HARRISBURG, Pa. – February 28, 2019 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has launched its fastest rugged backplane connector, the MULTIGIG RT 3 connector. TE’s MULTIGIG RT 3 connectors support speeds of 25+Gb/s, making them among the fastest rugged backplane connectors for embedded computing or VPX systems currently on the market. The ruggedized design makes these connectors ideally suited to withstand many extreme military and space environments.
MULTIGIG RT 3 connectors employ quad-redundant contacts — time-tested in the MULTIGIG RT 2-R series — to meet rigorous VITA standards for reliable performance under intense vibrations. This strength in harsh environments is matched by the industry’s lightest design for comparable backplane connectors. Each MULTIGIG RT 3 connector from TE is made of durable, lightweight thermoplastic and copper alloys.
In addition to being fast and lightweight rugged backplane connectors, TE’s new MULTIGIG RT 3 connectors integrate easily with other VPX products. They conform to VITA 46 industry standards, making them backwards compatible with legacy OpenVPX systems. Furthermore, their modular design enables numerous configurations by interchanging higher-speed RT 3 connectors with the legacy MULTIGIG RT 2 and RT 2-R connectors.
“We have a long history of working side-by-side with technology leaders to move the industry forward through innovation,” said Mike Walmsley, product manager for TE’s Aerospace, Defense and Marine division. “The MULTIGIG RT 3 connector is the next generation of high-speed backplane connector for rugged applications.”
TE’s MULTIGIG RT 3 connectors are designed for military electronics, C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence [C4]; Information, Surveillance, Recon [ISR]) electronic warfare systems, avionics, ground defense, missile defense and systems designed for outer space.
For more information on TE’s MULTIGIG RT 3 connectors, visit the product page or contact the Product Information Center at 1-800-522-6752.
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TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) is a $14 billion global technology and manufacturing leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. For more than 75 years, our connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, have enabled advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With 80,000 employees, including more than 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.
