Connector system solutions for Defense & Aerospace

For over 80 years, ODU hast provided tailormade connector solutions, listening carefully to the requirements of the market. Designed for the harshest of environments, the connections are part of the most critical programs in the context of international defense programs.

Even if it's minitaturisation for small, wearable devices, ruggedization to withstand the forces of the battlefield or customized connections carrying the newest technologies available - we understand the demands of modern battlefields and provide the right solution for your demands.

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C4ISR

Gain mission advantage through maximum situational awareness. Reliable flows of data, signals and power, perfectly shielded from the adversary and environment.

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Soldier Systems

Modern systems integrate advanced technology to enhance situaional awareness, protection and combat effectiveness, ensuring modern soldiers operate safely and efficiently.

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Platforms

Military aviation combines multiple advanced technologies at highest level. 360° surveillance, cutting-edge avionics and precise weapon systems require reliable data available in realtime.

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Knowing Your Environment

Technical challenges in the field

Robustness: Connectors must be able to withstand the hardest mechanical loads - even under vibration, shock and continuous stress.

Reliability: No connection must fail at critical moments. Data and energy must be transmitted safely under all circumstances.

Environmental conditions: Ice, heat, dust, moisture - military technology has to function smoothly under extreme environmental conditions.

EMC-Security: Strong electromagnetic fields can disrupt or paralyze systems - especially in the vicinity of radio and radar technology.

Quick connections: There is no time for complicated handling during inserts. Connections must be quick and intuitive to make - even when wearing gloves.

Secure connections: Mismating or unintentional disconnection can have fatal consequences - every connection must lock clearly and safely.

SWaP: The installation space is often limited. At the same time, performance requirements are increasing - especially in mobile or portable systems.

ODU Defense Connectors: Find your best option

Robust. Durabel. Optimized for demanding applications.
ODU connector systems for Defense & Aerospace offer high-speed data transmission with up to 70% less weight. Even in the smallest installation space, different transmission variants can be configured individually and modularly. The robust connectors are particularly suitable for different sized systems within the domains air, land and sea.

ODU AMC®

Rugged circular connector with push‐pull locking or break‐away function and over 5,000 mating cycles

Material Metal (aluminum)

Mating cycles min. 5,000

Locking type Push-Pull, Break-Away

ODU AMC® High‐Density

Metal circular connectors with a particularly high pin density. Available as break-away connectors with secondary screw locking

Material Metal (brass)

Mating cycles min. 5,000

Locking type Break‐Away, Screwlocking

ODU AMC® Series T

Rugged metal circular connector, suitable for field assembly. Complies with MIL-STD 38999, with 3-in-1 locking principle

Material Metal (aluminum)

Mating cycles min. 500

Locking type Push-Pull, Break-Away, Thread-Lock

ODU AMC® NP

Due to its easy handling and robust break-away design, this connector is ideal for military and security applications

Material Metal (aluminum)

Mating cycles > 2,000

Locking type Break-Away

ODU AMC® Easy-Clean

Sturdy circular connector with pogo pin contact system for quick and easy

Material Metal (aluminum)

Mating cycles min. 5,000

Locking type Break-Away

ODU AMC® Threaded

Robust metal circular connector with screw locking

Material Metal (aluminum)

Mating cycles min. 2,000

Locking type Thread-Lock

ODU-MAC® White-Line

Manual mating – the modular solution for special challenges.

Mating cycles > 100,000

Locking type Manual

Highlights Non‐magnetic

ODU-MAC® Silver-Line

Connectors for docking systems – modular, fail‐safe and vibration resistant.

Mating cycles Up to 10 million

Locking type Automatic

Highlights Selection of frames, quick change‐head

ODU MINI-SNAP®

Versatile circular connector with pin & groove and half‐shell coding in 4 different series

Material Metal (aluminum)

Mating cycles min. 5,000

Locking type Push-Pull, Break-Away

ODU MEDI-SNAP®

Sterilizable plastic circular connector

Material Plastic

Mating cycles min. 5,000

Locking type Push-Pull, Break-Away

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Looking for a strategic partner?

Ensuring supply capability in the defence sector currently requires challenging measures. Espacially in times of geopolitical uncertainties, diplomatic tensions and increased demand for defence equipment, it is crucial that supply chains function efficiently and reliably.

ODU's risk mitigation strategy

High vertical integration - ODU relies on high vertical integration, with around 80% of production and development steps handled in-house — a key factor in risk mitigation during make-or-buy decisions.

Headquarters based in the EU - ensuring a secure, compliant, and reliable supply chain for the military market.

Ensuring redundant production and delivery capabilities - ODU ensures supply reliability through redundant production processes at its sites in Germany, Romania, and Mexico, as well as through partnerships with external suppliers for duplicated series production for selected series.

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