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Equipment Microwave connector European connector range for European Framatome Connectors UK Ltd. has announced what it believes is Space Agency projects the first UK and European Qualifi­ cation Approval for a circular ITT Sealectro has become the first connector against a CECC specifi­ company to be granted 'space cation. The announcement has qualification' by the European significant implications for mil­ Space Agency/Space Components itary and aerospace systems appli­ Co-ordination Group for a volume cations addressing European and weight saving microwave markets. blind-mate coaxial connector ser­ Dunstable-based Framatome ies developed for modular systems- Connectors UK Ltd., formed from build in satellites. the combination of Burndy and Designated the SSIS, the 50 Souriau, has prepared a detailed ohm flush-mounted intermodular specification for its 8526 circular connector's unique design uses bayonet coupling series with rear full range of styles and arrange­ recessed plugs with jack to jack release crimp contacts in accord­ ments, which includes 3-61 con­ adaptors, to eliminate cable assem­ ance with the CECC-75.200 sec­ tacts in nine shell sizes. Three sizes blies and increase packing density. tional specification (detail spe­ of contacts are offered, designated It thus enables satellite designers cification number BS CECC 20, 167 and 12. to develop smaller and lighter With a minimum distance be­ 75.201.001). The range was pre­ payloads, or to condense more tween plug centres of just 5.54 viously approved to Ministry of Framatome Connectors UK electronics into the same volume. mm, a significant increase in pack­ Defence EL-2112 pattern 602 Ltd., Connector House, Unit 20, A representative of the British ing density can be achieved when specification, also for military and Eyncourt Road, Woodside National Space Centre at the compared with conventional SMA aerospace applications. Estate, Dunstable, Beds. LU5 Defence Research Agency, Aero­ interconnection techniques. Float The new approval covers the 4TS. Tel: 0582 475757. space Division, Farnborough mounts are not required as align­ (Royal Aerospace Establishment), ment is achieved by articulation of which played a key role in sup­ the jack to jack adaptors within porting ITT Sealectro throughout the plugs. Relays have a FET? the detailed qualification process, Two SSIS plugs and one adap­ commented: "The European Space tor have a weight of only 0.85 Agency qualification is a highly grams, although the true system LRE Aerospace is now producing overtemperature monitoring and significant technological achieve­ weight reduction would be far the P200 series solid state remote protection is incorporated together ment, and we are delighted that larger because cable assemblies power controller in their new with discrete and serial communi­ British companies are leading the can be eliminated. Electrically, purpose built hybrid plant. cation status outputs. world in this field." the SSIS offers low VSWR and This device incorporates the Designed for operation in 28V The connectors, developed ori­ insertion loss characteristics to 18 latest power FET technology into DC systems, the P200 series is ginally for military applications, GHz and good matching to strip- thick film hybrid mounted on available with ratings of 2, 5 and are expected to be used widely in line and microstrip are achieved. ceramic substrate. 10 amps enclosed in a hermetically military and commercial satellite At 3 GHz RF leakage is a sealed metal can and in a different The P200 series features current minimum of -80 dB. areas such as signal generation/- package with continuous rating limiting, soft turn on and turn off processing systems, transmission under all load conditions, including up to 200 amps. detection, antennas, remote sens­ ITT Sealectro, Jays Close, overload and full power to control LRE Relays + Electronics ing, satellite to ground communi­ Viables Estate, Basingstoke, stage isolation. Ltd., The Dean, Alresford, cations, ground test equipment Hants. RG22 4BW. Tel: 0256 No derating is required for any Hampshire S024 9BH. Tel: and simulators. 473171. type of load up to 85°C, and 0962 734433. Aalco Group provide s servic e for industry in Ireland Branches in both Northern Ireland position as a single source supplier also unique amongst its competitors aluminium, stainless steel, nickel and the Republic of Ireland put for engineering and manufacturing in being totally independent of alloys, copper, brass and bronze in the Aalco Group — part of industry in Ireland. any primary metal producer. all product forms: Robin Malcolm Glynwed Metal Services, one of Operating under the two trading An unrivalled range backed by Amari, Dublin. Tel: 010-3531- Europe's leading multi metal names of Aalco (in Belfast) and extensive processing facilities is 505300. Alan Hunter Aalco Bel­ stockholders — in a truly novel Amari (in Dublin) the Group is fast. Tel: 0232 771145. available with products spanning 28 AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING — Decembe r 1991 http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology Emerald Publishing

