High-Voltage Interconnects for Radar, Electronic Warfare, Missile Guidance, and Scientific Instrumentation
Many advanced aerospace and defense systems require high-voltage DC circuits to power radar transmitters, traveling-wave tube amplifiers, missile guidance electronics, ring laser gyroscopes, electric propulsion systems, and scientific instrumentation. These applications demand reliable transmission of tens of kilovolts in compact, environmentally sealed interconnect systems.
Glenair kV Seal™ High-Voltage Contact Assemblies safely route up to 22 kVDC through standard connector platforms including MIL-DTL-38999, Mighty Mouse®, SuperNine®, and Series 79 Micro-Crimp connectors. The patented contact design increases voltage withstand capability and minimizes the risk of arcing and electrical breakdown in demanding aerospace environments.
Applications
- Radar and fire-control systems
- Traveling-wave tube (TWT) amplifiers
- Electronic warfare equipment
- Missile seeker electronics
- Ring laser gyroscopes
- Electric propulsion systems
- High-voltage control and excitation circuits
High-Voltage Capability Without Custom Connectors
kV Seal assemblies are supplied as pre-wired insertable/removable contacts that integrate directly into established connector platforms. Engineers can add high-voltage capability while retaining proven connector architectures, accessories, and qualification pathways.
Features and Benefits
- Operating voltages from 13.5 kVDC to 22 kVDC
- Enhanced resistance to arcing and flashover
- Reliable operation in aerospace environments
- Compatible with MIL-DTL-38999, Mighty Mouse, SuperNine, and Series 79 connectors
- Available in single-ended and double-ended configurations
Purpose-Built for High-Voltage Circuits
Conventional aerospace contacts are designed primarily for signal and power transmission at relatively modest voltages. kV Seal contact assemblies are specifically engineered for applications where high-voltage performance is the primary requirement, delivering safe, reliable electrical transmission in mission-critical aerospace and defense systems.
Reference
- Overview: kV Seal™ High-Voltage Contact Assemblies
- Selection Guide, Connector Compatibility, Application Showcase
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