TE Connectivity Drone Solutions: Innovative Components

Product Categories for Drone Design

TE Connectivity offers a wide array of components categorized by drone design features, including:

• CAMERA | VIDEO: High Sensitivity Piezo Film Sensor, Contact Microphone, SD Card Slot.
• COMMUNICATIONS: Board Level Shielding, Microminiature RF Antenna, Ultraminiature Coax Connector & Cable Assembly Series MMCX, Standard Antenna Switching Coax Connector, Multi-position Backplane RF Module, Raychem Cheminax Cable, Fine Pitch Board-to-Board Connector, High Performance Interconnect Wire-to-Board, M.2 Board-to-Board Connector.
• COMPUTING: AMP CT and Mini CT Connector, CeeLok FAS-T Nano Connector, CeeLok FAS-X Connector, Inverted Thru Board Interconnect, Fortis Zd Connector, Flat Flexible Cable (FFC) Board-to-Flexible Printed Circuit Connector, Flexible Printed Cable (FPC), Free Height Board-to-Board Connector, IDC Connector, Mezalok Mezzanine Connectors (VITA 61), Micro-MaTch Connector, MULTIGIG RT 2-R (VITA 46 VPX) Connector, AMP-LATCH Ribbon Cable Connector, SD Card Slot (Push Push), SIM Card Slot (Push Push), Spring Finger, DDR3 Socket, DDR4 Socket, LGA Socket, PGA Socket, Micro MATE-N-LOK Connector.
• MOTOR: High Performance Interconnect Wire-to-Board, Remote Input/Output Terminal System (RITS) Connector, AMPLIVAR Terminals & Splices, MAG-MATE Terminals.
• POWER: TRIPLE LOCK Connector, Power Key Connector, Economy Power II Connector, Power Double Lock Connector, Mobile Battery PC Battery, USB Type-C Connector, CII AC and DC Mil-Aero Relays, Hartman Contactor, Kilovac High Voltage Relay, K Series Contactor.
• LIGHTING: IDC SSL Connector, High Performance Interconnect Wire-to-Board Connector, Miniature Hermaphroditic Blade and Receptacle Connectors, Modular Releasable Poke-In Connector, Aluminum and Phenolic Knobs, USB Connector, Micro USB Connector, Rectangular DC Jack Connector, DIP Switches, Tactile Switches, Toggle Switches.
• SENSING: Magnetic Encoder - 12C OR Analog, Altimeter - MS5607-02BA, Altimeter - MS5611-01BS, Altimeter - MS8607-02BA01, Altimeter - MS5637-02BA03, HTU21D Humidity Temp Sensor, TSYS02P Digital Temp Sensor, Rotary Displacement Sensor, Linear Displacement Sensor, Thermopile Sensor, MS5525DSO Pressure Sensor, IS Rated Submersible Transducer, PLCD Position Sensors, Wheel Speed Sensors, Liquid Level Switches, FN1010 Force Load Cell, RVDT Position Sensor, LVDT Position Sensor, 16mm Digital Output Pressure Sensor, Precision Aligned Triaxial DC Accelerometer, Charge Mode Accelerometer, EPRB-1 Miniature Pressure Transducer, MS4515 Pressure Transducer, MS4525 Pressure Transducer, NTC Thermistor Sensor, Thin Film Temperature Sensor, M12 Position Sensor, MS5212-HM Pressure Sensor.
• INTERCONNECT: Raychem Adapters, Polamco Rectangular, Raychem HexaShield EMI Adapters, Tinel-Lock Heat Shrinkable Molded Parts, Military Grade Heat Shrink Tubing, High-Speed Copper Cable, Strato-Therm Terminals, PIDG Terminals or Terminals and Disconnects (Military), SolderSleeve Shield Terminator, DEUTSCH DBAS Series Connector, DEUTSCH Wildcat Connector Series, DEUTSCH 38999 Connector, DEUTSCH 369 Connector, DEUTSCH CTJ AS 81714 Series II, DEUTSCH DMC Connector, DEUTSCH ABC Plated and In-Line Connector, Raychem SHF-60 Power Cable, 82 Wire Flexline Identification Products, Raychem SPEC 55 Wire and Cable Heat Shrink Tubing - Single Wall, Mil-spec 1553 Databus, ZHD Labels, 39029 Military Grade Contacts, AMPLIMITE Military Subminiature D Connector, TTP Labels, DEUTSCH Autosport Connector, Heat Shrink Tubing - Dual Wall, AMPMODU 50/50 Grid Connector Family, AMPMODU System 50 Connector Family, AMPMODU Mod II Breakaway Header, AMPMODU MTE Connector, Braid / TFIT Kits, Custom Design Multicore Cables.

