Amphenol-Air LB develops, manufactures and distributes connectors, accessories and cables that are approved according to the German Armed Forces Defense Equipment Standard or MIL Standard.

In close cooperation with companies in the industry, we develop innovative products that meet the challenges of the future such as digitalization, increasing use of fiber optic technology or protection against electromagnetic and cyber threats and offer application-specific solutions.

Our products provide reliable power, data, and signal connectivity in harsh environments for critical systems that must not fail under any circumstances, such as military armored vehicles, radio and communications equipment, computer systems, radar systems, drones, and soldier equipment.

Applications worldwide in a wide variety of environments with high humidity, high altitudes, or extreme temperatures require particularly robust materials. Sensitive communication systems require EMC protection. In the field, the connectors must also withstand shocks and vibrations, while coming into contact with dirt, dust, or various liquids. Our connectors are designed precisely to withstand heavy mechanical stress during long operating times.

High-quality designs such as aluminum alloy with zinc-tin surface coating (colored gray and/or black) pass the strict tests and ensure trouble-free operation in extreme environments.

Military vehicles house vast amounts of technology in confined and difficult-to-access spaces. It's important to ensure that these systems are reliably supplied with power.

C5ISR encompasses all equipment for command, information, communications, surveillance, and reconnaissance. This includes radar systems, cyber computer systems, and radio equipment.

For this purpose, technology is used for signal and data transmission, which must be robust and secure.

The soldier of the future is equipped with all kinds of technology. Therefore, the requirements are a particularly flat design, minimal weight, and quick locking and unlocking.

Military aircraft, including helicopters and drones, require a wide range of connectors and connectivity solutions to ensure reliable communication, power distribution, and data transmission in often harsh and demanding environments.

Rockets are exposed to extreme vibrations and gravitational forces during launch and flight, along with large fluctuations in temperature. Connection systems must be designed to withstand these forces. Breakaway cable connectors were developed specifically for this application.

Whether in camp, in the field, at sea or in the air, there is a need for mobile generators, hybrid energy systems and power generation units everywhere.

Amphenol-Air LB is on board and develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of products and solutions for demanding aerospace applications in a variety of sectors.

They usually remain hidden from the passenger. Connectors for in-flight entertainment systems and lighting are installed in seats or overhead compartments. In the galley, they are mounted behind kitchen modules or other interior elements in the passenger compartment. Various avionics systems are housed in the cockpit or beneath the cabin floor.

These systems, some of which are highly critical, require the highest levels of safety and reliability. This is ensured by compliance with standards and durable materials that withstand temperature fluctuations, vibration, and electromagnetic interference.

Special requirements such as size and weight limits require space-saving and lightweight connections that can be blindly plugged or installed even in inaccessible areas, such as rack & panel solutions or direct mounting on the structure or in the seat.

They are constantly being developed to meet new challenges, such as ever-increasing data volumes and flows for electric motors, and can be tailored to customer-specific requirements.

Amphenol-Air LB supplies connectors for powering the entire interior lighting: from reading lamps to cabin and cargo hold lighting.

Amphenol Air LB supplies connectors for IFES and IFEC.

In-flight entertainment systems are evolving rapidly; passengers can play movies and music on the seat-mounted display or a device they bring from home, use Wi-Fi on board, and charge their smartphones wirelessly.

Amphenol-Air LB connectors for galleys are used in coffee machines, hot water boilers and microwaves, for example, and thus enable the preparation of food and drinks.

Amphenol Air LB connectors for avionics systems are used for information exchange or control in communication systems, navigation systems, flight control systems, and weather radar. These critical systems require increasingly faster and more compact solutions, such as electrical or fiber-optic broadband data transmission in robust miniature housings.

Amphenol-Air LB connectors for power applications are used, for example, for high currents in electric motors or pumps, for battery management systems and power distribution systems.

Aircraft electronics and wiring systems consist of a multitude of cables, wire bundles, and connectors. Pipes and wires must also fit into the architecture.

Amphenol-Air LB offers a comprehensive range of products for fastening, routing, support and guidance.

The conditions in space are unforgiving—failure is not an option. Amphenol Aerospace develops interconnect solutions that withstand extreme environmental conditions such as intense radiation, extreme temperature fluctuations, and mechanical shock. This makes them the first choice for reliable connectivity in critical satellite missions, deep space exploration, and other highly demanding space applications.

Maritime applications place increased demands on every component due to their use in saline and humid environments. Corrosion protection is a major challenge at sea or in coastal areas.

Amphenol-Air LB manufactures and markets highly corrosion-resistant connectors with a Marine Bronze housing material, which was specifically developed for the German Armed Forces' naval systems, such as frigates and submarines. These connectors are approved according to the German Armed Forces' Defense Equipment Standard and meet the strict quality requirements.

Civil applications in the offshore and shipping sectors also benefit from this.

On and below deck, it must be ensured that critical systems such as communications and navigation equipment or weapon systems are reliably supplied with power.

Frigates and submarines contain a huge amount of technology for command, information, communication, surveillance and reconnaissance in a confined and difficult-to-access space.
These include radar systems, computer systems and monitors.

