CODE RED™ Lightweight Hermetic Sealing Connectors

CODE RED™ Lightweight Hermetic Sealing Connectors

"Mission-Critical" Hermetic Sealing with 1x10-7 Leak-Rate Performance, Lower Electrical Resistance and Lighter Weight

Hermetically-sealed interconnects used in vacuum or high-altitude applications prevent moisture and other contaminants from damaging sensitive electronic equipment. Glass-to-metal hermetic sealing has been the gold standard in the aerospace and petrochemical industries for decades due to the strength and long-term durability of the materials used. But glass-to-metal seal hermetics come with a big price tag in both weight and electrical resistance.

CODE RED™ is an innovative sealing encapsulant and application process — invented by Glenair — that provides durable hermetic sealing in a lightweight aluminum package. CODE RED™ allows for the use of conventional gold-plated copper alloy contacts, significantly improving electrical performance. CODE RED™ hermetic connectors are available now in Glenair SuperNine® (D38999 Series III type metal and composite), Series 80 Mighty Mouse, M24308 D-Sub, and MIL-DTL-83513 Micro-D; and deliver reliable, life-of-system 1x10-7 max leak-rate hermetic sealing. Special non-magnetic (zero residual magnetism) versions are also available, consult factory.

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Lightweight, Low Resistance

  • Full hermetic sealing, 1x10-7 in a lightweight aluminum shell with low electrical resistance gold-plated copper contacts
  • Meets NASA outgassing requirements, as well as aerospace temperature and corrosion resistance standards
  • Operating temperature -65°C to +200°C
  • Available today in Series 806 Mil-Aero, M24308/9 D-Sub and D38999/23 glass-to-metal seal hermetics
  • Significant weight savings — up to +50%
  • Order-of-magnitude improvement in current carrying capacity and electrical resistance compared to Kovar/Inconel solutions
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Series 806 Mil-Aero Lightweight Hermetic CODE RED™ Micro Miniature Circular Connectors

Series 806 Mil-Aero Lightweight Aluminum Hermetic Receptacles, PC Tail, 806-028

806-028
Lightweight Aluminum Hermetic Receptacles, PC Tail

Series 806 Mil-Aero Connectors

Aluminum hermetic receptacles are lighter in weight compared to stainless steel glass-to-metal hermetic connectors. A proprietary sealing process delivers reliable hermetic performance at extreme temperatures. Gold-plated copper alloy contacts have lower resistance and higher current rating than iron alloy contacts used in glass-to-metal hermetics. Hermeticity is 1E-7 cm3sec at 1 ATM pressure differential. Integral standoffs and threaded mounting holes provide secure attachment to rigid or flex circuits. Micro Miniature Series 806 connectors are parylene compatible, and ideal for harsh environment aerospace applications subject to severe wind, moisture and vibration.

Series 806 Mil-Aero Lightweight Hermetic PCB Receptacle with El Ochito Contacts 806-043

806-043
Lightweight Hermetic PCB Receptacle with El Ochito Contacts

Series 806 Mil-Aero Connectors

806-043 aluminum hermetic receptacles with high-speed El Ochito contacts are lighter than stainless steel glass-to-metal hermetic connectors. A signature sealing process delivers reliable hermetic performance. Copper alloy contacts have lower resistance and higher current rating than iron alloy contacts used in conventional hermetics. Hermeticity is 1E-7 cm3/sec at 1 ATM pressure differential. Integral standoffs and threaded mounting holes provide secure attachment to rigid or flex circuits. Series 806 connectors are parylene compatible, and ideal for high-speed aerospace data link applications.

Micro-D Rectangular MIL-DTL-83513 Type Lightweight CODE RED™ Hermetic Connectors

CODE RED™ Lightweight Hermetic Connectors, Front Weld Mount, 1770-5012

1770-5012 Front Weld Mount
CODE RED™ Lightweight Hermetic Connectors

  • Aluminum and Stainless Steel Shells
    Comply with applicable MIL-DTL-83513 requirements and are 100% intermateable with standard connectors.
  • Solder Cup or PC Tail
    Suitable for #26 gage wire or smaller, solder cup versions feature gold-plated contacts. Choose PC tails for attachment to flex circuits or rigid boards.

SuperNine MIL-DTL-38999 Type Lightweight Hermetic Circular Connectors with CODE RED™ Encapsulant

"Mission-Critical" Hermetic Sealing with 1x10-7 Leak-Rate Performance

Hermetically-sealed interconnects used in vacuum or high-altitude applications prevent moisture and other contaminants from damaging sensitive electronic equipment. Glass-to-metal hermetic sealing has been the gold standard in the aerospace and petrochemical industries for decades due to the strength and long-term durability of the materials used. But glass-to-metal seal hermetics come with a big price tag in both weight and electrical resistance.

CODE RED™ is an innovative sealing encapsulant and application process — invented by Glenair — that provides durable hermetic sealing in a lightweight aluminum package. CODE RED™ allows for the use of conventional gold-plated copper alloy contacts, significantly improving electrical performance. CODE RED™ hermetic connectors are available now in Glenair SuperNine® (D38999 Series III type), Series 80 Mighty Mouse, and M24308 D-Sub. These connectors deliver reliable, life-of-system 1x10-7 max leak-rate hermetic sealing and special non-magnetic (zero residual magnetism) versions are also available, consult factory.

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Jam-Nut Receptacle, PC Tails or Solder Cup 233-250

233-250
Jam-Nut Receptacle, PC Tails or Solder Cup

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Lightweight Hermetic Connectors

Jam-Nut Mount, Bulkhead Feed-Thru 233-251

233-251
Jam-Nut Mount, Bulkhead Feed-Thru

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Lightweight Hermetic Connectors

Jam-Nut Mount, Crimp Removable Contact 233-252

233-252
Jam-Nut Mount, Crimp Removable Contact

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Lightweight Hermetic Connectors

Jam-Nut Mount with Solder Cup and Banding Porch 233-253

233-253
Jam-Nut Mount with Solder Cup and Banding Porch

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Lightweight Hermetic Connectors

Jam-Nut Mount with PC Tail Quadrax Contacts 233-254

233-254
Jam-Nut Mount with PC Tail Quadrax Contacts

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Lightweight Hermetic Connectors

Jam-Nut Mount, PC Tail with Threaded Standoffs 233-255

233-255
Jam-Nut Mount, PC Tail with Threaded Standoffs

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Lightweight Hermetic Connectors