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Nano Twist Pin Connectors

Our Nano-D connectors are ideal solutions for applications which require extreme miniaturization and high reliability whilst offering space and weight saving advantages.

Novara are well qualified to deliver Nano Connectors for a wide range of high-performance applications. Our industry-leading materials knowledge, engineering design experience and testing capabilities are key to achieving reliable service in the most extreme environments including aerospace, military, industrial, medical and off-shore.

Typical Characteristics of Nano Connectors

  • High Density, Miniaturized, Lightweight, High Reliability.
  • 0.635 mm (.025″) contact spacing (double the density of a Micro-D).
  • Working temperature environment: -55℃ ~ +125℃.
  • Machine life: 200 times.
  • Double row.
  • High reliability twist pin contacts.
  • Metal shell construction with captivated hardware.
  • Vibration: 10Hz ~ 2000Hz acc. at 196m/s2
  • Shock: 980m/s2 for 6ms
  • Rated current: 1A
  • Random vibration: 0.4G2/Hz, r.m.s value of total acceleration 23.1G
  • Contact resistance: ≤21mΩ
  • Insulation resistance: ≥5000MΩ
  • Dielectric strength: 250V

Below you’ll find a selection of datasheets and information for our nano connectors which are available in standard or custom configurations.

Nano D-Sub Miniature Through Hole horizontal Mount Connector

Thru-Hole PCB Mount

Our thru-hole to PCB Nano D-Sub miniature connectors are designed for use with rigid PCBs with circuitry terminations either at a right angle or straight to the connector.

Thru-hole connectors provide stronger mechanical bonds between PCB layers than SMT connectors, making them ideal where they may be subjected to mechanical stress.  These connectors are also available with space-rated configurations, designed and manufatured with specialized materials and tested to ensure reliable performance when subject to harsh vibrations and withstand irradiation.

Available with 9 ~ 69 contacts and guide pin or locking nut options.

TH PCB Right Angle Connectors Datasheet

TH PCB Straight Connectors Datasheet

TH PCB Right Angle Space Connectors Datasheet

Nano D-Sub Miniature Surface Mount Vertical Connector

SMT PCB Mount

Our range of SMT PCB Nano D-Sub miniature connectors are available in three different PCB mounting options; Vertical, Horizontal and Straddle for flexible PCBs.

SMT connectors have a smaller PCB footprint than thru-hole connectors and are surface mounted without the need to drill holes in the PCB making them suitable for smaller PCBs.

Available with 9 ~ 69 contacts and guide pin or locking nut options.

SMT PCB Connectors Datasheet

Nano D-Sub Miniature Cable Assemblies

Crimp Contact with Cable

Our range of crimped cable contact Nano D-Sub Miniature connectors are available in various different mounting configurations with cable size, specification and lengths customizable to your preference.

Crimped cable nano connectors are suitable for all applications and can be supplied with or without tail covers to provide cable strain relief and shielding options.  These connectors are also available with space-rated configurations, designed and manufactured with specialized materials and tested to ensure reliable performance when subject to harsh vibrations and withstand irradiation.

Available with 9 ~ 69 contacts and guide pin or locking nut options.

Crimp Contact Connectors Datasheet

Crimp Contact Space Connectors Datasheet

How does Twist Pin technology work?

The Twist Pin contact enables the connector system to meet the most severe requirements, often significantly more so than stipulated in the MIL-DTL-32139 standards. The male Nano-D contact is made up of 10 strands of beryllium-copper and copper alloy twisted together, welded then bumped to form a bulged point.

Illustration inside a Nano D Twist Pin connector

This area of the contact is compressed inside the turned female socket contact during insertion and a high number of electrical contact points are permanently assured whilst retaining flexibility and ease of insertion/extraction. Both the socket contact chamfer and the twist pin semispherical radius contribute to ensuring adequate insertion even in case of misalignment.

Before Insertion of Nano D-Sub Connector

Illustration showing how twist pin contacts work

After Insertion of Nano D-Sub Connector

Illustration showing twist pin connector pin in the connector and mating socket contact

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