Defense
Amphenol is a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance interconnect systems for harsh environment defense applications including vibration, pressure, humidity, nuclear radiation and severe temperature changes. We have unparalleled product breadth ranging from military specification connectors, customized high-speed board level interconnects, flexible to rigid printed circuit boards, backplane systems and integrated assemblies. Our solutions span most defense end markets including avionics, communications, engines, ground vehicles and tanks, homeland security, naval, ordnance and missile systems, radar systems, rotorcraft, satellite and space programs and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
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PCB Contacts
PCB Tail contacts are best for applications that have limited space and connectors that are attached to printed circuit boards. Three standard tail lengths (.15 inches, .25 inches, .35 inches). Custom designs available. Gold plated or pre-tinned.
P-Clamps
P-Clamps were developed to replace and outperform traditional P-Clamps and Saddle Clamps. Featuring an overmold silicone cushion with PEEK polymer, our clamps are completely non-conductive/non-corrosive, lightweight, and very durable.
Pegasus
Pegasus is Amphenol Pcd’s latest innovation in small, lightweight, rugged connectors. Designed for use in harsh environments, Pegasus builds on the successful Luminus Series Aerospace connector with the addition of EMI shielding. Tests show between 40db and 60db of attenuation, depending on frequency. RoHS and REACH compliant.
PhaseTrack®-047
PT-047 is a low-loss, highly flexible, foam-core micro coaxial cable. Originally designed for space satellite programs, this high-performance cable has many applications across multiple markets.
Power Contacts
Amphenol has a large experience in power generation contact and has developed some technologies dedicated to power in order to reduce heating, save space, as well as increase durability.
Power Distribution Units (PDU)
Our Power Distribution Units (PDU) ensure advanced load balancing, surge protection, and seamless integration of crucial systems, with control and diagnostics via CAN bus, RS-485, and/or Ethernet, offering a robust foundation for military operations in challenging conditions from 28V to 600V.
Power Feeder Spacers
Power feeder spacers provide a constant spacing between the power feeder. The custom design of this product allows a six-degree rotation on the power feeder bundle and doesn’t fight against the natural flow of the cable. It is designed to sit within an Omega Clamp used as anchor points.
PowerSafe
PowerSafe MIL-DTL-38999 Series III is developed to transfer high power (500 V) in harsh environments, with full safety for the user.
PowerSafe as per VG96944
Circular connectors, TV of aluminum, stainless steel, marine bronze, approved as per MIL-DTL-38999 Series III. Versions available as power plugs from 250V to 500V, Powersafe, with pre-mated mass contacts.
Pressure Sensors
As a leader in MEMS pressure sensors, elements, and advanced packaging solutions, the NovaSensor product line includes highly cost-effective families of surface mount, hybrid, and media-isolated sensors that serve medical, industrial, and transportation applications. Available in all levels of calibration, from uncalibrated to fully-calibrated, amplified analog and digital output versions.
Pre-Tinned (De-Golded) Capabilities
SV Microwave has developed a unique and proprietary method for removing gold in the solder area of our RF connectors. We plan for gold removal in the design stage, modifying the connector body so it can be fixtured effectively and gold can be thoroughly removed from the solderable area - including nearby areas which may be prone to capillary effect wicking.
Protective Caps
Protective caps are available for many of our products, with options for chains and mounting hardware.
PT as per VG95328
Circular connector, PT, with bayonet locking, up to 61 contacts, approved as per VG95328 as per MIL26482 Series I, for crimp, solder, single solder, and wire-wrap contacts. An HF-sealed version is also available. The connectors of the PT series are also available in marine bronze (VG95328 version B) and Zinc-Tin (VG95328 version J) versions.
Push-Button Switches
Wide variety of momentary and push-pull switches. Switches can be combined with other connector options. The switches are qualified to MIL-S-8805/3 or MS25089 specifications. Custom switches are available including our IP-68 Hydro Switch.
Pyle 26500 Hermetic Connectors
Amphenol/Pyle Commercial 26500 Connectors are qualified to Military Specification MIL-DTL-26500, as well as numerous high-performance customer specifications. Available in Stainless Steel receptacle, with bayonet or threaded coupling. Amphenol/Pyle is an experienced supplier of highly reliable hermetic connectors for the aircraft industry and our ZZL and ZZB series of hermetics.
QMA Connector Series
The QMA connector is a quick disconnect version of the SMA connector and shares the same internal construction, which allows the connector to have excellent performance up to 6 GHz.
QN Connectors
Amphenol RF’s QN connector is a quick disconnect version of the N-Type connector with similar internal construction, which enables fast and easy matings with minimum space requirements.
