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Mid East Info
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Fischer KEYSTONE tactical hub ensures seamless connectivity and interoperability of soldiers' digital equipment with expanded cable range
Fischer Connectors' Swiss-engineered MIL-SPEC solution features an expanded portfolio of cables compatible with Nett Warrior and NATO STANAG 4695/4851 interfaces via Fischer UltiMate 80 connectors. It offers a competitive solution in line with the U.S. Army's Next Generation Hub (NGH) specifications. The new general-purpose, power, radio, EUD, and device cables enable plug-and-play connectivity, compatibility, and interoperability within the battlefield management ecosystem. Olivier Thormann, Product Manager at Fischer Connectors for Fischer KEYSTONE, shares feedback from customers worldwide who have field-tested the Swiss power and data hub: 'Soldiers say it is reliable and simple and does exactly what it's expected to do. They already know how to use it – they clip it on, plug it in, and it just works.' The reliability and ease of use of Fischer KEYSTONE are complemented by enhanced interoperability and advanced device integration capabilities. Since its launch in March 2023, Fischer Connectors' R&D team has developed several new cable options designed to support seamless connectivity, improved ergonomics, and multi-device interoperability for dismounted operations within the Nett Warrior compatibility environment. The cable catalog offers options for integrating EUDs, batteries, radio systems, and devices such as helmet cameras and target acquisition or range-finding systems into soldier-worn gear. It delivers a comprehensive tactical connectivity solution tailored to the rigorous demands of modern warfare. 'KEYSTONE meets the growing demand for easy, reliable connectivity and interoperability of soldier-worn digital equipment in dynamic operational environments,' says Thormann. 'Our cable portfolio addresses essential tactical connectivity needs by combining lean ergonomics with the seamless integration of key devices and C4ISR communication systems. Customers trust Fischer Connectors' hubs as robust plug-and-play solutions that enable real-time communication, intelligence gathering, and precision engagement.' Cables/connectors developed for the Fischer KEYSTONE™ Tactical Hub come in four categories: 1. General purpose, 2. Radio, 3. EUD, 4. Devices. The expanded lineup of standard and customizable cable assemblies compatible with Nett Warrior and NATO STANAG 4695/4851 standards includes extensions, adapters, and interconnects across four categories: • General purpose cables: USB 2.0, RS-232, Ethernet, Nett Warrior type and BB-2590 batteries, right-angle overmolded cable options• Radio cables: Silvus, Bittium, L3 Harris, DTC CODAN, Thales• EUD cables: Standard USB-C right-angle assemblies compatible with Juggernaut cases • Devices cables: Designed for the MOHOC® 2 IP Camera and Safran Vectronix's target acquisition and range-finding systems (PLRF25C, MOSKITO TI, STERNA True North Finder), among others available upon request. KEYSTONE cable assemblies can be customized to meet specific requirements. 'Customization is one of our company's core strengths,' says Thormann. 'Our technical teams collaborate closely with customers to ensure our solutions align precisely with their operational needs and expectations.' The Fischer UltiMate™ 80 Nett Warrior-compatible product line has been expanded with a panel plug (front right). Fischer UltiMate 80: the complete range of Nett Warrior-compatible connectors The Fischer UltiMate 80 connectors used for KEYSTONE are the Nett Warrior-compatible connectors from Fischer Connectors' flagship series of ultra-rugged, MIL-SPEC connectors: the Fischer UltiMate Series. The UltiMate 80 product line has recently been extended to include a new panel plug. This completes a product offering capable of meeting all the integration needs of users seeking products that operate in the most demanding environments. The Fischer KEYSTONE™ Tactical Hub connects soldier digital equipment to manage flows of data and power efficiently and easily. A competitive edge in Soldier Modernization Available with 4 or 6 ports, Fischer Connectors' Swiss-engineered KEYSTONE hub offers a competitive, ready-to-deploy solution in line with the specifications of the U.S. Army's Next Generation Hub (NGH). Designed for simplicity and efficiency, KEYSTONE enables soldiers to manage data and power flows across sights, sensors, night vision devices, radios, and other digital equipment. It keeps teams and commanders connected, powering mission-critical devices while supporting real-time situational awareness and faster decision-making in dynamic operational environments. Fischer KEYSTONE supports USB 2.0 and SMBus data channels, along with power distribution of up to 100 W (5 A max) – all through a lightweight, ergonomic interface. An intuitive power management app is included in Fischer KEYSTONE 6, available either as a standalone application or as an ATAK plug-in on the soldier's EUD. Built with Fischer Connectors' proven MIL-SPEC technologies, KEYSTONE delivers rugged durability, compact form factor and IP68 sealing. It is a comprehensive connectivity platform that meets the demanding requirements of soldier modernization initiatives, including U.S. Army 2030.
