FIVE MILITARY TRENDS PAVING THE WAY FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENT CONNECTIVITY MATT O’LEARY, FIELD APPLICATION ENGINEER, AMPHENOL PCD
Cat6A RJFTV: Amphenol Socapex RJF/ RJFTV allows you to use an Ethernet Category 5E/6/6A connection for 10 BaseT, 100 BaseTx, 1000 BaseT or 10G BaseT networks in harsh environments. With the patented RJStop system you can use a standard RJ45 cordset in a metallic plug which will protect it from shocks, dust, and fluids. No hazardous on-field cabling and grounding!
environments with conditions such as strong vibration, extreme temperature, moisture, and dust. They need to withstand high altitudes, shock, humidity, and harsh sealing requirements. For military use, interconnects must be designed to survive the different military environments, including air, land, sea, and space. Rugged connectors need to be manufactured using the highest standards with a focus on strength, safety, and efficiency while maintaining a high level of quality. It is vital that these products perform reliably when needed in the field. The external housing and connections are not the
The military, like all electronics markets, requires connectors that are as small, fast, and lightweight as possible while being durable and secure. Even in the harshest environments, modern military electronics must take up less space yet reach the highest speeds the industry can offer. Therefore, the connectors used on military equipment must excel under these five conditions: durability, size, speed, cybersecurity, and versatility. DURABILITY Rugged connectors or interconnect systems are specifically designed to be reliable in harsh
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