Smiths Interconnect / Molex SpaceNXT Aurora Series Backplane Connectors come in 1.27µm gold contacts that improve durability and reliability versus standard COTS plating. The SpaceNXT Aurora series connectors are lubricant-free contacts that eliminate potential contamination of contacts. These connectors offer a maximum low-level contact resistance of 20mΩ and insulation resistance of >10000MΩ. SpaceNXT Aurora connectors operate at temperatures ranging from -55°C to +125°C. Typical applications communication networks, deep space exploration, launch vehicles, satellite payloads, and spacecraft control systems.
Smiths Interconnect SpaceNXT Aurora Series Backplane Connectors
Features
- 2mm hard metric CompactPCI compatible
- AS9100 certified
- Available in 55, 110, and 125 contacts
- Contact resistance stability
- Eliminates potential contamination of contacts
- Improved durability and reliability versus standard COTS plating
- Improved performance against fretting corrosion
- Right angle and mezzanine configurations press-fit termination
- Tested and qualified to ESA 3401 specification
Applications
- Communication networks
- Deep space exploration
- Launch vehicles
- Satellite payloads
- Spacecraft control systems