Sigma Space Develops Hermetically Sealed Connector for Datakey Portable Memory Devices

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (July 7, 2015) –ATEK Access Technologies today announced that Sigma Space Corporation has developed the SSRD memory connector, the first hermetically sealed receptacle for Datakey portable memory devices. The SSRD utilizes a high cycle life Datakey receptacle mounted inside a MIL-SPEC circular metal shell. The SSRD connector, along with a RUGGEDrive™ portable memory device, provides a robust removable memory solution for high shock and vibration environments such as airborne instruments and in military vehicles.

“Sigma Space needed a military connector that was protected from the elements and could function under the shock, vibration, EMI and low-pressure environments found in airborne platforms at 60,000 feet,” said Roman Machan, Chief Technology Officer at Sigma Space. “ATEK was instrumental in allowing us to develop a removable memory solution that meets the extreme demands of high-altitude airborne instruments. We were able to specifically address vibration by physically constraining the RUGGEDrive™ memory token within the sealed connector enclosure.”

The SSRD connector is specifically designed for use with Datakey RUGGEDrive™ and Serial Memory extended length memory tokens. When the connector’s cap is fully seated, it provides a slight pressure against the inserted token keeping it fully seated even in high-vibration environments.

“I am delighted that Sigma Space has produced the SSRD connector,” said Paul Plitzuweit, Senior Product Manager for ATEK Access Technologies’ Datakey product line. “This gives OEMs a completely sealed receptacle solution for harsh environment applications that require a removable memory device.”

Sigma Space will use the SSRD connector and the Datakey RUGGEDrive memory token for the logging of instrumentation data onboard NASA high-altitude research aircraft.

More information on the SSRD memory connector is available at www.sigmaspaceproducts.com. The SSRD is available now for purchase directly from Sigma Space Corporation for $370 for small quantities.

Datakey is an ATEK Access Technologies brand and leader in rugged and secure portable memory solutions. For more information about Datakey products, visit www.datakey.com and follow them on Twitter at @ATEKDatakey.

Sigma Space Corporation designs, builds, and flies laser-based instruments for a variety of aircraft platforms. For more information about Sigma Space products, visit www.sigmaspace.com.

About ATEK Access Technologies

ATEK Access Technologies, LLC is part of the ATEK Companies group of technology and manufacturing businesses. Its industry-leading brands use the power of advanced machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies to provide customers access to superior efficiencies and savings, essential data and systems, improved safety and control, and expert solutions and support. Its brands include Datakey, Larco and TankScan. For more information, visit www.atekaccess.com.

About Sigma Space Corporation

Established in 1998, Sigma Space is one of the fastest growing providers of optoelectronic aerospace instrumentation for NASA, DOD, and commercial customers. It produces pioneering instrumentation in LiDAR, laser ranging, attitude determination, spectroscopy, and radiometry for remote sensing and defense applications. It also supplies optical and electronic subsystems, as well as design services to its government customers. Sigma received the NASA GSFC Contractor of the Year award for Products in 2007.

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