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SpaceNXT™ AURORA Series

SpaceNXT™ AURORA Series

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Overview: The SpaceNXT™ AURORA Series is a high-reliability hard metric backplane connector system designed for next-generation commercial space applications. It offers a COTS Plus solution compatible with 2mm Hard Metric CompactPCI® and is available in configurations of 55, 110, and 125 contacts.

Features & Benefits: The connectors are tested and qualified to ESA 3401 specifications, ensuring durability and reliability in space applications. They feature 1.27 µm gold contacts for improved performance and contact resistance stability, and are lubricant-free to prevent contamination. The system is AS9100 certified, eliminating the need for additional site audits.

Technical Characteristics: The connectors have a contact spacing of 2.00 mm, with a suggested PCB hole diameter of 0.60 mm. They offer insulation resistance greater than 10,000 MΩ, a low-level contact resistance of 20 mΩ max, and a temperature rating from -55°C to 125°C. The connectors are designed to withstand mechanical shock up to 30 G and vibrations from 10-500 Hz at 10 G.

Materials & Finishes: The insulator is made from PBT UL94 V-0, and the contacts are copper alloy with gold and nickel plating. The press-fit PCB termination features tin and nickel plating.

Electrical Specifications: The connectors have a current rating of 1.0 A at 20°C and a voltage rating of 500 VAC, with a dielectric withstanding voltage of 750V RMS.

Dimensions: The connectors are available in 55, 110, and 125-way configurations, with detailed dimensions provided for each type.

Ordering Information: The ordering process involves selecting the connector series, type, number of contacts, contact gender, termination style, alignment peg, termination length, signal pin length, plating, shield, and version.

Global Support: Smiths Interconnect provides global support with headquarters in the UK and the US, and additional offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

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bringing technology to life Hard Metric Backplane Connector System

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SpaceNXT - AURORA Series SpaceNXT - AURORA Series High reliability hard metric backplane connectors specifically designed and tested for next generation commercial space applications Smiths Interconnect’s SpaceNXT product portfolio provides customers with a combination of highly reliable technology and lower cost of ownership that enableoperators to overcome potential market entry barriers while enjoying the benefits of an established technology partner. SpaceNXT Aurora Series offers a high reliability backplane interconnect solution in a form factor widely accepted across the market. Tested...

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SpaceNXT - AURORA Series smiths interconnect bringing technology to life

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SpaceNXT - AURORA Series 55-Way Male Type C, Straight 55-Way Female Type C, Straight & Right Angle RIGHT ANGLE

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SpaceNXT - AURORA Series 110-Way Male Type A, Straight 110-Way Female Type A, Straight & Right Angle RIGHT ANGLE

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SpaceNXT - AURORA Series smiths interconnect bringing technology to life 125-Way Male Type B, Straight STRAIGHT P/N: K3SB125MS0P1230 125-Way FemaleType B, Straight & Right Angle STRAIGHT

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SpaceNXT - AURORA Series smiths interconnect bringing technology to life 1 Connector Series AURORA series [fixed] A| Multi-purpose centre Bjwithout multi-purpose centre Cl End module 4 Contact gender M Male Q Female 5 Termination style S] Straight R| Right angle 6 Alignment peg ^Without peg "jWith 8 Termination length(1) 1^ 3.10 mm (right angle) or 3.70 mm (straight) 9 Signal pin length x shielding pins length(1) 9.75 mm 3| 1.27 pm [50 pin] (min) gold over 1.27-2.54 pm [50-100 pin] (min) nickel on mating contact surfaces 2.54-5.08 pm [100-200 pin] (min) tin over 1.27-3.81 pm [50-150 pin] (min)...

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SpaceNXT™ AURORA Series

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