TE Connectivity - Ground Defence System Components

Whether you are equipping soldiers for the next-generation network-centric battlefield, reducing weight and increasing capabilities in aircraft and ships, or bringing advanced networking to commercial aircraft, our commitment to advanced engineering and world-class manufacturing delivers innovation helps even the most advanced project take flight.

We have been serving the aerospace, defence and marine industries since 1941, and we put a premium on innovation when helping solve tough design problems. Talking to us early in your design cycle gives you the full benefit of our expertise. We can help you to:

• Shorten the design cycle
• Reduce costs
• Increase reliability
• Design for manufacturability
• Meet the demanding requirements of land, sea, and air

In short, we help you achieve a sustainable competitive advantage in some of the toughest and most severe application environments. Over 8000 engineers, 17 Design Centers, and manufacturing in 25 countries globally ensure you that innovation and commitment work to your advantage.

MIL-SPEC to COTS

Our engineering team knows agency standards and regulations. From military specifications, QPL, and COTS, to rugged optics built for harsh conditions, to the latest commercial standards, we design and rigorously test our products for unmatched performance.

Our Electronic Components Division is the world's largest supplier of passive electronic components, including connectors and interconnect systems, relays, switches, circuit protection devices, touchscreens, sensors, and wire and cable.

TE Connectivity's ability to serve your present and future requirements is realised through the synergies of a strong R&D program, expertise in materials science, product design, process engineering, and our network of knowledgeable application engineers, sales representatives and customer service personnel.

Ground defence system components

TE Connectivity's expertise in interconnection products and systems helps ensure complete system compatibility for challenging applications in defence environments.

Our Ground defence system products include:

• Vetronics
• Communications systems
• Hull / chassis systems
• Weapon systems
• Power distribution systems
• Line replacement units

Vetronics components for ground defence applications

We supply a range of vetronics components for ground defence applications, including:

• Connectors and backshells
• COTS products
• Data busses
• Harness design software
• Harness and heat shrink products
• High performance wire and cable products
• Hookup wires and cables
• Low-signal relays
• PCB high-speed connectors
• Rugged optics

Communications system components for ground defence applications

We provide a range of communication system components, including:

• Advanced optic modules
• Controlled electrical cables
• COTS products
• D-sub connectors
• Filterline cables
• High-speed I/O connectors
• Low-signal relays
• Micro / nano connectors
• PCB mil-spec connectors
• Racks and panels
• Rectangular connectors
• RF mil-spec connectors
• Rugged optics
• Solid state relays
• VITA 46 / LRU

Hull / chassis systems

We also provide a range of hull and chassis systems for military vehicles, including:

• Connectors and backshells
• COTS products
• Harness design software
• Harnessing and heat shrink products
• High performance wire cables
• Maintenance and repair kits
• Molded parts
• Power cables
• Rugged optics
• Terminals and splices
• Wire and harness ID products
• Wire and wire splicing

Weapon system components for ground defence applications

Our range of weapon system components includes:

• COTS products
• Harness design software
• Harnessing and heat shrink products
• High-performance relays and contactors
• High-performance wires and cables
• Interconnect devices
• Molded parts
• Networking solutions
• PCB mil-spec connectors
• Rugged optics

Ground defence power distribution systems

We supply a range of power distribution products to the ground defence sector, including:

• Lightweight AC/DC relays
• Mid-range relays
• Power cables
• Power distribution units
• Terminals and splices

Line replacement units

Finally, we provide a wide range of line replacement units, including:

• Connectors and backshells
• Controlled electrical cables
• COTS products
• Data busses
• Harnessing and heat shrink products
• Low-signal relays
• Rugged optics
• Solid-state relays
• Wire-to-wire splicing