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Microwave connector European connector range for European Framatome Connectors UK Ltd. has announced what it believes is Space Agency projects the first UK and European Qualifi­ cation Approval for a circular ITT Sealectro has become the first connector against a CECC specifi­ company to be granted 'space cation. The announcement has qualification' by the European significant implications for mil­ Space Agency/Space Components itary and aerospace systems appli­ Co-ordination Group for a volume cations addressing European and weight saving microwave markets. blind-mate coaxial connector ser­ Dunstable-based Framatome ies developed for modular systems- Connectors UK Ltd., formed from build in satellites. the combination of Burndy and Designated the SSIS, the 50 Souriau, has prepared a detailed ohm flush-mounted intermodular specification for its 8526 circular connector's unique design uses bayonet coupling series with rear full range of styles and arrange­ recessed plugs with jack to jack release crimp contacts in accord­ ments, which includes 3-61 con­ adaptors, to eliminate cable assem­ ance with the CECC-75.200 sec­ tacts in nine shell sizes. Three sizes blies and increase packing density. tional specification (detail spe­ of contacts are offered, designated It thus enables satellite designers cification number BS CECC 20, 167 and 12. to develop smaller and lighter With a minimum distance be­ 75.201.001). The range was pre­ payloads, or to condense more tween plug centres of just 5.54 viously approved to Ministry of Framatome Connectors UK electronics into the same volume. mm, a significant increase in pack­ Defence EL-2112 pattern 602 Ltd., Connector House, Unit 20, A representative of the British ing density can be achieved when specification, also for military and Eyncourt Road, Woodside National Space Centre at the compared with conventional SMA aerospace applications. Estate, Dunstable, Beds. LU5 Defence Research Agency, Aero­ interconnection techniques. Float The new approval covers the 4TS. Tel: 0582 475757. space Division, Farnborough mounts are not required as align­ (Royal Aerospace Establishment), ment is achieved by articulation of which played a key role in sup­ the jack to jack adaptors within porting ITT Sealectro throughout the plugs. Relays have a FET? the detailed qualification process, Two SSIS plugs and one adap­ commented: "The European Space tor have a weight of only 0.85 Agency qualification is a highly grams, although the true system LRE Aerospace is now producing overtemperature monitoring and significant technological achieve­ weight reduction would be far the P200 series solid state remote protection is incorporated together ment, and we are delighted that larger because cable assemblies power controller in their new with discrete and serial communi­ British companies are leading the can be eliminated. Electrically, purpose built hybrid plant. cation status outputs. world in this field." the SSIS offers low VSWR and This device incorporates the Designed for operation in 28V The connectors, developed ori­ insertion loss characteristics to 18 latest power FET technology into DC systems, the P200 series is ginally for military applications, GHz and good matching to strip- thick film hybrid mounted on available with ratings of 2, 5 and are expected to be used widely in line and microstrip are achieved. ceramic substrate. 10 amps enclosed in a hermetically military and commercial satellite At 3 GHz RF leakage is a sealed metal can and in a different The P200 series features current minimum of -80 dB. areas such as signal generation/- package with continuous rating limiting, soft turn on and turn off processing systems, transmission under all load conditions, including up to 200 amps. detection, antennas, remote sens­ ITT Sealectro, Jays Close, overload and full power to control LRE Relays + Electronics ing, satellite to ground communi­ Viables Estate, Basingstoke, stage isolation. Ltd., The Dean, Alresford, cations, ground test equipment Hants. RG22 4BW. Tel: 0256 No derating is required for any Hampshire S024 9BH. Tel: and simulators. 473171. type of load up to 85°C, and 0962 734433. Aalco Group provide s servic e for industry in Ireland Branches in both Northern Ireland position as a single source supplier also unique amongst its competitors aluminium, stainless steel, nickel and the Republic of Ireland put for engineering and manufacturing in being totally independent of alloys, copper, brass and bronze in the Aalco Group — part of industry in Ireland. any primary metal producer. all product forms: Robin Malcolm Glynwed Metal Services, one of Operating under the two trading An unrivalled range backed by Amari, Dublin. Tel: 010-3531- Europe's leading multi metal names of Aalco (in Belfast) and extensive processing facilities is 505300. Alan Hunter Aalco Bel­ stockholders — in a truly novel Amari (in Dublin) the Group is fast. Tel: 0232 771145. available with products spanning 28 AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING — Decembe r 1991

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