Intended for mission-critical aerospace and defence applications, Molex’s new family of EMI-Filtered D-Sub Pi Adapters and Connectors, EMI Filter Plates, Fixed RF Coaxial Attenuators and RF Coaxial Terminations have been engineered to enhance the overall reliability and efficiency of crucial electronic systems.
These components have been engineered to comply with rigorous regulatory standards, and these solutions integrate seamlessly into a diverse range of aerospace and defence applications such as radar systems, airborne radios, night-vision sensors, flight controls, engine controls, navigation systems, tactical weapons and military global positioning systems.
Advanced materials and flexible designs address different size, weight and power requirements, ensuring these innovations are also well-suited for other high-performance applications, including medical devices, telecommunications and industrial automation.
Molex’s EMI-Filtered D-Sub Pi Adapters and Connectors mitigate EMI and enhance signal integrity while improving compliance with stringent standards. Featuring an optimised Pi filter design, these products provide superior noise suppression, as well as higher capacitance and inductance values for better frequency attenuation.
High-quality conductive and shielding materials increase electrical performance and mechanical durability for greater resilience to vibration, shock, extreme temperatures, lightning and exposure to contaminants.
The new EMI Filter Plates help safeguard system components and prevent signal loss from electronic noise while eliminating the need for discrete filters, reducing assembly time and costs. With up to 50 lines in a compact form factor, the filter plates increase design flexibility and lower the real estate required on Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). Snap-in variants are available for 5-to-18 GHz frequencies to further simplify installation in space-constrained applications. Customers can adjust plate size and shape to fit unique enclosures while the availability of different materials addresses a vast range of environmental concerns.
Circular EMI Filter Connectors equipped with advanced EMI filtering and line-to-line isolation to ensure reliable signal integrity and consistent power delivery are also available. Customers can choose from insulated and ground-line options in hermetically sealed and bayonet styles for greater resiliency under challenging conditions.
Molex’s Fixed RF Coaxial Attenuators and RF Coaxial Terminations offer improved durability and environmental resiliency for aerospace and defence applications. In addition to those mentioned previously, these products are well-suited for military aircraft, missile defence systems, SATCOM links, ship-signal exploitation devices and electronic warfare systems. Moreover, they improve reliability of wireless infrastructure, telecommunications and automotive applications, spanning test and measurement equipment, cell-site infrastructure, network analysers, automotive test environments and distributed antenna systems.
The new attenuators deliver precise signal power control and excellent signal integrity to ensure consistent, long-term performance. In addition, they provide heat dissipation at power levels up to 50W and precision impedance matching, helping customers improve system efficiency, prevent equipment damage, improve test-results reliability and reduce downtime by extending component lifespans. Both product lines are engineered with solderless contacts to withstand wide temperature ranges, shock and vibration forces and exposure to harsh environments.
Molex’s EMI-Filtered D-Sub Pi Adapters and Connectors are available in more than 250 mechanical configurations and custom options, including high-density and circular connectors in a variety of shell sizes, including 9, 15, 25, 37 and 50. Molex’s EMI Filter Plates are also available in different size, shape and mounting options, which can be tailored to meet specific applications.
Supporting various power ratings and attenuation values, Molex’s Fixed RF Coaxial Attenuators ensure reliable power handling up to 100W and work with RF connectors, including 2.92mm, N-Type and SMA. They also are compatible with 3.50mm, K-Type and MIL-STD-348 connectors.
The RF Coaxial Terminations are available in various power ranges, power-handling capabilities and connector types, including military-grade products.
