Military and aerospace solutions

Radar

Samtec High-Speed Board-To-Board and Precision RF solutions enable speed and reliability in harsh radar environments, such as cockpit communications, missile defense, jamming equipment, 5G MIMO antennas, early warning radar systems, and land-based/inflight/naval radar. Samtec solutions are regularly deployed in phased arrays that use high-performance compute engines to "steer" multiple antenna elements that track multiple mission targets in specialized radar applications.

Communications

Military and aerospace communications demand reliable, high-performance, secure platforms. Samtec RF Solutions enable integration of multi-band RF signal paths into rugged, small form factors, supporting tactical networks from manpack radios to ground control stations. Samtec's ruggedized high-speed cable and high-density arrays, including those pre-qualified to VITA™ standards, support a wide range of military and aerospace communications equipment.

Drone/UAV

Optimized for reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP), Samtec products enable internal, power, RF, and cable connections in the latest drone and UAV designs. Multiple points of contact deliver reliable signal integrity, while mechanical latches or other options create a secure connection. Samtec's VITA™ 90.0 SEARAY™ right-angle connector's small form factor, for example, allows for greater design flexibility and routing options.

Space

Samtec's Severe Environment Tested products are approved for NASA Class D missions that require high-reliability, quick-turn and cost-effective solutions for LEO satellites, SmallSats, CubeSats and other space exploration equipment, such as space suits. Samtec boasts a specialist range of precision RF connectors that are designed to provide solutions for frequencies between 18 GHz and 110 GHz, making them ideal for Satcom applications. Samtec also has market-leading expertise in high-speed board-to-board, cable, and rad-hard rugged optics for space applications.

Avionics

Avionics requires rugged, high-performance solutions to support not only the electrical aspects of the aircraft, but also the reliability of those systems to potentially protect and attack. Samtec offers a range of micro rugged, RF, and high-speed interconnects suitable for these harsh environments, including high-density arrays and high-speed cables.

Weapons/munitions

Weapons and munitions require agility, precision, and reliability to ensure a mission's success. Samtec offers flexible solutions that have been tested to ensure quality and durability when quick responses are critical. Key test standards found in MIL shock and vibe profile (MIL-STD-810G) and 70,000 ft qualification testing are included in Samtec's Severe Environment Testing program, resulting in products such as Tiger Eye™ micro rugged system, high-density arrays, flexible stacking, high-speed cable, and VITA™ standard products that support high flying applications

Severe Environment Testing

Severe Environment Testing is a Samtec initiative to test our products beyond typical industry standards and specifications, ensuring they are suitable for industrial, military, automotive, space and other extreme applications.

• VITA™ 47.1 Module Insertions
• VITA™ 47.3 Humidity
• VITA™ 47.1 Operating Shock Class OS2
• VITA™ 47.1 Vibration Class VS3
• Exceeds VITA™ 47.1 Temperature Cycling Class C4
• Exceeds VITA™ 47.1 Non-Operating Temperature Class C4
• VITA™ 47.1 Electrostatic Discharge Resistance
• Exceeds VITA™ 47.1 Altitude for DWV

Samtec's SET products are approved for NASA Class D missions that require high-reliability, quick-turn, and cost-effective solutions for LEO satellites, SmallSats, CubeSats, and other space exploration applications.

Extended Life Product™

E.L.P.™ products are tested to rigorous standards, which evaluate contact resistance in simulated storage and field conditions.

• 10 year Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG)
• High Mating Cycles (250 to 2,500)
• Certain plating and/or contact options will apply

Design Qualification Testing

All Samtec series undergo Design Qualification Testing (DQT), which includes:

• Gas Tight
• Normal Force
• Thermal Aging
• Mating/Unmating/Durability
• IR/DWV
• Current Carrying Capacity (CCC)
• Mechanical Shock/Random Vibration/LLCR
• Mechanical Shock/Random Vibration/Event Detection