Quick Mount Relay Sockets
Quick Mount Relay Sockets snap mount into standard aircraft panel cutouts and eliminate all socket-to-bulkhead mounting hardware. Simplifying installation, reducing weight, and installation cost. Sockets meet the applicable performance and dimensional requirements of M12883 and are compatible with Mil-Spec approved relays from any manufacture.
R27
The Amphenol R27 Series is a robust rectangular connector designed to meet or surpass all the requirements of MIL-DTL-83527 and EN 3682. This series is particularly well suited for military and commercial aircraft applications in harsh environments. Connectors, shells, inserts, termination modules, and contacts are sold separately or as full assemblies. Can be filtered. See our 485 series.
R38 Series
These connectors are combinations of D-subminiature or Micro-D with RF contacts. Available in standard contacts, integrated, and reverse-gender integrated for lower-cost solutions. Have provided coax, triax, quadrax solutions for space, military, and commercial applications.
R39 - Rectangular 38999
Amphenol's rectangular 38999 connector soars to meet higher expectations. It is dynamically engineered for a changing world.
• Rectangular for space savings
• Low profile
• High density 127 position inserts or mixed inserts with power, RF, or fibre-optic available
• Blind mate
• Rugged
• Uses same contacts as standard 38999
R58
The Amphenol R58 series are high-performance environment-resistant, rectangular connectors designed to be compatible with all MIL-DTL-83733 connectors and Amphenol Canada is interchangeable with all M83733 connectors and the only qualified supplier for the Mil-Spec JN1122. Can be filtered. See our 458 series.
Raceways
Raceways are built in a one-piece, lightweight design with multiple fixing points. Our raceways are strong, durable and make wire bundle installation and maintenance easy.
RADSOK®
RADSOK® technology is based upon a stamped and formed flat grid, uniquely twisted into a hyperbolic geometry to provide robust, high-density contact to the mating pin contact. This provides the high normal forces required for conductivity and provides a large conductive surface area. Correspondingly low voltage drop and low-temperature rise are also achieved while maintaining low insertion forces
Ranger Connectors
Lightweight pin and socket connection. Designed for future solder requirements. Capable of USB 3.0, push-pull or breakaway mating, and IP-68 rated.
Rectangular Backshells
Amphenol Canada can provide backshells for all our standard and custom products. From Arinc style to Micro-D. A wide variety of exit ports are available from EMI to cable clamp as well as different plating and mounting options.
Reduced Flange Jam Nut Receptacles
The MIL-DTL-38999 Series III jam-nut style connector features a reduced flange design that saves space, weight, and reduces your footprint when used in PCB applications. More connectors are able to be fit on a box or board due to the reduced flange having a smaller diameter than a standard jam nut receptacle. 30% lighter than standard 38999/24 (w/o stand-offs).
Relay Sockets
Adaptation device between a Relay and a Cable harness, our relay sockets are widely used by European aircraft manufacturers.
RJF TV Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A - Rugged Ethernet RJ45 connectors
RJFTV allows you to use an Ethernet Class D/Cat. 5e/Cat6/Cat6A connection for10 BaseT, 100 BaseTx or 1000 BaseT networks in harsh environments. The connectors are sealed against fluids and dust (IP68) and shock, vibration, and traction resistant. It's easy to implement since no cabling operation in the field or tools are required.
Rugged 120 Channel Ethernet Switchbox
Rugged 120 Channel Ethernet Switch Box provides an unmatched level of flexibility to meet any system requirement. The switch box is a 120 port standalone Ethernet Switch box that is configurable for system connectivity, speeds, port types, and interoperation with various high-speed media converters and connectors for system interfacing.
SD308
For Sea, Air or Land, these connectors are SEALED!
Amphenol’s SD308 Sealed D-Subminiature Connectors are available in the full range of standard density and hi-density insert arrangements, pin and socket contacts. These connectors are supplied with fixed screw-machine contacts and are available
in Solder Cup, Straight PCB, and Right Angle PCB terminations.
Secure Locking R/A Cable Connectors
SV Microwave's secure locking QuarterBack® R/A cable connectors utilize a quarter turn bayonet style coupling nut with a locking feature for standard female SMP / SMPM interfaces. All SV QuarterBack® products are ideal for high vibration and test applications that require a large number of mating cycles. This newly expanded product line now offers cable connectors in a right angle orientation.
Series Five Connectors
The MIL-DTL-38999 series of connectors was born in the 1960’s and Amphenol has continued to innovate new features and capabilities. The new Series Five connector is the next evolutionary step in the impressive D38999 lineage. Combining all of the capabilities of the traditional 38999 style connector in a lighter, smaller, and more compact package to support the military and aerospace industry.
