Miniature Rectangular Hermetic Connectors. Available in Glass-seal and Code-Red encapsulant-sealed receptacles and feedthroughs Size 9 through 130 contacts.
Glenair MIL-DTL-83513 type Micro-D hermetic connectors are ideal for high-pressure/low-leakage applications where size, weight, and vibration resistance are a critical concern. Sophisticated electronics enclosures, vacuum chambers, and cryogenic equipment all benefit from the airtight seal and moisture-resistant plating found on Glenair hermetic Micro-D connectors. Solder mount, weld mount, and rear panel O-ring shell styles are available to meet a variety of design requirements.
Hermetic Materials
Kovar® — an iron-nickel alloy — is used in both the shells and contacts, and provides a chemical bond with the glass insulator for maximum hermeticity. Shells are then plated with nickel after the glass insulator is fired, to enhance corrosion resistance. Contacts are plated with gold to ensure superior electrical conductivity. Hermetic receptacle connectors are offered with a minimum of 9 sockets, up to a maximum of 100 sockets — in two-, three-, and four-row solder cup and pigtail configurations. Fluorosilicone rubber interfacial seals and O-rings ensure positive sealing with plug connectors and panels. Gold-plated Kovar® socket contacts boast superior vibration resistance when used in conjunction with Glenair's innovative TwistPin contact system in the plug.
Same-Day Hermetic Connector Inventory
Because Glenair makes all its hermetic connectors in-house, including the machining of shells, molding of interfacial seals and firing of hermetic components, we can offer you outstanding availability on stock products and fast turnaround on special orders.
Micro-D Hermetic Connector Reference Information
Micro-D Lightweight CODE RED Hermetic Connectors
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, and M24308 D-Sub; 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.
