Cinch Dura-Con Micro-D Connectors
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 and
offers excellent resistance to metal fatigue. These connectors are
available in various configurations, including MIL-DTL-83513
compliant series and commercial equivalents, with extensive options
for termination, hardware, and mounting.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Cinch Dura-Con
- Core Technology: Twist pin contact
- Application Environments: Harsh environments, airborne, space applications
- Certifications: MIL-DTL-83513 compliant
Technical Specifications
Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 69, 100 |
| Shell Material | Aluminum (provides strength and EMI/RFI shielding) |
| Interfacial Seal | Silicone elastomer compression |
| Contact Type | Rugged twist pin contacts (resistant to shock and vibration) |
| Termination Styles | Solder cup, insulated wire (#26 AWG), uninsulated wire (#25 AWG) |
| Shell Plating Options | Yellow chromate over cadmium (standard), Electroless nickel |
Plastic Shell Micro-D Connectors
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51 |
| Shell Material | Economical all plastic (lightweight, no shielding required) |
| Termination Styles | Solder cup, uninsulated solid wire, insulated stranded wire |
| Profile | Low profile shell |
Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors for PCBs
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 51, 100 |
| Mounting Styles | Straight mount (180), 90 right-angle mount, 90 right-angle narrow
profile mounting |
| Shell Material | Metal (provides EMI/RFI shielding capability) |
| Design | Flow-through design for inspection and cleaning after soldering |
| Interfacial Seal | Silicone elastomer |
Hermetically Sealed Micro-D Connectors
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 100 |
| Mounting Styles | Straight and right angle |
| Shell Material | Aluminum (provides strength and EMI/RFI shielding) |
| Seal Type | Hermetic seal (proprietary epoxy-metallic compound) |
High Temperature Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37 |
| Operating Temperature | Plugs: up to 175C continuously; Sockets: up to 200C continuously |
| Insulator Design | Specially designed with "raised rib" for shock (50 Gs) and
vibration (20 Gs) resistance |
| Mounting Options | Solder cups, wire leads, straight and 90 right-angle narrow profile
PCB mounting |
Shielded Cable Assemblies
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| 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 | Specification |
|---|
| Purpose | Reduce damage to mounted Dura-Con connectors during system tests |
| Design | Plug connector on one end, socket connector on the other |
| Material Options | All-plastic (polyester) or metal shell with diallyl phthalate or
polyester insulators |
Micro-D Dust Covers
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Purpose | Protect contacts before mating connector installation |
| Material | All plastic |
| Color Coding | Blue for plugs, Red for sockets |
| Availability | For all Micro-D sizes (9 to 100) |
Micro-D Sealing Gaskets
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| 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 to 100) |
Micro-D EMI Backshells
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Availability | For all Cinch Dura-Con Micro-D shell sizes (9 to 100 pins) |
| Shell Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Plating Options | Electroless nickel |
| Included Hardware | Jackpost, socket head hardware, retaining clip, crimpable ferrule
sleeve |
Micro-D Strain Relief Backshells
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Availability | For all Cinch Dura-Con Micro-D shell sizes (9 to 100 pins) |
| Shell Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Plating Options | Electroless nickel, cadmium plating |
| Wire Entry | Extended for bonding braided sleeve to shell with a metal strap |
Strip Connectors
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Profile | Extremely lightweight, slim profile |
| Density | High-density interconnect |
| Contact System | High-reliability Dura-Con twist pin contact system |
| Positions | 1 to 60 positions (plug & socket available) |
| Contact Centers | 0.050" (24 ga.) |
| Polarization | Optional with guide pins |
Material Specifications (Appendix A)
| Component | Material |
|---|
| Metal Shell | Aluminum 6061, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/11 (Cadmium Plating or Electroless
Nickel) |
| Plastic Shell | Polyester, 30% glass filled, black; Polyphenylene sulfide,
MIL-M-24519, Type GST-40F, black; LCP, black |
| Insulator | Diallyl phthalate glass reinforced, green; Polyester, 30% glass
filled, black |
| Contacts (Pins) | Beryllium copper, gold plated |
| Contacts (Sockets) | Copper alloy, gold plated |
| Leads | Solder Cups: Copper alloy, gold plated; Wires: Silver coated copper
(PTFE, ETFE, MIL-W-16878/4) |
| PCB Tails | Solid copper wire, gold plated or SnPb Dipped |
| Interfacial Seal | Silicone rubber |
| Hardware | Passivated 300 series stainless steel |
Performance Specifications (Appendix B)
| Category | Specification |
|---|
| Environmental | Salt Spray (48 hrs), Fluid Immersion, Thermal Vacuum, Thermal
Cycling (-55C to 125C), Humidity, Vibration (10-2000 Hz, 20g),
Shock (50g) |
| Electrical | Current Rating: 3 Amps (max.); Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 600
VAC RMS (sea level), 150 VAC RMS (70,000ft); Insulation Resistance:
5,000 megohms min. |
| Mechanical | Contact Engaging Force: 6 oz max.; Contact Separation Force: 0.5 oz
min.; Durability: 500 mating cycles |
