micro d connectors Cinch DCCM51SCBRPN ideal for networking telecommunications and computing equipment
Cinch Dura-Con Micro-D Connectors
Product Overview
Cinch Dura-Con connectors are engineered for applications demanding rugged, durable, and high-performance interconnects. Designed to minimize weight and space while maximizing reliability, Dura-Con is ideal for miniaturized airborne electronics and data processing equipment requiring shorter signal paths. The core of the Dura-Con system is the precision twist pin contact, featuring a spring cable design that ensures consistent contact under radial forces, offering excellent resistance to metal fatigue. This product line includes MIL-DTL-83513 compliant connectors and commercial equivalents, with a broad range of termination and hardware options suitable for various demanding environments.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Cinch Dura-Con
- Family: Micro-D Connectors
- Core Technology: Twist pin contact
- Application Industries: Networking, telecommunications, computing, military, aerospace, transportation, broadcasting, automotive, medical, consumer electronics.
Technical Specifications
Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 69, 100 |
| Termination Styles | Solder cup, insulated wire, uninsulated wire |
| Shell Material | Aluminum (provides strength and EMI/RFI shielding) |
| Interfacial Seal | Silicone elastomer compression |
| Compliance | MIL-DTL-83513 |
| Contact Type | Rugged twist pin contacts (resistant to shock and vibration) |
| Shell Plating Options | Yellow chromate over cadmium (standard), Electroless nickel |
Plastic Shell Micro-D Connectors
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51 |
| Termination Styles | Solder cup, uninsulated solid wire, insulated stranded wire |
| Shell Material | Economical all plastic (lightweight, no shielding) |
| Compliance | MIL-C-83513 |
| Profile | Low profile shell |
Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors for PCBs
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 51, 100 |
| Mounting Styles | Straight mount, 90 right-angle mount, 90 right-angle narrow profile mounting |
| Shell Material | Metal (provides EMI/RFI shielding) |
| Interfacial Seal | Silicone elastomer |
| Compliance | MIL-C-83513 |
| Design | Flow-through design for inspection and cleaning after soldering |
Hermetically Sealed Micro-D Connectors
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 100 |
| Mounting | Straight and right angle |
| Shell Material | Aluminum (provides strength and EMI/RFI shielding) |
| Seal Method | Proprietary epoxy-metallic compound |
| Compliance | MIL-DTL-83513 |
High Temperature Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | Plugs: continuous at 175C; Sockets: up to 200C |
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37 |
| Insulator Design | Specially designed with "raised rib" feature for shock (50 Gs) and vibration (20 Gs) |
| Mounting Options | Solder cups, wire leads, straight and 90 right-angle narrow profile PCB mounting |
| Compliance | MIL-C-83513 |
Shielded Cable Assemblies
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Compliance | Shell and contacts meet MIL-DTL-83513 requirements |
| Features | EMI gasket, braided sleeves, integrated backshell |
| Configurations | Point to point jumper configurations |
Connector Savers
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Reduce damage to mounted connectors during system tests |
| Design | Plug connector on one end, socket connector on the other |
| Shell Options | All-plastic (polyester) or metal shell with diallyl phthalate or polyester insulators (UL94V-0 rated) |
Micro-D Dust Covers
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Protect contacts before mating connector installation |
| Attachment | All plastic piece retains to mating face without additional hardware |
| Color Coding | Plugs (blue), Sockets (red) |
| Availability | For all Micro-D sizes: 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, and 100 |
Micro-D Sealing Gaskets
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Prevent moisture and dust ingress when connectors are mated |
| Installation | Installed on socket connectors only |
| Material | Compressible silicone rubber |
| Availability | For all Micro-D socket sizes: 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, and 100 |
Micro-D EMI Backshells
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Availability | For all Cinch Dura-Con Micro-D shell sizes: 9 to 100 pins |
| Shell Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Plating | Electroless nickel |
| Included Hardware | Jackpost, socket head hardware, retaining clip, crimpable ferrule sleeve |
