Times Microwave / Amphenol
Times Microwave Systems was founded in 1948 as Times Wire and Cable Company. The company pioneered closed-cell, low-loss polyethylene foam and taped PTFE dielectric coaxial cables. These developments established todays high-performance coaxial cable industry. Expanding our RF and microwave connector design and manufacturing expertise allows us to address end-to-end performance of complete cable assemblies. TMS played an important role in the development of military specifications, including MIL-C-17 for coaxial cable and MIL-T-81490 for transmission line. We are the leading source of MIL-C-17 qualified products, holding more QPLs (Qualified Products Lists) than any other manufacturer. In addition, TMS products meet the stringent requirements of MIL-T-81490 and MIL-C-87104. TMS developed the popular LMR® product line to serve the booming wireless market. To meet the need for higher interconnect density, we developed innovative microwave multi-port connectors. More recently, we developed products based on SiO2 and TF4 phase-optimized dielectric technologies. TMS has a long history of introducing next-generation transmission line products and remains committed to this leadership position through continuous improvement and expansion of its product offerings.