Aptiv's Winchester Interconnect Launches VITA 67.2 RF Connector Product Line for High-Density Aerospace and Defense Systems
Winchester Interconnect launched a VITA 67.2 RF connector line that packs up to eight high-frequency signal channels into a single Open VPX slot, eliminating external cabling for radar and electronic warfare systems.
- up to 8
- DC to 26.5 GHz (options to 40 GHz)
What Happened
Aptiv's Winchester Interconnect introduced a VITA 67.2 RF connector product line that places up to eight high-frequency signal channels directly inside a standard Open VPX backplane slot. By eliminating most external coaxial cabling traditionally required in aerospace and defense systems, the connectors allow more room for compute, sensors, and faster signals within the same enclosure. The design addresses the central challenge of balancing bandwidth and space in modern defense electronics.
“With the addition of VITA 67.2 solutions to our growing line of multiport gangmate interconnect products, we are further solidifying our ability to support next-generation high-density RF applications.”
- Field-serviceable blind-mate engagement for easy board swaps
- Higher RF density with up to eight SMPM coaxial contacts per module
- Standard VPX footprint compatible with VITA 46 and current defense computing base
- Wide frequency range from DC to 26.5 GHz, with options to 40 GHz
Why this matters
The connector addresses the tradeoff between bandwidth and space in defense electronics, enabling more compute and sensors in the same chassis while simplifying field repairs. It aligns with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) framework shaping U.S. defense procurement.
Terms in This Story
- VITA 67.2
- A standard for multi-port RF connectors used in Open VPX systems.
- Open VPX
- A standard for modular electronics backplanes used in military and aerospace.
- SOSA
- Sensor Open Systems Architecture, a framework for open-standards defense electronics.
- RF connector
- A connector designed to carry radio frequency signals.
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