Our broad range of interconnect solutions has been ensuring mission success for decades in the space industry. From spacecraft and launch vehicles to satellite integration and ground support equipment, our RF Connectors, Cable Assemblies, Filter Connectors, Seamless Wire, Fiber Optics, and other specialized products provide high performance and reliability in the harshest and most demanding environments.
Here at Amphenol CIT, we design and test our products to meet the requirements of extreme vibration during launch, thermal cycling, outgassing, and radiation once payloads are operational in orbit. In space, there is no option to repair or replace interconnect products — they need to work the first time, every time.
Whether your mission is deep space exploration and discovery or a Low Earth Orbit constellation supporting the “space internet,” we have you covered.
Launchers are complex machines, and require the same kind of interconnects as the payloads they’re delivering. Everything needs to be reliable, performing at the highest level and quality over time.
Connecting the world via satellite requires interconnect solutions that meet the strictest tolerances and perform in the harshest conditions. That’s precisely what we deliver.
Working with the space program for over five decades, our people have extensive knowledge of the unique challenges presented by space travel. From new space capsules and vehicles to discovering and exploring new worlds, Amphenol CIT engineers are working with new and innovative companies to bring their ideas and applications to life — to perhaps discover life elsewhere or bring life from Earth to extreme environments somewhere else.
The performance parameters that must be addressed when considering power handling within the spaceflight environment are the three main failure mechanisms that can lead to RF breakdown: thermal limitations of the materials, multipaction, and ionization.
Fast Steering Mirrors (FSMs) precisely direct laser beams between satellites, ensuring accurate alignment and stable data transmission. Equipped with nanometer-resolution position sensors, FSMs provide precise control over mirror position, even in dynamic environments, minimizing signal loss and maximizing data throughput. Amphenol CIT is at the forefront of advancing OISL technology by providing state-of-the-art sensor solutions for FSMs.
Our third generation ARINC 791/792 Adjustable Fittings make it easy to adjust to structure variations while minimizing labor on the line or at the MRO. Our patented design features Z-Axis adjustability that ensures the lowest possible installation height for ESA applications and supports ARINC 791 to 792 conversion.
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Contains everything required for either retrofit or forward fit installations on large jet aircraft and creates a simplified, standardized installation, easier maintenance inspections, and overall lower cost of ownership.
Fulfills the requirement for a standardized installation, easier maintenance inspections, and overall lower cost of ownership. Conformance to the ARINC 792 standard also helps future-proof the SATCOM installation, and makes upgrades to next generation antennas and SATCOM system equipment easier and faster with commonality across entire fleets.
| Cable Part # | Connector/Adapter Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 310801 | BHSL022 | CHB022 | CHC022 |
| 311201 | CHR1011 | CHS1011 | |
| N/A | THA101 | "T" Adapter HN Plug-Jack-Jack |
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| Adapter part # | Connector Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BTF101 | Bulkhead TNC | 50 Ohm Hermetically Sealed Feed-Through Adapter |
| BNF101 | Bulkhead N | 50 Ohm Hermetically Sealed Feed-Through Adapter |
| Adapter Part # | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| LMT101 | ARINC 404 Size 1 to TNC Adapter Jack |
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| MT1122 | ARINC 600 Size 1 RF Termination Kit for ECS cable 311201, 421201 |
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| MT7122 | ARINC 600 Size 1 RF Termination Kit for ECS cable 311901, 3C058A, 3C142B |
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Half the diameter of RG cables and up to 75% lighter than MIL-C-17 standard cables.
Designed and fabricated to meet industry specifications including MIL-C-39012, ARINC 600, and ARINC 404, our rugged and durable ECS brand Avionics RF Connectors seal out moisture and hydraulic fluids, are durable enough to withstand extreme environmental variations in temperature and pressure, and resist vibration.
High-performance, lightweight and quality assemblies to reduce your operational costs.
Use the following chart to match the desired cable with the required connector.
| Cable Part # | SMA 90° | SMA Straight |
|---|---|---|
| 532101 | CSR522 | CSS522 |
| 432101 | CSR522 | CSS522 |
| 352001 | CSR3522 | CSS3522 |
| 3C058A | CSR722 | CSS722 |
| 3C142B | CSR722 | CSS722 |
| 311901 | CSR722 | CSS722 |
| 421601 | CSR922 CSRL922 |
CSS922 |
| 311601 | CSR922 CSRL922 |
CSS922 |
| 311501 | CSR922 CSRL922 |
CSS922 |
| 421201 | CSR122 | CSS122 |
| 311201 | CSR122 | CSS122 |
| 310801 | N/A | N/A |
| 310701 | N/A | N/A |
| 311001 | N/A | N/A |
| 361201 | N/A | N/A |
| 361601 | N/A | N/A |
Half the diameter of RG cables and up to 75% lighter than MIL-C-17 standard cables.
Designed and fabricated to meet industry specifications including MIL-C-39012, ARINC 600, and ARINC 404, our rugged and durable ECS brand Avionics RF Connectors seal out moisture and hydraulic fluids, are durable enough to withstand extreme environmental variations in temperature and pressure, and resist vibration.
High-performance, lightweight and quality assemblies to reduce your operational costs.
