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Six Crucial Connector Considerations for Military and Aerospace Applications
Matthew R. McAlonis, Engineering Fellow – Certified LDFSS Black Belt at TE Connectivity; Marcus Kaufman Vice President, Strategic Marketing at Glenair; Ritch Selfridge, Director, Engineering at Amphenol Aerospace Operations; and Jazmine Woodberry, Marketing Communications Specialist II at Avnet
Precision machined, tight-tolerance connector designs with military pedigrees are preferred for I/O interfaces in mission-critical military and aerospace electronics, such as cockpit avionics systems. End-user customers in mil/ aero-grade environments have little patience for cheaper, lesser caliber interconnects that, while they may reduce the initial purchase price of the system, can adversely impact system life-spans and performance. Durability, sealing, and size are important considerations for ruggedized mil/aero applications, but the list doesn’t stop there.
 Ruggedization as a design practice is applied to every aspect of an interconnect, especially in aerospace applications.
Ruggedization as a design practice is applied to every aspect of an interconnect, ranging from environmental sealing to robust resistance to vibration and shock. Six crucial connector considerations for ruggedized mil/aero applications include mating cycles, coupling style, EMC shielding, shock and vibration, ruggedized mounting/ electrical connections, and the right partner.
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