Advancing Space Connectivity: SV Microwave's Innovative RF Solutions
Space exploration offers its own unique challenges, especially in the world of RF connectivity, where extreme conditions can easily impact the performance of RF connectors, passive components, cable assemblies, and adapters. SV Microwave has over 50 years of experience providing space-qualified RF cable assemblies, adapters, and connectors that go beyond industry standards.
Space missions demand components that endure harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, radiation, and even mechanical stress found in the high-vibration environments of rocket launches. SV Microwave's space-qualified RF components are precisely engineered to meet these challenges, ensuring optimal RF performance in satellite, missile, and rocket launch applications. Notably, SV Microwave's solutions can be tested to the M39012 connector specification, a crucial standard for space applications, even NASA’s EEE-INST-002 references the M30912 specification for coaxial connectors.
RF Components Rated for Space Applications
SV Microwave's commitment to excellence begins with the expertise of our engineers who specialize in offering robust, high-performance RF solutions with the smallest footprint possible. This extends to SV’s product line with solutions like Threaded SMPM Interconnects, UltraLite RF Cable Connectors, Specialized PCB Connectors and more.
Passive Components: Attenuators and Terminations
SV Microwave offers terminations and attenuators that are QPL-certified and aligned to the MIL-DTL-39030 standard. SV is the only DLA-approved source for M3933/30 attenuators and has been providing high-quality space-grade attenuators for over 35 years. Our attenuators are used to adjust RF power signal levels to fine-tune RF modules in a satellite.
Cable Assemblies: Perform Effectively in the Vacuum of Space
SV Microwave's engineers are adept at designing cable assemblies that push the boundaries of performance and space efficiency. Focusing on assembly designs that eliminate weak points like gaskets and O-rings, SV’s space-rated cable assemblies are low outgassing and can accommodate characteristics like minimal phase change over temperature, phase-matching, radiation resistance, low attenuation and lightweight. SV’s UltraLite RF Cable Connectors feature aluminum materials in their housing, making them 66% lighter than their standard steel counterparts. Simple, thoughtful innovation like this addresses the ever-present challenge of minimizing spacecraft weight without compromising connectivity or performance.
Board-to-Board Solutions in Space
SV has a wide breadth of PCB connectors that are well suited to the shock, vibration, and other stress factors that can damage a board-to-board interconnect system. SV’s Pre-tinned PCB Connectors have been pre-treated to a special finishing process that completely removes gold from the solder joints. After this finishing process, these connectors are J-STD-001 compliant, meaning that there is less than 3% Au in the solder joint. This makes these connectors much more robust than non-pretinned PCB connectors. SV’s Threaded SMPM design takes the high-frequency rating that an SMPM is known for but optimizes it for the harsh vibration conditions common in rocket launches and payloads. The Threaded SMPM has a threaded coupling nut that provides additional mating captivation and keeps this connection secure.
Space-Tested to M39012 Connector Specification
SV Microwave's solutions are not only engineered for space but can be rigorously tested to meet the M39012 connector specification. This specification ensures that connectors meet the high standards required for space applications, assuring reliability and performance in the harsh conditions beyond Earth's atmosphere.
SV Microwave's space-qualified RF components stand at the forefront of technological excellence, contributing significantly to the success of space exploration missions. From innovative cable assemblies designed for small footprints to lightweight alternatives that redefine industry standards, SV Microwave remains a reliable partner in advancing space connectivity. As we continue to push the boundaries of space exploration, SV Microwave's contributions play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of RF communication systems in the vast expanse of space.
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Advancing Space Connectivity: SV Microwave's Innovative RF Solutions
Space exploration offers its own unique challenges, especially in the world of RF connectivity, where extreme conditions can easily impact the performance of RF connectors, passive components, cable assemblies, and adapters. SV Microwave has over 50 years of experience providing space-qualified RF cable assemblies, adapters, and connectors that go beyond industry standards.
Space missions demand components that endure harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, radiation, and even mechanical stress found in the high-vibration environments of rocket launches. SV Microwave's space-qualified RF components are precisely engineered to meet these challenges, ensuring optimal RF performance in satellite, missile, and rocket launch applications. Notably, SV Microwave's solutions can be tested to the M39012 connector specification, a crucial standard for space applications, even NASA’s EEE-INST-002 references the M30912 specification for coaxial connectors.
RF Components Rated for Space Applications
SV Microwave's commitment to excellence begins with the expertise of our engineers who specialize in offering robust, high-performance RF solutions with the smallest footprint possible. This extends to SV’s product line with solutions like Threaded SMPM Interconnects, UltraLite RF Cable Connectors, Specialized PCB Connectors and more.
Passive Components: Attenuators and Terminations
SV Microwave offers terminations and attenuators that are QPL-certified and aligned to the MIL-DTL-39030 standard. SV is the only DLA-approved source for M3933/30 attenuators and has been providing high-quality space-grade attenuators for over 35 years. Our attenuators are used to adjust RF power signal levels to fine-tune RF modules in a satellite.
Cable Assemblies: Perform Effectively in the Vacuum of Space
SV Microwave's engineers are adept at designing cable assemblies that push the boundaries of performance and space efficiency. Focusing on assembly designs that eliminate weak points like gaskets and O-rings, SV’s space-rated cable assemblies are low outgassing and can accommodate characteristics like minimal phase change over temperature, phase-matching, radiation resistance, low attenuation and lightweight. SV’s UltraLite RF Cable Connectors feature aluminum materials in their housing, making them 66% lighter than their standard steel counterparts. Simple, thoughtful innovation like this addresses the ever-present challenge of minimizing spacecraft weight without compromising connectivity or performance.
Board-to-Board Solutions in Space
SV has a wide breadth of PCB connectors that are well suited to the shock, vibration, and other stress factors that can damage a board-to-board interconnect system. SV’s Pre-tinned PCB Connectors have been pre-treated to a special finishing process that completely removes gold from the solder joints. After this finishing process, these connectors are J-STD-001 compliant, meaning that there is less than 3% Au in the solder joint. This makes these connectors much more robust than non-pretinned PCB connectors. SV’s Threaded SMPM design takes the high-frequency rating that an SMPM is known for but optimizes it for the harsh vibration conditions common in rocket launches and payloads. The Threaded SMPM has a threaded coupling nut that provides additional mating captivation and keeps this connection secure.
Space-Tested to M39012 Connector Specification
SV Microwave's solutions are not only engineered for space but can be rigorously tested to meet the M39012 connector specification. This specification ensures that connectors meet the high standards required for space applications, assuring reliability and performance in the harsh conditions beyond Earth's atmosphere.
SV Microwave's space-qualified RF components stand at the forefront of technological excellence, contributing significantly to the success of space exploration missions. From innovative cable assemblies designed for small footprints to lightweight alternatives that redefine industry standards, SV Microwave remains a reliable partner in advancing space connectivity. As we continue to push the boundaries of space exploration, SV Microwave's contributions play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of RF communication systems in the vast expanse of space.