Low-Profile Micro-D Connectors
Omnetics offers reliable Micro-D connectors in standard, latching, single-row, MIL-DTL-83513, and USB 3.0 configurations.
Omnetics Connector Corporation
Rugged Miniature and Ultra-Miniature Connectors and Interconnect Systems for Defence Applications
Omnetics Connector Corporation specialise in connector design and manufacturing, drawing on their experience of more than 25 years to focus on Micro-miniature and Nano-miniature high-reliability connectors and interconnection systems.
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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.
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.
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4 February 2019Hybrid Nano-D Connector Family
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15 November 2018Polarized Nano Connectors for Miniature Electronics
Omnetics’ Polarized Nano (PZN) sized connectors minimize space while offering high signal integrity in today’s ruggedized applications. As our industry continues to focus on compact electronics modules, the miniature PZN series has gained more and more demand in the connector market.
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18 May 2016Omnetics Improve COTS and Standards Offerings
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4 May 2016IP68 Continued
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20 April 2016Omnetics IP68 Overmolded Circular Series Released
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6 April 2016Omnetics Nano-D Reliability Proven in the Face of Design and Environmental Challenges
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9 March 2016Overmolded Solutions from Omnetics
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25 February 2016Nano Strip Connectors
Omnetics' 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.
24 February 2016Nano-D’s Continued
With many sizes and formats readily available in Omnetics COT's and standards library, your design can be assembled quickly and efficiently.
10 February 2016Omnetics Nano-D Proves Small is Powerful
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28 January 2016Omnetics Connector Corporation Joins its Local Partner Genalog at DSEi 2015 in London
Omnetics 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.
8 September 2015Miniature Nano-D COTs Connectors Offer High-Density Packaging
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9 April 2015Omnetics Delivers Ruggedised Standard Connectors Faster for Reduced Costs and to Cut Design Time
Designers must move quickly to provide the circuitry needed for new miniaturised products that are being employed in today's ruggediaed portable electronics.
17 March 2015COTS Standard Micro and Nano-Connectors Ship Quickly to Speed up New Designs
Omnetics delivers ruggedised standard connectors faster for reduced costs and to cut design time.
9 March 2015Omnetics Announces New and Improved Latching Micro-D Connectors
Omnetics 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.
30 May 2014Omnetics Showcases Latching Micro-D Connectors at EUROSATORY 2014
Omnetics 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.
30 May 2014Omnetics’ Ruggedised Strip Connectors Provide Fast and Firm Mating for High Density Circuits in Miniature and Portable Electronics
High 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.
12 November 2013Rugged Miniaturisation for PC Boards Furnished by Omnetics’ Surface-Mount Nano-Connectors
Omnetics 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.
12 November 2013Omnetics’ Line of Miniature Connectors Provide Up to 2GB/Second Speed in Highly Rugged Environments
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11 November 2013Omnetics Connector Corporation Joins its Local Partner Genalog at DSEi 2013 in London
Omnetics 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.
5 September 2013Omnetics Connector Corporation
7260 Commerce Circle East
Minneapolis
MN 55432
United States of America
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- +1 763 572 3925
- sales@omnetics.com
- www.omnetics.com
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