Signal Contacts
Featuring several terminations (Crimp, Solder, PC Tail, Compliant pins), the signal contacts are ideal for MIL-DTL-38999/EN3645/2M, SIM/EN4165, EN2997, ARINC600, or even relay sockets. They're in accordance with the latest standards (European - EN3155)
SIM Connectors Series 3
Scoop-proof, modular and rectangular, Amphenol Air LB France's EN4165 / SIM series 3 consists of shells and modules, which together create an integrated solution for signal and power. Flexible and easy-to-use, SIM is suited for a wide range of applications. Available in metallic versions for robust applications, SIM are comparable to U.S. MIL-STD-810 in performance.
SIM QR (Quick Release)
Based on legacy EN4165 connectors, Amphenol Air LB France's SIM QR features a quick disconnection system. Fitted with modules selected from an extensive range of overmoulded EN4165 / SIM modules providing multiple contacts sizes and arrangements offering best-in-class dielectric and sealing performances. For Power & Signal contacts.
SIM Splices for Mil/Aero
Amphenol Air LB France's modular composite splice provides a reliable and simple connection between two EN4165 / SIM modules. Available with or without cable clamp, and/or flange, the SIM splice can be fixed on/under a structure or Feed-through. It can be fitted with the whole range of EN4165 / SIM modules.
SJT as per VG96912
SJT circular connectors with bayonet lock, for crimp, single solder and wire wrap contacts, approved as per VG96912, PAN6433-2, JN 1003. The connectors in this series feature 100% contact protection (scoop-proof). They are also available in marine bronze (VG96912 version B) and zinc-tin (VG96912 version J).
SJT Data Connector
Data connector according to VG96912, shielded, in size 12 including backshell for High-Speed and Ethernet applications up to CAT6A (10Gbit/s according to DIN EN 50173-1, up to 500 MHz).
SJT Hermetic Connectors
Amphenol SJT connectors combine unique design features of the scoop-proof LJT series within standard mounting dimensions of JT types. Available in a wide range of shell sizes, finishes, and insert arrangements.
SMA and RP-SMA Connector Series
Using a threaded interface, SMA 50 Ohm connectors are semi-precision units that provide excellent electrical performance from DC to 18 GHz and outstanding mechanical durability.
SMP Connector Series
The SMP interface is a subminiature interface in the same scale as MMCX connectors but offers a frequency range of DC to 40 GHz. It is commonly used in miniaturized high frequency coaxial modules and is offered in both push-on and snap-on mating styles.
SMPM/SMPS VITA 67.3 RF Terminations
This line of VITA 67.3 contact terminations prevents RF signals from reflecting back and causing damage to your embedded system. Now available for both SMPM and SMPS series. SV Microwave’s VITA product line is the latest addition to the RF / coaxial section of the VPX platform.
SMP/SMPM Fixed Bullets
SV Microwave offers a complete line of SMP and SMPM fixed bullets in a variety of lengths. Our newest fixed bullets start at a nominal length of .265" for SMP and .188" for SMPM. These additional lengths round out SV's fixed bullet offering and allow a system designer flexibility when integrating a board-to-board RF solution.
SMPS Spring Bullets
SV Microwave’s newest spring loaded bullet product line employs an SMPS RF interface to maximize density and high frequency in applications up to 32 GHz. These spring loaded bullets have been designed for repeatable RF performance under all states of compression by solving axial and radial misalignment issues when fully mated.
Solaris
Solaris is a small, plastic, easy-to-use rectangular connector designed specifically for low and medium power applications. Solaris’ spring-loaded slide lock mechanism is a snap to use - simply push to lock and slide to unlock. The slide lock provides convenient single-handed & tool-less mating, eliminating the Foreign Object Debris (FOD) found in typical screw mount D-Subs.
Solderless Mount Micro-D
This standard Micro-D interface connector is equipped with Amphenol surface mount clip technology. It is fully intermateable with standard M83513 connectors but provides a reduced footprint allowing for increased contact density. It eliminates the need for washing and soldering processes saving time and cost in PCB assembly. It allows for double-sided PCB design for more components.
SSMC Connectors
SSMC connectors are ideal for limited-space applications that require the security of a threaded coupling mechanism. They are best used with semi-rigid cables or miniature flexible cables in demanding applications up to 12.4 GHz.
Standard Density D-Sub
Positronic offers a variety of standard and high-density D-subs, as well as accessories and ComboD-sub connectors. Highly reliable with precision-machined contacts, our connectors meet various industrial and military performance levels for applications from basic power supplies to advanced weapon systems and flight. Explore our design features including package size, contact, and mating variants.
Standoffs
Standoffs were designed with strength, stability, and weight reduction in mind. Our Standoffs are made with PEEK— a very strong, non-conductive/non-corrosive, and lightweight material - designed to replace heavier aluminum. They come with a locking feature for security, are designed with ribs to provide additional strength.