The Cinch Dura-Con connector system, featuring the innovative Dura-Con twist pin contact, is engineered for applications demanding rugged, durable, and high-performance interconnects where minimizing weight and space is critical while maintaining maximum reliability. These connectors are ideal for miniaturized airborne electronics and data processing equipment requiring shorter signal paths. The Dura-Con family includes MIL-DTL-83513 connectors and their commercial equivalents, offering a wide range of termination and hardware options for various applications.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Contact Type | Dura-Con twist pin contact (precision miniature spring cable with welded tip) |
| Termination Options | Insulated Wire (#26 AWG), Uninsulated Wire (#25 AWG), Solder Cup, PCB Tails (straight and right-angle) |
| Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors (MIL-DTL-83513) | Available in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 69, and 100 positions. Aluminum shell for strength and EMI/RFI shielding. Silicone elastomer interfacial seal. |
| Plastic Shell Micro-D Connectors | Available in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, and 51 positions. Economical, lightweight, no shielding. Thermoplastic glass-reinforced. |
| Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors for PCBs | Available in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 51, and 100 positions. Straight, 90 right-angle, and 90 right-angle narrow profile mounting. Flow-through design for soldering. |
| Hermetically Sealed Micro-D Connectors | Available in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, and 51 positions. Aluminum shell. Hermetic seal via epoxy-metallic compound. |
| High Temperature Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors | Operating temperatures: Plugs up to 175C, Sockets up to 200C. LCP insulator with raised rib. Available in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, and 37 positions. |
| Shielded Cable Assemblies | Meets MIL-DTL-83513 requirements. Includes EMI gasket, braided sleeves, and integrated backshell. Available in various shell sizes and termination types. |
| Connector Savers | Reduces wear on mounted Dura-Con connectors during testing. Available in all-plastic or metal shell. |
| Micro-D Dust Covers | Protects contacts before mating. All plastic. Available for all Micro-D sizes. Color-coded (blue for plugs, red for sockets). |
| Micro-D Sealing Gaskets | Prevents moisture and dust ingress when mated. Silicone rubber. Available for all Micro-D socket sizes. |
| Micro-D EMI Backshells | Aluminum alloy with electroless nickel plating. Multiple entry sizes. For all Dura-Con Micro-D shell sizes. |
| Micro-D Strain Relief Backshells | Aluminum alloy with electroless nickel or cadmium plating. Multiple entry sizes. For all Dura-Con Micro-D shell sizes. |
| Dura-Con Strip Connectors | Extremely lightweight, slim profile, high-density interconnect. Contact centers at 0.050". Available in sizes 1 to 60 positions. |
| Material Specifications | Shells: Aluminum alloy (metal), Polyester (plastic). Insulators: Diallyl phthalate, Polyester, LCP. Contacts: Beryllium copper (pins), Copper alloy (sockets). Leads: Copper alloy, Silver coated copper wire (PTFE, ETFE insulation). |
| Performance Specifications | Environmental: Salt Spray (48 hrs), Fluid Immersion, Thermal Vacuum, Thermal Cycling (-55C to 125C), Humidity, Vibration (20g), Shock (50g). Electrical: Current Rating (3A max), Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (600 VAC RMS sea level), Insulation Resistance (5,000 megohms min). Mechanical: Contact Engaging Force (6 oz max), Contact Separation Force (0.5 oz min), Durability (500 mating cycles). |
