
D-subminiature
Connectors
Information
General Information
Introduction
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All connectors are intermateable with any Cinch D-subminiature of comparable pin count and density, or the
D-sub connector of any other manufacturer complying dimensionally with MIL-C-24308.
Solder terminations and boardlocks meet the requirements for solderability in accordance with MIL-STD-202,
Method 208.
DURABILITY
- Mated connectors are subjected to cycles of insertions and withdrawals specified on the catalog
page. After the prescribed cycles the connectors will meet the Cinch requirements concerning insertion-
withdrawal force, individual contact insertion-withdrawal force, and contact resistance.
APPROVALS
- Most Cinch connectors have UL recognition and CSA approval; however, the specific approvals are listed
on the individual catalog pages.
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Cinch connector contacts are generally offered in Gold Flash or 30μin. gold plating for commercial product,
and 50μin. gold plating for M24308 Series Military D-subminiature connectors.
Cinch connectors utilize economical stamped and formed contacts and/or screw machine contacts for
enhanced performance.
Standard density connectors utilize size 20 contacts.
Cinch 1.5 Density Series connectors utilize size 22 contacts for greater density in a standard size
D-subminiature outer shell.
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METAL SHELLS
- Commercial-grade steel shells are usually available in zinc plating with yellow chromate finish or tin plating.
- Tin-plated plugs have grounding indents.
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Military grade M24308 Series connector shells are generally steel or in certain cases non-magnetic brass with
cadmium plating and yellow chromate finish.
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Insulator materials are glass-filled polyester, glass-filled nylon, and diallyl phthalate.
The connectors are usually available in plugs and sockets in 9, 15, 25, 37, and 50 position sizes.
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