Market Focus
Satellite & Launch Platforms
High-reliability RF interconnects for LEO and GEO satellite payloads, launch vehicles and ground terminals.
50 GHz
Ka / Q-Band Interfaces
≤1.0%
TML Outgassing (ASTM E595)
20 g RMS
Launch Vibration Survival
750+
SMP & SSMP Part Numbers
RF Performance
Qualified for Launch & Orbit
Space and launch programmes need interconnects that survive the ride up and then work for years without maintenance. Our satellite-grade connectors and assemblies are built around low-outgassing materials, blind-mate interfaces and phase stability that holds across the full thermal-vacuum cycle.
DC–50 GHz
Frequency Coverage
2.92mm, 2.4mm and 1.85mm series
Blind-Mate
SMP & SSMP Interfaces
Axial and radial misalignment tolerant
≤0.1%
CVCM Outgassing
ASTM E595 qualified materials
20 g RMS
Random Vibration
1,500 g pyroshock survival
-65° to +165°
Temperature Range
Thermal-vacuum cycling qualified
≤1.15
Typical VSWR
2.92mm series through 40 GHz
Satellite Applications
Where Our Products Are Deployed
LEO Payload
LEO Payload RF Interconnects
Micro-miniature SMP and SSMP blind-mate connectors for densely packed payload trays and phased-array antenna feeds. Lightweight interfaces that take full launch loads and years of thermal cycling in low Earth orbit.
SMP Blind-Mate
SSMP Micro
20 g RMS
GEO Satellite
Geosynchronous Satellite Interfaces
2.92mm and 2.4mm precision connectors with phase-stable semi-rigid assemblies for Ka- and Q-band transponder chains. Low-outgassing materials selected for 15-year on-orbit life with stable insertion loss.
2.92mm Ka-Band
2.4mm 50 GHz
Phase-Stable
Ground Qualification
Satellite Ground Qualification Testing
Precision test cable assemblies and VNA-grade adapters for thermal-vacuum, vibration and EMC qualification campaigns. Phase-stable interfaces keep measurements repeatable across the full -65 °C to +165 °C cycle.
TVAC Cycling
Phase-Stable
VNA Grade
Launch Vehicle
Connector Systems for Space Launch Systems
Ruggedised connectors and harness assemblies for launch vehicle telemetry, flight termination and stage-separation umbilicals. Designed for pyroshock, acoustic loading and clean disconnect at lift-off.
1,500 g Shock
Umbilical
Semi-Rigid
Recommended for Satellite
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Specified for Satellite Programmes
A hand-picked shortlist rather than the whole catalogue — the interfaces most often called out on satellite and launch bills of material. Browse the full families above, or tell us the programme and we will propose the configuration.
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0.086″ Semi-Rigid Low-Loss RF Coaxial Cable, 40 GHz Rated
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2.92mm Female 2-Hole Flange Mount RF Connector – Field Replaceable, 10.2mm Hole Spacing, 0.23mm Pin Diameter
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SMP Female Solder Attachment RF Connector – Through-Hole, 50 Ohm Coaxial, Gold Plated
$22.00 Add to cartQuick View -
SMP Female Straight Coaxial Connector – Fits 0.086 Semi-Rigid Cable, Solder
$22.00 Add to cartQuick View
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