ACAL samples Amphenol Spider Ethernet Military Switches

Key Facts:

• Ethernet connectivity up to 10Gb in extreme environments
• Combines Mil-DTL38999 connector and Ethernet ports
• IP68 sealing with IEEE Ethernet and conformance to MIL-STD-461
• ACAL specialist design support for extreme applications plus fibre-optic and connector assembly services

ACAL Technology is sampling Amphenol’s new series of Ethernet switches designed to deliver higher speeds and Ethernet connectivity in military and other extreme applications. The Spider Ethernet switches are available in managed and unmanaged versions from 10 Megabit to 10 Gigabit and feature a modular design which combines ports for MIL-DTL-38999 (Series III) connectors and Ethernet. They are designed for harsh applications such as portable military equipment, rugged networks and avionic or shipboard systems.

Spider Ethernet enhance reliability with power filtering and protection, full-duplex operation with flow control, auto-detect, auto-cross and auto-polarity as well as protection against broadcast storms. Designed specifically for use in extreme environments, the switches feature a waterproof metallic enclosure with IP68 sealing when mated or unmated, as well as testing to IEEE Ethernet standards and conformance to MIL-STD-461. The conductive plating allows Spider switches to be used in applications with high EMI/RFI conditions, whilst the use of passive cooling eliminates all moving parts. These features enable Spider Ethernet switches to withstand high temperatures, extreme shock, vibration and dust, or immersion in liquid.

ACAL’s Emma Hatton, Product Manager Interconnect, explains, “Amphenol has field-proven experience in both 38999 connectors and Ethernet switches. Their new Spider series, together with ACAL’s own specialist design support and fibre-optic and connector assembly services, will significantly extend our ability to help customers to implement higher speeds and Ethernet connectivity in even the most extreme environments.”

Samples of the new Spider Ethernet switches are available now from http://www.acaltechnology.com/uk/amphenol_spider

About ACAL Technology

ACAL Technology operates in the fields of Semiconductors, RF Wireless, Frequency Control, Electromechanical, Interconnect, Passive, Power Management and Embedded Systems serving customers across a broad range of markets and applications. Each technology group enjoys a diverse portfolio of products allowing ACAL to offer solutions meeting the specific requirements of the most demanding applications. ACAL Technology powers innovation through the supply of leading edge technology.

Providing enabling technologies; via technical sales and marketing services, ACAL Technology creates efficiencies, productivity and enhanced profitability for organisations assisting in the development of revenue streams.

Additionally ACAL Technology offers complementary value-added services including the development and manufacture of custom solutions in accordance with ISO9001: 2000. ACAL takes designs from concept to manufacture, processes are undertaken in-house enabling total control over the design, benefiting from our facilities which include an EMC chamber, copper & fibre optic cable assembly, quick-turn prototype PCB production, CAD and specialist test equipment.

For more information contact:

ACAL Technology,
3 The Business Centre,
Molly Millars Lane,
Wokingham,
Berkshire,
RG41 2EY.
www.acaltechnology.com

Simon Rush
Tel: 0118 902 9646
Email: Simon.Rush@acaltechnology.co.uk 

Suzy Kenyon
Napier Partnership
Tel: +44 (0) 1243 531123.
Email: suzy@napier.co.uk