{"id":9963,"date":"2018-11-30T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T09:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=9963"},"modified":"2018-11-29T12:30:17","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T12:30:17","slug":"smt-d-sub-connectors-for-space-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/smt-d-sub-connectors-for-space-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"SMT D-Sub connectors for space applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>C&amp;K announces the launch of its space-grade D-Subminiature surface mount termination (SMT) range of electrical connectors.<\/p>\n<p>The new <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ckswitches.com\/media\/2646\/d-sub-new-gen-smt-cs-fr053.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMT D-Sub connectors under CS-FR053<\/a><\/span> specification are primarily intended for aerospace engineering applications such as developing communication and network ports for satellites, spacecraft and launchers.<\/p>\n<p>Reducing weight and making space savings on PCBs are critical requirements for connectors in space and military avionics applications, together with ensuring straightforward implementation and operational reliability.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nBy utilising SMT, <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/rs-components-announces-expansion-of-board-and-panel-mounted-switch-portfolio-from-ck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C&amp;K<\/a><\/span>\u2019s D-Sub connectors do not require plated holes to be drilled into the PCB, and free up one side for use by other components, resulting in a simpler, lighter design and a miniaturised footprint overall.<\/p>\n<p>Constructed from a single part of machined aluminium shell, this latest series of connectors draws on C&amp;K\u2019s in-house technological expertise to achieve a smaller form factor than the traditional six-part copper-alloy stamped shell method.<\/p>\n<p>This means they can achieve up to 50% less weight compared to standard through-hole technology (THT) connectors. This construction technology also delivers better dimensional capability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith its combination of robustness, light weight and small form factor, the SMT D-Sub connectors are in a class of their own in the space and high-performance aerospace applications market,\u201d said R\u00e9mi ANTOINE, Global Product Manager and Aerospace Segment Leader.<\/p>\n<p>The D-Sub product lines conform to European Space Agency (ESA) standards and are qualified to the ESA\/European Space Components Coordination (ESCC) code 3401. There are a large number of layouts available to serve most mounting configurations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>C&amp;K announces the launch of its space-grade D-Subminiature surface mount termination (SMT) range of electrical connectors. 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