Posted to News on 19th Jun 2015, 11:00
Miniature connectors with high capacity and rugged housings
The 'Tiny Trio' of LEMO connector developments are based around smaller diameter contacts, though they still have high contact ratings due to the continued use of the LEMO contact design, with inbuilt springs ensuring continuous contact even with high vibration. Consequently LEMO has squeezed five contacts, each rated to 1.5A, into its tiny 00 Series that is only 6mm diameter, making it suitable for communications and other equipment where very small yet tough connectors are required for handling signals. In addition, LEMO is offering 12 contacts in the 0B series, which is only 9.5mm diameter and 1.5A continuous rated.
LEMO's second new range is the waterproof T Series, which is based on the established B Series connectors, incorporating the original LEMO push-pull latching connection technology and including an inner sleeve and additional sealing to provide protection against water ingress to IP68 when mated. The 0T Series was the first of the T Series to be made available, and other larger sizes are now following.
This new T Series utilises the proven high-performance contact system and configurations from the popular LEMO B Series range, providing a very wide selection of options that can be made available quickly. It is backwardly compatible with the B Series, with the same socket panel hole diameter, which will be of considerable benefit to customers looking to upgrade existing designs as there is no need to change front panel dimensions, and upgraded cable plug assemblies will work with existing sockets.
The third development, the MM Series, is the smallest of the LEMO M Series ratchet coupling connectors, being a significantly smaller alternative to standard military connectors (such as MIL C38999) with up to four contacts in a ruggedised micro housing.
For further information about the 00 Series, the waterproof T Series and the MM Series connectors go to www.lemo.co.uk.
