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Fischer Connectors is a leading company in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-performance connectors. Known for their reliability, ruggedness and compactness, our products are ideally suited for applications in the defense and security industry.

As defence equipment designers and manufacturers continue the development and integration of increasingly involved electronic systems into air, land, and sea-based applications, so demand for small, lightweight and robust interconnect systems grows. Many armed and security forces around the world have chosen Fischer connectors for their ruggedness, reliability, small size and lightweight characteristics. Navy video equipment, night vision systems, artillery calculators, rugged computer, soldier harnesses, intrusion detectors, surveillance equipment and personal role radios are examples of mission-critical applications, for which Fischer Connectors supplies the highest level of interconnection engineering.

The Fischer Connectors range has evolved from vacuum sealed plugs and receptacles to a range of over 30,000 products. Thanks to its compact size and high density pin configuration (available with up to nine pins), the 102 series particularly suits demanding military applications. Operating temperatures go from -50°C to +150°C and standard environmental sealing is IP68 when both halves are mated. In addition, the sealed socket benefits from hermetic sealing between the contacts so, if a cap or plug is misplaced, no leaking occurs into the back of the unit. Options include front and back panel mount sockets, direct PCB mounting versions, plus coaxial connectors which, for examples, are used in covert radios and rescue beacons.

Fischer Connectors generally supply push-pull connectors, but specific applications – like communication headsets where cables are likely to be snagged in undergrowth – require our Clic-Loc connectors, whose locking mechanism is designed for quick release through a sharp tug.

Innovative and flexible, Fischer Connectors is committed to provide customized solutions and uncompromising quality to ensure that an application is equipped with the best suitable connector. Certified ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004, Fischer Connectors embraces Total Quality through continuous improvement in all processes and procedures. Primary design and manufacturing facilities are located in Switzerland, with subsidiaries and distributors located worldwide. For more information, log on to ww.fischerconnectors.com