High-reliability signal connectors achieve over 10,000 mating cycles

Environments such as military and industrial test and measurement, medical, transportation and telecommunications testing are highly intolerant of component and assembly failure, requiring the excellent levels of reliability and repeatability provided by the HDL Series. The connectors can withstand 10,000 mating cycles, a performance increase of 50% more than standard contact technology.

Rapid mating and unmating is ensured by Hypertac’s 180° half-turn positive locking system and the provision of an extra guide pin eliminates any possible mis-mating. Two Polarisation keying options allow users to create up to 36 unique keying options, preventing damage to pins and connectors, and hence reducing downtime and enhancing system reliability.

The HDL Series uses Hypertac’s proprietary Hyperboloid contact system to achieve a high current rating of up to 4A, low contact resistance of 7m, and low insertion force of just 0.28N. These self-cleaning contacts also ensure excellent performance under vibration. Connectors are available with 156, 96 and 60 positions, at a pin pitch of 2.54mm and a contact diameter of 0.6mm. They are rated for use across the -55 to +125°C temperature range.

As well as providing a dramatic increase in product performance when compared to existing alternatives, Hypertac also offers a flexible and responsive supply chain solution that can guarantee customers access to products when and where they are required. The HDL Series is available immediately ex-stock via Hypertac’s distribution partner Charcroft Electronics.