ODU USB-C Bridging Civilian & Military Requirements

ODU AMC® High-Density as a solution

As a counterpart to the standard interface, ODU offers their AMC® High-Density miniature circular connectors – space saving and powerful for power and data rates.

High contact density allows for high currents in a small space, making them ideal for mobile military systems. The robust design was developed for connection under extreme conditions and can withstand even strong vibrations, moisture, dust and considerable temperature fluctuations from -40° C to +85° C.

With IP68 / IP6K9K, the system is also permanently protected against the ingress of water, even during high-pressure cleaning or submersion. Furthermore, the seamless EMC shielding ensures reliable signal transmission even with high electromagnetic interference.

A break-away function enables quick disconnection in an emergency – alternatively, an additional screw-lock function ensures robust permanently fixed positions.

But that is not the end of the USB saga

Military equipment is undergoing a huge transformation, with a proliferation of small COTS devices, often connected/charged via a standard USB-C socket.

So, what is now needed is an ‘umbilical’ link between base equipment and the various hand-held devices. ODU now offers just such a pragmatic solution:

ODU AMC® High-Density to USB-C interface umbilical

ODU AMC® High-Density 12.8mm diameter connector at one end and a right-angled over-moulded USB-C plug at the other - crucial for mobile systems.
Maximum flexibility and convenience thanks to cable lengths of up to 4 metres.
Power transmission up to 5A and data rates up to 480 Mbit/s
Robust design for -40° C to +85° C and 5,000 mating cycles

This umbilical offers the best possible solution – retaining the high integrity of the connection to base equipment while providing the most rugged connection to the small ancillary devices.