Amphenol has been a leader in the circular connector market for over 70 years, providing solutions for every major military specification. With unparalleled design expertise, Amphenol Aerospace, offers a wide range of circular connectors and interconnect systems, perfect for demanding applications in harsh environments. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes connectors for both small and large-scale applications, making us the go-to for reliable, high-performance connectivity across military and aerospace applications
Key Product Offerings:
D38999 Connector Series: Highly reliable connectors for aerospace and defense applications.
LRM Connectors: Designed for rugged environments, offering excellent durability.
Filtered Cylindrical Connectors: Providing superior EMI and EMP protection.
Series Five Connectors: Featuring cutting-edge technology for high-performance needs.
2M Connector Series: Lightweight and compact connectors for space-constrained applications.
High-Speed Copper Connectors: Perfect for high-speed data transfer applications.
R-VPX Connectors: Rugged, high-density connectors for embedded computing systems.
Ruggedized SATA Connectors: Designed for harsh environments, offering secure data transmission.
Micro-D Connectors: Miniature connectors ideal for high-reliability electronic systems.
HV38999 Connectors: High-power connectors designed for applications requiring reliable power distribution in demanding military and aerospace environments.
High Power 38999 Connectors: Engineered for high-power transmission, ensuring consistent performance in harsh conditions, including defense vehicles and aircraft power systems.
Amphenol Aerospace's extensive product breadth also includes cylindrical, rectangular, fiber optic, and high-speed connectors, as well as EMI/EMP filters and specialized interconnect systems. Our products are specifically designed for critical military and aerospace applications, such as secure avionics systems, high-speed data communication in aircraft, satellite subsystems, and ruggedized military vehicles. Our connectors ensure reliable performance in harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration, meeting stringent military standards for mission-critical operations.
For more information on Amphenol Aerospace's connectors and interconnect solutions, visit amphenol-aerospace.com.
Amphenol’s VITA 66 family of fiber optic connector products are ruggedized blind-mate optical MT module/backplane connector systems designed to meet the VITA 66.1 and 66.4 open architecture specifications. These products can be utilized in VPX systems as defined per VITA 46 or as standalone blind-mate optical connector solutions. Amphenol’s connector systems provide reliable high-speed connections for the most extreme commercial and military environments.
Amphenol’s VITA 66 family of fiber optic connector products are ruggedized blind-mate optical MT module/backplane connector systems designed to meet the VITA 66.1 and 66.4 open architecture specifications. These products can be utilized in VPX systems as defined per VITA 46 or as standalone blind-mate optical connector solutions. Amphenol’s connector systems provide reliable high-speed connections for the most extreme commercial and military environments.
Amphenol’s VITA 66 family of fiber optic connector products are ruggedized blind-mate optical MT module/backplane connector systems designed to meet the VITA 66.1 and 66.4 open architecture specifications. These products can be utilized in VPX systems as defined per VITA 46 or as standalone blind-mate optical connector solutions. Amphenol’s connector systems provide reliable high-speed connections for the most extreme commercial and military environments.
Amphenol’s VITA 66 family of fiber optic connector products are ruggedized blind-mate optical MT module/backplane connector systems designed to meet the VITA 66.1 and 66.4 open architecture specifications. These products can be utilized in VPX systems as defined per VITA 46 or as standalone blind-mate optical connector solutions. Amphenol’s connector systems provide reliable high-speed connections for the most extreme commercial and military environments.
VITA 78 connectors, also known as SpaceVPX are specifically designed for use in space-based electronic systems. Amphenol’s VITA 78 SpaceVPX connectors leverage OpenVPX architecture and technology and are designed and tested for extreme space environments, extreme temperatures and vibration. SpaceVPX connectors utilize specific wafer loads per the VITA 78 spec to achieve dual redundancy to meet fault tolerance requirements for space systems.
Improving off original VITA 46 standards, Amphenol’s R-VPX Evolution 2.0 is the next generation of high-speed ruggedized backplane connectors. R-VPX Evolution 2.0 series connectors are designed and optimized to achieve data rates in excess of 25 Gb/s, meeting VITA 46.3 requirements. This makes the Evolution 2.0 Series connectors among the fastest VITA 46.30 connectors in the world. These connectors are tested to VITA 46 levels and are backward intermateable with R-VPX, R-VPX EVO 1 and VITA 46 qualified connectors.
Improving off original VITA 46 standards, Amphenol’s R-VPX Evolution 2.0 is the next generation of high-speed ruggedized backplane connectors. R-VPX Evolution 2.0 series connectors are designed and optimized to achieve data rates in excess of 25 Gb/s, meeting VITA 46.3 requirements. This makes the Evolution 2.0 Series connectors among the fastest VITA 46.30 connectors in the world. These connectors are tested to VITA 46 levels and are backward intermateable with R-VPX, R-VPX EVO 1 and VITA 46 qualified connectors.
