PCB - Radion Electronics

2MM / CPCI CompactPCI format
Interchangeable with cPCI COTS Systems

Immune to shock and vibration fretting

High-temp LCP insulator meets NASA outgassing requirements

Reverse Gender to commercial 2mm Products

Keying feature ensures proper mating

Smiths Connectors cPCI 2mm connector system is based on the legendary Hypertac® contact technology, which is known for its’ immunity to shock and vibration fretting. Tested to military standards, the cPCI 2mm connector delivers the highest performance in a ruggedized CompactPCI format for all mission critical applications such as military land systems, shipboard, and aerospace. Configured on a 2mm center-line with six rows, this connector uses 0.4mm Hypertac contacts that feature less than eight milliohms of contact resistance and a current rating of 1.0A. Our optimized contact lead traces provide superior performance in high-speed signal applications, and these connectors are compatible with standard reflow soldering processes. The cPCI 2mm connector is available in both keyed and unkeyed configurations. Modular in design, the connector is variable in length and can be changed in increments of five contacts. Other benefits include:

Hypertac contacts provide high reliability

Standard 2mm footprint

Shield prevents EMI/RFI

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cPCI Catalog (US)

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cPCI for Military Applications
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C128 High Density PCB
High density miniature connectors with Tortac technology

Very low stacking height

Ergonomic and lightweight design

Low insertion and extraction force

Low cost of ownership

The C128 connector is based on Tortac© technology, the evolution of Hypertac hyperboloid contact design dedicated to high density connectors. The C128 connector features a smaller pitch allowing contact density of 60 ways per cm2, thus doubling the original standard offered by Hypertac and ensuring improved performance in high frequency environments. Aligning functionality with the specific custom requirements of Radar applications, the new 128 way connector integrates Tortac sockets with a diameter of 0.5 mm to achieve 1.27 mm pitch, square grid whilst maintaining the acclaimed standard of technicality offered by Hypertac contacts. The C128 connector is designed to protect the electrical interface, is interchangeable and geometrically compliant to sheets 120-121/MIL-DTL- 55302 and provides resistance to harsh environmental conditions including salt spray, shock and vibration.
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C160 High Density PCB
High density miniature connectors with Tortac technology

Very low stacking height

Ergonomic and lightweight design

Low insertion and extraction force

Low cost of ownership

Designed to protect the electrical interface and to provide resistance to harsh environmental conditions

The C160 connector is based on Tortac© technology, the evolution of Hypertac hyperboloid contact design dedicated to high density connectors. The C160 connector features a smaller pitch allowing contact density of 60 ways per cm2, thus doubling the original standard offered by Hypertac and ensuring improved performance in high frequency environments. Aligning functionality with the specific custom requirements of Radar applications, the new 160 way connector integrates Tortac sockets with a diameter of 0.5 mm to achieve 1.27 mm pitch, square grid whilst maintaining the acclaimed standard of technicality offered by Hypertac contacts. The C160 connector is designed to protect the electrical interface and provides resistance to harsh environmental conditions including salt spray, shock and vibration.
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CSD
Offset-grid contact layout

Four contact rows within dielectric connector body

1.905 mm center-to-center contact spacing in each row and 1.905 row-to-row spacing.

0.6 mm nominal pin DIA contact size; 42 to 316 contact positions

Dip solder and SMT soldering contact termination types.

High contact density, low connector weight, lowmating force. High shock and vibration proof (no micro interruptions - test: 2ns).

Conform to ESA specification.

High density signal, PCB connectors, 4 contact rows with flex for space applications conform to ESA specification.
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CUSTOM INTERPOSERS
Utilizes low profile, high density spring probe technology

