Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) / eVTOL Interconnect Solutions

Elevate Your eVTOL Projects with Glenair Solutions
Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) is crucial for eVTOL aircraft, featuring power sources ranging from single batteries to complex hybrid systems combining gas engines, electric generators, fuel cells, and storage devices. Glenair offers a wide selection of lightweight, durable aviation-grade power connectors and systems, designed for commercial aerospace. Their eVTOL air taxi solutions encompass high-density connectors for avionics, controls, actuators, and sensors, alongside Urban Air Mobility EWIS hardware like lightweight thermoplastic backshells, EMC shielding, and lightning protection systems.
Challenges
Glenair’s interconnect solutions play a crucial role in enabling the reliable and efficient operation of eVTOL aircraft and address several challenges specific to electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft:
- Weight and Space Constraints – eVTOLs require lightweight components to maximize payload capacity and flight efficiency. Glenair’s interconnect solutions are designed to be lightweight and compact, reducing the overall weight and space requirements of electrical systems onboard
- High Power Requirements– eVTOLs rely on electric propulsion systems, which demand high power levels. Glenair’s interconnect solutions can handle high current and voltage requirements while maintaining reliability and efficiency, ensuring uninterrupted power delivery to critical components.
- Vibration and Shock Resistance– The rotor systems of eVTOLs generate significant vibration and shock during operation. Glenair’s interconnect solutions are engineered to withstand these harsh conditions, preventing electrical failures and ensuring continuous operation of essential systems.
- Environmental Protection– eVTOLs operate in various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, humidity, and exposure to moisture and chemicals. Glenair’s interconnect solutions offer robust sealing and protective coatings to safeguard against environmental factors, enhancing the longevity and reliability of electrical connections.
- Reliability and Durability– eVTOLs require components that can withstand frequent use and rigorous flight cycles. Glenair’s interconnect solutions undergo stringent testing and quality control measures to ensure reliability and durability under demanding operating conditions, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) / eVTOL Interconnect Solutions Datasheets
SuperNine PowerPlay is a high-ampacity multi-pole connector series that combines the proven performance of MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connector packaging with contact and dielectric insert technology capable of 2000VAC working voltage. SuperNine PowerPlay utilizes Glenair Crown Ring contact technology, a crimp-removable, low insertion force contact series optimized for higher current carrying capabilities, lower contact resistance, and superior vibration resistance compared to LouverBand, hyperboloid, and other designs.
- 2000 VAC working voltage
- High current, low resistance, superior vibration resistance
- Safe-touch finger proofing
- Integrated band platform shield termination
- Compatible with TurboFlex high-flexibility cable
- Support for busbar and other wire terminations
- Multi-Pin arrangements for size 8 and 4 AWG contacts. Single-Pole arrangements for 2, 1/0, 2/0, and 4/0 contacts. Options for 20 AWG interlock contacts on all sizes
The Glenair MotorHead Advanced Air Mobility connector is a low-profile, economical high-voltage solution for eVTOL advanced air mobility electric motor, inverter, and production break applications. The MotorHead connector solution is built around individually-shielded TurboFlex cable, high-temperature Crown Ring contacts, and an easy-to-install Autoshrink insulator. Available packaging includes lightweight composite PEEK multi-pole design and “Better than QPL” SuperNine circulars for discrete power line interconnection. Termination and assembly process saves time and labor.
- High ampacity multi-pole series with Autoshrink insulator for reduced assembly and labor
- 2500 VAC working voltage
- Crown Ring contacts: crimp-removable, low insertion force
- High current, low resistance, superior vibration resistance
- Safe-touch finger proofing
- TurboFlex-compatible
- Support for busbar and other wire terminations
- Range of multi-pin insert arrangements for size 8, 4, 2, 1/0, 2/0, 4/0 contacts
Glenair eVTOL Air Taxi Interconnect Technologies

PowerLoad™ – High-Power Aircraft Connectors and Cables
The Aircraft Industry’s most Advanced Power Distribution Interconnect with High-Current Carrying Capacity Crown Ring Contacts and Flexible TurboFlex® Cabling
High-Vibration, High-Temperature Tolerant Power Distribution Connector Series for eVTOL Air Taxi Applications
Series 972

