IMS2026: New Connectors Enable Higher Frequency Performance with VITA 67 Standards
At IMS2026, many exhibitors offered connectors per VITA 67.2 and VITA 67.3 standards, including Amphenol SV Microwave, Molex, Rosenberger, Radiall, Samtec, Teledyne Storm Microwave, and Winchester Interconnect, plus distributors Mouser Electronics and HASCO .
VITA 67 and SOSA Alignment:
The VITA 67 standard, prompted by the SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) initiative, offers commercial benefits beyond military applications. Suppliers are developing components that meet these rigorous standards for high-frequency embedded computing environments .
Optical Interconnects:
Smiths Interconnect's optical interconnect family includes plug-in and backplane module connectors compliant with the forthcoming VITA 66.5 standard, addressing the need for optical backplane connectivity in next-generation systems .
Market Impact:
The alignment with SOSA and VITA standards is driving commercialization of high-frequency backplane connectors, enabling better interoperability and faster development cycles for embedded computing systems across defense, aerospace, and commercial applications .
