL-24308) footprint. Featuring a unique push-button locking mechanism that eliminates the need for tools and screws, they are designed for rapid installation, blind-mating, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention in mission-critical aviation and defense applications.
CSLT Connectors
The CSLT is a quick coupling connector for use in Avionics systems, which can be used with PC tail and solder cup contacts in the receptacle and standard AS39029 size 20 contacts in the plug. This connector can be polarized in six different positions. The bayonet post design on this quick coupling connector is just an example of the capabilities we have available for your custom interconnect solutions.
Current Sensors
Piher Sensing Systems designs and manufacturers current sensors based on contactless technology for accurate measurement of currents in automotive battery management and motor control applications.
Piher’s precision current sensors improve motor or solenoid control applications and grid monitoring addressing the needs of both Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.
D38999 Connectors with Coaxial, Concentric Twinax, and Triax Contacts
MIL-DTL-38999 connectors are ideally suited for shielded contacts for high-performance, high-speed interconnection applications. Insert arrangements can incorporate: coax (sizes 8, 12, and 16); twinax (sizes 8 and 12); and triax contacts (sizes 8, 10, and 12).
D38999 Connectors with Quadrax, Differential Twinax Contacts
D38999 Series III Connectors are ideally suited for the incorporation of shielded contacts for high-performance, high-speed interconnection applications. Uses size 8 high-speed Quadrax and Differential Twinax contacts. A wide selection of connector shell styles and sizes are available. Transition adapters can be used to attach connectors with Quadrax or Differential Twinax contacts to PCBs.
D38999 Pin and Socket Contacts
SV Microwave has released a line of D38999 pin and socket contacts that are aligned to the latest specification set forth by SOSA™. These coaxial contacts fit both standard and series III housing and are offered in BMB size 8 and SMPM size 12. These contacts are ideal in an embedded system that transitions from the chassis to an out-of-the-box application.
D38999 Power
For high power transmissions.
Differential Twinax Contacts
Used to facilitate the launching of controlled impedance signals to printed circuit boards. Two strategically spaced inner contacts form two 100 or 150 Ohm matched impedance differential pairs. Requires modification of MIL-DTL-38999 connector to accommodate keyed contacts. Available in size 8 crimp termination style. Also available in size 8 with PC tails.
Differential Twinax Contacts
Offers several advantages for high data transfer rates, low power consumption and excellent EMI compatibility. Amphenol Twinax contacts terminate to a variety of cables and are also available with PCB tails.
D-Sub Accessories
In addition to a wide variety of D-Sub connectors, we offer a large assortment of Backshells, Locking Systems and Mounting Hardware. We also offer blind mate options, EMI covers, Sealing Options, and custom options to fit many different application requirements.