Hypertac
®
Hyperboloid
Technology
Smiths Interconnect offers an extensive range of superior contact technologies suitable for standard
and custom solutions. Hypertac® (HYPERboloid conTACT) is the original superior performing
hyperboloid contact technology designed for use in all applications and in harsh and demanding
environments where high reliability and safety are critical. The inherent
electrical and mechanical characteristics of the Hypertac hyperboloid
contact ensures unrivalled performance in terms of reliability,
number of mating cycles, low contact force and
minimal contact resistance. The shape of
the contact sleeve is formed by
hyperbolically arranged
contact wires, which align
themselves elastically as
contact lines around the
pin, providing a number of
linear contact paths.
Features Benets
Low insertion/extraction forces
The angle of the socket wires allows tight control of the
pin insertion and extraction forces. The spring wires are
smoothly deected to make line contact with the pin.
High density interconnect systems
Signicant reductions in size and weight of sub-system designs.
No additional hardware is required to overcome mating and
un-mating forces.
Long contact life
The smooth and light wiping action minimizes wear on the contact
surfaces. Contacts perform up to 100,000 insertion/extraction
cycles with minimal degradation in performance.
Low cost of ownership
The Hypertac contact technology will surpass most product
requirements, thus eliminating the burden and cost of having to
replace the connector or the entire subsystem.
Lower contact resistance
The design provides a far greater contact area and the wiping
action of the wires insures a clean and polished contact
surface. Our contact technology has about half the resistance of
conventional contact designs.
Low power consumption
The lower contact resistance of our technology results in a
lower voltage drop across the connector reducing the power
consumption and heat generation within the system.
Higher current ratings
The design parameters of the contact (e.g., the number, diameter
and angle of the wires) may be modied for any requirement.
The number of wires can be increased so the contact area is
distributed over a larger surface. Thus, the high current carried by
each wire because of its intimate line contact, can be multiplied
many times.
Maximum contact performance
The lower contact resistance of the Hypertac contact reduces heat
build-up; therefore Hypertac contacts are able to handle far greater
current in smaller contact assemblies without the detrimental
effects of high temperature.
Immunity to shock & vibration
The low mass and resultant low inertia of the wires enable them
to follow the most abrupt or extreme excursions of the pin without
loss of contact. The contact area extends 360° around the pin and
is uniform over its entire length. The 3 dimensional symmetry of
the Hypertac contact design guarantees electrical continuity in all
circumstances.
Reliability under harsh environments
Harsh environmental conditions require connectors that will
sustain their electrical integrity even under the most demanding
conditions such as shock and vibration. The Hypertac contact
provides unmatched stability in demanding environments when
failure is not an option.
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Contents
M23 POWER CONNECTORS SERIES L .............................................. 3
Type overview.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Technical characteristics.........................................................................................................................................4 - 5
How to order ...........................................................................................................................................................6 - 7
Conguration available connectors: ............................................................................................................................ 8
Power Receptacles...............................................................................................................................................8 - 10
Power Extensions
................................................................................................................................................11 - 12
Power Panel Feed Through ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Power Plugs
.......................................................................................................................................................14 - 16
Cable Clamps & Accessoires .................................................................................................................................... 17
Contacts .............................................................................................................................................................18 - 22
M23 SIGNAL CONNECTORS SERIES S ............................................ 24
Type overview............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Technical characteristics............................................................................................................................................ 25
Contact arrangement ..........................................................................................................................................26 - 27
How to order .......................................................................................................................................................28 - 30
Conguration available connectors: .......................................................................................................................... 31
Signal Receptacles .............................................................................................................................................31 - 37
Signal Extensions ...............................................................................................................................................38 - 45
Signal Plugs & Panel Feed Through ..................................................................................................................46 - 55
21 way Signal Connectors ..................................................................................................................................56 - 58
Cable Clamps & Accessoires .................................................................................................................................... 59
Contacts .............................................................................................................................................................60 - 63
TOOLS ..........................................................................................64 - 66