TE Connectivity Wildcat Connectors for UAVs
TE Connectivity's (TE) Wildcat Connectors for Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs) are designed for aerospace, defense, and transportation applications to help meet the growing demands of smaller sizes, lower weights, and better performance. These connectors are thermal cycle tested and environmentally sealed to IP67 when mated, and the black zinc nickel plating makes them suitable for UAV systems. Wildcat connectors feature a vast array of options, including insert arrangement, shell style and size, current rating, and the number of positions. Additional features include interfacial and wire sealing, a positive locking coupling mechanism, and a scoop-proof interface. TE Wildcat Connectors are ideal for reducing the size, weight, and power (SWaP) of next-generation UAVs, enabling extended mission deployments, better fuel efficiency, and the ability to add capabilities like surveillance.
Features
- Compact design/minimum space envelope
- Interfacial and wire sealing
- Boot termination feature
- PCB option
- Universal option available (excludes UAV composite)
- Standard crimp tooling
- Suitable for blind mating
- Visual indication of keyway orientation of connector
- Scoop-proof interface
- Black zinc nickel plating
- Shell-to-shell grounding (excludes UAV composite)
- Positive locking coupling mechanism
- No need for backshells or boot termination
- In-line and two-hole mounting styles (excludes UAV composite)
- Keyway and surface-finishing options
- Sealed to IP67 when mated
Applications
- Transportation
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Rugged environments
Application Examples