PowerTrip™ Connectors
The Power Connector for Extreme Environments – Series 970
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Super ITS – 921
High-Performance reverse-bayonet for inverter, electronic speed control, and other eVTOL applications

TurboFlex® Power Distribution Cables
TurboFlex® power distribution cables are fabricated from highly flexible conductors and high-performance insulation to produce cables ideally suited for applications where flexibility, durability, and weight reduction.
Series 96

Series 806 Mil-Aero Micro Miniature D38999 Connectors and Cable Assemblies
Advanced Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Performance plus Reduced Size and Weight Compared to D38999
Meets every MIL-DTL-38999 Performance Specification
Series 806

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Connectors: SuperNine® Advanced Performance
SuperNine® The Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Connectors with superior mating durability, anti-vibration decoupling performance, EMI shielding, environmental sealing and much, much more.
Series 23

Crimp-Contact Micro Rectangular Connectors / Micro-Crimp Series 79, 791, 792
Time and labor-saving crimp-contact micro rectangular connectors: Smallest form-factor Series 79, advanced-performance scoop-proof Series 791, and Series 792 for high-speed wire-to-board applications.

El Ochito® High-Speed Octaxial Contacts
Ethernet, SuperSpeed USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA

Swing-Arm and Other Lightweight Composite Aerospace Connector Accessories
Lightweight, corrosion-free, vibration-dampening, next-generation EMI/RFI strain relief backshell
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Wire Protection & Accessory Solutions

EMI/RFI Tubular Expandable Braided Shielding for EMC Applications
Lightweight ArmorLite™ and AmberStrand® Plus Industry-Standard Metallic Braid

MasterWrap™ Flexible Wraparound EMI/RFI Braid and other Special-Purpose Shielding Technologies
- MasterWrap™ with ArmorLite™
- MasterWrap™ Nomex®
- ArmorLite™ and Nomex® Spot-Coverage Tape Wrap
- Tapered Tubular EMI/RFI Braid

Wire Protection Conduit Systems
Metal and Polymer Core Tubing, Fittings and Assemblies

Autoshrink™
The Fast and Easy Cold-Action Shrink Tubing and Shrink Boot Solution From Glenair
Series 77

Turnkey Interconnect Cable / Conduit AssembliesCustomer-Bespoke Cable Harnesses and Assemblies for eVTOL / Advanced Air Mobility Applications |

Flex Circuit Assemblies: Turnkey, Connectorized PCB Solutions
Flex Circuit, Rigid Flex Circuit, PCBA, and Optical Flex Assemblies
IPC-6012/6013 CLASS III, TYPES 1–4
- Point-to-point or multibranch connectorized jumpers
- Flexible, repeatable routing for complex 3-dimensional installations
- Save size, weight, and improve density compared to wire bundles
- Broadest range of high-performance I/O and board connectors
- Optimized reliability: high-speed, high temp, high shock and vibe

GroundControl™ Earth Bond System
The Quickest, Easiest, and Most Cost Effective Solution to Installing and Maintaining Grounding Connections on Steel Plate and Sheet Metal
What is eVTOL?
eVTOL stands for Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing, representing a class of electric-powered aircraft capable of vertical takeoffs and landings. Distinguished from traditional VTOL aircraft by their electric propulsion, eVTOLs are a crucial innovation in urban air mobility (UAM), aimed at alleviating ground-based traffic congestion and reducing travel times in urban areas. They offer quieter, more eco-friendly, and cost-efficient operation. Companies and research organizations globally are developing eVTOL technology for uses like passenger air taxis and cargo delivery drones. These aircraft, often equipped with multiple rotors, are designed for operation in tight spaces such as helipads and rooftops. Despite being in the early development stages, with ongoing needs for research, regulatory approvals, and infrastructure, the eVTOL industry holds promise for transforming urban transportation with its potential to decrease congestion and emissions while introducing new rapid transit options.
