Established in 1954, BIRNS is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of high performance connectors, penetrators and cable assemblies for deep ocean use. BIRNS solutions are found worldwide on submarines and submersibles, diving bells and decompression chambers; ROVs, AUVs and UUVs; and on everything from massive manned systems to photonics masts and intricate towed arrays. Everywhere, BIRNS interconnect products deliver superior performance: faster data transfer for better telemetry and communications, and safer, more reliable power distribution in severely demanding environments. BIRNS’ comprehensive Quality Management System is integrated throughout each process, from sales, design, and production to receiving, in-process and final inspection, through delivery and customer service. The entire QMS is process-based and dedicated to evidence-based continual improvement, with consistent, extensive employee training, involvement, and internal oversight. BIRNS’ QMS is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by DNV GL.

BIRNS’ Oxnard facility is certified by the US Navy’s Submarine Maintenance Engineering, Planning and Procurement (SUBMEPP) division to NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020. All cognizant BIRNS QA personnel and production technicians are certified1 to both J-STD-001 and WHMA-A-620-A Class 32, and BIRNS is also DD-2345-certified and DOS/DDTC/ITAR registered.With a NAVSEA PRO-020 certified molding facility, the company leads the industry with sophisticated connector lines, including exceptional 6 km-rated electrical, electromechanical, coaxial, electro-coax, optical, electro-optical and electro-opto-mechanical hybrid options. BIRNS provides the industry’s highest volume of cost-effective hydrostatic and helium pressure testing, and has a wide range of ABS Product Design Assessment (PDA) certified fiber optic and electrical penetrators. BIRNS also delivers brilliant LED and tungsten-halogen marine, chamber, security and commercial diving lights trusted in the world’s most extreme environments.