Smiths Connectors Unveils High-Speed Fibre Channel D-Sub Series

Smiths Connectors, a world-leading provider of high-performance interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications has announced the introduction of its hand-tooled high-speed rugged D-Sub series.

This range of high-impedance connectors has been designed to ground the outer shield quadrax and twinax contacts directly to the shell of the connector. A compelling differentiator in the D-Sub connector is minimal RF noise and high durability of up to 1,000 mating cycles, in addition, to the multiple point contact engagement that provides superior EMI shielding. To ensure that the correct high-speed connectors are mated to address specific wiring requirements and keying functions, a keyed jack post has been incorporated into the design. The six-positioned keyed jack post allows for 36 possible keying combinations ensuring that the correct high- speed rugged D-Sub plug is mated to the correct high-speed receptacle. Non-keyed jack post versions are also available.

In addition to meeting and exceeding all requirements of MIL-STD-202 for shock and vibration, the size 10 contacts are 30% smaller than the standard size 9 for tight space constraint applications while delivering the same performance in a significantly smaller package size.

“The trend toward smaller footprints and higher density are proliferating across all segments of the global marketplace, particularly for high reliability requirements,” states Gabriel Guglielmi, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for Smiths Connectors. “We have put a great deal of thoughtful planning into the D-Sub and have designed it to be rugged, versatile and with the functionality that is required to address the ever-changing changing needs of the customer base.” He adds, “Where many others in the industry held a collective view of D-Sub as being a mature product that did not allow for further improvement, we viewed it as an opportunity to enhance it and make it even more viable and dependable interconnect solution.”

The D-Sub connectors feature ease of assembly, a leading-edge production tool method of? as well as meeting stringent quality inspection. In addition to these features, the D-Sub series also comes with a robust and comprehensive training package.

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ABOUT SMITHS CONNECTORS

Smiths Connectors is a leading supplier of application-specific, high-reliability electrical interconnect solutions from highly integrated assemblies to microminiature connectors and spring probe contacts.

Smiths Connectors is comprised of Hypertac, Sabritec and IDI brands, which are synonymous of exceptional performance when critical applications require a technologically advanced, high quality, multi-pin electrical connection to ensure reliability and safety.

Alongside Smiths Microwave and Smiths Power, Smiths Connectors is part of the Smiths Interconnect division of Smiths Group www.smiths.com, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and engineered components. Smiths Group employs around 23,000 people in more than 50 countries.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Roberta Rebora, Marketing & Communications Vice President, Smiths Connectors

Tel: +39 010 60361, Email: roberta.rebora@smithsconnectors.com