Smiths Interconnect PCB Connectors

Smiths Interconnect offers a broad range PCB connectors for harsh environments, with a wide choice of configurations and terminations of signal, power, high speed broadband, radio frequency contacts and spring probes solutions.

The vast range of PCB connectors include options that are ESA, Mil-Spec and VITA Approved.

Smiths PCB Connectors

KA Series:

MIL-DTL-55302 compliant PCB connector.
2, 3, 4 and 5 row options with 17 to 490 way hyperboloid contacts.
Endurance 100,000 mating cycles.
Contacts removable from wiring side (front release, rear removable).
End guides provide alignment and 36 user changeable keying combinations.
Immunity to shock and vibration fretting; shock tested to MIL-DTL-55302 para 4.5.14.
Terminations styles include crimp, right angle and straight through board solder and solder cup.
Nominal contact current rating at 4A.
Temperature range -55°C to +125°C.
KA Series Fact sheet

2mm/cPCI Series Connectors:

Interchangeable with cPCI COTS Systems. Modular design for standard 3U/6U configurations.
Immune to shock and vibration fretting. Keying feature for proper mating.
Reverse gender to commercial 2mm products.
EMI/RFI shielding.
Pitch: 1.0 to 2.0 mm.
Contact Positions: 50 to 100, 101 to 150. Contact Termination: Press Fit, Straight Through Board Solder (TBS).

C9394 Series Connectors

Metal shelled modular design solution up to 400 contacts.
High shock and vibration proof: no micro interruptions - test: 2ns.
Conforms to MIL-DTL-55302 general requirements.
Contact Positions: 151 to 200, 201 to 300, > 300. Pitch: 1.0 to 2.0 mm.
Contact Termination: Flex Termination, Right Angle Through Board Solder (TBS), Surface Mount Straddle.
Nominal Current: 4A to 7A.

CMD Series Connectors:

High contact density, light weight connector, conforming to MIL-DTL-55302 general requirements and TPR 02013.
High shock and vibration proof (no micro interruptions - test: 2ns).
Contact Positions: Up to 50, 50 to 100, 101 to 150, 151 to 200, 201 to 300, > 300. Pitch: 1.0 to 2.0 mm.
Contact Termination: Right Angle & Straight Through Board Solder (TBS), Surface Mount Termination (SMT).
Nominal Current: 1A to 3A.

HDLP Series Connectors:

High density, lightweight PCB connector; 2000 mating cycles. Polarized and scoop proof insulator.
Low component count & low insertion force. IP67 sealing when mated.
Contact Positions: Up to 50, 50 to 100, 101 to 150. Pitch: 1.0 to 2.0 mm.
Contact Termination: Straight Through Board Solder (TBS), Surface Mount Termination (SMT).
Nominal Current: 1A to 3A.

HPD and HPF Series Connectors:

High reliability signal PCB connectors with 17 to 160 contact positions.
Pin size/current: 0.6mm/4 amp; 2.54mm pitch.
Contact Positions: 17, 29, 33, 41, 48, 53, 62, 65, 72, 80, 84, 96, 98, 119, 120, 149, 160
Contact Termination: Crimp, Right Angle & Straight Through Board Solder.
Nominal Current: 4A.

HPH Series Connectors:

High density signal PCB connectors with 20 to 303 contact positions.
Pin size/current: 0.6mm/4 amp; 1.905mm pitch.
Contact Positions: Up to 50, 50 to 100, 101 to 150, 151 to 200, 201 to 300, > 300. Pitch: 1.0 to 2.0 mm.
Contact Termination: Crimp, Flex, Right Angle & Straight Through Board Solder, Solder Cup, Surface Mount.
Nominal Current: 4A to 7A.

HPW Series Connectors:

Mixed power & signal PCB connector, qualified at a system level on both civil and military programs.
Rugged design with Signal & power high reliability contacts.
Contact Positions: 50 to 100, 101 to 150. Pitch: 2.0 to 4.0 mm, > 4.0 mm.
Contact Termination: Crimp, Right Angle & Straight Through Board Solder (TBS).
Nominal Current: >7A.

KMC Series Connectors:

ESCC 3401/039 ESA qualified, high density interconnection with up to 162 ways.
Termination styles: wire wrap, solder cup and through board solder.
Polarized guiding devices, 16 keys available. Fretting proof - endurance.
Contact Positions: Up to 50, 50 to 100, 101 to 150, 151 to 200. Pitch: 1.0 to 2.0 mm.
Contact Termination: Crimp, Straight Through Board Solder.
Nominal Current: 1A to 3A.

KVPX Series Connectors:

High Speed up to 16 Gbps. Compatible with VITA 46, 47 and 78 (Space) standards.
Flexible modular design for standard 3U and 6U as well as custom configurations.
Faceplate to Protect Daughtercard Pins; Press-fit termination.
Contact Positions: 50 to 100, 101 to 150. Pitch: 1.0 to 2.0 mm.
Contact Termination: Press Fit.
Nominal Current: 1A to 3A.
Find out more about the KVPX Series here.

MHD/MDD/MDP Series Connectors:

Ruggedized metal shell &plastic shell versions. Signal and HE 807 cavities for power and coaxial contacts.
ESA qualified: ESCC 3401/065.
High density: up to 400 signal contacts.
Contact Positions: 50 to 100, 101 to 150, 151 to 200, 201 to 300, > 300. Pitch: 1.0 to 2.0 mm.
Contact Termination: Straight Through Board Solder, Surface Mount Straddle, Surface Mount Termination.
Nominal Current: 4A to 7A.

Space NXT Aurora Series Connectors:

COTS Plus 2mm Hard Metric backplane connector.
Tested and qualified to ESA ESCC 3401 specifications.
Available in 3 sizes: 55, 110 and 125 pin straight & right angle versions.
Contact Termination: Surface Mount Straddle.
Nominal Current: 1A to 3A.
Demonstrated readiness for Low Earth Orbit environment.

Intercompact Series Connectors

Compact hybrid signal and Ethernet PCB connector
42 or 60 way hyperboloid contacts or 42 way hyperboloid contacts with up to two Ethernet quadrax contacts.
Compliant with European railway standards EN45545-2, EN50155:2017, NF F61030, STM-S-001 incl D and more. Supports Ethernet 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
Endurance > 500 mating cycles
Contact ratings: 3A signal and 0.75A Ethernet.
Liquid Crystal Polymer Insulator: optimized insulation resistance with 110V DC nominal voltage rating
Temperature range -55°C to +125°C
RoHs Compliant (with exemption 6c).

Dovetail Series Connectors

Configurable symmetrical interlocking block design featuring Smiths advanced C series spring probe technology.
Superior continuity achieved in high shock and vibration environments
5 axis design flexibility; permits high degree of tolerance for x, y, z, angular and rotational misalignment.
Low contact resistance and high endurance of 100Ks insertions
Blind mate contact.
Bias ball version available for enhanced performance.
Probe current rating at 10A continuous (15A for ball bias variant).
Mix multiple power and ground probe options in same array.
Termination styles include surface mount, through board and solder cup.