Cinch Dura-Con Connectors
Product Overview: Cinch Dura-Con connectors are engineered for applications demanding rugged, durable, and high-performance interconnects where minimizing weight and space is critical without compromising reliability. These connectors are ideal for miniaturized airborne electronics and data processing equipment requiring shorter signal paths. The core of the Dura-Con system is the unique twist pin contact, featuring a precision miniature spring cable with seven spring members that ensure consistent contact under radial forces, offering excellent resistance to metal fatigue. The Dura-Con family includes MIL-DTL-83513 series connectors and their commercial equivalents, offering a wide range of termination and hardware options for various application needs.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Cinch (Bel Fuse)
- Product Line: Dura-Con
- Contact Technology: Twist Pin
- Key Feature: Rugged, durable, high-performance interconnect
- Application Areas: Networking, telecommunications, computing, military, aerospace, transportation, broadcasting, automotive, medical, consumer electronics.
- Certifications: Designed for compliance to MIL-DTL-83513 and MIL-C-55302 (Microedge).
Technical Specifications
Dura-Con Micro-D Connectors - Metal Shell
| Feature | Specification |
| 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 |
| Termination Styles | Solder cup, insulated wire (#26 AWG), uninsulated wire (#25 AWG) |
| Shell Plating | Yellow chromate over cadmium (standard), Electroless nickel |
Dura-Con Micro-D Connectors - Plastic Shell
| Feature | Specification |
| Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51 |
| Shell Material | Economical all plastic shell (lightweight, no shielding) |
| Termination Styles | Solder cup, uninsulated solid wire (#25 AWG), insulated stranded wire (#26 AWG) |
| Insulator Material | Thermoplastic glass-reinforced |
Dura-Con Micro-D Connectors for PCBs - Metal Shell
| Feature | Specification |
| Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 51, 100 |
| Mounting Styles | Straight mount (180), 90 right-angle mount, 90 right-angle narrow profile |
| Shell Material | Aluminum (EMI/RFI shielding) |
| Interfacial Seal | Silicone elastomer |
| Insulator Materials | Diallyl phthalate glass-reinforced, Thermoplastic glass-reinforced |
| PCB Tail Lengths | 0.109", 0.140", 0.172" |
Dura-Con Hermetically Sealed Micro-D Connectors
| Feature | Specification |
| Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 100 |
| Shell Material | Aluminum (strength and EMI/RFI shielding) |
| Seal Type | Hermetic seal (proprietary epoxy-metallic compound) |
| Mounting | Straight and right angle |
Dura-Con High Temperature Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors
| Feature | Specification |
| Operating Temperature | Plugs: up to 175C continuously; Sockets: up to 200C continuously |
| Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37 |
| Insulator Feature | Raised rib for shock (50 Gs) and vibration (20 Gs) resistance |
| Termination Options | Solder cups, wire leads, straight and 90 right-angle narrow profile PCB mounting (sockets only) |
| Shell Material | Metal (EMI/RFI shielding) |
Dura-Con Strip Connectors
| Feature | Specification |
| Contact Centers | 0.050" (24 ga. stainless steel) |
| Profile | Slim, high-density |
| Positions | 1 to 60 positions |
| Contact Technology | Dura-Con twist pin |
| Optional Features | Polarization with guide pins |
Dura-Con Accessories
| Accessory Type | Description | Available For |
| Shielded Cable Assemblies | Meets MIL-DTL-83513 requirements, EMI gasket, braided sleeves, integrated backshell. | Micro-D shells (9 to 100 pins) |
| Connector Savers | Reduces damage to mounted connectors during system tests. Plug on one end, socket on the other. | All Micro-D sizes (9 to 100 pins) |
| Micro-D Dust Covers | Protects contacts before mating. All plastic, retains to mating face. Color-coded (blue for plugs, red for sockets). | All Micro-D sizes (9 to 100 pins) |
| Micro-D Sealing Gaskets | Prevents moisture and dust ingress when connectors are mated. Compressible silicone rubber. | Micro-D socket sizes (9 to 100 pins) |
| Micro-D EMI Backshells | Aluminum alloy shell, electroless nickel plating. Includes jackpost, socket head hardware, retaining clip, crimpable ferrule. | Micro-D shells (9 to 100 pins) |
| Micro-D Strain Relief Backshells | Aluminum alloy shell, available with electroless nickel or cadmium plating. Includes jackpost, socket head hardware, retaining clip. | Micro-D shells (9 to 100 pins) |
| Mounting Hardware | Jackscrews (various styles and threads), Jackposts. Per MIL-C-83513/05. | Micro-D connectors |
Material Specifications (Appendix A)
| Component | Material |
| Shell (Metal) | Aluminum 6061 (SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/11) |
| Shell Plating | Cadmium with yellow chromate; Electroless nickel |
| Shell (Plastic) | Polyester, 30% glass filled (black); Polyphenylene sulfide (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 insulation) |
| Other Components | Encapsulant: Epoxy; Interfacial Seal: Silicone rubber; Dust Cover: Low Density Polyethylene; Hardware: Passivated 300 series stainless steel |
Performance Specifications (Appendix B)
| Category | Specification |
| Environmental | Salt Spray (48 hrs), Fluid Immersion, Thermal Vacuum Outgassing, 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 (70,000 ft); Insulation Resistance: 5,000 megohms min. |
| Mechanical | Contact Engaging Force: 6 oz max.; Contact Separation Force: 0.5 oz min.; Durability: 500 mating cycles |
Material Compliance (Appendix F)
- RoHS compliant parts include all plastic and nickel plated shells with solder cups and wire leads. Parts are compliant with Exemption 6(c) (Copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight) and Exemption 7(b) (Lead in solders for specific applications).
- Cadmium plated shells are not RoHS compliant.
