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Hermetic Multi-Pin Headers

Aptiv Interconnect's Hermetic Multi-Pin Headers are specialized electrical connectors engineered to provide a gas-tight or pressure-tight seal through a panel or printed circuit board (PCB) while maintaining multiple electrical interconnections. Unlike standard multi-pin headers, these versions are designed to completely isolate sensitive electronics from harsh external environments, including vacuum, high pressure, moisture, gases, and extreme temperatures. Our hermetic headers typically consist of pins hermetically sealed into a robust insulator and housing, designed to mate with corresponding socket connectors or wire housings. They are crucial in applications where environmental integrity is paramount, such as in aerospace, defense, medical devices, vacuum systems, industrial controls, and cryogenic equipment. Our design ensures reliable signal and low-power transmission across environmental barriers without compromising the integrity of the sealed enclosure, offering long-term stability and performance in critical systems.

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Features and Benefits

  • Hermetic Sealing: Gas-tight, pressure-tight seal; prevents ingress of moisture, gases, liquids, and contaminants.
  • Extreme Environmental Isolation: Flawless performance in high vacuum, under pressure, and across wide temperature ranges.
  • High Reliability: Engineered for mission-critical applications; consistent electrical performance in challenging environments.
  • Robust Construction: Specialized materials (e.g., glass-to-metal, ceramic-to-metal seals, advanced epoxies) for durability.
  • Space-Efficient: Multi-pin connectivity in a compact form factor for miniaturized assemblies.
  • Versatile Mounting Options: Available for through-hole, surface-mount PCB, and panel mounting.
  • Corrosion Resistance: Materials resist corrosive agents, enhancing longevity in harsh conditions.
  • Stable Electrical Performance: Consistent electrical characteristics in extreme environmental changes.

Specifications, Parts, and Filters

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Current Rating
0.5A to 2A (per contact)
Voltage Rating
100 VDC to 500 VAC (sea level)
Insulation Resistance
5000 MΩ min
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV)
750 VAC to 1500 VAC (sea level)
Contact Resistance
25 mΩ max

Mating Cycles
50 to 200 cycles
Pin Retention (Axial)
1.0 N to 2.5 N (per pin)
Insulator Material
Glass, Ceramic, High-Performance Thermoset/Epoxy
Contact Material
Kovar®, Stainless Steel, Copper Alloy
Housing Material
Stainless Steel, Kovar®, Aluminum Alloy
Leak Rate
<1×10⁻⁷ to <1×10⁻⁹ cc/sec He
Pitch Options
1.0mm, 1.27mm, 2.0mm, 2.54mm
Pin Diameter
0.40mm to 0.64mm (0.016" to 0.025")

Operating Temperature
to +200∘C
Storage Temperature
−65∘C to +150∘C
Humidity
MIL-STD-202, Method 103
Thermal Shock
MIL-STD-202, Method 107
Vibration
MIL-STD-202, Method 204
Shock
MIL-STD-202, Method 213
Pressure Rating
Up to 10,000 PSI (689 bar)

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