Defense 

Tethered Drone/ Aerostat


Next-Generation Connectivity Solutions for Tethered Payloads


HUBER+SUHNER is consistently relied upon to provide small form factor onboard connectivity for modern tethered ISR systems. Increased demand for highly autonomous tethered systems complicate tether connectivity. RF-over-fiber tether solutions from HUBER+SUHNER backhauls signal processing to the base station, reducing payload weight and tether complexity, which enables a high level of differentiation for our customers.

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Featured products and technologies


RF-over-Fiber Links


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Transmitting RF signals in the optical domain has a great number of benefits for military applications, including (but not limited to) significantly increased analog signal range extension and security. HUBER+SUHNER is the world's only vertically integrated provider of rugged RF-over-Fiber links to the Defense market, combining rich market heritage and proprietary RF and optical technologies to deliver industry-moving performance in fit-for-purpose form factors. Today's portfolio supports applications up to 40 GHz with a variety of features and connectors tailored to suit any use case. 



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The Original Minibend® - Solderless Bend-to-the-End Flexible RF Cable Assemblies


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The Minibend® portfolio of highly-engineered, qualified COTS flexible cable assemblies are designed as direct replacements for semi-rigid assemblies for use in extremely low profile point-to-point interconnections where packaging density and harsh environment reliability are paramount. Our proprietary solderless connector termination process eliminates the mechanical and spatial demand for strain relief and deletes the most common failure mode -- the soldered outer conductor -- from the coaxial cable assembly entirely. As a result, Minibend(R) customers enjoy the industry's smallest bend radius and highest MTBF rating, with qualified off-the-shelf assemblies available in standard lengths and configurations. With a variety of cable sizes, an array of application-tailored dielectric options, and an expansive portfolio of rugged connector interfaces and materials, there is a Minibend(R) assembly optimized for every application and budget. 

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PCB and Chassis RF Connectivity


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"HUBER+SUHNER's portfolio of PCB and panel connector products includes a wide array of SWaP-optimized interface and configuration options to create a one-stop shop for subsystem design engineers. Our broad offering of application-tailored interfaces include board-to-board, board-to-panel, panel-to-panel, and cabled connector solutions optimized for:


  • high power + small form factor
  • high misalignment compensation
  • blind mateability + secure coupling
  • high density + low mating force
  • reduced cost
  • varying board-to-board distances
  • reduced installation time/cost
  • ganged connectivity
  • high-temperature applications
  • solder-free attachment


As a trusted design partner for system engineers around the world, our portfolio of PCB and chassis connectivity solutions is constantly evolving. We take pride in working with our customers to navigate challenging packaging constraints and design optimal connectivity solutions based on industry-qualified open source interfaces."

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The SUCOFLEX 100 Series of High Performance Microwave Assemblies


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The SUCOFLEX 100 series of high performance flexible microwave cable assemblies offers world-renowned electrical and mechanical performance without breaking program budgets. HUBER+SUHNER's proprietary Rotary Swaged center conductor technology is the driving force behind the industry's only tradeoff-free microwave cable assembly choice for static and dynamic applications. SUCOFLEX 100 assemblies are available with a full portfolio of Defense-grade connector offerings and ruggedization options for applications up to 50 GHz. 






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Featured documents


The SMPM-T is the smallest threaded open source connector on the market.

Learn how RF distribution over optical fiber (RFoF) addresses the limitations of coaxial cables by providing lower transmission losses, enhanced security, and resistance to interference, leading to better performance and lower overall costs.

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