The R-VPX Evolution series is specifically designed to support the latest high-speed protocols while meeting OpenVPX requirements. These high-speed modules are capable of data rate transfer speeds of more than 16 Gb/s and meet the performance requirements of VITA 46 and VITA 47 standards while being intermateable with existing VITA 46 backplane connectors. Optimized for speed and ruggedized to endure harsh environments in military applications across the board.
Open.Tech by Amphenol’s R-VPX VITA 46 Connector System is a ruggedized, high-speed, board-to-board interconnect system capable of data rate speeds of more than 10 Gb/s, meeting and exceeding VITA 46 standards. This connector system gives users modularity and flexibility via PCB wafer construction allowing for customized wafer-loading patterns. These connectors offer robust performance and compatibility with VITA standards.
Open.Tech by Amphenol’s R-VPX VITA 46 Connector System is a ruggedized, high-speed, board-to-board interconnect system capable of data rate speeds of more than 10 Gb/s, meeting and exceeding VITA 46 standards. This connector system gives users modularity and flexibility via PCB wafer construction allowing for customized wafer-loading patterns. These connectors offer robust performance and compatibility with VITA standards.
Developed in alignment with The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture™ (SOSA) technical standard, MIL-HD2 provides developers with a readily available, robust open architecture solution for tighter card pitches and chassis designs where space requirements and density are critical. These connectors are available in 3-, 4-, and 6-pair configurations, providing the MIL-embedded market with the highest count of differential pairs available today in a 3U configuration at 56Gb/s PAM 4 speeds. This series was selected by the SOSA Consortium and provides a SOSA aligned solution for nextgen switch and payload card requirements enabling the MIL-embedded market to meet next-gen performance levels while still meeting COTS requirements.
Developed in alignment with The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture™ (SOSA) technical standard, MIL-HD2 provides developers with a readily available, robust open architecture solution for tighter card pitches and chassis designs where space requirements and density are critical. These connectors are available in 3-, 4-, and 6-pair configurations, providing the MIL-embedded market with the highest count of differential pairs available today in a 3U configuration at 56Gb/s PAM 4 speeds. This series was selected by the SOSA Consortium and provides a SOSA aligned solution for nextgen switch and payload card requirements enabling the MIL-embedded market to meet next-gen performance levels while still meeting COTS requirements.
The MIL-HD2 Plugin Connector Installation Tool ensures precise and secure installation of Open.Tech’s MIL-HD2 connectors. This tool simplifies the press-fit installation process on PCBs, ensuring reliability and compliance with VITA and SOSA standards for military and aerospace applications.
The MIL-HD2 Backplane Connector Installation Tool ensures reliable press-fit installation of Open.Tech’s MIL-HD2 backplane connectors. This tool is optimized for precision, reducing errors during installation and ensuring compliance with VITA and SOSA standards in military and aerospace applications.
Open.Tech by Amphenol presents die-cast VITA 46 backplane guide pins, meticulously designed to ensure precise alignment and secure connections in high-performance embedded systems. These guide pins are essential for maintaining system reliability and supporting seamless module integration in the most demanding military and aerospace applications.
Open.Tech by Amphenol offers die-cast plug-in guide hardware designed to ensure precise alignment and secure connections in ruggedized systems. Our components are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of military and aerospace applications, providing reliable performance under extreme conditions.
Open.Tech by Amphenol offers expertly machined VITA 46 backplane guide pins designed to provide precise alignment and secure connections for high-performance embedded systems. These guide pins are essential for maintaining system reliability and ensuring seamless module integration in demanding military and aerospace applications.
Open.Tech by Amphenol provides top-tier machined cast plug-in guide hardware, designed to deliver precise alignment and secure connections for high-performance embedded systems. Our products are built to meet the demanding needs of military and aerospace applications, ensuring reliable operation in extreme environments.
Open.Tech's MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Connectors offer the highest performance capabilities for both general duty and severe environment applications. They can accommodate most signal types including RF and Fiber Optic. Meeting or exceeding MIL-DTL-38999 Series III requirements, our connectors are available in aluminum, stainless steel or composite with several finish options.
Open.Techs MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Connectors offer the highest performance capabilities for both general duty and severe environment applications. They can accommodate most signal types including RF and Fiber Optic. Meeting or exceeding MIL-DTL-38999 Series III requirements, our connectors are available in aluminum, stainless steel or composite with several finish options.