Space
Omnetics Connector Corporation has a rich history of supporting orbital and deep space projects. Our connectors have been used on the Co-Star, Space Shuttle, Mars Rover and Iridium satellite, to name a few. Omnetics can aid in the design of connectors and harnesses suitable for your application. We offer multiple levels of space screening to the requirements of your specific application.
Certified in accordance to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space addendum
Space Level Screening
Ordering Steps:
Step 1 - Choose a suitable Micro or Nano connector
Step 2 - Choose a level of Space Screening
Level 1 - Mission Critical (Highest Reliability)
Level 2 - High Reliability
Level 3 - Standard Reliability
Step 3 - Select any added outgassing processing needed.
Step 4 - Specify chosen ORDERING CODES from table below.
These codes should be used as separate line items on
all quote Requests and Purchase Orders as required.
Ordering Codes: (Quoted as seperate line items)
| Screening Level |
Special Screening Only |
Processing for Outgassing |
| Level 1 - Mission Critical |
SPT1 |
All standard materials exhibit less than 1.0% TML without additional processing. Contact service for special requirements. |
| Level 2 - High Reliability |
SPT2 |
| Level 3 - Standard Reliability |
Standard |
Nano - Rectangular Design @ .025" Pitch
- Materials: For up to +200°C operation*
- Insulator: 2 Row-LCP / 30% glass, 1 Row-PPS / 40% glass, Low Outgassing meets NASA SP-R0022
- Pin count: @ .025” pitch – up to 60 positions
- Single row or 2 Row
- Board Mounting: SMT or Thru-Hole
- Current Rating: Up to 1 amp
- Shock & Vibration: Exceeds MIL-DTL-32139
- High Shock Mounting & Mating Hardware
Micro - Rectangular Design @ .050" Pitch
- Materials: For up to +200°C operation*
- Insulator: PPS / 40% glass, Low Outgassing meets NASA SP-R0022
- Pin count: @ .050” pitch – up to 97 positions
- Single row or dual tow
- Board Mounting: SMT or Thru-Hole
- Current Rating: Up to 3 amp
- Shock & Vibration: Exceeds MIL-DTL-32139
- High Shock Mounting & Mating Hardware
- Micro - Rectangular Design @ .050" Pitch
Metal Circular Connector Series
- Outgassing meets NASA SP-R-0022
- Threaded Coupline Mate - Unmate
- EMI Cable Shield to Shell Design
- Pin Count Micro - Up to 27 Positions
- Pin Count Nano - Up to 28 positions
- O-ring Sealed
- High-Flex Cable for rotating systems
New Connector Design & Materials are focused on low weight, high density and rugged superiority to meet the extreme reliability demands during launch through deep space operations. Special “rugged-mount” designs can be made to system configurations. Materials have been selected for thermal-expansion match to sustain continued performance from launch pad through geo-thermal orbit conditions. With increased densification of cable diameter and reduced connector size, nano-interconnect systems offer significantly reduced weight and lower payload costs. Our design team will also help with unique cable requirements to solve EMI, Cross-talk and High Speed problems. Backshells, Strain-reliefs, Braided shields and Special cables are all available to improve handling and extend life in your system. Call our Sales Rep or Omnetics direct and we will work with you to optimize your design.
* High Temperature Epoxy available upon request