ODU introduces AMC High-Density umbilical solution

Above: The ODU AMC High-Density is a USB-C interface that offers a robust peripheral connection via USB-C without any changes to devices, which is deal for powering battery systems, notebooks, handhelds and rugged devices.
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Since its inception in 1996, the USB protocol has been of interest to military OEM’s. However, the connectors have always been a weak point and cause of concern. Initial connector designs for the military market consisted of a commercial USB connector, as an insert inside a MIL shell, a clumsy and bulky design.   

As a counterpart to the standard interface, ODU is offering their AMC High-Density miniature circular connectors – space saving and powerful for power and data rates. 

High contact density allows for high currents in a small space, making them ideal for mobile military systems. The robust design was developed for connection under extreme conditions and can withstand even strong vibrations, moisture, dust and considerable temperature fluctuations from -40°C to +85°C. 

With IP68 / IP6K9K, the system is also permanently protected against the ingress of water, even during high-pressure cleaning or submersion. Furthermore, the seamless EMC shielding ensures reliable signal transmission even with high electromagnetic interference. 

A break-away function enables quick disconnection in an emergency – alternatively, an additional screw-lock function ensures robust permanently fixed positions.

Military equipment is undergoing a huge transformation, with a proliferation of small COTS devices, often connected/charged via a standard USB-C socket.

Consequently, an ‘umbilical’ link between base equipment and the various hand-held devices is now required and ODU has developed the AMC High-Density to USB-C interface umbilical as a pragmatic solution:

• ODU AMC High-Density 12.8mm diameter connector at one end and a right-angled over-moulded USB-C plug at the other – crucial for mobile systems.
• Maximum flexibility and convenience thanks to cable lengths of up to four metres. 
• Power transmission up to 5A and data rates up to 480 Mbit/s
• Robust design for -40° C to +85° C and 5,000 mating cycles

This umbilical system offers an ideal pragmatic solution, retaining the high integrity of the connection to base equipment while providing the most rugged connection to the small ancillary devices.