Providing Space-Grade Interconnect Solutions Since the Earliest Manned Space Flights: from lightweight Micro-D and M24308 D-Sub Backshells (ESCC 3401/072) to high-performance braided shielding.
Series 500 Series 507 Series 557 Series 289
At Glenair, we understand the highly-specialized mechanical, electrical and optical performance requirements for data, video, and control communications in exoatmospheric vehicles. Space-rated interconnect systems require specialized materials processing and precise mating interfaces. Size and weight reduction are additional key requirements. All are Glenair strengths.
Space is one of the most severe environments imaginable. During launch, spacecraft and their payloads are shaken violently and battered with intense sound waves. Earth's atmosphere has an insulating property, but spacecraft operating beyond this layer of protection are subjected to shock, vibration, temperature, corrosion, and acoustic stress factors which can damage mission-critical systems.
Temperatures in space can range from extremely cold — hundreds of degrees below freezing — to many hundreds of degrees above, especially if a spacecraft ventures close to the sun. Temperature extremes can generate stress in metal, glass and polymer materials and potentially lead to cracking or other failures.
At Glenair, the overriding concern for space-grade interconnects is reliability. When millions of dollars worth of equipment is at stake — not to mention invaluable human cargo when brave and talented women and men take flight — the interconnect components we manufacture have to work with assured reliability and safety every time.
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Space-Grade Backshells and Shielding Accessories for Micro-D and M24308 D-Subminiature Connectors
Providing Space-Grade Interconnect Solutions Since the Earliest Manned Space Flights: from lightweight Micro-D and M24308 D-Sub Backshells (ESCC 3401/072) to high-performance braided shielding. Series 500.
Space-Grade Micro-d Backshells and Accessory Hardware
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Space-Grade Micro-d Backshells and Accessory Hardware
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Space-Grade M24308 D-Subminiature (ESCC 3401/072) Backshells and Accessory Hardware
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Space-Grade D-Subminiature Backshells and Accessory Hardware
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Armorlite™ Lightweight Shielding and Grounding Technologies
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Armorlite™ Lightweight Shielding and Grounding Technologies
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Proven Flight Heritage Space-Grade Interconnect Showcase
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Proven Flight Heritage Space-Grade Interconnect Showcase
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Reference ApplicationsBrief history of Glenair space-grade design-ins |
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Glenair Factory TourGlendale, CaliforniaComplete vertical integration of manufacturing resources — at home in Southern California since 1956 Mansfield, EnglandMission-critical interconnect technologies for the UK and European markets with a special focus on micro and nano miniature flex assemblies Bologna, ItalyGlenair Italia serves harsh-environment military, nuclear, rail, and industrial markets with power, high-speed Ethernet, hazardous-zone interconnects and more. Salem GermanySpace-grade interconnect harnesses and ESGE test rack systems for satellite applications — ESA certified |