Fischer Connectors - Rugged Connectors for Military Applications

Fischer Connectors is a leading company in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-performance connectors. Rugged, sealed, lightweight and compact, our products are ideally suited for use in military applications. Our company is involved in major military programs such as Land Warrior, FIST, Bowman and many others.

As defense equipment designers and manufacturers continue the development and integration of increasingly sophisticated electronic systems into air, land, and sea-based applications, so demand for small, lightweight and robust interconnect systems grows.

Reliable interconnections for mission-critical applications

Many security and armed forces around the world have chosen Fischer Connectors. Examples of mission-critical applications, for which our company supplies the highest level of interconnection engineering include:

• Communication systems
• Navy video equipment
• Night vision systems
• Artillery calculators
• Rugged computers
• Personal role radios
• Soldier harnesses
• Intrusion detectors
• Surveillance equipment
• UAV ad ROV
• Missile systems
• Weapon systems
• Special forces equipment

With high flexibility of configurations, including low/high voltage, coax/triax, fiber optic, liquid/gas and hybrid, our product range comprises over 10,000 items.

Rugged connectors

Known for their ruggedness, reliability, sealing properties, and compactness characteristics, our products are ideal for high-end electronic equipment used in extreme environmental conditions.

Our connectors have a functional life greater than 5,000 mating cycles, with easy connect/disconnect and blind mating. They come with push-pull automatic locking systems or emergency release mechanisms, and have 360° EMC shielding. They are constructed to operate in temperatures ranging from -50°C to +150°C.

The benefits of Fischer Connectors include:

• Sealed up to IP68 (2m/24h)
• Hermetic receptacles available
• High density pin configurations
• Available in natural chrome or non-reflective black finish
• Front or rear mounting receptacles, direct PCB mounting versions
• Available with flex circuits
• Integrated cable assembly and overmolding solutions
• Large range of complementary accessories (protective sleeves, soft caps…)
• Military standards and RoHS compliant

Our products are ISO 4523 / SAE-AMS2422 for gold plating. MIL-1344, for contact resistance. IEC 60068, IEC 60529 / MIL-STD-202, for sealing. MIL-STD-810 for environmental properties.

Ultra light connectors

When weight considerations are important in the development of defense and security equipment, the demand for ultra light components increases. Fischer’s new AluLite Series is 50% lighter than typical metal connectors, and offers excellent strength to weight ratio. It is a compact, robust interconnect system idea for use in sophisticated electronic systems used in air, land, and sea-based applications.

The AluLite Series is ideal for soldier harnesses, portable communication systems, surveillance systems, mobile equipment, personal role radios, rugged field computers, and any hand-held devices.

The benefits of the AluLite Series include:

• Engineered with an anodized finish with an aluminium alloy specifically chosen for its anticorrosion property
• Ultra light, compact and rugged construction
• Flexible color-coding system
• Ideal for frequent connect/disconnect operations or blind mating

Fischer Connectors’ AluLite Series is your solution to an ultra light product design.

World-class service and support

Fischer Connectors is committed to working closely with its customers, to select and adapt connectors, and cable systems, that are dedicated to providing a solution to their application.

To fulfill specific requests, the company is always prepared to invest its expertise in the development of customized solutions. Certified ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004: Fischer Connectors embraces Total Quality through continuous improvement in all processes and procedures.

Primary design and manufacturing facilities are located in Switzerland, with subsidiaries and distributors located worldwide. Log on to our website to find the contact details of your local office.