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TE Connectivity a Key Partner in Korea’s Defence Programs, eVTOl Industry

Our Bureau - : Oct 18, 2023 - : 9:51 pm

TE Connectivity, which has a sizable presence in South Korea, is showcasing a number of innovative products in power distribution and data transmission for various sectors at the ongoing Show.

The company is involved in a variety of Korean defence and commercial programs, said Yunhee Lee, Regional Sales Manager, South Korea, for the company’s Aerospace, Defense and Marine unit. “TE Connectivity is supplying to most of Korean defense programs since the products are mostly sub-component level,” he said. “Our poiducts commonly used in connecting the systems We are in ground defence systems such as K-9/10 and MLRS and also in aircraft such as the T-50, FA-50, KF-21 and LAH.”

Apart from defence programs and commercial aircraft, TE Connectivity has an array of products for eVTOL, launch vehicles, and space. The company currently produces more than 120 different parts enabling the growth of the eVTOL and the larger advanced air mobility (AAM) industry. These parts are lightweight, helping to reduce the overall weight of the aircraft without compromising performance. Among the eVTOL manufacturers that the company has been working with are Joby Aviation, Archer, Volocopter and Lilium.

The wide spectrum of products it has makes TE Connectivity stand out from the competition. According to a company official, while there are companies that manufacture power switches and others that make cables and connectors, TE Connectivity has a wide spectrum of products such as power switching, wire and cables, connectors, and fiber optics. The company is also one of the few suppliers approved on engines for Pratt&Whitney.

The company has been developing space-grade connectors designed for high performance since the 1960s. Its products support Low Earth Orobit (LEO) initiatives with space-qualified SpaceVPX, VITA, NASA, ESA and MIL-SPEC compliant products. The company’s products for the sector include micro-miniature and nano-miniature connectors that overcome SWaP challenges to wire and cable that help control Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). According to reports, 54% of spacecraft anomalies or failures are caused by electrostatic discharging and charging.

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