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News Release from: Omnetics Connector Corp | Subject: Nano-Miniature Bi-Lobe connectors
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 18 February 2008
Miniature connectors move to another
level
0.635mm-pitch connector family is certified on the Qualified Products List for MIL-DTL-32139, and is suitable for military/aerospace and high-end industrial equipment.
Nano-Miniature Bi-Lobe connectors from Omnetics Connector Corp are now available in both single- and dual-row formats Designed for ultrareliable signal connection, the 0.635mm-pitch connector family is certified on the Qualified Products List for MIL-DTL-32139, and is suitable for a wide range of applications including military/aerospace and high-end industrial equipment
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 25 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Single-row devices are available in 5- to 51-pin versions, with a low profile of just 2.92mm.
Polarised to prevent mismating, the connectors feature a robust metal shell and jackscrew for locking and unmating.
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Dual-row Bi-Lobe Nano-Miniature connectors offer pincounts from 15 to 65 positions, with custom configurations available.
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A captive jackscrew system smoothly pulls the fully shrouded nickel-plated connector shells together, assuring scoop-proof mate and demate alignment.
Omnetics' Bi-Lobe connectors withstand a shock of 100g in each axis and have passed a vibration exposure from 10 to 2000 to 10Hz at 20g amplitude in each axis - as stipulated by MIL-DTL-32139.
According to Andrew Strange, Chief Engineer: "Omnetics' Flex Pin contact technology enables our connectors to fulfil - and even exceed - the performance metrics of MIL-DTL-32139".
"Now, our QPL'd Bi-Lobes are strategically positioned for defence and other high-rel markets with Nano connectors".
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