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Outgassing and it's effects on space applications and how Kensington's Manufacturers can help...

Outgassing is defined as the release of a gas that was dissolved, trapped, frozen, or absorbed in some material. Outgassing is usually most relevant in vacuum applications. This makes outgassing, and the addressing of, crucial in selecting electronic components in critical applications such as satellites and other space-based equipment to medical equipment. Look for ASTM E595-07 rated materials for the lowest outgassing materials available.

Smiths Interconnect is the supplier of choice for safe, efficient and highly reliable connectivity in space applications. Our proven expertise and know how, gained over more than 60 years in the space market, enable us to design innovative solutions that are smaller, lighter weight and robust where increased ruggedness is paramount to withstand vibration, shock, temperature extremes and radiation.

Smiths Interconnect Space Brochure

Smiths Interconnect recently launched its SpaceNXT™ Series, an overarching initiative that entails the creation of higher reliability products for next generation space applications that are readily available to the market. By offering components that are pre-tested and qualified for space use Smiths Interconnect helps customers reduce their lead times.

SpaceNXT Q Series - coaxial cable assemblies
SpaceNXT Aurora Series - Hard Metric backplane connectors

Axon' Cable designs and manufactures ESA and space-grade wires and cables, miniature connectors, and cable assemblies and harnesses for a large number of space applications (ISS, planetary missions, satellites etc). "We are very well-versed in the constraints of the space market, and take out-gassing into account from the very beginning of the design of our tailor-made interconnect links," said Sandrine Hermant, marketing project manager at Axon' Cable. "We select materials such as thermoplastics, polyimide, or PTFE with low outgassing properties for our wires and cables. The materials of the inserts and seals used in our connectors are selected with the same concern. Materials involved in the manufacturing process are also chosen to limit outgassing; for example, the potting process used to manufacture bus bars."

Axon' Expertise in Space: Cables and Interconnect Solutions

Omnetics Connector Corporation has a rich history of supporting orbital and deep space projects. Their connectors have been used on the Co-Star, Space Shuttle, Mars Rover and Iridium satellite, to name a few. New Connector Design & Materials are focused on low weight, high density and rugged superiority to meet the extreme reliability demands during launch through deep space operations. Special "rugged-mount" designs can be made to system configurations. Materials have been selected for thermal-expansion match to sustain continued performance from launch pad through geo-thermal orbit conditions. With increased densification of cable diameter and reduced connector size, nano-interconnect systems offer significantly reduced weight and lower payload costs.

Omnetics Circular Connectors Catalog

Omnetics Connector Corporation's Micro and Nano 360 Circular are offered in a metal housing for an environmental seal.

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