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CABLES & CONNECTORS FEATURE


integrated into over 800 satellites and deep space probes. Over this five-decade journey the company has participated in international programmes that include missions to visit the Sun, Mars, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter. We could not have participated in these missions successfully without the confidence that our customers have in Smiths Interconnect. “Decades of experience have


commercial aviation industry globally, the semiconductor industry has seen a robust growth, supported by the demand for graphic cards for games consoles, laptops, and smart phones. “The increasing acceleration of the


digital age is creating a huge demand for new consumer/commercial electronics to incorporate expanding functional needs into reduced space in a cost-effective manner. This has resulted in a huge growth in Wafer Level Packages and Known Good Dies. To address this demand, Smiths Interconnect has recently launched an advanced WLCSP test solution, Volta 180 Series, that expands its Volta product line to include the compact 180um pitch, allowing for a higher number of chips to be tested on each wafer. It allows for a fast and reliable testing of wafers to ensure that they meet specifications and perform as they should, which translates into higher quality end products.”


SPACE INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS Smiths Interconnect has worked on a number of projects with NASA, but why did NASA select the company as a supplier? Rebora takes up the story: “From the early space flight heritage in 1968 (the Olympus satellite), through the first ESA qualification in 1975, up to today, Smiths Interconnect has provided connectivity products and expertise to a global customer base of esteemed prime and equipment contractors who produce the launch vehicles, payloads and ground systems. Our contribution can be traced from 1968 (Olympus) to date, and since then our solutions have been


Smiths Interconnect has recently launched an advanced WLCSP test solution, Volta 180 Series, that expands its Volta product line to include the compact 180um pitch


positioned Smiths Interconnect well – both in designing and delivering active and passive connectivity solutions specifically engineered and optimised to mitigate the effects of heat, shock and vibration and to deliver unparalleled signal integrity, as well as reduced overall system size and weight, that are critical to space applications. “Smiths Interconnect has supported


several important NASA programmes with its products and technologies. A few examples include our microwave high power waveguide circulators, loads and transitions which are used in the data and control transmission systems of the Parker Solar Probe, a NASA


requirements. Rigorous testing was performed at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory for extreme environmental conditions, including thermal excursions, corrosive atmospheres, excessive shock and vibration, contact engagement/separation cycling, and other key NASA requirements. “Finally, Smiths Interconnect was


recently awarded a contract by Boeing to design, manufacture and supply bespoke connectors for use aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft and Lunar Gateway. Docking umbilical connectors will be used to transfer power, signal and communications to different modules on the space station.”


LOOKING TO THE FUTURE There are a number of areas that will see growth in the coming years, as Rebora explains: “We believe that megatrends, such as increased digitisation, connectivity, mobility and globalisation, are likely to continue to generate demand for our products over the longer term. These trends are driving our experts to design the innovations that will satisfy our current and future customer base, with focus on high-speed data, smaller packaging, increased power needs, smart devices, and intelligent systems.” So, having supplied high reliability


cPCI connectors


robotic spacecraft. Launched in 2018 with the objective of repeatedly probing and making observations of the outer most part of the Sun’s atmosphere, the spacecraft has just successfully completed its second close approach to the Sun, the closest any spacecraft has been in the history of space exploration. “The company also supports the Mars


Perseverance Rover, that uses advanced systems to explore the diverse geological landscape, discover ancient habitats, and gather rock and soil samples that will be returned to Earth, demonstrating cutting-edge technology for future human exploration. Smiths Interconnect provides Mars Perseverance Rover with high performance ruggedized cPCI 2mm connectors addressing NASA’s need for a high reliability connector solution to meet the mechanical, electrical and environmental performance


“Smiths Interconnect designs and manufactures high-reliability


connectors and cable assemblies, RF components and sub-systems that ensure optimal performance, durability and safety to a number of medical applications, including surgical and monitoring systems, imaging systems and disposables applications”


/ DESIGNSOLUTIONS Roberta Rebora, product marketing and communications director


DESIGN SOLUTIONS | MARCH 2021 15


solutions to a range of industries throughout the pandemic, protected its supply chain to ensure components are ready when needed, and kept its sites open while looking after the health and safety of its workers, the next obstacle is Brexit. The company, however, is ready for this: “With our global diversification and the preparatory mitigating actions we have undertaken, we expect to see minimal impact from the UK’s departure from the European Union. We remain confident in delivering for our customers and fulfilling responsibilities to suppliers and employees,” concludes Rebora.


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