Smiths Interconnect helps protect crops by charging agricultural drones

As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, manufacturers are looking for new solutions to increase their yields while also limiting their impact on the environment and conserving resources. The use of agricultural drones is one of the ways they are doing this to care for and protect their crops. Unmanne... (read more)

Advancing Space Exploration with Cutting-Edge Connectivity Solutions

For decades, Smiths Interconnect has been a trusted name in space exploration—delivering high-performance connectivity solutions that power a wide range of missions. From deep space communication to ensuring equipment reliability in the harshest environments, Smiths Interconnect’s components ar... (read more)

Powering the Future: The Role of Electrical Architecture in the Shift to Electrification

When working on high-voltage DC power transmission projects, most engineers focus on sizing batteries and cables correctly. However, the surprising reality is that connectors often represent the key link in the system.

Why? At the core of every connector lies its contact technology, whi... (read more)

Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, cables and connectors, optical transceivers, microwave and radio frequency products, today announced the release of its HR TSX Wire Bond 2 Series – a new range of space-qualified, high-reliability fixed chip attenuators optimised to combine high frequency and power in a small package. (read more)

Smiths Interconnect proudly announced today the launch of EZiCoax, a single-piece, compression mount, 50-ohm RF coaxial contact for use in board-to-board signal transmissions. (read more)

Smiths Interconnect has recently announced the extension of its high density modular and minimodular connectors ranges with the addition of two new types of data transmission modules. (read more)

Smiths Interconnect today announced the launch of DaVinci Gen V, the latest flagship product in its DaVinci series portfolio. The product rigorously tests semiconductor chips during the manufacturing process to ensure they provide ultra-reliable and repeatable performance. This is important because these chips are used in a range of areas essential to everyday life, including AI accelera... (read more)

Smiths Interconnect is delighted to announce the expansion of our cable harness production capacity at our facility in Tunisia. This strategic move is aimed at meeting the growing demand for high-quality cable harness solutions across various industries and strengthening our product offering. (read more)

Smiths Interconnect’s Role

Smiths Interconnect provided essential components for the Sentinel-1C satellite, enabling its advanced environmental monitoring capabilities

About Sentinel-1C and Copernicus:

Sentinel-1C is part of the Copernicus Programme, the EU’s leading Earth observation initiative, which delivers data to protect the environment, public safe... (read more)

DaVinci 112 Test Socket: A Game-Changer in High-Speed Chip Testing (read more)

REP series is easy to use for quick mating. The REP panel and cable connectors are a highly cost-effective interconnect system, which solves the constant need for simple and reliable connector solutions in rail applications. (read more)

The LightCONEX^® optical interconnect family includes plug-in and backplane module connectors that have been developed to be compliant with the forthcoming VITA 66.5 standard and in alignment with the SOSA^™ technical standard. These active blind-mate optical interconnects are revolutionary solutions for VPX systems and meet the stringent SWaP requirements o... (read more)

Smiths Interconnect has developed a disposable version of its HyperGrip® Connector series to meet the demand for a solution that retains the premium look, reliability, and ease of use, while complying with regulations. These disposable receptacles offer the same high electrical performance but are designed for limited use, lasting up to 30 mating cycles with reduced environmental tol... (read more)

Smiths Interconnect is thrilled to announce the release of the Press-Fit version of its renowned cPCI connector series. This innovative addition underscores Smiths Interconnect’s dedication to meeting the rigorous demands of the Defense, Space and Commercial Aerospace markets.

The new Press-Fit cPCI connectors integrate seamlessly with existing systems, maintaining the super... (read more)

Cable configurator tool helps user select the best cable and connector solution for demanding high reliability applications

Smiths Interconnect today announces the introduction of a new Cable Configurator tool which can automatically generate cable configurations.

The new cable configurator tool enables the user to select the exact product options for their design. The onli... (read more)

hen Henry Ford reimagined the manufacturing process with interchangeable parts and a ‘continuous flow’ through specialist operators, he cut motor car production from 12 hours to 93 minutes. Replicated by manufacturers globally, this new production paradigm not only made cars affordable for the masses but drove huge social and industrial change.

A century on, by channel... (read more)

Smiths Interconnect’s Mini-Lock connector is a compact lightweight robust system and features a xx-point contact design for superior electric reliability. Mini-Lock connector features a robust locking mechanism ensuring reliable signal integrity and perfect transmission of data between applications. Mini-Lock connector are suitable for harsh mechanical stress environments such as r... (read more)

New TSX Wire Bondable Fixed Chip Attenuator series for Space and Defense Markets (read more)

Webinar: Advantages and Challenges of Ceramic Resonator RF & Microwave Filter Design (read more)

Ku-Band Airborne Converter
25 WATT GaN SSPA BLOCK UP CONVERTER (BUC) (read more)

We design and manufacture custom designed cables and standard cable assemblies which meet the requirements of the medical market including sterilization, biocompatibility, flexibility and miniaturization. Reliability is the essential attribute in the cutting-edge technologies that we utilize. We offer proven quality and innovative connectivity solutions, constantly adapting our products... (read more)

Levan Elastomeric Contact Test Socket (read more)

This episode explores the connectivity trends and applications in today's manufacturing sector, focusing on RF filters and their performance aspects for different applications thanks to our expert Mike Schweyer, Product Line Manager RF Filters. (read more)

New tool helps user select the best Thermopad ® attenuator product for demanding high reliability applications

Smiths Interconnect announces the launch of a new temperature variable attenuator selector tool https://www.smithsthermopadtool.com/ which can automatically generate the overall performance of the selected Thermopad® product.