Micro-D Strain Relief Backshells
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Availability | For all Cinch Dura-Con Micro-D shell sizes: 9 to 100 pins |
| Shell Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Plating | Electroless nickel and cadmium plating |
| Included Hardware | Jackpost, socket head hardware, retaining clip |
| Wire Entry | Extended for bonding braided sleeve to shell with a metal strap |
Strip Connectors
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Profile | Extremely lightweight, slim profile |
| Density | High-density interconnect |
| Contact System | High-reliability Dura-Con twist pin contact system for extreme shock and vibration |
| Contact Centers | 0.050" (24 ga.) |
| Positions | 1 to 60 positions (optional polarization with guide pins) |
| Pricing | Economically priced |
Material Specifications (Appendix A)
| Component | Material |
|---|---|
| Metal Shell (M) | Aluminum 6061, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/11 |
| Metal Shell Plating (Blank) | Cadmium with yellow chromate over coating |
| Metal Shell Plating (N) | Nickel, electroless, ASTM B733 |
| Plastic Shell (A) | Polyester, 30% glass filled, black |
| PCB Mounted Insulator | Polyphenylene sulfide, MIL-M-24519, Type GST-40F, black or LCP, black |
| Insulator (C) | Diallyl phthalate glass reinforced, ASTM D-5948 Type SDG-F, green |
| Insulator (D) | Polyester, 30% glass filled, black |
| Contacts (P - Pins) | Beryllium copper, gold plated |
| Contacts (S - Sockets) | Copper alloy C36000 or C34000, gold plated |
| Leads (S - Solder Cups) | Copper alloy C36000 or C31400, gold plated |
| Leads (E - Insulated Wire) | Silver coated copper wire, extruded PTFE insulation |
| Leads (J - Insulated Wire) | Silver coated high strength copper alloy wire, ETFE insulation |
| Leads (K - Insulated Wire) | Silver coated copper wire, PTFE insulation |
| Uninsulated Wire (3, 4) | Solid copper wire |
| PCB Tails (Blank) | Solid copper wire, gold plated, SnPb Dipped |
| PCB Tails (2) | Solid copper wire, gold plated |
| Other Components | Epoxy (Encapsulant), Silicone rubber (Interfacial Seal), Low Density Polyethylene (Dust Cover), Passivated 300 series stainless steel (Hardware) |
Performance Specifications (Appendix B)
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Environmental | Salt Spray (48 hrs), Fluid Immersion, Thermal Vacuum Outgassing, Thermal Cycling (-55C to 125C), Humidity, Vibration (10-2000 Hz, 20 g), Shock (50 g) |
| Electrical | Current Rating: 3 Amps (max.), Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 600 VAC RMS (sea level) / 150 VAC RMS (70,000ft), Contact Resistance: 8 milliohms max. change, Insulation Resistance: 5,000 megohms min., Magnetic Permeability: 2.0 u |
| Mechanical | Contact Engaging Force: 6 oz max., Contact Separation Force: 0.5 oz min., Contact Retention (voltage drop specs), Crimp Tensile Strength: 5 lbs (10 lbs for SAE 22759/33 wire), Solderability: MIL-STD-202-208, Durability: 500 mating cycles |
Material Compliance (Appendix F)
| Compliance | Details |
|---|---|
| RoHS | Compliant parts include all plastic and nickel plated shells with solder cups and wire leads. Compliant with Exemption 6(c) for copper alloy. Nickel plated shells with solder dipped PCB tails compliant with Exemption 7(b). Cadmium plated shells are not RoHS compliant. |
Military to Commercial Part Number Cross Reference (Appendix G)
| Mil-Spec | Commercial | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M83513/03-A03C | DCDM9P6K7-18.0B | 18" Insulated Wire Lead Plug |
| M83513/04-A03C | DCDM9S6K7-18.0B | 18" Insulated Wire Lead Socket |
| M83513/01-AC | DCDM9PSB | Solder Cup Plug |
| M83513/02-AC | DCDM9SSB | Solder Cup Socket |
| M83513/10-A01CP | DCDM9PCBRP | Narrow Right-Angle PCB Plug |
| M83513/13-A01CP | DCDM9SCBRP | Narrow Right-Angle PCB Socket |
About Cinch Connectivity Solutions
In operation since 1917, Cinch supplies high quality, high performance connectors and cables globally to the Aerospace, Military/Defense, Commercial Transportation, Oil & Gas, High End Computer, and other markets. We provide custom solutions with our creative, hands-on engineering and end-to-end approach. Our diverse product offerings include: connectors, enclosures and cable assemblies utilizing multiple contact technologies including copper and fiber optics. Our product engineering and development activities employ cutting-edge technologies for design and modeling, and our various technologies and expertise enable us to deliver custom solutions and products for our strategic partnerships.
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