Compression mount termination options

Design flexibility

Spring probe arrays configured to match required footprint

Integrated alignment, latching and sealing features

Smiths Connectors integrates industry-leading spring probe technology with extensive design experience to provide application-specific interposer solutions. Whether facing intense shock and vibration, extreme temperatures or environmental contaminants, Smiths Connectors tailors every solution to operate at peak performance without contact interruption. Smiths Connectors interposers can be soldered or compression mounted allowing for a reduction in manufacturing costs and providing space savings in a confined area. Interposers can be designed to handle substantial amounts of power safely with some individual contacts capable of withstanding as much as 30 Amps in free air. A comprehensive discussion with the Smiths Connectors team initiates the design process. Time is invested to understand the electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements of the project. Leveraging a broad portfolio of spring probe products with state-of-the-art modeling and simulation tools, the ideal Smiths Connectors spring probe is recommended for the interposer. Consideration is given to the mating environment and additional aspects, such as component cut-outs, sealing gaskets, housing materials and alignment features, are suggested to complete the proposal. Smiths Connectors embraces a collaborative approach to ensure delivery of an innovative, high performance, reliable interposer which meets each customer’s specifications while exceeding their expectations. Applications Utilized throughout the aerospace industry, Smiths Connectors interposers are incorporated in applications such as:

Ground and air-based radar

Satellites

Missiles

Fixed wing and rotary aircraft

Test and measurement environments
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Eclipta – ECL Series
Edge Card Connectors

Eclipta Edge Card Technology

High Mating Cycle Life

PCB Connection

Plug & Play Design

Quick, Intuitive Mating

Eclipta connector series addresses the medical market need for a reliable interconnect system with short lead-time and minimal cost. Eclipta easy assembly and high density interconnect design make it ideal for use with mapping and ablation cathethers, RF generators, home healthcare devices, value medical systems and many other disposable medical devices. Eclipta connector incorporates an innovative, double-ended, edge card contact system featuring a PCB as the contact on the disposable connector side. This eliminates the cost of the contact system on that side. In addition, its plug and play design provides effortless termination and virtually eliminates the potential contact damage associated with the termination process. Additional benefits include mass termination of catheter wires directly to the PCB in the disposable and reusable sides, scalability, customization, and the possibility to be re-worked on the reusable side.

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Eclipta Brochure (US)

Eclipta Brochure (A4)
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KMC SERIES High Density PCB Connector (ESA Approved)
High density interconnection: up to 162 ways, Ø 0.50 mm

Termination style: Wire wrap, solder bucket and through board solder

ESA qualified: ESCC 3401/039

Polarized guiding devices (16 keys available)

Pitch: alternated of 1,27 mm between contacts and 1,905 between rows

The Smiths Connectors KMC Series is a high density PCB connector, with 3 rows mixing signal, power, and coaxial contacts. Using the hyperboloid contact technology, the KMC series features with low contact resistance while ensuring more than 5000 mating cycles. The KMC Series is resistant to shock and vibrations caused in Commercial aviation, Space & Defense applications. KMC Series is ESA qualified.
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KS SERIES Rugged Docking Connector
Cable to board connectors

Single and dual row connector designs

Up to 100,000 mating cycles

Immune to shock and vibration

Low insertion/extraction forces

Minimal contact resistance

Robust insulator design

Broad temperature rating: -55° to 125°C

Available “first mate, last break” system

The Smiths Connectors KS Series are high reliability docking connectors designed for data collection devices in the medical and light industrial applications. Used to transmit pertinent data, KS Series connectors provide the absolute reliability that these portable electronic devices require. From shrinking form factors to performance in the most rugged, remote environments, Smiths Connectors delivers superior interconnect solutions. KS Series connectors offer up to 100,000 mating cycles, immunity to shock and vibration, current carrying capacity up to 4 amps per contact and low insertion/extraction forces, eliminating the quality issues commonly associated with commodity connector solutions. To protect the pins and sockets, its design features recessed Hypertac® contacts within an insulator made from rugged, heavy-duty polymers that prevents cracking in extreme environments. Smiths Connectors’ suite of products and services provides industry-leading performance and unequaled reliability for heavy-use, data-critical applications such as docking stations for portable scanning devices or rugged mobile industrial computers.
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KVPX Shielded High Density PCB Connector
Fully footprint compatible with VITA 46 and VITA 48 standards

