Open.Tech by Amphenol offers a comprehensive array of interconnect solutions tailored to the demanding requirements of maritime applications and the needs of next-generation naval ships. Our interconnect systems are meticulously designed to meet the stringent electrical and connectivity standards essential for powering today's advanced naval surface ships and submarines. Whether operating in littoral environments or deep waters, our modular and scalable designs ensure seamless integration and reliable performance across a wide range of sea-based platforms and applications, including radar systems and sonar systems, targeting systems, fire-control systems, and more. With Open.Tech by Amphenol, maritime operators can trust in our proven expertise to deliver interconnect capabilities that excel in the most challenging marine environments
Case Study: Enhancing Naval Combat Systems with Advanced Interconnect Solutions
Integrating advanced interconnect systems is critical to ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of shipboard combat systems in highly demanding naval environments. Amphenol, a leader in solutions for embedded systems, provides cutting-edge connection capabilities designed to meet the stringent requirements of modern naval forces. This case study explores how our products are employed in U.S. Navy programs to enhance Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) and Signal Acquisition capabilities.
The Navy's shipboard combat systems rely on automatic target acquisition to maintain operational superiority. These systems must perform seamlessly under the harsh conditions of naval operations, requiring robust and reliable interconnect solutions that align with The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture™ (SOSA) technical standard and meet all military standards.
Use Cases: Signal Intelligence and Signal Acquisition
Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)
Challenge: Effective SIGINT operations require the rapid and accurate acquisition of electromagnetic signals across a wide frequency range. The systems must operate without interference or signal degradation.
Solution: Our VITA 66.5 RF/Fiber Hybrid Connectors facilitate high-fidelity signal transmission with minimal loss, which is crucial for SIGINT applications. These connectors ensure data collected by shipboard systems is precise and reliable, enabling timely and accurate intelligence analysis.
Signal Acquisition
Challenge: Signal acquisition systems on naval vessels must simultaneously capture signals from multiple sources, often in a contested electronic environment. The systems need to handle high data rates and large volumes of data.
Solution: The R-VPX Evo 2.0 VITA 46 high-speed connector systems offer ruggedized, high-speed board-to-board connections, supporting data rates up to 25 GB/s. This capability is essential for real-time signal processing and ensures combat systems can manage data loads
Product Solutions
VITA 66.5 RF/Fiber Hybrid Connectors
These connectors combine RF and fiber optic interfaces in a single, compact form factor. They are designed for applications requiring high-density and high-performance signal transmission.
Benefits:
High signal integrity and low insertion loss
Robust performance in harsh environments
Aligned with the SOSA Technical Standard
Applications:
Ideal for SIGINT systems that require reliable high-frequency signals and high-speed data transmission.
R-VPX Evo 2.0 VITA 46 Connector Systems
These modular connector systems provide high-speed, ruggedized connections suitable for demanding military applications. They are engineered to withstand severe shock, vibration, and thermal extremes frequently encountered during naval operations.
Benefits:
High data rates up to 25 GB/s
Enhanced durability and reliability
Scalable and adaptable to future system upgrades
Applications:
Used in signal acquisition systems where robust, high-speed data transmission is critical.
Amphenol's commitment to innovation and excellence in embedded system solutions has positioned us as a critical partner in advancing the Navy's combat systems. Our VITA 66.5 RF/Fiber Hybrid Connectors and R-VPX Evo 2.0 VITA 46 Connector Systems meet and exceed the rigorous standards required by naval applications. By leveraging these technologies, the Navy enhances its SIGINT and signal acquisition capabilities, ensuring superior operational performance and mission success.
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 offers a full line of VITA 67.1, 67.2, 67.3 and hybrid RF/Fiber 66.5 backplane modules, plug-in modules and contacts that are designed for side-by-side implementation with VITA 46 hardware. Open.Tech VITA interconnects are the latest addition to the VPX platform and are available in high-density SMPM and SMPS series.
Open.Tech offers a full line of VITA 67.1, 67.2, 67.3 and hybrid RF/Fiber 66.5 backplane modules, plug-in modules and contacts that are designed for side-by-side implementation with VITA 46 hardware. Open.Tech VITA interconnects are the latest addition to the VPX platform and are available in high-density SMPM and SMPS series.
Partner with Open.Tech for the design and manufacturing of high-performance VPX backplane assemblies, tailored for VITA and SOSA enclosures. Leverage our expertise to enhance your high-level assemblies.
Collaborate with Open.Tech for the design and manufacturing of high-performance VPX plug-in cards and daughter cards tailored for VITA and SOSA enclosures. Enhance your high-level assemblies with our expertise and cutting-edge solutions.
Amphenol’s next-generation 3U VPX Ethernet switch, the RaptorLink 64X50, is SOSA-aligned and features VITA-91 connectivity, offering double density with support for speeds of up to 50G per lane on the backplane. The switch operates with 64 individual channels, supporting speeds of 1G, 10G, and 25G in NRZ mode, and 50G in PAM-4 mode. Additionally, it supports multiple ganged protocols, including 40Gx4, 50Gx2, and 100Gx4 in NRZ mode, and up to 400Gx8 in PAM-4 mode. This makes the Ethernet switch highly adaptable for future backplane architectures. All boards are built with Amphenol MIL-HD2 SOSA/VITA 91 and/or R-VPX Evolution series connectors.