Use the following chart to match the desired cable with the required connector.
| Cable Part # | N 90° | N Straight | Bulkhead N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 532101 | CNR522 | CNS522 | BNS522 |
| 432101 | CNR522 | CNS522 | BNS522 |
| 352001 | CNR3522 | CNS3522 | BNS3522 |
| 3C058A | CNR722 | CNS722 | BN3722 |
| 3C142B | CNR722 | CNS722 | BN3722 |
| 311901 | CNR722 | CNS722 | BN3722 |
| 421601 | CNR922 | CNS922 | BNS922 |
| 311601 | CNR922 | CNS922 | BNS922 |
| 311501 | CNR922 | CNS922 | BNS922 |
| 421201 | CNR122 | CNS122 | BN3122 |
| 311201 | CNR122 | CNS122 | BN3122 |
| 310801 | CNR022 | CNS022 | BNS022 |
| 310701 | CNR002 | CNS002 | BNS002 |
| 311001 | CNR102 | N/A | N/A |
| 361201 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Half the diameter of RG cables and up to 75% lighter than MIL-C-17 standard cables.
Designed and fabricated to meet industry specifications including MIL-C-39012, ARINC 600, and ARINC 404, our rugged and durable ECS brand Avionics RF Connectors seal out moisture and hydraulic fluids, are durable enough to withstand extreme environmental variations in temperature and pressure, and resist vibration.
High-performance, lightweight and quality assemblies to reduce your operational costs.
Use the following chart to match the desired cable with the required connector.
Half the diameter of RG cables and up to 75% lighter than MIL-C-17 standard cables.
Designed and fabricated to meet industry specifications including MIL-C-39012, ARINC 600, and ARINC 404, our rugged and durable ECS brand Avionics RF Connectors seal out moisture and hydraulic fluids, are durable enough to withstand extreme environmental variations in temperature and pressure, and resist vibration.
High-performance, lightweight and quality assemblies to reduce your operational costs.
Use the following chart to match the desired cable with the required connector.
| Cable Part # | HN 90° |
|---|---|
| 532101 | N/A |
| 432101 | N/A |
| 352001 | CHR3522 |
| 3C058A | CHR722 |
| 3C142B | CHR722 |
| 311901 | CHR722 |
| 421601 | CHR922 |
| 311601 | CHR922 |
| 311501 | CHR922 |
| 421201 | CHR122 |
| 311201 | CHR122 |
| 310801 | CHR022 |
| 310701 | N/A |
| 311001 | N/A |
| 361201 | N/A |
| 361601 | N/A |
Half the diameter of RG cables and up to 75% lighter than MIL-C-17 standard cables.
Designed and fabricated to meet industry specifications including MIL-C-39012, ARINC 600, and ARINC 404, our rugged and durable ECS brand Avionics RF Connectors seal out moisture and hydraulic fluids, are durable enough to withstand extreme environmental variations in temperature and pressure, and resist vibration.
High-performance, lightweight and quality assemblies to reduce your operational costs.
Use the following chart to match the desired cable with the required connector.
| Cable Part # | C 90° | C Straight |
|---|---|---|
| 532101 | CCR522 | CCS522 |
| 432101 | CCR522 | CCS522 |
| 352001 | CCR3522 | CCS3522 |
| 3C058A | CCR722 | CCS722 |
| 3C142B | CCR722 | CCS722 |
| 311901 | CCR722 | CCS722 |
| 421601 | CCR922 | CCS922 |
| 311601 | CCR922 | CCS922 |
| 311501 | CCR922 | CCS922 |
| 421201 | CCR122 | CCS122 |
| 311201 | CCR122 | CCS122 |
| 310801 | CCR022 | CCS022 |
| 310701 | CCR002 | N/A |
| 311001 | CCR102 | N/A |
Half the diameter of RG cables and up to 75% lighter than MIL-C-17 standard cables.
Designed and fabricated to meet industry specifications including MIL-C-39012, ARINC 600, and ARINC 404, our rugged and durable ECS brand Avionics RF Connectors seal out moisture and hydraulic fluids, are durable enough to withstand extreme environmental variations in temperature and pressure, and resist vibration.
High-performance, lightweight and quality assemblies to reduce your operational costs.
Use the following chart to match the desired cable with the required connector.
| Cable part # | BNC 90° | BNC 90° Extended | BNC 90° Long | BNC Straight | Bulkhead BNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 532101 | CBR522 | N/A | N/A | CBS522 | BBS522 |
| 432101 | CBR522 | N/A | N/A | CBS522 | BBS522 |
| 352001 | CBR3522 | CBRE3522 | CBRL3522 | CBS3522 | BBS3522 |
| 3C058A | CBR722 | N/A | N/A | CBS722 | BBS722 |
| 3C142B | CBR722 | N/A | N/A | CBS722 | BBS722 |
| 311901 | CBR722 | N/A | N/A | CBS722 | BBS722 |
| 421601 | CBR922 | CBRE922 | N/A | CBS922 | N/A |
| 311601 | CBR922 | CBRE922 | N/A | CBS922 | N/A |
| 311501 | CBR922 | CBRE922 | N/A | CBS922 | N/A |
| 421201 | CBR122 | N/A | N/A | CBS122 | N/A |
| 311201 | CBR122 | N/A | N/A | CBS122 | N/A |
| 310801 | CBR022 | N/A | N/A | CBS022 | N/A |
| 310701 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 311001 | N/A | N/A | N/A | CBS102 | N/A |
Half the diameter of RG cables and up to 75% lighter than MIL-C-17 standard cables.
Designed and fabricated to meet industry specifications including MIL-C-39012, ARINC 600, and ARINC 404, our rugged and durable ECS brand Avionics RF Connectors seal out moisture and hydraulic fluids, are durable enough to withstand extreme environmental variations in temperature and pressure, and resist vibration.
High-performance, lightweight and quality assemblies to reduce your operational costs.
