Portsmith Technologies

11/12/2025

We’re proud to see Portsmith ruggedized USB-C ↔ Ethernet adapters in use by Top Aces in-cockpit for their adversary training program.

These same adapters are trusted across a wide range of tactical and defense applications — wherever reliability and durability matter most.

Our adapters are built to take abuse: double over-molded electronics, optional M12 connectors, and thousands of field-proven deployments around the world.

If you need mission-critical connectivity, you need Portsmith.

🔗 Learn more about our defense-grade solutions: https://portsmith.com/defense/

11/30/2023

Did you know we've expanded our rugged connectivity solutions into the mission-critical market? After 25 years of success in the AIDC space, our products are finding new life in defense, security, aerospace, aviation, radio communications, and autonomous driving. Read more in the November issue of COTS Journal.

Thank you to RTC Media for the feature!

The Journal of Military Electronics & Computing

11/07/2023

"As technology progresses, virtually every company is becoming reliant on connected digital systems. But for those developing mission-critical technologies, having effective cybersecurity is an essential business function, not a 'nice-to-have.'" Great information here from Tim Reed of Lynx Software Technologies (via Forbes).

In mission-critical applications, hardwired connections can eliminate operational risks, such as those associated with RF signaling. Having built custom solutions for DoD Prime Contractors, Portsmith designs its adapters specifically for activities on the interconnected battlefield such as:

• Establishing secure connectivity for a drone’s advanced network tactical system
• Vehicle-mounted recharging stations that require 810G cabling
• Connecting a rugged computer like a Panasonic Toughbook to a software-defined radio, sonar array, or radar array
• Interconnectivity among conductor-cooled boxes

Learn more about our military-grade adapters via the link in the comments.

With high-profile breaches making headlines daily, no company today can afford to neglect cybersecurity.

05/04/2023

Just launched: Portsmith's charging dock for Samsung's XCover Pro & XCover 6 Pro. ⚡

Rugged and reliable, this dock is built for business — like the Samsung handhelds it’s designed to support. Power is supplied to the handheld via pogo pins rather than through the USB-C port (which reduces wear and allows for continuous use).

Want to know more? See the comments for product specifications and ordering information.

03/30/2023

📢 COMING SOON: Portsmith's durable single-slot charging dock, designed specifically for Samsung's Galaxy XCover6 Pro. We're proud to provide charging solutions that support Samsung's rugged handhelds and tablets as they meet the needs of businesses and first responders.

"Front-line workers need devices optimized for their environments and special needs. Consumer devices in cases just don’t foot the bill and are suboptimal.

The XCover6 Pro is more than capable of handling any tough working environment with quality and versatility. It is more durable and rugged than any other smartphone on the market, even with a durable case, and has the military-grade certifications to prove it."

Shout-out to Patrick Moorhead at Moor Insights & Strategy for this comprehensive review (via Forbes).

#1-Ranked Industry Analyst Patrick Moorhead reviews the Samsung XCover6 Pro.

02/16/2023

⚡With USB-C as a standard on Apple’s iPad and Samsung's TabActive line of products, Portsmith’s customers are seeing a need for durable USB-C-to-Ethernet connectivity with power delivery in use cases such as in autonomous vehicles and airplane cockpits.

⚡In answer to this need, we’ve launched an ultra-rugged adapter that provides USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C to Gigabit Ethernet plus 5V-USB-C power delivery in a completely encapsulated package.

⚡This adapter recently won a prestigious GOOD DESIGN AWARD for its exceptional engineering. Could it meet the needs of your specific use case? Send us an email or comment below and let's chat. 📧

As the leader in the enterprise USB-to-Ethernet adapter market, Portsmith's adapters are commonly found in critical infrastructure IT systems, manufacturing, home theater systems, and applications where low-cost consumer-grade adapters are inadequate. However, with USB-C as a standard on Apple’s i...

02/09/2023

🌐💻 Products engineered for the rugged workforce — think Panasonic TOUGHBOOK North America, or rugged laptops and tablets from Getac and DURABOOK — demand a USB-to-Ethernet adapter that’s built with durability in mind.

To meet this need, Portsmith’s MIL-STD-810G-certified Ethernet adapter is now available for mainstream use. It's ideal for:

🌐 Connecting equipment to field computers, tablets, or mobile devices for data transfer, synchronization, or programming.
🌐 Specific use cases where a reliable and secure wired connection is required.

Want to find out how this adapter can meet the needs of your specific use case? Send us a message and let's talk!

For technology and equipment that have been MIL-STD-810G designed, certified, and tested, only ultra-rugged adapters will do. Additionally, products engineered for the rugged workforce — think Panasonic’s Toughbook, or rugged laptops and tablets from Getac and Durabook — demand a USB-to-Ethern...

01/06/2023

Just launched: Portsmith's desktop iPhone stand with MagSafe wireless charging. 📱⚡

Adjustable and ultra-stable, this stand is the perfect height for video calls or video capture/content creation, and allows you to keep monitors clear while hosting calls from your phone — hands-free.

Learn more: https://portsmith.com/product/iphone-charging-stand-adjustable/ #

12/13/2022

We're pleased to share that our ultra-rugged MIL-STD 810G USB-to-Ethernet adapter is featured in the November issue of COTS Journal!

This adapter started out as a fully customer-driven project that, by design, made its way to the commercial market. Today, it fits a previously unserved niche — and our engineering team is incredibly proud of this product and its success.

Thank you to RTC Media for the feature!

Read COTs Journal, November 2022 by RTC Media on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

12/01/2022

Portsmith is always listening to our customers and the market to develop leading-edge adapters for high-performance requirements — like in the AV space.

This three-part series of articles from Electronic Design looks at issues facing designers of autonomous vehicles, in terms of effectively implementing a sensor-fusion platform, building a networking system, and addressing safety and security concerns.

This three-part series looks at issues facing designers of autonomous vehicles trying to reach level 5 autonomy, in terms of effectively implementing a sensor-fusion platform, building a networking system, and addressing safety and security concerns.

11/08/2022

Startups and small-to-mid-sized developers/OEMs in the electronics industry often lack the resources for optimizing their operations, from procurement to development to product launches. Many have found that turning to a development distributor partner can set them up for success in their production and manufacturing operations.

This article from Electronic Design outlines the benefits a development distributor can bring to startups and small-to-mid-sized developers.

The first in a series, this article highlights how OEMs that may not be the biggest can capitalize on partnering with a development distributor, including accelerating the design process and implementing e-Commerce.

11/03/2022

"Data can be captured, stored, and shared digitally with fewer mistakes and wait times using a mobile device, such as a rugged cell phone or a business tablet. Together with a reliable Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, this makes it simple for enterprises to deploy new devices, reduce downtime, maximize usage, and even ensure that security patches are installed in a timely manner to prevent breaches."

Here's a great article from EnterpriseTalk that mentions several applications where CIOs can successfully employ MDM.

To cater to this shift in consumer expectations, experts point to mobility's key role in the post-pandemic world as the foundation