Frequently Asked Questions

a. Micro Connectors on .050” (1.27mm) centerlines can carry 3 Amps per contact. 
b. Nano Connectors on .025” (.64 mm) centerlines can carry 1 Amps per contact.

The Mil Spec requirements for Micro and Nano connectors are 500 & 200 cycles respectively. Omnetics’ Micro and Nano connectors, however, have both tested and passed tests up to 2,000 mating cycles.

Mil Spec Micro and Nano contact require precision crimps done on automated crimpers. There are no hand crimp tools available for these types of connectors. These contact types are permanently installed and encapsulated in the insulators by the manufacturer with epoxy. Omnetics can terminate many types of wires and perform complete cable harnessing along with backshells and overmolding. If your application requires you to terminate your own wires, we can supply connectors with soldercups ready to accept your wire.

Many parts we build are customer and application specific. We must respect non-disclosure agreements and maintain the confidentiality of our customers. If your drawing is not available online, please contact Omnetics and we can email your drawing immediately.

Most times a catalog description is not sufficient enough to specify all the variables of a part. We assign custom #’s and create complete drawings for your review. This greatly reduces the chance of miscommunication. It also assures that you have complete design control over the part for your application.

We can build RoHS compliant versions of our connectors. However, it is our standard practice to use lead based solder consistent with the demand from our high-rel customer base. If you require RoHS compliance, please be sure to specify that need to us.

Omnetics stocks several parts considered (COTS). These are available for shipping within one day of ordering. Several other standards exist with accelerated 4-6 week lead times. Other built to order standards are available in 8 weeks. Complete custom assemblies can carry 8-12 week lead times.

Yes, Omnetics is a fully approved QPL manufacturer of MIL-DTL-32139 and MIL-DTL-83513. Other non-QPL parts still meet or exceed the requirements of various Mil-Specs.

Yes, Omnetics connectors are suitable for space applications. We can perform various levels of space screening to suit your application.

Absolutely, Omnetics builds connectors for many high end medical devices with worldwide approvals. We can work with you to select the proper materials to fit your Medical device.

Bi-Lobe® is a registered trademark of Omnetics Connector Corp. It refers to our most popular nano connector. The contacts on both the plug and receptacle are protected by a metal housing. This metal housing is polarized by 2 lobes, thus the name Bi-Lobe®. The Bi-Lobe® is available in QPL (MIL-DTL-32139) & Non-QPL versions.

For Off the Shelf connectors the minimum order size is $100.00 per item. For built to order jobs, the minimum is $ 200.00 per item.

Yes, Omnetics has 3 molding machines capable of finishing off cable harnesses with clean and functional strain reliefs.