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NXS Series Ultra-High Density, Space Qualified Interconnect

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NXS Series Ultra-High Density, Space Qualified Interconnect Specifically designed and tested for High Speed Space applications up to 10 Gbps per channel. Features Today, space satellites are moving away from RF Analog based payloads providing low speed telecommunication signaling, to a new Digital Transparent Processor architecture for high throughput satellites. Those architectures increase the demand for rugged and higher speed connectivity. To meets those industry needs, Smiths Interconnect has developed the NXS Series, an advanced high speed, high density interconnect to provide next...

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Technical Characteristics Materials and Finish Materials and Finish Connector Plug/Receptacle Shells Composite – (base material: PEEK 30% carbon filled) Finish: Gold over nickel Aluminum alloy Inner Shell (Quad module) Finish: Gold over nickel Aluminum alloy Saver Shells Finish: Gold over nickel Copper alloy Finish: Gold over nickel Guide Hardware Stainless steel and titanium alloy Stainless steel Specification Parameter Working Voltage Data Transmission Rate Contact Resistance Insulation Resistance (minimum) Operating Temperature Range Durability (mate/unmate with Saver fitted)

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Connector Outline Drawings NXS Receptacle B A 2 M2 × 0.4 in 4 positions Panel mounting 4 × Panel Fixings; M2 × 5 LG SMITHS P/N: HA-5012 Supplied with receptacle 2 × Jack Post M2 × 0.4-6H thread 4 x PCB Fixings; M2 × 12 LG SMITHS P/N: HA-5015 Supplied with receptacle Note Contacts supplied fitted – each quadrax module contains 2 100 Ω differential pair. × 4

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1.9 Typical Optional Gnd contacts for shell screeening Ø 0.06 Ø 2.10 through CSK to Ø 4.30 × 90º inclusive on reverse face in 4 positions Recommended Panel Cut-out F Variable Dimensions Number of ways

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Insulator SMITHS P/N: HXS-0020-M Supplied loose with plug. Retainer SMITHS P/N: HXS-0021-M Supplied loose with plug. 2 × Jack Screw M2 × 0.4-6G thread Variable Dimensions Number of ways Note ■ Plug is supplied with relevant ‘support insulators’ and ‘retention clips’ for recommended cable. ■ For cable termination details, please refer to “Accessories”, on page 9. ■ Recommended cable (100 Ω differential, 50 Ω signal to shield):

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Showing range of captive fixing M2 × 0.4 -6G Alignment mark Fixings may secure to receptable saver Variable Dimensions Number of ways Note See application guide for mounting details. 7

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Showing range of captive fixing Fixings secure to panel Variable Dimensions Number of ways Note See application guide for mounting details. 8

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Accessories Description Smiths Interconnect Part Number Cavity filler Clip, cable retention Parts may be supplied individually in bulk orders to suit customer stock and build process. See below for breakdown of Kit: Contact outer Shell Socket Contact Insulator / Dielectric Plug Cable Termination (Twinax – as detailed above) Socket contacts 100 Ω differential pair Solder joint between screen braid and contact outer Note Please refer to Application guide for strippin

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(Series -fixed) 4-Bay high speed quadrax (dual twinax) 12-Bay high speed quadrax (dual twinax) Saver (Receptacle mount) Saver (Plug mount) A Right angle solderless PC (Receptacle only) 0 Supplied without contacts (Plug) Shell gender Termination style Shell material/Finish Connector Saver’s C Composite shell (PEEK 30% carbon filled / gold over nickel) M Aluminum alloy / gold over nickel (std for savers) D Guide position D Custom variations Notes 4 Plug is supplied without contacts. See “Accessories”, on page 9 for cable termination kit. For custom variation termination style, please contact...

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Disclaimer All of the information included in this catalogue is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. It is recommended, however, that users should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for their intended application and be sure that each product is properly installed, used and maintained to achieve desired results. Smiths Interconnect makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information, and disclaims any liability regarding its use. Smiths Interconnect reserves the right to modify design and specifications, in order to improve quality, keep...

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