Mil-Spec Connectors & High-Reliability Electronic Components for Military, Defense & Aerospace Systems

Powell Electronics is a leading provider of high-reliability interconnect products and electronic components that excel in the harsh environments faced by military, defense and aerospace systems. Partnering with a wide range of leading manufacturers, we are an authorized QPL distributor of connector solutions for over 50 military specifications.

Our expert sales team can help you identify the right connector for your unique application, and ensure that your rapid turnaround and supply chain requirements are easily met. We also provide a range of value-added assembly services that enable you to reduce procurement costs, lower inventory requirements, and avoid long lead times.

Cinch Connectivity Products

We are an authorized distributor of Cinch Connectivity’s connector product lines.

Renowned for their high performance and ability to withstand extremely challenging environments, Cinch’s mil-spec qualified connectors are used globally for a wide range of military and aerospace applications, including sensors and payloads, RF and microwave communications, manned and unmanned aircraft, land vehicles, naval vessels and more.

Cinch Connectivity’s specialist connector brands include:

Industrial Cinch

Industrial Cinch interconnect products provide a wide variety of options for OEMs and system integrators, including economical solutions for high current-carrying capacity, simplifying wiring work, and meeting stringent SWaP requirements.

The range includes:

• Barrier blocks
• D-sub connectors
• Edge card connectors on .100 or .156 center spacing
• Jones high-current plugs and sockets

More information: Cinch Industrial interconnect products

Johnson RF Coaxial Connectors & Adapters

Johnson’s industry-leading line of RF coaxial connectors and adapters are designed for high-quality audio, video and data transmission, and are available in both 50 and 75 ohm versions.

The Johnson product range includes:

• RF coax connectors with high frequency performance from DC to 110 GHz
• RF same-series and between-series cable assemblies rated up to 67 GHz
• RF same-series and between-series adapters with high frequency performance from DC to 110 GHz
• RF terminations
• Hardware and tooling including jacks, plugs, binding posts and torque wrenches

More information: Johnson RF Interconnect Solutions

Semflex RF & Microwave Connectors & Cable Assemblies

Semflex’s RF & microwave cables, cable assemblies, and connectors are ideal for mission-critical defense and aerospace applications. The high-performance, low-attenuation flexible bulk cable assemblies feature specifically designed connectors, achieving optimal electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications.

More information: Semflex Microwave & RF Connectors & Cables

Omega MIL-C-26500 Connectors

The Omega family of circular connectors is qualified to the USAF MIL-C-26500 general purpose specification, and also includes products qualified to numerous Boeing BACC45/BACC63 specifications, as well as connectors with enhanced shielding, environmental sealing, fluid resistance, and vibration-proofing.

The Omega range includes:

• Square flange receptacle connectors
• Single-hole mount receptacle connectors
• Threaded & bayonet coupling plug connectors
• Limited wiring space receptacle connectors
• Short receptacle connectors
• Self-locking plug connectors
• Vibration-resistant connectors & receptacles

More information: Omega MIL-C-26500 Circular Connectors

Dura-Con Micro-D Rectangular Connectors

Cinch Dura-Con micro-miniature D connectors, with 0.05 inch (1.27 mm) pitch, are designed to provide a rugged dense interconnection solution for SWaP-constrained military electronics. Qualified to MIL-DTL-83513, Dura-Con Micro-D connectors feature a unique twist pin design providing 7 points of contact when mated.

Products include:

• Metal shell PCB mounted connectors
• Hermetically sealed & high-temperature connectors
• Strip connectors
• Expanded beam fiber optic connectors
• Shielded cable assemblies

More information: Dura-Con Micro-D Connectors

ModICE® Modular Connector Enclosures & Harness Connectors

The ModICE line of connector enclosures and harness connectors provides sealed packaging solutions and I/O interconnects for rugged electronic control modules. Ideal for ground vehicles and robotics operating in extreme environments, the connection technology is based around the Cinch 1.5mm SHS system.

Features of ModICE products include:

• IP67 and IP69K sealing
• 3 distinct enclosure sizes (ME, SE, LE)
• Header configurations of 18, 30, 48 and 60 I/O connections
• Headers with integrated ferrite filtering and RF ports
• Vented enclosures

More information: ModICE® Modular Connectors & Enclosures

Cinch MIL/AERO Circular Connectors

Cinch provides a wide variety of COTS and custom circular connectors for critical military and aerospace applications. The hermetic glass-sealed connectors prevent leakage even under extreme changes in temperature, pressure, and humidity.

Product ranges include:

• MIL-DTL-26482 connectors
• EMI filtered connectors
• MIL-DTL-38999 equivalent connectors
• DMS-TP watertight connectors rated to 300 meters
• C-RJFTV rugged Ethernet connectors
• Nano-miniature blind-mateable connectors
• ACP low-profile connectors with up to 61 pins or sockets
• D38999 PC tail connectors

More information: Cinch MIL/AERO Circular Connectors

Trompeter RF Interconnects

Trompeter’s high-reliability RF interconnect solutions are designed to ensure the utmost in signal integrity and performance in mission-critical military and defense applications.

The rugged portfolio includes MIL-STD-1553B-rated options, with products including:

• RF & microwave adapters
• RF & microwave connectors with a variety of body, mounting & termination options
• Cable assemblies with 0.5 & 3 GHz max frequencies
• Directional, 90-degree & 180-degree RF & microwave couplers
• Standard & custom RF & microwave terminations

More information: Trompeter RF interconnect solutions

Stewart Connector

The Stewart Connector product portfolio provides an impressively broad range of Ethernet and USB interconnect solutions, including options for high-speed data transmission and harsh environment applications.

Products include:

• ARJ45 connectors for 10Gb Ethernet and higher speeds
• RJ45 modular plugs & jacks
• IP67-rated circular connectors
• USB-C connectors with custom cable assembly options
• Connector & PCB mounted jacks with sealed housings
• Rugged MIL-DTL-38999 RJ45 connector assemblies

More information: Stewart Connector products