Seamless, Reliable, Durable Interconnectivity

Enabling the Future of Robotics

Technologies that enable key robotics elements like cameras, sensors and antennas include significant amounts of RF interconnect products, including coaxial connectors, adapters and cable assemblies.

Richardson RFPD manufacturers are the world’s leading providers of precision robotics connectivity technology. Our engineers are available to assist in selecting the components best-suited for the development of secure, scalable and reliable products.

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Amphenol RF — Enabling Robotics with RF Interconnect

Amphenol RF’s broad portfolio of RF interconnect solutions support emerging autonomous warehouse technology. The rise in autonomy within the warehouse logistics ecosystem enables increased efficiency, reduced cost and helps to ensure safety. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are able to improve productivity and decrease damage during cargo handling.

Custom Camera Interconnect: Sealed automotive camera interconnect designed with overmolding of cable and connectors for a fully integrated, clean solution. Sealed interconnect prevents ingress of fluids and dust, while high float solutions allow for blind mating of camera back.

Adapters

Designed for applications requiring two RF interfaces (between-series or in-series) to be connected together

Connectors

Including AUTOMATE Mini-FAKRA, FAKRA, SMA, TNC, BNC, MCX and SMB.

Fixed-length cable assemblies

Pre-configured cable assemblies featuring common connector and cable configurations available in standard lengths

Carlisle — Enabling Robotics with RF Interconnect

Carlisle offers high-performance low loss interconnect solutions for 5G networks, Space & Defense, and test & measurement applications.  Carlisle’s full lineup of customizable interconnect solutions leverage unique hybrid technology (RF + Digital + Power) with bandwidth up to 100 GHz.

Safe-D-LOCK® Connectors

Locks to the D-FLAT on the mating connector, providing a true lock that cannot be compromised when the cable is rotated. Safe-D-LOCK technology is contained entirely in the coupling nut of the connector, which allows the feature to be easily ported into different implementations, including low-profile, right-angle connectors.

SMP-L Interconnect Series

Incorporates Secure-Lok™, a patented locking mechanism, into the standard SMP interface, which reinforces holding power, making them less susceptible to vibration and other environmental factors in rugged applications. A reliable alternative to threaded connectors.

UTiFLEX® Ultra-Light Cable Assemblies

Provide up to 25% weight savings, very low insertion loss, and low SWR (1.25:1 to 40 GHz typical) in a flexible cable construction. Precision phase matching available.

Spectrum Control — Enabling Robotics with RF Interconnect

Spectrum Control offers custom circular connectors in EMI-filtered or unfiltered styles. The EMI filter compact shell connectors provide an effective filtering device that reduces the amount of real estate required within a product enclosure. Planar-style filter arrays are available in C and Pi circuits up to 200 nF in most configurations.

EMI Filter & Power Circular Connectors

Options includes power connector, transient survival, composite shell, black nickel zinc plating, hermetically sealed shell, aluminum alloy shell, stainless stell shell, and filtered audio connectors.

Filtered Connectors Solutions for UAV & Other Robotic Controls

EMI filter connectors safeguard automatic robotic control systems from RF interference and ensure the functions continue to operate accurately and safely.

TE Connectivity  — Enabling Robotics with RF Interconnect

TE Connectivity’s interconnect products support an array of robotics applications, including automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

Battery Management Systems

Dynamic D-1100 Series, BCON+ integrated cell connection system, Kilovac DC contactor, Power PCB relay

Charging Stations

ENTRELEC DIN rail terminal blocks, Dynamic Series power distribution connectors, DBL power distribution blocks, Multi-function inlet filters.

Controls, Sensors & Vehicle Wiring

Micro-MaTch flat cable connectors, Circular Plastic Connectors (CPC), M12 X-Coded industrial-sealed Ethernet, Battery disconnect switch.

Motor & Drive

INTERCONTEC industrial servo motor connectors, Braking resistors, AMPMODU modular signal interconnects, Ring terminals.

Winchester — Enabling Robotics with RF Interconnect

Winchester’s PowerSnap is an ideal solution for transferring high power from a printed circuit board to anywhere inside a device. PowerSnap’s unique features provide a robust alternative to weak soldered wires, a more reliable alternative to cable lugs, and a better-suited solution than modified RF connectors. Due to its small size, the PowerSnap allows for multiple connections in densely configured arrangements. PowerSnap’s wide range of configurations and styles allow designs to be optimized to exact requirements.

PowerSnap Connectors

- Snap for secure mating
- Ideal for board-to-board or cable-to-board applications
- Available in SMT, thru-hole, and cable versions
- Capable of carrying current up to 40 A, depending on configuration

Robotics Technologies

Communications

Enables robots to work together in teams, share data and resources by communicating through networks (LAN)/(WAN).

Positioning & Navigation

Allows robots to move locations, while accurately performing tasks and determining its position relative to its surroundings.

Payload Handling System

Payload Handling is the ability of a robot to manipulate and move objects of various sizes and weights.

Sensor System

Sensors provide input to the robot's control system and enable robots to perceive and interact with their environment.

Energy Storage / Supercapacitors

Supercapacitors are ideal for storing energy in ground vehicles due to their rapid charge/discharge efficiency, long lifetime, and high power density.

RF & Microwave Support

Allow us an opportunity to assess your project and help bring your vision to market faster.

About our Team of Experts

Richardson RFPD has a team of over 50 technical resources available to provide design assistance on a variety of topics.  Although there are too many to name, we have highlighted specific topics that provide a representation of our support.