Extremely rugged cable assemblies that meet NASA Class D applications introduced by Samtec

Summary points:

• Samtec introduces URSA I/O ultra-rugged cable assemblies and Tiger Eye systems designed to meet or exceed Severe Environment Testing (SET) standards.
• SET qualification ensures exceptional durability and reliability for defense, aerospace, automotive, industrial, and medical applications.
• Approved for NASA Class D missions, Samtec’s SET products support high-reliability, quick-turn solutions for LEO satellites, SmallSats, and other space applications.

NEW ALBANY, Ind. – Samtec Inc. in New Albany, Ind., is introducing the URSA I/O ultra-rugged cable assemblies and 1.27-millimeter Tiger Eye cable-to-board systems that meet or exceed Severe Environment Testing (SET) qualification standards.

SET is a Samtec initiative to test products beyond typical industry standards and specifications for quality and durability. SET can provide performance confidence for rugged military and aerospace, automotive, industrial, and medical applications.

SET incorporates Samtec's Design Qualification Testing standard (DQT) and Extended Life Product (ELP) testing, and additional testing for interconnect systems designed for use for /harsh applications.

Notably, Samtec's SET products are approved for NASA Class D missions that require high-reliability, quick-turn, and cost-effective solutions for LEO satellites, SmallSats, CubeSats, and other space exploration applications.

Samtec uses NASA outgassing data to determine if products meet NASA's ASTM E595-77/84/90 test requirements. See Samtec's Outgassing FAQ for more information. For more information contact Samtec online at www.samtec.com/testing/severe-environment.