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Cabling and Connectivity
MISSION CRITICAL
devices in view and reliably connected through the hub allows
soldiers to focus on the data instead of on the devices and
connections. Better focus can lead to faster, more accurate
orientation to threats, maximizing the impact of soldier-worn
sensors and communication devices.
Deciding:
When the soldier and unit are correctly oriented, options
must be defined and a course of action selected. This takes
fast, accurate communication within the unit, and between
the unit and its headquarters, adjacent units, and supporting
elements. Defense-centric connectors add reliability and
speed to military decision-making processes by keeping soldiers
reliably connected to their communications and sensor
suites. Shorter cables, a compact, efficient hub, and tight
power and data connections minimize " out of communication "
challenges that slow decision making and add risk in
tactical environments.
Acting:
When a decision is made, soldiers need to be able to move,
act, and communicate rapidly and accurately. Connected
vests minimize external snagging hazards and allow instant
connection or disconnection of wearable devices. By using a
single battery to power all the soldier's body-worn technology,
the solution lightens the soldier's load, increasing agility and
speed of movement. No soldier should have to think about
connected devices when the time comes for decisive action,
and a connector system - improved connectors, tactical hub,
low-profile cables and optimized power management - is the
ideal approach for helping soldiers act with maximum effect.
The next generation of soldier-worn equipment will allow
individual soldiers to apply information and insight once
available only to higher commanders and staff.
In Summary
Military OEM design engineers of wearable devices and tactical
vests can simplify their designs and connectivity solutions
with quality connectors and cable assemblies, which can
optimize soldier productivity at every step of the decision
cycle - observing, orienting, deciding and acting. Plug-and-go
connectors that have 360° mating capabilities have been specially
engineered to optimize cable and power management.
The panel plug can be directly integrated into the housing of
wearables such as sensors, bodycams, LEDs, IR beacons, flash
drives, etc. Such wearables can quickly be mated to a ready-touse
cabled receptacle with a quick detach system fitted into
the fabric of a connected vest.
This article was written by Jack Midgley, Global Defense Market
Leader, Fischer Connectors (Saint-Prex, Switzerland). For more
information, visit http://info.hotims.com/82320-504.
References
1. " The Army Strategy " www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/the_army_
straegy_2018.pdf
2. US Army Devcom Broad Agency Announcement, March 2020. www.
dsjournal.com/2020/03/26/us-army-combat-capabilitiesdevelopmentcommands-soldier-center-issues-broad-agency-announcement-baa-forbasic-and-applied-research/
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