CONNECTED BATTLEFIELD

Nothing is more important on or off the battlefield than reliable systems. As the electronic content of ground defense equipment expands dramatically, space remains at a premium and weight savings becomes an important goal. As systems grow more sophisticated in capabilities, trust TE Connectivity (TE) for advanced solutions to support the mission. 

Simplifying Systems, Advancing Capabilities

Maximum mobility, enhanced situational awareness, and precise target acquisition and firing solutions all require new levels of sophisticated processing and control of systems ranging from laser range finders to turret positioning. They require efficient use of space without sacrificing

reliability, adding unnecessary weight, or compromising mission effectiveness.
 

As the complexity of weapons systems increases, we help simplify interconnections, increase performance, and enhance reliability to achieve greater accuracy, faster response, and better communications.

Improving Battlefield Connectivity for a Tactical Edge

Integrated communications is central to modern military operations—networking all units to provide maximum situation awareness and effective deployment. Not only do communication systems require higher bandwidth, they must maintain signal integrity under demanding mechanical and environmental conditions within an often hostile EMI environment.
 

We give you more options in high-density packaging, high-frequency performance, and modularity to help achieve maximum performance in minimum space.

Providing Reliable, Responsive, Efficient Performance

TE is a driving force in ground vehicles, helping ensure power distribution is efficient and manageable. Our solutions help combat the stresses found in ground defense vehicles, by helping to withstand the heat of the engine compartment, resisting harsh oils, fuel, and other solvents, and maintaining efficient performance under tough conditions of vibration and shock.

Engine-monitoring sensors give vital information on temperatures, vibration, fluid levels, and other vital parameters. We offer relays and contacts with make/break current ratings up to

2000 A, current ratings up to 1000 A at 28 VDC and 500 A at 900 VDC, and hermetic sealing for reliability. Our relays offer an industry-leading combination of high current switching in compact, lightweight packages.

Rugged Reliability for Higher Performance, End to End The backbone of every military aerospace platform, wiring harnessing interconnects every subtier system, including critical radar and avionics systems. Our robust and reliable harnessing components help you meet today’s stringent 20-year mean time between failure (MTBF) life expectancy—and can help you reduce weight and size, operate at higher data rates, and perform over extended temperature ranges.

Reduce SWaP, Increase High-Frequency Capability The changing RF world is now demanding higher bandwidths and faster speeds to meet the increasingly sophisticated needs of radar and

communications. The drive toward smaller packages, higher electronic densities, and ease of use requires innovative next-generation “families of products.” TE understands these needs. We will work with you from early design involvement to a final product solution.

Powerful Solutions for Extreme Conditions The complexity and advanced capabilities of today’s smart munitions require a high level of interconnection. Multifunctional levels of capability drive the need for more complex processing in a smaller, lighter weapons package. Rapid-fire weapon systems demand solutions to withstand the high shock and vibration they exhibit. We are creating the next generation of interconnect products to help meet the most stringent electrical and physical demands.

Reduce SWaP Increase Bandwidth Speed Design with Open Architecture Solutions
 

Electronic warfare systems—like Next Generation Jammer, Integrated Topside, CIRCM and

JCREW—demand rugged, cutting-edge technology that keeps pace with the ever more complex and powerful capabilities. To be the master of the electromagnetic spectrum, it is crucial to have all the advantages of copper, fiber optic, and wireless technologies at your command.
 

Meeting the Needs of System Performance
 

TE Connectivity (TE) is focusing its technology to minimize size, weight and power consumption

(SWaP), to increase bandwidth and to enable open architecture systems. When your system

demands the best in technology solutions, we deliver.
 

From Components to Integrated Solutions
 

Our advanced portfolio provides the depth and breadth for complete end-to-end connectivity

solutions. We are satisfying the need for faster digital communications with high-speed boardlevel interconnects and blazingly fast digital cable assemblies. We are developing composite enclosures, efficient power subassemblies, and integrated antenna technologies that save space and weight. We are meeting the demanding needs of battlespaces with ruggedized copper and fiber interconnect and cable assemblies. And we are protecting systems with lightweight shielding and EMI-immune datapaths.

Helping You Design Better Systems

TE Connectivity (TE) is helping designers create missile defense systems that are smarter, smaller,lighter, and more reliable. While a missile needs only to work once,every missile must be ready to perform flawlessly at a moment’s notice. All subsystems must be reliable and easily maintainable to keep the missile mission ready.

Radar Systems

Radar provides the essential vision for missile defense systems, a vital element in detecting and tracking incoming threats. As a countermeasure, it can also be used for targeting and tracking outgoing missiles.

More Bandwidth, More Ruggedness

From RF connectivity to high-bandwidth connectors for embedded computers, we can help enable rugged radar systems. Our solutions make it possible for you to achieve and manage the bandwidth you need for real-time detection and tracking.

Seeker/Guidance

Precision control guidance systems provide various types of steering commands. Accurate flight to target requires heavy-duty processing of sensor data from infrared and laser sensors, radar, and GPS. The control system must deal with such flight variables as phase of flight, type of interception, motion,heat detection, and proximity. As the sophistication of sensors grows and

systems use multiple sensors, the data they provide becomes more complex. Connectivity to handle the data is moving from Gigabit Ethernet to 10G in networking, while signal processing systems need to pack more bandwidth into smaller packages.

Equipping soldiers for modern missions means giving them the technological edge to succeed. You need to integrate personal networks, sensors, C4 communications, and the power to manage the systems. And you need to connect all the systems in a reliable and easy to use manner.

As a leader in connectivity, TE Connectivity (TE) can help you create soldier systems with the features you need.

Operating in trying conditions requires systems that are not only rugged but also easy to use. We offer a range of connectors that are easy to engage and disengage, offer rugged reliability, and save space and weight where every ounce counts. In short, we can help you create systems that are wearable and bearable

We are a leader in composites, allowing you to create molded enclosures that are stronger, lighter, and smaller—and permit cost-effective integration of conductors, shielding, antennas, and other features.