Market Focus

Military & Defense Systems

Defence platforms ask more of an RF interface than any commercial application: wider bands, higher shock, harsher chemistry and a service life measured in decades. Mechanc supplies ruggedised connectors and assemblies for radar, electronic warfare, airborne and precision-guidance programmes, with the traceability defence procurement requires.

DC–110 GHz

Frequency Coverage

-65° to +165°

Temperature Range

1,500 g

Shock Rating

MIL-STD

Qualification Basis

RF Performance

Ruggedised for Defence Programmes

Defence interconnect is specified against MIL-STD environments and then lives with the platform for thirty years. Our defence-grade connectors and assemblies are selected for broadband performance, shock survival and the corrosion resistance that field deployment demands.

DC–110 GHz

Frequency Coverage

SMA through 1.0mm precision series

1,500 g

Mechanical Shock

MIL-STD-202 Method 213

20 g RMS

Random Vibration

MIL-STD-202 Method 214

-65° to +165°

Temperature Range

Full military operating envelope

Blind-Mate

SMP & SSMP Interfaces

High-density array and module feeds

≤1.15

Typical VSWR

Precision series in band

Defense Applications

Where Our Products Are Deployed

Radar & EW

Advanced Radar & EW Interconnect Solutions

Micro-miniature SSMP feeds for AESA element arrays and broadband assemblies for electronic warfare receivers that have to stay flat from 2 to 18 GHz and beyond.

SSMP Element Feeds

2–18 GHz

Phase-Matched

Combat Aircraft

Interconnect Solutions for Combat Aircraft

Fire-control radar, EW pods, IFF and secure comms on a platform that pulls high g and cycles through the full temperature range on every sortie.

X-Band Radar

High-g

MIL-STD

Unmanned Aircraft

High-Frequency Solutions for Unmanned Aircraft

Lightweight satcom and line-of-sight datalink interconnect for endurance UAS, where every gram traded against loss is an hour of endurance.

SWaP-C

BLOS Satcom

Lightweight

Guided Munitions

RF Interfaces for Guided Munitions

Seeker, GNSS and telemetry interfaces that have to survive gun-launch setback and then work perfectly for the one flight that matters.

High Setback

Seeker Feed

Single Use

Recommended for Defense

Products for This Market

RF Connectors

SMP Connectors

Freq: DC–40 GHzParts: 29

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RF Connectors

SSMP Connectors

Freq: DC–40 GHzParts: 19

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RF Connectors

2.92mm Connectors

Stainless steel 2.92mm connectors for mmWave base station characterisation and Ka-band backhaul testing up to 40 GHz.

Freq: DC–40 GHzParts: 99

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RF Connectors

SMA Connectors

Sub-6 GHz SMA connectors for high-volume 5G infrastructure deployments. Available in PCB, cable and panel-mount configurations.

Freq: DC–18 GHzParts: 115

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RF Cable Assemblies

System Interconnect Low-Loss Cable Assemblies - IFC Series

System Interconnect Low-Loss RF Cable Assemblies for High-Frequency Integration The System Interconnect Low-Loss RF Cable Assemblies – IFC Series are engineered for permanent installation between RF systems where…

Freq: DC–110 GHzVSWR: ≤1.15Parts: 56

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Coaxial Cables

Semi Rigid Coaxial Cables

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Selected Products

Specified for Defence Programmes

A hand-picked shortlist rather than the whole catalogue — the interfaces most often called out on defence bills of material. Browse the full families above, or send us the programme and we will propose the configuration.

Military & Defense Systems

Ruggedised for Defence Programmes

Where Our Products Are Deployed

Products for This Market

Specified for Defence Programmes

2.92mm Female 4-Hole Flange Mount RF Connector – Field Replaceable, 8.64mm Hole Spacing, 0.23mm Pin Diameter

SMP Male Smooth Bore RF Connector – Stub Terminal, Thread-In, Solder

SSMP Male Smooth Bore Coaxial Connector – Stub Terminal, Thread-In, Solder

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