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Data Bus Cable Assemblies: A Shopping Primer
MilesTek wants to simplify the sometimes confusing experience of deciding what data bus products you need and finding them. We’ve divided our big variety of data bus cables and connectors into seven product groups below, with a link to each one. If you already know what you need, scroll down and start browsing. But if you think you might benefit from a little guidance with some of the lingo you’ll encounter in the product descriptions
December 16, 2021
Posted in: Cable Assemblies
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Top 5 Use Cases for MilesTek Adapters
With so many improvements to electronic connectivity through the years, from audio and video technology to MIL-STD-1553 applications, it’s hard to keep up on them all. Also, it can be expensive to invest and re-invest in components and cables with the latest interfaces. A cost-effective option to large-scale replacement is to keep using the cables and components you have but add adapters to keep your older components working with your newer ones.
February 27, 2024
Posted in: Adapters
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Is Bulk Best? 6 Benefits of Using MilesTek Bulk Cable
Often it is useful to buy your cable assemblies pre-made and in short standard lengths. An example is a 12-inch RG58 coaxial cable to connect nearby instruments on a lab bench. But just as often it is more advantageous to order your cable in bulk quantities. A bulk cable roll allows you to cut your cable assemblies in the exact custom lengths you need for more efficient wiring and less waste. It also makes long-distance cable runs simpler and more efficient, with fewer connection points. In addition, using bulk cable can cost up to half as much as buying pre-cut lengths.
July 13, 2023
Posted in: Bulk Cable
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What’s So Special About Military-Grade Ethernet Cable Assemblies?
The term “military-grade” gets used a lot these days, but what does it really mean? Specifically, what are the essential qualities of military-grade Ethernet cable assemblies? We list six of them below. We conclude with information that will help you find and understand MilesTek’s offering of military-grade Ethernet cable assemblies. . .
May 25, 2023
Posted in: Cable Assemblies
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What Exactly Are MIL-STD-1553 Connectors?
Welcome to the world of MIL-STD-1553 connectors! In many ways, they are similar to other types of connectors, but there are at least two key differences....
March 30, 2023
Posted in: MIL-STD-1553 Connectors
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Why MIL-STD-1553 Products Are a Cut Above
You need MIL-STD-1553 connectivity products, but what exactly are they? This blog post breaks it down, explaining what MIL-STD-1553 means, how such products are made differently, and what their chief applications are. Along the way we explain the differences between MIL-STD-1553A, 1553B, and 1553C, and define the key terms “message” and “architecture.” We conclude with a summary of MilesTek’s MIL-STD-1553 products, the vast majority of which you will find in stock and with same-day shipping.
June 20, 2023
Posted in: MIL-STD-1553
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4 Reasons Custom Products Might Be Exactly What You Need
MilesTek keeps an inventory of thousands of products used in military avionics, aerospace, industrial, and government projects. And yet we realize that, for some of you, that’s not always enough. Sometimes you need a custom cable assembly or adapter to go outside the box to solve your challenges.
October 20, 2023
Posted in: Cable Assemblies, BNC Connectors, MIL-STD-1553 Connectors, Bulk Cable
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Cable Assemblies Are at the Heart of Avionics, Aerospace Applications
The humble cable assembly might not be the first thing that comes to mind when someone thinks about aerospace or aviation. And yet such products are critical to the success of communications and control systems used in commercial and military aircraft and satellites.
March 2, 2022
Posted in: Cable Assemblies
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Vacuum-Rated Cable Assemblies: Development Applications and What Sets Them Apart
When it comes to temperature extremes, Death Valley and Antarctica have nothing on outer space. A typical communications satellite must be able to withstand temperature swings of more than 250°C. That requires specially made electronics, not only for the satellite but for the equipment that tests its components before it reaches the launch pad.
November 5, 2021
Posted in: Cable Assemblies
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The 3 Things You Need from a MIL-STD-1553 Products Supplier
A lot of companies sell MIL-STD-1553 products, but the list gets a lot shorter if you want a supplier who knows these products, a MIL-STD-1553 expert.
November 30, 2022
Posted in: MIL-STD-1553
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