For this purpose, technology is used for signal and data transmission, which must be robust and secure.

Reliable power, data and signal connectivity

Unmanned systems are deployed – sometimes autonomously – in inaccessible areas. A wide variety of applications, such as disaster relief, mine clearance, or mining, require uninterrupted and secure connections.

Applications worldwide in a wide variety of environments with high humidity and extreme temperatures require particularly robust materials. In the field, the connectors must also withstand shocks and vibrations, while coming into contact with dirt, dust, various liquids, and interference. Our connectors are designed precisely to withstand heavy loads during long operating times.

Unmanned systems can accommodate a huge amount of technology in a small footprint. This requires particularly space- and weight-saving products.

Unmanned systems – regardless of whether the control units are integrated into a control station or as onboard computers for autonomous movement – ​​require precise positioning and, as a rule, a continuous connection to the control station.

Various technologies are used for navigation, control and data transmission, including radio links, radar, GNSS (e.g. GPS), satellite communications, cameras, acoustic systems, environmental sensors (e.g. barometers), antenna systems, digital data links and laser modules for distance measurement or target acquisition.

Regardless of the transmission technology – be it electrical cables or optical fibers – we supply the right connection solution.

Gripper arms, winches or even weapon systems located on the unmanned system must be supplied with power and signals and provide data.

Rotating turrets or movable arms place increased demands on each component due to their mechanical stress.

Drives for unmanned systems can be powered by combustion engines or electrically – for example, via battery systems or solar modules – and thus provide movement and energy supply.

Batteries and their chargers are frequently connected and disconnected. A large amount of technology must be reliably supplied with power in confined and often difficult-to-access spaces. Power distribution systems must therefore be designed flexibly and space-savingly to optimally adapt to the limited space available.

Electronic Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft are transforming commuter transport and aviation - Amphenol Air LB is joining us on this journey.

Based on our many years of experience in the aviation market, we develop, manufacture and market a wide range of new, innovative products and customized solutions for these unique eVTOL technologies.

Our connectors and accessories are used in a wide variety of areas, such as avionics systems, lighting, entertainment systems, batteries and charging stations.

Special requirements such as sizes and strict weight limits require space-saving and lightweight connections that can be blindly plugged or installed even in inaccessible areas, such as rack & panel solutions or direct mounting on the structure or in the seat.

They are constantly being developed to meet new challenges, such as ever-increasing data volumes and flows for electric motors, and can be tailored to customer-specific requirements.

The wings house a vast amount of technology: fiber optic cables, power distribution, flight control— everything is located side by side. Lightweight products from Amphenol Air LB withstand the most extreme conditions and ensure reliable and secure connections in critical avionics systems in the tightest spaces.

Amphenol Air LB products are used in communication, navigation and flight control systems, weather radar, and even to power entire interior lighting systems.

Critical avionics systems require fast and compact solutions, such as electrical or fiber optic broadband data transmission in robust miniature housings.

The aircraft fuselage houses a large number of connectors, wiring harness solutions, and distribution systems. Easy installation in confined spaces, low weight, and vibration-resistant mounting and routing are the challenges for which Amphenol Air LB offers solutions.

Amphenol-Air LB products for passenger compartments are small and lightweight, because the passenger compartments of an EVTOL are small, but still equipped with Wi-Fi, entertainment and communication technology, reading lights or wireless charging devices for smartphones, for example.

In the power sector, the challenges are significant, in addition to minimal weight and space and extreme environmental conditions. eVTOL engines with high starting peaks, batteries and their chargers that are plugged and unplugged countless times, and power distribution systems that must adapt to the structure are just a few of them.

Amphenol-Air LB designs, manufactures, and markets connectors, accessories, and cables for demanding industrial applications.

Our products provide reliable power, data, and signal connectivity and protect your interfaces from dirt and water. They withstand high mechanical stress thanks to high-quality materials and vibration and temperature resistance.

We rely on technologies typical for industrial applications: solder contacts, PE contacts, cable glands as housing terminations, push-pull or screw locking, and pole configurations that have been tried and tested for years.

Amphenol-Air LB offers reliable and robust connections for use in heavy commercial vehicles and construction machinery, for example for road construction or mining.

Modern vehicles contain a huge amount of technology. Reliable power supply and distribution for electric motors and all devices must be ensured.

Amphenol Air LB develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of products and solutions for sophisticated measurement and control technology in a variety of areas.

Our connectors are used for diagnostics, testing or monitoring in laboratories, workshops, industrial plants or in outdoor applications.

Amphenol-Air LB products ensure precise signal and data exchange between interfaces in control and automation systems, even under extreme operating conditions. We place great importance on maximum safety and reliability.

Amphenol-Air LB is your partner for electrical connections in device and equipment construction for reliable and robust connections.

Our products are used in process engineering systems, machine tools, and manufacturing equipment. They are suitable for various field devices and control cabinets.

Offshore applications place increased demands on every component due to their use in saline and humid environments. Corrosion protection is a major challenge at sea or in coastal areas.

Particularly corrosion-resistant connectors in marine bronze or stainless steel housing ensure reliable data and signal transmission or power supply.