Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) / eVTOL Interconnect Solutions

Signature Interconnect Technology for Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Including Connectors for Distributed Power Propulsion Systems, Avionics, Actuators, and Sensors

Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) is a key element of all eVTOL aircraft. The native power sources in a DEP can be as simple as a single battery or as complex as a hybrid system made up of gas combustion engines, electric generators, fuel cells, and energy storage devices. Glenair manufactures a broad range of lightweight, rugged, aviation-grade power connectors and power feeder systems with proven commercial aerospace flight heritage. Our family of eVTOL air taxi interconnect solutions also includes high-density, small form-factor connectors for avionic systems, flight deck controls, actuators, and sensors. EWIS interconnect hardware for Urban Air Mobility includes lightweight composite thermoplastic backshells, EMC braided shielding, and lightning strike grounding systems.

Slideshow Presentation

Interconnect Solutions for eVTOL Air Taxi Applications

PowerLoad High-Voltage, High-Current, High-Frequency Connectors

PowerTrip Advanced-Performance Power Connectors

Series 806 Micro-Miniature Circular Connectors

TurboFlex® Ultra-Flexible Power Distribution Cable

Swing-Arm 3-in-1 Articulating Strain Relief

eVTOL EWIS Shielding and Grounding Solutions

Electric eVTOL Air Taxi Interconnect Solutions

Signature Interconnect Technology for Advanced Air Mobility

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Interconnects for Urban Air Mobility Applications

Technical Reference Guide TRG-UAM 6.21

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Interconnect for Airborne eVTOL Power Distribution

Technical Reference Guide GT-20-394, Rev. VI

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) / eVTOL Interconnect Solutions Datasheets

PowerPlay
SuperNine "Better than QPL" MIL-DTL-38999 High-Power Connector Series for AAM Propulsion Systems

SuperNine PowerPlay is a high-ampacity multi-pole connector series that combines the proven performance of MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connector packaging with contact and dielectric insert technology capable of 2000VAC working voltage. SuperNine PowerPlay utilizes Glenair Crown Ring contact technology, a crimp-removable, low insertion force contact series optimized for higher current carrying capabilities, lower contact resistance, and superior vibration resistance compared to LouverBand, hyperboloid, and other designs.

2000 VAC working voltage
High current, low resistance, superior vibration resistance
Safe-touch finger proofing
Integrated band platform shield termination
Compatible with TurboFlex high-flexibility cable
Support for busbar and other wire terminations
Multi-Pin arrangements for size 8 and 4 AWG contacts. Single-Pole arrangements for 2, 1/0, 2/0, and 4/0 contacts. Options for 20 AWG interlock contacts on all sizes

MotorHead Advanced Air Mobility Connectors
Low-profile, Lightweight PEEK Construction for Electric Motor Power Applications

The Glenair MotorHead Advanced Air Mobility connector is a low-profile, economical high-voltage solution for eVTOL advanced air mobility electric motor, inverter, and production break applications. The MotorHead connector solution is built around individually-shielded TurboFlex cable, high-temperature Crown Ring contacts, and an easy-to-install Autoshrink insulator. Available packaging includes lightweight composite PEEK multi-pole design and "Better than QPL" SuperNine circulars for discrete power line interconnection. Termination and assembly process saves time and labor.

High ampacity multi-pole series with Autoshrink insulator for reduced assembly and labor
2500 VAC working voltage
Crown Ring contacts: crimp-removable, low insertion force
High current, low resistance, superior vibration resistance
Safe-touch finger proofing
TurboFlex-compatible
Support for busbar and other wire terminations
Range of multi-pin insert arrangements for size 8, 4, 2, 1/0, 2/0, 4/0 contacts

Complete Dimensional Details and How-To-Order Information for All Glenair eVTOL Air Taxi Interconnect Technologies

	PowerLoad™ – High-Power Aircraft Connectors and Cables The Aircraft Industry's most Advanced Power Distribution Interconnect with High-Current Carrying Capacity Crown Ring Contacts and Flexible TurboFlex® Cabling High-Vibration, High-Temperature Tolerant Power Distribution Connector Series for eVTOL Air Taxi Applications Series 972
	PowerTrip™ Connectors The Power Connector for Extreme Environments Series 970 Slideshow Presentation Series 970 PowerTrip™: The Next-Generation Power Connector for Extreme Environments
	Super ITS - 921 High-Performance reverse-bayonet for inverter, electronic speed control, and other eVTOL applications
	TurboFlex^® Power Distribution Cables TurboFlex® power distribution cables are fabricated from highly flexible conductors and high-performance insulation to produce cables ideally suited for applications where flexibility, durability, and weight reduction. Series 96
	Series 806 Mil-Aero Micro Miniature D38999 Connectors and Cable Assemblies Advanced Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Performance plus Reduced Size and Weight Compared to D38999 Meets every MIL-DTL-38999 Performance Specification Series 806
	MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Connectors: SuperNine® Advanced Performance SuperNine® The Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Connectors with superior mating durability, anti-vibration decoupling performance, EMI shielding, environmental sealing and much, much more. Series 23
	Crimp-Contact Micro Rectangular Connectors / Micro-Crimp Series 79, 791, 792 Time and labor-saving crimp-contact micro rectangular connectors: Smallest form-factor Series 79, advanced-performance scoop-proof Series 791, and Series 792 for high-speed wire-to-board applications.
	El Ochito® High-Speed Octaxial Contacts Ethernet, SuperSpeed USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA
	Swing-Arm and Other Lightweight Composite Aerospace Connector Accessories Lightweight, corrosion-free, vibration-dampening, next-generation EMI/RFI strain relief backshell Datasheet Swing-Arm Composite 3-in-1 Backshell
	Integrated Shielding, Grounding, plus Band-Master® Braid Termination Solutions Braided Ground Straps for electrostatic discharge, lightning strike and power equipment grounding Series 107 Swing-Arm® 3-in-1 Backshells with Integrated Shield Socks Braided Ground Straps Piggyback Boots Band-Master ATS® Heat Shrink Termination Sleeves
	EMI/RFI Tubular Expandable Braided Shielding for EMC Applications Lightweight ArmorLite™ and AmberStrand® Plus Industry-Standard Metallic Braid
	MasterWrap™ Flexible Wraparound EMI/RFI Braid and other Special-Purpose Shielding Technologies MasterWrap™ with ArmorLite™ MasterWrap™ Nomex® ArmorLite™ and Nomex® Spot-Coverage Tape Wrap Tapered Tubular EMI/RFI Braid
	Wire Protection Conduit Systems Metal and Polymer Core Tubing, Fittings and Assemblies
	Autoshrink™ The Fast and Easy Cold-Action Shrink Tubing and Shrink Boot Solution From Glenair Series 77
	Turnkey Interconnect Cable / Conduit Assemblies Customer-Bespoke Cable Harnesses and Assemblies for eVTOL / Advanced Air Mobility Applications
	Flex Circuit Assemblies: Turnkey, Connectorized PCB Solutions Flex Circuit, Rigid Flex Circuit, PCBA, and Optical Flex Assemblies IPC-6012/6013 CLASS III, TYPES 1–4 Point-to-point or multibranch connectorized jumpers Flexible, repeatable routing for complex 3-dimensional installations Save size, weight, and improve density compared to wire bundles Broadest range of high-performance I/O and board connectors Optimized reliability: high-speed, high temp, high shock and vibe
	GroundControl™ Earth Bond System The Quickest, Easiest, and Most Cost Effective Solution to Installing and Maintaining Grounding Connections on Steel Plate and Sheet Metal