Times Microwave Levitate RF Cable Assemblies for UAV Platforms
Times Microwave Systems has launched the Levitate cable assemblies, RF and microwave interconnect assemblies designed for military and commercial avionics platforms including UAV Groups 1 through 5 .
Key Features:
Ultra-lightweight construction to reduce system mass while maintaining low signal loss
Available in multiple sizes including LVT047, LVT086, LVT141, LVT157
While targeting avionics, these assemblies illustrate the ongoing development of high-performance, lightweight cabling solutions for demanding environments.
Industry Summary
The international industrial bus cable industry in 2026 is characterized by:
Energy Chain Optimization: HELUKABEL's HELUCHAIN TPE bus cables and LAPP's ÖLFLEX SERVO FD 797 CP demonstrate the industry's focus on cables that withstand continuous dynamic motion, with service life ratings up to five million bending cycles
Standardized Connectivity: TE Connectivity's M8/M12 Fieldbus assemblies and Balluff's M12 power cables reflect the trend toward standardized, plug-and-play solutions that reduce installation time and simplify maintenance
Sustainability and Resource Efficiency: AS-Interface's single two-conductor cable and piercing technology demonstrates how fieldbus infrastructure can reduce material usage by up to 70% in wiring costs compared to other fieldbus systems
Integrated Power and Data: Wieland's podis CON system combining three-phase power and fieldbus in a single cable, and TE's Fieldbus solutions, highlight the trend toward hybrid cabling
Automation of Bus Cable Assembly: Q5D and KYOCERA AVX's collaboration on custom IDC connectors for robotic termination addresses the challenge of automating wiring harness assembly
High-Speed Data Transmission: Samtec's AcceleRate Slim and Molex's Impress solutions demonstrate the ongoing push toward higher data rates and higher density in interconnect systems
