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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.

Smiths Interconnect has announced that it is collaborating with medical technology organisations around the world to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The company has long been a trusted partner to ventilator manufacturers providing high reliability connectors known for their durability and performance in critical environments.

Smiths Interconnect has been awarded a contract by Boeing to design, manufacture and supply bespoke connectors for use aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft and Lunar Gateway.

Enhancements to its Thermal Management Solutions product offering have been developed by Smiths Interconnect.

The Planar X Series of RF filter solutions with bandpass, bandstop, lowpass and highpass configurations up to 18 GHz (Ku Band) has been released by Smiths Interconnect.

The KaStream 5000 MK II antenna system from Smiths Interconnect has received Inmarsat type approval for use over the Inmarsat Global Xpress network.

Smiths Inteconnect has announced the introduction of its new Planar X Series of RF filter solutions with bandpass, bandstop, lowpass and highpass configurations up to 18GHz (Ku Band).

The CTX high frequency wire-bondable chip termination series from Smiths Interconnect are optimised to combine high frequency and power in a small package.

Addressing the need to create a streamlined procurement experience by shifting the testing responsibility away from the customer, Smiths Interconnect has released its SpaceNXT MWC Series of high reliability multi-way isolated splitters in high-frequency Ku-bands.

The first satellite of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation (CSG-1) is now orbiting the earth. It is a satellite system designed to ensure operational continuity for the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) observation services supplied by the satellites in the first generation of COSMO-SkyMed.

Smiths Interconnect has unveiled a new Centre of Excellence in Dundee, Scotland, will offer a one-stop-shop to the global customer base for the certification of products used in space applications.

Smiths Interconnect has acquired Montreal-based Reflex Photonics (Reflex). The deal complements Smiths Interconnect’s product offering with the addition of a core fibre optic capability that will help address the needs arising from high speed data transmission in market segments requiring high reliability.

A range of technically differentiated connectivity solutions from Smiths Interconnect will be showcased at DSEI 2019 in London (September 10-13). Brands including EMC Technology, Hypertac, IDI, Lorch, Millitech, RF Labs, Sabritec, TECOM, and Trak will be on display, showing antennas and tracking systems, RF components, connectors and cable assemblies for defence market applications.

The waterproof M23 circular connector series from Smiths Interconnect is qualified for submersible motor and pump applications. The connectors are equipped with the Hypertac hyperboloid contact technology. Applications encompass those that encounter rough and corrosion prone conditions in the food and beverage, chemical, maritime, and medical industries.

Provider of technically differentiated electronic components, Smiths Interconnect, has announced the introduction of the innovative split pair quadrax contact technology to its rugged D-Sub connector Series. The split pair quadrax is the next generation contact that provides robust high-speed performance compatible with existing qualified rugged D-Sub connectors.