Next-generation connectivity solutions for tethered payloads
HUBER+SUHNER is consistently relied upon to provide small form factor onboard connectivity for modern tethered ISR systems. Increased demand for highly autonomous tethered systems complicate tether connectivity. RF-over-fiber tether solutions from HUBER+SUHNER backhauls signal processing to the base station, reducing payload weight and tether complexity, which enables a high level of differentiation for our customers.
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RF-over-Fiber systems
Transmitting RF signals in the optical domain has a great number of benefits for military applications, including (but not limited to) significantly increased analog signal range extension and security. HUBER+SUHNER is the world's only vertically integrated provider of rugged RF-over-Fiber links to the Defense market, combining rich market heritage and proprietary RF and optical technologies to deliver industry-moving performance in fit-for-purpose form factors. Today's portfolio supports applications up to 40 GHz with a variety of features and connectors tailored to suit any use case.
Fit-for-purpose integration solutions
Fit-for-purpose higher assembly integration solutions -- designed and manufactured by H+S and supporting RF, fiber optic, and power + signal connectivity integration -- streamline system costs by reducing: * Time-to-market * Total piece part count in supply chain * Logistics/supply chain costs from non-value-add material flow and stacked margins *Installation time on the production floor *Installation-related failures from technician error *Connectivity form factor within the system *System verification/QA tiers HUBER+SUHNER leverages decades of experience solving challenging connectivity integration so that system engineers don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Let us weigh in on your connectivity design challenges to help maximize the packaging density of your system
Fiber optic tactical field cables
From the Equator to the Arctic Circle, field deployable fiber optic connectivity solutions from HUBER+SUHNER are trusted for critical connections above and beneath the surface. Off-the-shelf armored field cable options protect fiber links from crushing, severing, and biting in a lightweight and ergonomic design readily deployed via a man-packable or vehicle-mountable spool. A portfolio of field-proven, high-density expanded beam connector (EBC) options provides a resilient optical link tailored to the needs of the mission.
Minibend® - solderless bend-to-the-end flexible RF cable assemblies
The Minibend® portfolio of highly-engineered, qualified COTS flexible cable assemblies are designed as direct replacements for semi-rigid assemblies for use in extremely low profile point-to-point interconnections where packaging density and harsh environment reliability are paramount. Our proprietary solderless connector termination process eliminates the mechanical and spatial demand for strain relief and deletes the most common failure mode -- the soldered outer conductor -- from the coaxial cable assembly entirely. As a result, Minibend(R) customers enjoy the industry's smallest bend radius and highest MTBF rating, with qualified off-the-shelf assemblies available in standard lengths and configurations. With a variety of cable sizes, an array of application-tailored dielectric options, and an expansive portfolio of rugged connector interfaces and materials, there is a Minibend(R) assembly optimized for every application and budget.
SUCOFLEX 100 - High performance microwave assemblies
The SUCOFLEX 100 series of high performance flexible microwave cable assemblies offers world-renowned electrical and mechanical performance without breaking program budgets. HUBER+SUHNER's proprietary Rotary Swaged center conductor technology is the driving force behind the industry's only tradeoff-free microwave cable assembly choice for static and dynamic applications. SUCOFLEX 100 assemblies are available with a full portfolio of Defense-grade connector offerings and ruggedization options for applications up to 50 GHz.
Corrosion resistant RF connectors and adapters
HUBER+SUHNER offers a wide portfolio of Stainless Steel 316L connector options for many of our high-performance coaxial cable assembly product lines. The 316L alloy increases the survivability of metallic hardware in corrosive environments, most notably salt-heavy atmospheres present in marine applications. Our selection of off-the-shelf available connectors and adapters enable quick-turn component and assembly deliveries to support your marine environment application.
OpenVPX-compliant and SOSA-aligned connectivity
At the apex of "open source" and "innovation", HUBER+SUHNER's portfolio of high performance OpenVPX-compliant connectivity demonstrates that standardization does not require sacrifice. We provide a one-stop shop for end-to-end board and system-level solutions for RF and fiber optic interconnects qualified to ANSI/VITA and comprised of the same proprietary cable and assembly technology found in our most demanding Aerospace and Defense programs. Our VITA-compliant product portfolios are strongly supported with stocked hardware, components, and cable assemblies as well as quick-turn in-house production lines for custom assembly configurations.
PCB and Chassis RF Connectivity
HUBER+SUHNER's portfolio of PCB and panel connector products includes a wide array of SWaP-optimized interface and configuration options to create a one-stop shop for subsystem design engineers. Our broad offering of application-tailored interfaces include board-to-board, board-to-panel, panel-to-panel, and cabled connector solutions.
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