Miniaturization of Power/Coaxial Connectors

 
To address applications requiring power or coaxial link, the only connectors available at the present are the D-SUB connectors and micro-miniature connectors. These connectors, developed in the 50’ and 80’, are widely used in space applications. Reduction of footprint of these connectors is needed to reduce the global volume and mass of equipment.

Objectives
The activity objective is to design, develop, manufacture and evaluate European micro-miniature connector solutions for applications requiring power or coaxial link.

Achievements
Trade off lead to the decision to develop two different families, one for power and one for RF. Mixing the two types of contact don’t answer user needs. Development of a complete set of connector and cable assembly was achieved. Reliability test demonstrate the robustness of the designed connector compatible for space application.

Benefits
The project fulfils completely the expectation offering a range of miniaturized connector with several combination of contact available. Several customers of Axon have already expressed their interest for this type of connector. 

Further work
Introduction in EPPL followed by ESCC qualification