Eclipse Global Connectivity, Smiths Interconnect and ST Engineering iDirect (iDirect) have announced their collaboration to deliver an integrated airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (A-ISR) satellite communications (SATCOM) capability for military and government aircraft.

Smiths Interconnect’s K-band waveguide components are qualified for spacecraft use in the company’s test and qualification laboratory in Dundee, Scotland. 

Smiths Interconnect has clinched a six-year contract to deliver a highly integrated multi-channel subsystem to support General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Lynx Multi-Mode Radar in ground and maritime missions.

A broad range of K-band waveguide components for satellite communication payloads in GEO/MEO and LEO orbits has been released by Smiths Interconnect.

Smiths Interconnect has announced the extension of its Hypergrip connector series for the medical market with the addition of the new Hypergrip Flex connectors. Hypergrip is a series of high reliability circular connectors specifically designed for the medical industry.

Smiths Interconnect has recognised its valued distribution partners for their outstanding performance in advancing the company’s business across the world in 2020. The Global award was offered for the first time and went to TTI Inc. thanks to the prominent worldwide activity of the distributor.

Reflex Photonics, a Smiths Interconnect company, was recently awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to deliver thousands of SpaceABLE 28 optical module devices to be used in high-throughput communication satellites (HTCS) that will be deployed in geostationary orbit.

Smiths Interconnect has announced receipt of a contract from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to participate in the development of a G-band satellite for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

Smiths Interconnect has announced the introduction of its Joule 20 test socket for Peripheral IC Test. The Joule 20 failsafe scrubbing contact technology provides electrical and mechanical performance in testing peripheral ICs for the most demanding communication, consumer, wearable and automotive applications.

Reflex Photonics, a Smiths Interconnect company, was recently awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to deliver thousands of SpaceABLE 28 optical module devices to be used in high-throughput communication satellites (HTCS) that will be deployed into geostationary orbit.

Reflex Photonics, a Smiths Interconnect company has been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to deliver thousands of SpaceABLE28 optical module devices to be used in state-of-the-art, high-throughput communication satellites (HTCS) that will be deployed into geostationary orbit.

All military programmes are valuable contracts to secure as they are typically long-term commitments that will generate stable future revenue for the businesses. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (previously known as Joint Strike Fighter/JSF) programme falls into this category, dating back to the late 1990s when the need for a 5th Generation aircraft began to evolve.

Smiths Interconnect has announced the release of its new CEX Series of High Frequency Surface Mount Chip Equalisers optimised to offer precise compensation for unwanted gain variation over frequency in an RF signal chain.

Smiths Interconnect has expanded its Volta product line to incorporate Volta180 probe heads, to support the Wafer Level Packages and Known Good Dies test businesses.

NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, Mars Perseverance Rover was launched on July 30th, 2020 and will touch down on the Red Planet on February 18th, 2021.  Designed to be the most sophisticated rover NASA has built, the Mars Perseverance Rover will use advanced systems to explore the diverse geological landscape, discover ancient habitats, gather rock and soil samples that will be returned to Earth and demonstrate technology for future hum...

Smiths Interconnect has announced the extension of its L modular connector Series with the addition of two new module types that complete the company’s wide offering of modular solutions. The Smiths Interconnect’s L Series of modular connectors is easy to assemble, based on the principle of building blocks with a system composed of two elements: modules and frames.

Smiths Interconnect proudly announced the expansion of its Qualification and Test laboratory at its site in Suzhou, China. The investment represents the latest in Smiths Interconnect’s ongoing investments in the new Suzhou facility following its establishment in 2018, as a Centre of Excellence.

Smiths Interconnect has announced an extension to its patented DaVinci 56 Test Socket Series for high speed test. Designed for high speed testing of very large IC packages commonly used in gaming consoles, graphics processing and central processing units, the DaVinci series utilises spring probe technology in a patented insulated material housing resulting in a coaxial structure with a reduced test height and low material deflection.

Smiths Interconnect has been awarded a development partner contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to design a multi-function microwave transmit and receive assembly ideal for Radar and Military Data Link communication applications.

A series of high frequency surface mount chip terminations has been released by Smiths Interconnect.