Utilizes industry guide hardware

Verified for 6.25Gbps data rate performance

100 ohm impedance for differential pair configurations

Flexible modular design for standard 3U and 6U as well as custom configurations

Smiths Connectors KVPX connector is a shielded, high-density, high-speed, modular interconnect system optimized for differential pair architectures on a 1.8mm x 1.35mm grid. The waferized daughter-card assembly also provides single-ended and power wafer options. The backplane modules are available in 8 and 16 row increments on a 1.8mm x 1.8mm grid, with user-configurable keying and integrated stainless steel guide pin/keys. The KVPX connector platform offers the ability to scale from 80 Mbps to over 10 Gbps while retaining the same Vita 46 backplane slot pitch at 20.3mm to 25.4mm. Through the use of the proven 0.40mm Hypertac® hyperboloid contact, KVPX connectors provide immunity to shock and vibration fretting, numerous linear paths of contact, and a self-cleaning wipe action that results in consistently better signal integrity for high reliability applications across a wide range of industries. The Hypertac contact system offers low insertion and extraction forces, low contact resistance, as well as industry leading mating cycles. Manufactured with 30 percent glass filled liquid crystal polymer (LCP) insulators and potted contacts, KVPX connectors withstand the high temperatures associated with soldering. The LCP insulators also exceed NASA space requirements for outgassing and have inherent keying features to prevent improper mating. KVPX Series connectors perform under the most severe conditions, giving them the edge in demanding critical applications for military, aerospace, industrial, and medical devices. Additional Features:

Differential, single-ended and power

Separable interface offering 70 single-ended signals/25.4mm and 63 differential signals/25.4mm

Reliable, Hypertac® Hyperboloid contact technology

ESD protection supports 2 level maintenance designs

0.56 mm (.022 in) diameter via for backplane connector

Current Rating: 12.5 A per power wafer and 1.5625 A per contact
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NEBULA SERIES High Reliability SATA Connectors
Utilizes field proven Hypertac® contact technology

Meets mechanical footprint of standard COTS SATA device connectors

Optional quarter-turn locking feature available

Straddle, vertical PCB and right angle PCB production products currently available

All materials pass NASA outgassing requirements

The Nebula Series by Smiths Connectors is a high reliability SATA 6.0 Gbps connector line designed for harsh environment and rugged storage applications within the aerospace, defense and industrial market segments. Used to transmit and receive critical data, the Nebula Connector Series provide the absolute reliability required by mass storage devices to ensure maximum transfer speed under the most extreme conditions. Standard SATA connectors were originally designed to meet the requirements of HDD (Hard Disk Drives) but are not durable enough to survive the capabilities of today’s SSD (Solid State Drives) which are now being used more and more in remote and harsh environments. Nebula Connector Series employ Hypertac® contacts as the foundation of its reliability which offer up to 100,000 mating cycles, immunity to shock and vibration fretting, current carrying capacity up to 1.5 Amps per contact and low insertion /extraction forces; eliminating the quality and reliability issues associated with commodity connector solutions. Further, the pins and sockets are protected by recessed contacts within insulators which are made from rugged, heavy duty polymers that prevent cracking in extreme environments. Smiths Connectors suite of products and services provides proven industry leading performance and unequaled reliability for heavy use, data storage applications such as rugged SSD storage solutions. Eliminate the weak link in your rugged data storage solution with the Smiths Connectors’ Nebula Series connector line.
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Nebula Catalog (A4)

Nebula Catalog (US)

Nebula Brochure (A4)

Nebula Brochure (US)
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Standard Spring Probes
Long cycle life

Stable contact resistance

Superior compliance

Reliable signal integrity

Spring probes provide reliable electro-mechanical performance through hundreds of thousands of cycles. They are available in a variety of sizes, spring forces and terminations. Smiths Connectors compression mount connectors utilizing spring probe technology offer tremendous advantages in reliability, performance and efficiency in comparison to conventional technologies like stamped metal, wire mesh, pin-and-socket or elastomer. Spring Probe Connectors provide:

Z Axis compliance - one-piece compression mount

Versatility of mounting and profile

Blind mate

Extremely high density

Low, consistent resistance

Reliable contact when exposed to shock, vibration, and acceleration

Consistent performance, first stroke, every stroke

Million-cycle mechanical lifetimes

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Connector Spring Probe Catalog (US)
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