Omnetics Connector Corporation Rugged Miniature and Ultra-Miniature Connectors and Interconnect Systems for Defence Applications
Omnetics Connector Corporation (Omnetics) specialises in the design and manufacturing of micro-miniature and nano-miniature connectors and interconnection systems.
The company’s range of nano, micro and hybrid connectors are ideal for defence programmes, where factors such as size, weight, signal integrity and reliability are thoroughly considered.
Omnetics provide a variety of reduced size and weight interconnectors:
- Micro and nano strip and circular-connectors
- Nano-D / Bi-Lobe (a QPL rectangular Nano-connector family)
- Squeeze-latching Nano-D / Bi-Lobe
- Polarised Nano-connectors – PZN
- Micro-D (a QPL rectangular micro-connector family)
- Squeeze-latching Micro-D
- Hybrid circular, micro-D, and nano-D connectors
- Connectors complaint with the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Act
The company also manufactures application specific connector and cable assemblies, which require a tailored design solution.
Micro-miniature and nano-miniature connectors and interconnect systems for rugged applications
Omnetics are a leading supplier for military, aerospace, instrumentation and related high-technology orientated OEMs. The company’s products are currently being used worldwide within aircraft, missile and weapon systems, soldier worn and unmanned systems and satellite programmes.
The Omnetics spring-socket system (Flex-Pin) has approved QPL status for Mil-83513 for Micro-D (0.050in pitch) connectors and the Mil-32139 level programme for Nano-D (0.025in pitch) connectors.
Ruggedised, compact and lightweight interconnection systems
Omnetics connectors are suitable to both new and updated programmes, which require lightweight connectors and interconnect systems.
The company produces highly reliable and compact connectors for the defence and civil aerospace sectors, as well as supply products to leading projects and applications worldwide.
Omnetics has provided solutions such as:
- Guidance, surveillance, cube satellite and portable communications systems
- Weapon systems such as artillery and guided missiles
- Unmanned vehicles systems
- Aerospace and military equipment
- Imaging and optics
- Vehicles: land vehicles, fighter planes, helicopters and civil aircraft
Commercial-off-the-shelf connectors
Omnetics offers a comprehensive commercial off-the-shelf (COTs) inventory. The company’s vast range of standard and bespoke designs ensures clients that their interconnectors meet their requirements and schedule.
Cabling for interconnect systems
Omnetics has designed a complete cabling package to complement its interconnector solutions, including a cable harness system.
The company’s engineers will consider various factors in their cable designs, including:
- Agency ratings
- Environmental conditions
- Chemical exposure
- Flexibility
- EMI/RMI shielding
- Ruggedness
- Weight
About Omnetics
Omnetics designs and assembles products at its plant in Minneapolis, US, which features in-house automatic machining and over-moulding equipment.
The company provides support for all client specifications with a worldwide distribution and sales team, who is experienced in standard and customised designs for miniature and ultra-miniature connector and interconnect systems.
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7260 Commerce Circle East
Minneapolis
MN 55432
United States of America
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Products and Services
Low-Profile Micro-D Connectors
Omnetics offers reliable Micro-D connectors in standard, latching, single-row, MIL-DTL-83513, and USB 3.0 configurations.
Nano-D / Bi-Lobe® Connectors
Omnetics' single-row Nano-D connectors offer an extremely rugged low-profile connector that meets or exceeds the requirements of Mil-DTL-32139. These ultra-miniature nano connectors are available in a variety of configurations and are frequently used in mil-aero, geophysical, and medical markets.
Micro and Nano Strip Connectors
Available with thru holes or latches, Omnetics' Micro Strip and Nano Strip connectors are designed to meet your needs.
Micro and Nano Circular Connectors
We offer a full range of Micro and Nano circular connectors to meet your needs and demands.
White Papers
Omnetics IP68 Overmoulded Circular Series Released
In the world of circular connectors there are thousands of styles, sizes, configurations and functionality types available.
Omnetics Space Grade Connectors
To make life easier for the design engineer, Omnetics Connector Corporation has released its own set of standard space grade Bi-Lobes. These MIL-DTL-32139 Nano-miniature connectors are approved for space programs and inspected per EEE-INST-002.
Omnetics Connector Corporation Latest Newsletter
Omnetics has released its summer newsletter, covering information such as its new hybrid circular family, using 3.0 USB connector, and an engineer's insight.
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Today’s design engineers have a strong directive when it comes to military electronics, and much of the emphasis seems focused heavily around SWaP.
But what is SWaP and why is it so important?
SWaP cables and connectors are designed to offer small size, low weight and power to meet the exciting and dynamic growth of ruggedized miniature electronics.
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Read moreStandard in-line configurations are overmolded using a black thermoplastic polyurethane material. Throughout this process we provide the right mix of waterproofing and abrasion resistance, ensuring our design meets the IP67 and IP68 standards designers have come to expect.
Read moreIn the world of circular connectors there are thousands of styles, sizes, configurations and functionality types available.
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Read moreOmnetics Connector offers extensive overmolding design and manufacturing capabilities.
Read moreOmnetics' Nano Strip connectors encompass an ultra-low profile and rugged form factor, making them an ideal interconnect solution for a number of design challenges currently plaguing today's engineering community.
Read moreWith many sizes and formats readily available in Omnetics COT's and standards library, your design can be assembled quickly and efficiently.
Read moreFor years, standard D-sub-miniature connectors (MIL-DTL-24308) were the poster child in relation to overall ruggedness and reliability when it came to interconnect greatness.
Read moreOmnetics will be showcasing its rugged, highly reliable, lightweight, robust, miniature and ultra-miniature micro and nano connectors (1.27mm and 0.64mm pitch) and cable harnesses at the Defence and Security Event, DESi, from 15-18 September at the London ExCel centre.
Read moreCircuit boards continue to evolve and are required to perform more functions in a smaller footprint. Meanwhile, the physical number of wires needed for data acquisition and inter-circuit modules continue to escalate.
Read moreDesigners are finding that connecting both signal and power systems into and out of their equipment is taking a large portion of their size and weight allowance.
Read moreDesigners must move quickly to provide the circuitry needed for new miniaturised products that are being employed in today's ruggediaed portable electronics.
Read moreOmnetics delivers ruggedised standard connectors faster for reduced costs and to cut design time.
Read moreOmnetics Connector, a worldwide designer and manufacturer of micro and nano miniature interconnect products, announces its new and improved latching Micro-D connector, which can be mated or un-mated without the need for a screwdriver or hand tools.
Read moreOmnetics Connector, a worldwide designer and manufacturer of micro and nano miniature interconnect products, announces its latching Micro-D connector will be on display at Hall 5, Lane J, Stand #638 at Eurosatory 2014, June 16 - 20, Paris, France.
Read moreHigh reliability strip connectors using ruggedised insulators and military quality Flex Pin® technology are focused on providing the best and strongest strip-style interconnections in the world.
Read moreOmnetics Connector has completed a full line of nano-D shaped connectors designed for automatic and hand assembly for densely packed miniature printed circuit boards and certified for MIL-DTL-32139.
Read moreNano-Connectors maintain high signal integrity for improved differential signal management in portable and miniature electronics.
Read moreOmnetics will be showcasing our high reliability, lightweight, robust micro and nano (1.27mm and .64mm pitch) connectors and cable harnesses at the Defence & Security Event from 10-13 September 2013 at the London ExCel centre.
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7260 Commerce Circle East
Minneapolis
MN 55432
United States of America