Key specifications considered across these categories include Maximum Current Rating, Maximum Voltage Rating, Temperature Range (°C), Protection from EMI/RFI Noise, Durability in Harsh Environments, Space Saving Design, and Connection Type (Wire-to-Wire, Wire-to-Board, Board-to-Board).

Drone Subsystems and TE Solutions

TE Connectivity provides components for critical drone subsystems:

• POWER: Components for Battery and Power Connectors.
• LIGHTING: Components for Power Connectors.
• COMMUNICATIONS: Antennas, Signal components, Remote Control, and Input/Output solutions.
• COMPUTING: Board-level components, Sockets, and Memory solutions.
• MOTOR: Components for Power Connectors.
• INTERCONNECT: Wire and Cable, Identification products, and Connectors.
• SENSING: Position sensors, Humidity sensors, Temperature sensors, and Pressure sensors.
• CAMERA: Camera components and Memory solutions.

Featured Products

• AMP CT and Mini CT Connectors: Offer design flexibility with IDC and crimp termination, and PC board relief-retention.
• CeeLok FAS-T Nano Connectors: Achieve up to 10 GbE rates for high-speed data transmission and improve signal integrity.
• Fine Pitch Board-to-Board Connectors: Provide smaller centerline, lower mating height, and industry-first EMI shielded board-to-FPC connectors.
• Micro MATE-N-LOK Connectors: Maximize board space with low profile configurations and polarized housings to prevent mismating.
• FFC / FPC Connectors: Save space and meet cabling needs with multiple centerline options, supporting smaller and lighter designs.
• Multigig RT 2-R (VITA 46 VPX): Support high shock/vibration with a quad-redundant contact system and offer a robust, modular interface.
• Spring Fingers: Eliminate the need for specialized equipment for soldering and pick-and-place, offering a small, scalable footprint.
• Miniature Hermaphroditic Blade and Receptacle Connectors: Provide robust PCB-to-board power connections in high vibration environments with a small footprint.
• Micro-MaTch Connectors: Prevent fretting corrosion and absorb vibration with a high contact force system.
• POWER TRIPLE LOCK Connectors: Offer reliability, ease of assembly, keying and color combinations, and low mating forces.
• Power Double Lock Connectors: Enhance reliability with an inner-locking system and double-lock plate, available in multiple colors.
• USB Type-C Connectors: Save board real-estate with small footprints and enable easy, reliable mating with a reversible design.
• High Performance Relays: Withstand extreme environments and offer consistently high contact pressure for extended life.
• Rectangular DC Jack Connectors: Provide power to battery-operated devices with flexible mounting options.
• Magnetic Encoder I2C or Analog: Offer wide configuration parameters and integrate magnetoresistive elements in a small package.
• Altimeter-MS8607-02BA01: Provides all-in-one environmental measurements (pressure, humidity, temperature) for ultra-low power, high accuracy, and compactness.
• Altimeter-MS5637-02BA03: Delivers precise digital 24-bit pressure and temperature values with optimized operation modes.
• Rotary Displacement Sensors: Make absolute position measurements and offer standard analog outputs with easy mounting.
• Thin Film Temperature Sensors: Provide fast, precise feedback control with a low time constant and high long-term stability.
• High Speed Copper Cable: Offer excellent signal integrity and stable performance in extreme conditions with straightforward installation.
• Heat Shrink Tubing: Provides dependable insulation, mechanical protection, and strain relief for extreme temperature environments.
• PIDG Terminals and Disconnects (Military): Offer maximum contact and tensile strength after crimping with serrations and circumferential insulation support.
• DEUTSCH 38999 Connectors: Provide choices in shell sizes, materials, filtering, EMI protection, and environmental sealing with high-density layouts.
• ZHD Labels: Offer low fire hazard and diesel resistance, saving time and cost by decreasing setup frequency.
• Modular Releasable Poke-In Connectors: Allow repeatable, tool-less wire insertion and removal with a low profile, surface mount design.
• Power Key Connectors: Optimize contact seating and proper mating, with built-in walls for protection.
• Military Harnessing Tubing: Survives exposure to temperatures exceeding 200°C and offers excellent insulation.
• AMPMODU Connectors: Achieve high vibration performance and reliability with a wide variety of signal interconnects.

Connect with TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity (TE) provides electromechanical and electronic components that drive design solutions for consumer, commercial, or military drones. This guide helps select components with easy access to additional online information via te.com. With a wide variety of products and superior design capabilities, find the right match for your unique application.

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