Solving USB problems in embedded systems

ODU will be displaying all of their current AMC (Advanced Military Connectors), which will include a couple of new items aimed specifically at rugged, embedded systems in the military and aerospace market.

One of the difficulties facing military sub-system suppliers is the necessity to fix up-front the exact locking system at each connection point on the system and install an appropriate bulkhead connector. Now that decision can be easier – ODU have introduced the ODU AMC Series T, a new 3-in-1 Plug with three locking options onto a standard bulkhead, which goes beyond 38999.

This means the locking decision does not have to be made by the box OEM, but later, determined in conjunction with the ancillary kit suppliers.

This alternative to the standard MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connector excels with its innovative 3-in-1 plug locking options of push-pull, snatch or screw-lock onto a common bulkhead. Qualified on the basis of the 38999 test standards, but with an even smaller footprint, the ODU AMC Series T meets all requirements for use in extreme environments, and scores points with its lower weight and smaller form.

Military equipment is undergoing a huge transformation, with a proliferation of small COTS devices, often connected/charged via a standard USB-C socket. So, what is now needed is an ‘umbilical’ link between base equipment and the various hand-held devices.

The company now offers just such a pragmatic solution with the ODU AMC High-Density to USB-C interface umbilical:

• 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 4m.
• Power transmission up to 5A and data rates up to 480Mbit/s
• Robust design for -40C to +85C and 5,000 mating cycles

This umbilical offers the best possible solution – retaining the high integrity of the connection to base equipment while providing the most rugged connection to the small ancillary devices.