Aviation, Defense & Space Solutions

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Military Grade to Meet the Toughest Demands

A century of providing circuit protection and power management solutions gives us a deep understanding of how to meet defense and aerospace needs. Our extensive portfolios of high-reliability aviation-specific switches and space-specific connectors withstand the harshest environments. Our integrated engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing group also delivers custom-designed solutions.

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Aviation

Littelfuse provides value-added interconnectivity solutions for commercial aircraft. Our cable harness products are used in lavatories, overhead compartments, crew rest compartments, galleys, and other spaces. We support our customers by addressing the requirements of complex harnesses and currently handle 1000 variants for different aircraft types.

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Defense

We design, manufacture, integrate, and repair wire harness systems. Cable harnesses used in defense applications require sealing and shielding against electromagnetic interference, and our products help ensure electromagnetic compatibility in harsh environments. Our expertise in engineering and manufacturing such harnesses ensures customers can rely on us for complex EMI/EMC solutions.

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Satellites & Launchers

The challenging environment of space requires lightweight, low outgassing, long mission lifetime, and quality interconnection systems. The wire harnesses are complex due to the high density and specifications of their components. We have supported customers' launcher and satellite applications for decades with connectors, and we have established an efficient supplier base worldwide.

Aviation, Defense & Space Solutions Resources

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C&K High-Reliability Connectors Video

Introduce yourself to C&K cable connectors that meet ESA and MIL standards for performing well in harsh electrical and mechanical environments.