The new Thermopad ®... (read more)

New High Reliability TSX Fixed Chip Attenuator series for Space and Defense Markets (read more)

When it comes to board test probes, one of the most common questions asked is, "How many cycles will probes last?" It's a valid concern, as probe life directly impacts maintenance cycles and the cost of testing. However, answering this question isn't as straightforward as providing a single number. Probe life is a variable that depends on several factors, and the answer, in essence, is:... (read more)

Smiths Interconnect, the leading provider of high-reliability connectivity products and solutions serving the aerospace and defence, medical, semiconductor test, and industrial markets, today announces it has received £1,907,065 in funding from the UK Space Agency through its ‘Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund’ (SCIF). (read more)

Euclid's launch represents a notable step forward in Space exploration as it is now located at Lagrange point 2, in a unique orbit ‘behind’ Earth. This progress owes much to the substantial contributions of OHB Italia in crafting intricate electronic units and the expertise of Smiths Interconnect in advanced connectivity solutions. (read more)

The increasing demand for high-density electrical connectors in medical devices is driven by many factors, notably the size, weight and functional requirements of the device. Due to the increasing popularity of portable and patient wearable devices, size and weight of connectors are now becoming more important in the medical market segment. (read more)

Mission-critical systems are exposed to different harsh environments, high level of radiation and extreme vibration. Providing a high-quality RF/microwave transmit signal is crucial for all mission-critical RF electrical systems. Smiths Interconnect's Semi-rigid cable assemblies are well-suited for mission critical applications including Satellite Payloads (GEO/MEO and LEO constellations... (read more)

M12 connectors offer robust and compact connectivity solution that has been developed to address specific application environments where space and weight are key concerns. The M12 Series offer a time-saving, reliable and tool-free solution. Qualified to French and European rail standards. (read more)

HPH series is a high density interconnect available up to 303 contacts with multiple hardware choices and backpotting option.With a 0.6mm contact diameter, the HPH Series comes in 3-6 row configurations and is available up to 303 signal contacts on a 1.905mm staggered grid. Contacts are removable for ease of maintenance. (read more)

Offering a wide range of standard spring contact probes to meet your testing requirements and has long been recognized as the world’s largest probe manufacturer. With over 60 different probe series ranging from 0.02" (0.51 mm) to 0.187" (4.75 mm) pitch with multiple length, travel, ICT, lead free and rotator options, we provide a full portfolio designed for general purpose test on... (read more)

Leveraging Planar X thin film process technologySmiths Interconnect announces today the launch of its Planar X Series of Thin Film Lowpass Filters designed for applications in harsh environments.
Planar X Series provides system engineers with a high performance, compact solution for critical RF filtering in X band. The Planar X Series leverages thin film process technology on vario... (read more)

Battery Contacts and Dovetail Connectors

Dovetail Connector Series features C Series Spring Probes, renowned for their incomparable shock and vibration performance, housed in a patented block design. These connectors make it easy to explore the benefits of spring probe technology without the investment associated with custom tooling. (read more)

Whether for testing high performance computing, wearables or other automotive chips, Kepler is the only solution that provides two-axis of motion during a single actuation of the socket, an innovation set to pioneer the semiconductor test industry. As a result, Kepler provides a boosted first pass yield, enhanced production reliability, and extended maintenance intervals..Benefits:

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SpaceNXT™ K2TVA Thermopad®

K2TVA Thermopad Temperature Variable Attenuator for gain compensation over temperature is a highly reliable, totally passive solution to offset signal strength fluctuation due to changes in temperature. K2TVA Thermopad® Series is Smiths Interconnect’s response to the increasing demand for high-reliability connectivity in commercial sp... (read more)

Did you know , Smiths Interconnect has been supporting the next phase of space exploration?

The Juice project, which will send a satellite on an eight year journey to reach the icy moons of Jupiter, blasted off recently fitted with waveguide components from the Interconnect team.

The European Space Agency's boldest mission yet, Juice could tell us if the planet's major moon... (read more)

Smiths Interconnect has been producing qualified isolators and circulators for over 20 years from its facility in Dundee, Scotland (UK). Now the company’s comprehensive range of high-power isolators and circulators for AESA radar applications, ground-based air surveillance radars, shipboard defense and airborne fire control is also available from the manufacturing site in Salisbury... (read more)

High volume and various mounting configurations

Ceramic Filters are manufactured in two basic styles for both commercial and military applications. The high-volume, cost-effective units in open frame, non-hermetic packages are most often used in commercial applications. The lower volume, custom designed hermetic packages find wide usages in military applications. Both styles are a... (read more)

Smiths Interconnect, a division of Smiths Group plc, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Plastronics Sockets & Connectors (“Plastronics”), a leading supplier of burn-in test sockets and patented spring probe contacts for the semiconductor test market segment, as well as custom connectors for industrial applications. (read more)

Smiths Interconnect has been supplying RF ceramic filters for over 40 years. (read more)

New fixed chip attenuators offer proven high performance in commercial applications

AT Series ensures ease of installation in an optimized single-chip design

Smiths Interconnect announces the launch of its new AT Series of RF chip attenuators from DC to 20 GHz. RF chip attenuators are components used in communication systems to reduce the strength of a signal passing throug... (read more)

Meeting the increasing demand for rugged, high-speed connections in Space applications (read more)

The SNAP12 is a 12-channel pluggable parallel optical transmitter or receiver module. The SNAP12 transmitter and receiver modules enable high performance multilane optical links designed for high- speed data communications and computing applications. (read more)

We’re now part of the first mission where a deliberate full-scale cosmic crash was the primary objective. It’s not as crazy as it seems. NASA’s £240m Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission is part of the exciting international effort to explore ways in which we might in future defend ourselves from asteroids or comets on a collision course with Earth. (read more)

SpaceNXT™ QT Series offers improved phase stability over a wide range of temperatures found in space environments. (read more)