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New Invar Tuning Elements with Self-Locking System

Exxelia announces the release of new world-unique invar tuning elements featuring a self-locking system. The product has been designed to respond to increasing demand for high frequency tuning elements for space applications.

Working frequencies in Space applications are shifting to Ka, Ku or even Q band, while cavity filters are undergoing the general trend towards miniaturization: this context calls for a much more precise and stable tuning element now offered by Exxelia Temex, daughter company of Exxelia, through their last innovative and unrivalled solution to incorporate a self-locking system into their Invar Tuning Elements.
Invar-36 is a unique Iron-Nickel alloy (64 % Fe / 36 % Ni) sought-after for its very low coefficient of thermal expansion. With 1.1 ppm. K–1 between 0°C and 100°C, Invar-36 is about 17 times more stable than Brass which is the most traditional and common alloy Tuning Elements are made of. The working temperature range in Space is so wide that this property becomes essential for a reliable and stable cavity filter tuning. Self-locking system is a technology commonly used on Tuning Element made of Brass or other soft “easy-to-machine” alloys but is innovative and pretty advanced when applied to hard and tough Invar 36. The design consists of two threaded segments separated by two parallel slots. After cutting both parallel slots, the rotor is compressed in its length in order to create a plastic deformation. Thus, an offset is induced between the two threaded segments which generates a constant tensile stress in the rotor from the moment threaded segments are screwed.

Published on 23 Oct 2016 by Marion Van de Graaf

High-Performance Resistors For Mission-Critical Applications

High-Performance Resistors For Mission-Critical Applications Exxelia Ohmcraft meets the needs of modern electronic warfare, weapons platforms, and military professionals, recognizing innovation as an essential element of being successful as a supplier to today’s military. Exxelia Ohmcraft has served the military market for over two decades, reliably supporting a wide range of products, programs, and applications. Our custom and standard resistor products are well positioned to support the rigorous specifications required by military suppliers in this technology-driven market. Custom Designs For Military Applications Exxelia Ohmcraft’s ability to design and deliver custom resistors is essential for military suppliers. Our engineers work closely with you to design resistors that match your exact specifications. • Surface-mount resistors, dividers, and networks • Extensive experience designing custom resistors and supporting source control drawings (SCD) for existing and new designs • Small runs to support prototypes to large volume manufacturing Exxelia Ohmcraft can test parts using a number of military specs, including: • MIL-PRF-55342, 83401, 55182H, 914B, and 49462B • MIL-STD-129, 1276F, and 1285F • MIL-STD-202 • Space-grade resistors • Extended temperature range • Rapid prototyping Our products suggestion Exxelia Ohmcraft’s we have a wide array of rugged, high-quality resistor products. Here some suggestions :  - HIGH VOLTAGE LEADED DIVIDERS (HVD SERIES) - HIGH VOLTAGE AXIAL RESISTORS (HVA SERIES) - MILITARY GRADE HIGH VOLTAGE CHIP RESISTORS (MCH SERIES)   Want to learn more about our military products ? DOWNLOAD OUR FLYER HERE

50th anniversary of our Pessac manufacturing site

Our manufacturing site in Pessac is one of the 12 industrial sites of Exxelia. It has approximately 130 employees. “We produce essential but inexpensive parts, but we produce 50 million a year! And we have a year of visibility on our order books", "We produce parts in complex alloys here, but also our own recipes for insulating ceramics", assures Mickaël Pelé, Director of the Exxelia Pessac factory. This factory was founded in Pessac half a century ago: it is an integral part of the life of the City and the Region, which have actively participated in its development. Perfectly inserted into the local ecosystem, there are numerous interactions with neighboring institutions, laboratories, universities, schools and businesses. The Pessac factory was built in 1971 and inaugurated in September 1972. Its creation was initiated by Jean-Claude Asscher, President of the Tekelec-Airtronic group. Initially dedicated to distribution, the Tekelec-Airtronic group launched into manufacturing under license to then develop and industrialize its own products. Its development followed that of electronics, telecommunications and IT in France and around the world. The group will reach a significant size: in 1992, with 20 companies employing 3,000 people in different countries, its turnover will exceed one billion dollars. The Pessac plant remained associated with the group until the early 2000s.   Here is a retrospective of the event in video:

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