ITT Interconnect Solutions to show 100% sealed Nemesis connectors at Defence Vehicle Dynamics 2012

Designed for optimum performance in extreme environments, Nemesis interconnects are fully-sealed to IP67 or IP68 and are up to 50% lighter and 60% smaller than comparable 38999 connectors. Profiles across the range have been dramatically reduced, all the way down to the newest “no-profile” Space Saver variant which has the lowest profile on the market and “Ripaway” extra-fast decoupling action.



Constructed from stainless steel for strength and durability, Nemesis connectors remain fully sealed in both mated and unmated condition. Enhanced strain relief eliminates cable overstressing, ensuring the integrity of cable sealing. ITT ICS’s canted spring technology not only enables snap-on/breakaway coupling and decoupling but also 360 degree EMI shielding., an important factor with high-speed data signal rates. Further Nemesis design innovations include “blind mating” for reliable and fast connection without the need for visual. Anti-reflective salt spray-resistant plating on the connector shells protects the vital cable interface and assists soldier concealability in marine environment manoeuvres.







Human factor considerations include seamless ribbed overmoulding to give non-slip grip in damp conditions. The Nemesis product line series variants – Super Clean, Water Tight, High Mating and the latest introduction, Space Saver - offer a wide design choice.



Nemesis Space Saver has been designed specifically for wearable and portable military equipment and is an ultra-lightweight, ultra-low – almost “no” – profile connector. The first connector of its type, Nemesis Space Saver reduces the weight burden on military personnel and helps shrink overall equipment size.



ITT ICS’ canted spring technology provides snap-on/rip away coupling which prevents personnel being endangered should a cable snag.



Nemesis “Super Clean” connectors have a patented draw back barrel design for cleaning and reconnection in seconds under field conditions. Rugged stainless steel construction provides durability, while an enhanced strain relief design eliminates cable overstressing. Further features include ITT ICS’s patented breakaway Pogo Pin contact technology guaranteeing over 10,000 mating cycles. The Nemesis pogo pad receptacle design both eliminates the necessity for dust-caps and removes harsh environment “fouling”, often a problem with non-pad receptacles. Nemesis Super Clean connectors are sealed to IP67 and feature snap-on/breakaway coupling. Maximum operating temperature range is -55degC to +125degC.



Nemesis Water Tight connectors also have a snap-on/breakaway or push/pull coupling system and are fully sealed to IP68 (>20m depth). The range utilises ITT ICS’s micro-twist pin gold contacts which guarantee in excess of 2,500 mating cycles. Operating temperature range is -40degC to +100degC. The range is designed to accept 24 – 32 AWG wire sizes.



Sealed to IP67, Nemesis High Mating interconnects are available with snap-on/breakaway coupling and use pogo pin contact technology guaranteed to 10,000 mating cycles. The pogo pins and pad contacts have gold over nickel plating with a contact rating of 2A continuous, 3A peak. Nemesis High Mating connectors are designed to accept AWG sizes 24-32.



All Nemesis connectors have RoHS-compliant black electroless nickel plating for future-proofing customers’ investment in the light of anticipated revision of MIL standards.