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Leaders in Interconnect
A Century of Mission-Critical Heritage
1925
Amphenol Aerospace
Begins supplying military connectors. First platform: Spirit of St. Louis.
1940s
Amphenol CIT
Invents PTFE-insulated miniature wire for the U.S. Army Air Forces.
1945
Times Microwave Systems
Begins manufacturing QPL-listed military coaxial cable.
1947
Amphenol Socapex
Founded and begins supplying connectors to NATO armed forces.
1960s
Amphenol Nexus Technologies
Achieves continuous QPL status on military audio connectors — held for 60+ years.
Today
Every Major Platform
Apollo, Space Shuttle, ISS, F-35, Eurofighter, Rafale — and every program that comes next.
Together, we are unmatched.
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Specialized businesses
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Countries with manufacturing presence
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Facilities worldwide
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Years in industry
Where We Fit
The Full Stack
From a single connector to a certified system — AMAO delivers at every level of integration. This is where supply chain complexity gets solved.
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Connectors
Connectors, Cables & Contacts
The foundation of every platform. MIL-spec circular, RF/microwave, fiber optic, high-voltage power, and everything in between.
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Cables
Wire Harnesses & Cable Assemblies
Terminated, tested, and certified harness assemblies built to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class III for the most demanding airframe and vehicle applications.
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Modules
Active Modules & Subsystems
Transceivers, Ethernet switches, media converters, amplifiers, and RF front-end electronics — qualified and ready to integrate.
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Sensors
Antennas & External Sensors
GPS, datalink, and mission-specific antenna solutions engineered for the environmental and RF demands of military and aerospace platforms.
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Systems
Certified System Integration
Complete LRUs and integrated assemblies — designed, built, tested, and delivered ready for installation.
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How We Can Help
Project Manager
Streamline your program with a single qualified supplier across every interconnect category.
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System Designer
From individual contacts to certified LRUs — find the right interconnect solution for every signal and form factor.
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Buyer
DFARS-compliant, ITAR-registered, and QPL-qualified — built to meet your procurement requirements.
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Innovation at the Frontier
Heritage doesn't mean static. We're at the frontier.
MIL-HD2
SOSA-selected VPX standard at 56 Gbps PAM4. The highest data density available in ruggedized military embedded computing.
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Series Five Connector
50% lighter and 20% smaller than MIL-DTL-38999 with no redesign required. Less weight means real operational cost savings at scale.
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IHT Flexible Circuit
The world's only multilayer flexible printed circuit of unlimited length. A patented alternative to conventional wire harnesses that saves weight, space, and installation time.
Explore PCB OfferingEvery Domain. Every Environment.
Our Markets
Military Aviation
Connectors, cables, and assemblies for fixed-wing and rotary-wing military aircraft.
Military Ground Systems
Ruggedized interconnect solutions for armored vehicles, soldier systems, and ground platforms.
Naval & Maritime
Qualified interconnects for surface combatants, submarines, and unmanned undersea vehicles.
Space & Satellite
Flight-heritage interconnect solutions for LEO, GEO, and deep space programs.
Missiles, Munitions & Directed Energy
High-reliability interconnects engineered for precision strike and directed energy platforms.
Radar & Electronic Warfare
RF and microwave solutions spanning the full signal chain from antenna to processor.
Commercial Aviation
Certified interconnect solutions for commercial airframes, MRO, and advanced air mobility.
Autonomous Systems & eVTOL
Lightweight, high-density interconnects for unmanned platforms and electric air mobility.
Quantum Computing & AI/HPC
Cryogenic and high-speed interconnects for next-generation computing environments.
Latest From Blog
5/26/2026 2:45:27 PM
An in-depth technical discussion of Amphenol Military & Aerospace semi‑rigid coaxial cable assemblies, detailing geometry, materials, EMI containment, formability, and vertically integrated manufacturing methods supporting high‑frequency reliability in defense and aerospace systems....
5/26/2026 2:40:04 PM
Amphenol Military & Aerospace engineers high-speed interconnect systems that combine mechanical durability with signal integrity for embedded defense computing. This post provides a detailed examination of impedance control, modular integration, and environmental qualification within open-architecture systems such as OpenVPX, highlighting design collaboration across AMAO engineering groups....
5/26/2026 2:34:51 PM
Amphenol Military & Aerospace (AMAO) designs RF and microwave interconnect systems optimized for signal integrity, mechanical reliability, and compliance with MIL-spec environmental limits. This article details the design principles, materials science, and system-level integration methods that define AMAO’s approach to reliable high‑frequency connectivity in defense and aerospace systems....
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