Mid East Info
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Mid East Info
Ultra-rugged Fischer UltiMate™ Series now features USB-C connector with Ratchet Locking System for maximum vibration and shock resistance
Fischer Connectors, the global leader in high-performance connectivity solutions, has brought its world-renowned Swiss engineering expertise to the universal USB-C standard. The Fischer UltiMate™ Series, the company's flagship range for harsh environments, now includes a pre-cabled USB-C connector equipped with Fischer Connectors' new Ratchet Locking System (RLS). This connector provides unmatched resistance to vibration and shock, ensuring safe connections for high-speed data transfer under extreme operating conditions in sectors such as defense, mining, construction, motorsports and railways. The newly released Fischer UltiMate USB-C connector with the Ratchet Locking System (RLS) combines high-speed data transmission with the robust mechanical performance Fischer Connectors is known for. Leveraging its core competencies in ruggedization, sealing, miniaturization, and data transmission, Fischer Connectors designed the connector to provide optimal reliability in mission-critical environments, ensuring safe and stable connections in demanding applications and markets, such as defense armored vehicles, UAVs, and UGVs, mining, heavy machinery at construction sites, motorsports, and railways. These environments are characterized by high levels of vibration and shock. The Fischer UltiMate™ USB-C connector featuring the Ratchet Locking System (RLS) is ideal for high vibration applications such as armored vehicles, UAVs, UGVs, railways, and motorsports. Ratchet Locking System (RLS) designed to resist high vibration and shock At the heart of this innovation is the new Ratchet Locking System (RLS). Its fastening mechanism uses an asymmetrical tooth profile to securely lock under load and resist loosening under high vibration. Key benefits include exceptional vibration resistance (by maintaining lock under high-frequency vibration), tool-free operation (easy mating and unmating in the field, even with gloves), and durability with high rates of mating cycles. Logically, Fischer Connectors has introduced the RLS to its most robust product line, UltiMate. In the Fischer UltiMate's classical size 15 contact block (with up to 27 pins and 25.8-mm receptacle diameter), the RLS system achieves the best vibration and shock resistance in the entire Fischer Connectors product portfolio, withstanding 37.8 Grms of random vibration and 300 g of shock amplitude. Ruggedized USB-C connector for harsh environments The new UltiMate USB-C connector with RLS has been independently validated to withstand 5.35 Grms of random vibration (50–2000 Hz, 3×1.5 hrs, no discontinuity >1 μs), 10 g of sinus vibration (10–500 Hz, 3×3 hrs, no discontinuity >1 μs), and shock up to 100 g (half sine pulse, 6 ms, no discontinuity >1 μs). Additional features include an IP68 sealing for the plug; hermeticity for the receptacle (<10⁻⁸ mbar l/s); an operating temperature range of -30 °C to +80 °C; corrosion resistance of 350 hours of salt mist; 3,000 mating cycles; and 360° EMC shielding. 'Our new USB-C RLS connector offers environmental and mechanical performance in compliance with IEC and MIL-STD norms,' says Alexandra Monchâtre, Head of Product Management at Fischer Connectors. 'This new product truly offers the best of both worlds: the ultra-standard and the ultra-rugged.' The Fischer UltiMate™ USB-C RLS connector is available as pre-cabled plugs and receptacles. As part of a versatile portfolio of rugged, compact and high-speed connectors With its new USB-C interface supporting high-speed data, video, and power transmission over a compact connector footprint, the new Fischer UltiMate USB-C RLS connector complements Fischer Connectors' existing range of rugged, high-speed data transmission solutions designed for signal integrity, mechanical endurance, and space-constrained environments. The UltiMate USB-C RLS is available as a pre-cabled plug and receptacle (28 mm diameter) with a flex PCB. This all-in-one solution provides robust connectivity and flexibility in various design configurations for modern electronic devices, especially in applications where space, speed, and reliability are critical. It offers a compact design and supports USB 3.2 Gen 1×2 transmission with data rates up to 10 Gbit/s. The new USB-C RLS connector expands Fischer Connectors' offerings across its high-speed Core, MiniMax, and UltiMate series, which support data protocols such as USB 3.2, Ethernet up to 10 Gbit/s, Audio/UHD Video up to 18 Gbit/s (HDMI 2.0 type), and Single Pair Ethernet (SPE). 'As part of our technology and innovation strategy, our Group R&D team offers engineers designing applications in extreme environments a versatile technology platform with various standards and connector types,' explains Alvaro Goncalves, Technology Director at the Conextivity Group, of which Fischer Connectors is a part. 'This new USB-C connector with RLS is a good example of how we combine our technology 'bricks' – high-density miniaturization, high-speed data, and ruggedness – to increase integration capability, compatibility, and interoperability across customer markets. Conextivity has the innovation, agility, and precision skills needed to meet the most stringent requirements in demanding environments.' The RLS fastening mechanism uses an asymmetrical tooth profile to securely lock under load and resist loosening under high vibration.
