Hermeticity is defined as "the state or condition of being airtight". Sophisticated military electronics enclosures can experience electrical failure from ingress of moisture. System engineers can design the enclosure to withstand exposure to moisture and condensation by using "moisture-hardened" components and conformal coatings, but often the most practical approach is to install hermetically sealed electrical I/O connectors. Glass-to-metal seals provide assurance that, over the life of the enclosure, the accumulated amount of water vapor inside the box will not exceed the amount necessary to form condensation. Other applications for Micro-D hermetic connectors include vacuum chambers, cryogenics, and enclosures filled with inert gas.
Product Selection Guide |
Solder Mount 177-140H and 177-704H |
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Rear Panel Mount with O-Ring 177-705H and 177-706H |
