Innovation does not stand still. TE recently collaborated with Mercury Systems to develop and test a new MULTIGIG RT 2-R connector for use in the most challenging environments, even beyond requirements of the VITA 46 VPX standard. “The MULTIGIG RT 2-R connectors and ruggedized guide hardware are valuable new additions to TE’s portfolio of interconnects for VPX and custom embedded computing solutions,” said Mike Walmsley, Product Manager, TE Connectivity, Global Aerospace, Defense & Marine.
This rugged, lightweight, and high-speed board-to-board interconnect is compliant to VITA 46, including backward compatibility with all existing VITA 46 daughter cards. The new connector system features the modularity and flexibility of the field-proven MULTIGIG RT 2 connector products, but with a new quad-redundant contact structure designed for extreme vibration levels. Ruggedized guide hardware is also available to increase the stability of the daughter card-to-backplane interface under shock and vibration.