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Hermetic Packaging and DC Connector Specialists |
Hermetic Connectors and Electronic Packaging
SOURIAU PA&E utilizes specialized precision machining techniques, advanced materials science, process engineering and
proprietary technologies and processes to produce some of the most reliable and high performance products, including:
- Integrated Electronic Packaging - Ultra-rugged and reliable seals that effectively eliminate solder joint fatigue and cracked glass
- Hermetic Connectors - Rectangular DC Connectors, Circular DC Connectors, RF/Microwave Connectors, High Pressure Connectors, Fiber Optic Connectors, Medical Components, Hermetic Windows
- EMI Filters - Micro/Mini, Eyelet, Filter Pins, Bolt, Broadband, Discoidal Ceramic Capacitors and Custom Caparrays, Custom Filter Assemblies
- Bonded Metals - Explosive Bonding, Explosive Forming, and Explosive Hardening
- Laser Welding - State of the art computer controlled, true non-contact Lasag Laser Welding technology
Comprehensive Process Capabilities
- Precision Machining - State of the art manufacturing facility featuring 3 and 4 axis machines
- Hermetic Sealing - Glass-to-metals seals and ceramic-to-metal seals
- Vacuum Brazing - Metal-to-ceramic bonding, metal-to-composite bonding and metal-to-metal bonding
- Surface Finishing - Full range of capabilities including, chromate conversion, painting, and more
Application Brief
High Power, Compact Mil-DTL-39888 Compatible Connector for Extreme Airborne Application
A component manufacturer in the defense industry came to SOURIAU PA&E interested in a Mil-DTL-38999 compatible connector a pretty standard request for any connector manufacturer serving the aerospace industry. But this customer had some special parameters
First: it must handle 80 amps per pin and deliver that level of current reliably at 260ēC.
Second: the connectors need to maintain a high-level of hermetic integrity (1x10-9 He @ 1ATM) under the extreme conditions a fighter aircraft must endure.
Finally, given the current requirement, this connector also had to exhibit very high levels of dielectric performance to prevent arcing or flashover.
With these requirements in mind, SOURIAU PA&E put its engineering, material science, and unique manufacturing experience to work.
The end result was a precision-machined, stainless steel shell that hosts a 3-pin stainless steel insert attached via laser welding. The insert features large .225 diameter, Ni/AU plated, beryllium copper contacts directly sealed to the stainless steel with SOURIAU PA&Es extremely rugged polycrystalline ceramic, Kryoflex.
Finally, the pin and insert interface features were treated with a special dielectric material to ensure the highest dielectric performance.
The resulting connector met all the current carrying requirements; passed hermetic testing at every step and delivered the necessary dielectric performance (4500 volts+ without arcing or flashover) this application required all while in a format compatible with the Mil-DTL-38999. specifications.
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 We offer a complete solution to many of our customers and are often the sole source supplier for many of the components. Our comprehensive, end-to-end capabilities, combined with our experienced staff of engineers, scientists and technicians, allow us to provide you with any or all of the products and services you require.
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PRESS RELEASES AND NEWS
SOURIAU PA&E's New Mini Micro-D Connector.
New Testing Standards for Space Qualified EMI Filters.
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