Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, ultra-reliable connectivity solutions and cable assemblies for demanding military, commercial and industrial applications.
We provide a wide variety of connectors and wiring harnesses that meet the stringent SWaP (size, weight and power) requirements of modern unmanned systems such as UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) and UUVs (unmanned underwater vehicles).
Our comprehensive range of products is ideal for OEMs and systems integrators of drones and robotics, and has been integrated into unmanned vehicle subsystems including power, flight controls, communications, guidance systems and imaging/radar/SIGINT payloads.
C-ENX™ – Modular Rectangular ConnectorsCinch’s C-ENX™ line of EN4644 rectangular connectors are designed for next-generation UAV and aerospace applications.
Optimized stacking configurations provide low SWaP footprints, and the high degree of modularity using the same panel cut-out and shell cavities reduces design complexity.
Shells are made from aluminium or nickel-plated composite, and the environmentally sealed inserts provide configurations for signal, power, data, RF and fiber.
The product line includes:
Also available: Dust Caps, ESD Dust Caps, Spare Polarizing Components, Sealing Inserts.
Dura-Con™ – Micro-D ConnectorsCinch Dura-Con™ micro-miniature D connectors, with 0.05 inch (1.27 mm) pitch, are designed to provide a rugged dense interconnection solution for high-reliability SWaP-constrained applications such as drones and robotics.
Qualified to MIL-DTL-83513, Dura-Con™ Micro-D connectors feature a unique twist pin design providing 7 points of contact when mated.
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Cinch Mil/Aero Circular ConnectorsWe provide a wide variety of COTS connectors and custom circular connectors for demanding military and aerospace applications such as mission-critical UAV systems.
The hermetic glass-sealed Cinch Mil/Aero Circular connectors prevent leakage even under extreme changes in temperature, pressure, and humidity.
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Industrial Cinch ConnectorsIndustrial Cinch interconnect products provide a wide range of options for OEMs and system designers, including economical solutions for high current-carrying capacity, simplifying wiring work, and meeting stringent SWaP requirements.
Our industrial products include:
ModICE® Modular Connector Enclosures & Harness ConnectorsThe ModICE® lines of connector enclosures and harness connectors provide sealed packaging solutions and I/O interconnects for rugged electronic control modules. Ideal for robotics systems such as UGVs operating in extreme environments, the connection technology is based around the Cinch 1.5mm SHS system. Features of ModICE® products include:
FQIS Wiring Harnesses
Our high-performance FQIS (Fuel Quantity Indicating Systems) wiring harnesses provide supreme reliability in harsh aviation environments and have been qualified by Boeing for critical applications in aircraft systems. Features include:
The Johnson™ line of industry-leading 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 broad Johnson™ product range includes:
Semflex’s high-performance, low-attenuation RF & Microwave connectors, and cables are ideal for military and high-end commercial and industrial UAVs and unmanned systems.
Flexible bulk cable assemblies feature specifically designed connectors, achieving maximum electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications. Semflex’s vertical integration provides rapid turnaround and reduced time to market. Custom solutions are also available.
The Semflex range features:
Vitelec® – RF Coaxial Connectors, Adapters & Cable AssembliesVitelec® provides both off-the-shelf and custom RF coaxial interconnection solutions and cable assemblies for high-quality communications.
The comprehensive product range includes:
Midwest Microwave – Coaxial ComponentsMidwest Microwave provides high-precision passive coaxial microwave components designed for military and high-end commercial and industrial applications. Their offerings also include a wide variety of Qualified Product List (QPL) approved products.
The Midwest Microwave range includes:
Trompeter – MIL-STD-1553B Coaxial ConnectorsTrompeter’s MIL-STD-1553B coaxial products have been engineered to provide the highest-quality signal integrity for demanding military, aerospace, video broadcast and precision instrumentation applications.
The Trompeter catalogue, which includes all required elements for MIL-STD-1553B avionics and UAV data buses, incorporates:
Fibreco – Fiber Optic Connectors & Cable AssembliesFibreco fiber optic expanded beam connectors and cable assemblies are designed for critical communications in harsh environment and are ideal for military, offshore, heavy industry and many other demanding applications.
The flexible connectivity solutions feature a simple termination process that allows for rapid and convenient field repair. Products include:
Stratos – Optical Transceivers & Connectivity SolutionsThe Stratos range of high-reliability optical transceivers and subsystems is ideal for unmanned systems requiring high-speed connectivity in challenging situations. Stratos products are virtually impervious to dust, mud, oil, water, and other contaminants and hazards occurring in harsh environments.
The Stratos product line includes:
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