Available through Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-reliability applications including defence, aerospace and industrial, are micro-circular connectors from Omnetics.
These connectors feature a 0.050 inches pitch.
The components are QPL approved for MIL-DTL-32139 and MIL-DTL-83513 and have been designed for new-generation electronic systems focusing on rugged performance while being highly portable and light weight.
Offering what Powell says are significant advantages in size reduction (the mated length is less than 12.4 mm) and cable flexibility, the micro-circular connectors utilize Omnetics’ rugged and reliable Flex-Pin contact system.
The gold-plated Beryllium Copper pins provide a reliable performance for more than 2,000 mating cycles.
Both the male and female contacts are shrouded by the plastic insulators, insuring that the contacts are protected during mating and unmating. 5, 7, 12, 16, 27 and 39 position housing sizes are available in pre-wired, soldercup and solid straight tail versions.
Shell and housing designs are available in a number of options consisting of inline, front, rear as well as protruding panel mount configurations. Mating options include: Twist Lock (BNC type), threaded and even new breakaway formats. Elaborate wire harnesses, flex termination, overmoulding and custom shells are all available upon request.
With the ability to withstand high shock and vibration while maintaining their electrical integrity, the micro-circular connectors from Omnetics are ideal for the most demanding applications, ranging from medical instrumentation to portable ruggedized modules within the military and aerospace industry.
Powell Electronics is a specialist at high reliability, harsh environment connector design, manufacturing and supply chain. In the USA, Powell has 70,000 square feet of connector manufacturing capabilities at its Swedesboro, NJ facility, which is certified to ISO9001 and AS9100. Powell offers automated engineering solutions and connector ODM services. The company is an authorized, QPL’ed distributor for over 50 military specifications and is ISO9120 certified. In Europe, Powell Electronics operates from headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and other European locations, employing technical staff to support design-in activities.
