Electrical Connectors
Overview
Electrical connectors create a simple electronic interface in electrical systems for power and signal transmission. At Douglas Electrical Components, we enhance your capabilities with the usage of electrical connectors by hermetically sealing virtually any connector available on the market. In our New Jersey facility, we have a team of IPC-620 certified technicians that integrate electrical connectors into various assembly types with a hermetically sealed connection. This ensures that the connector is both liquid and gas-tight, exceeding commonly referenced NEMA and IP ratings.
You have the design flexibility to select virtually any commercially available connector on the market. We then integrate any electrical connection to the connector, including pins, sockets, wires, cables, and other connectors. This can create a plug and play solution that ensures the entire interconnect assembly is sealed and protected. We 100% test all connectors for vacuum pressure and electrical conductivity. Additionally, we can offer pressure testing in-house for up to 12,500 PSI.
Douglas can customize the mechanical interface to your requirements. This includes creating a hermetic feedthrough assembly with a threaded or flanged mechanical interface. The electrical connector, housing and electrical interface are all sealed together to create a complete hermetic package. We specialize in hermetic bulkhead connectors for various industries and applications including those with critical requirements and harsh environments.
Features
BRANDS WE SEAL, INTEGRATE, & CUSTOMIZE
- TE Connectivity (formerly Tyco / Deutsch)
- Molex / Brad Harrison
- Souriau
- Amphenol
- Mencom
- Fischer
- Lemo
- And more
MIL-SPEC CONNECTORS
- MIL-DTL-38999
- MIL-DTL-5015
- MIL-DTL-26482
- MIL-DTL-24308
- MIL-DTL-83513
- MIL-DTL-32139
- And more
D-SUB CONNECTORS
- D-sub hermetic connectors for vacuum applications
- Micro-D hermetic connectors
- Regular and standard density (HDM)
- High density (HDD)
- Nano-D
COAXIAL CONNECTORS
| Coaxial Connector Type | Nominal Cable Impedance | Withstand Voltage |
| BNC | 50Ω | 500 VAC |
| SMA | 50Ω | 500 VAC |
| N | 50Ω | 1500 VAC |
| Triaxial | 50Ω | 1500 VAC |
| UHF | Non-constant | 500 VAC |
| SHV | N/A | 3500 VAC |
| MHV | N/A | 5000 VAC Non-constant |
- Find more on hermetic coaxial feedthroughs
THERMOCOUPLE FEEDTHROUGH TYPES
- Type J
- Type K
- Type E
- Type T
INDUSTRIAL CONNECTORS
- Metric Circular Connectors (M8, M12, M23, etc.)
- DIN
- DT Series
- USB Type A and Type C
- R-J45
- Power connectors (NEMA and IEC)
- Banana jacks
- Thermocouples
- Push-pull connectors
- High voltage
- High current/amperage
FIBER OPTIC
- ST
- LC
- MTP
WHY CHOOSE DOUGLAS?
- Build More – Buy Less – Create high density hermetic solutions using our proprietary epoxy technology to create an air- and moisture-tight seal of virtually any conductor, circuit, or optical fiber.
- Get it Faster – From rapid prototypes to full scale production, Douglas Electrical Components manufactures standard and custom solutions for MIL/Aero applications in our NJ facilities on schedule.
- Plug & Play – With a Design for Manufacturability mindset and technology with ultimate design flexibility, our application engineers will partner with you to design a hermetic solution as a second source or new design to optimize it for your operational success. Save time and money with Douglas Electrical Components.
PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES
- < 1×10-9 cc Helium per second
- Pressures up to 15,000 psi
- Operating temperatures range from 4 K (LHe) through high temperatures of 200°C
- Standard tooling and LEAN operational set up to keep your footprint smaller and overhead down, while maintaining quality
MARKET CAPABILITIES
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- AS9102 First Article Inspections available upon request; contact factory.
- ITAR DDTC Registration
FAQ
What is an Electrical Connector? What are Sealed Electrical Connectors?
An electrical connector is an interconnect device to transmit power or signal. Electrical connectors are designed with various performance and environmental ratings depending on the application, industry, and available space.
The sealed electrical connectors are available for more challenging conditions. Traditionally, the sealed terminology refers to the fact that the connection is rated to operate in conditions such as exposure to liquids or gases. Douglas Electrical Components uses a proprietary hermetic epoxy to hermetically seal electrical connectors in both vacuum and positive pressure environments. The epoxy bonds directly to the connector housing as well as the electrical connection to prevent any moisture, air, or gas from penetrating the connector.
Does Douglas offer High Pressure Electrical Connectors?
Yes. Douglas can manufacture a hermetically sealed electrical connector that is rated for high pressures. Hermetically sealed electrical connectors can include a mechanical interface such as a bulkhead NPT thread or radial O-ring seal to reach pressures exceeding 10,000 PSI. Contact Douglas with the high-pressure electrical connector specification and we will partner with you to meet the mechanical and electrical specifications for designing made-to-order hermetic electrical connectors.
What Types of Hermetic Electrical Feedthrough Connectors are Available?
Douglas can hermetically seal virtually any commercial connector on the marketplace and convert it to a hermetic electrical feedthrough. We seal connectors of all shapes, sizes, and ratings to create hermetic solutions. Customers can choose their own connection or we can recommend electrical connectors based on the application and specifications.
Images
hermetic M40 face seal - custom PCB connector - inside front-min
Dual USB Hermetic Feedthrough with KF flange
Hermetic USB feedthrough with two USB-A connectors in KF type flange
Hermetic thermocouple CF feedthrough
Connector to thermocouple wire hermetic feedthrough with CF flange for vacuum chamber integration
Dual Connector CF Feedthru
Dual 38999 hermetic feedthrough CF flange
Solder Cup CF Feedthrough
CF feedthrough with integral MIL-spec connector and solder-cup interface
Compact Hermetic USB Assembly
USB-C hermetic bulkhead connector with small jamnut design
Backpotted MIL-spec connector with integral PCB Pins
Backpotted MIL-spec connector with integral PCB Pins
Backpotted jamnut connector harness
Industrial circular connector (M12) with jamnut mount and integral cable harness
Backpotted BNC connector
Hermetic BNC-99 connector with integral wires
PBTW Custom Flange connector to wire feedthru
MIL-spec hermetic connector with custom rectangular flange and integral wires
Hermetic MIL-spec Connector
Example of a non-hermetic connector using epoxy backpotting to create a hermetic seal
Pin to Flex assembly
CircuitSeal hermetic pin to flex assembly in custom housing
High Pressure Feedthrough Connector
Use connectorized hermetic feedthroughs for to simplify installation.
Simple USB-C PotCon hermetic connector
USB-C PotCon hermetic connector for vacuum chamber install.
Fiber Optic 38999 Connector Hermetically Backpotted
Fiber Optic 38999 hermetically sealed connector is backpotted for harsh environments and integrates connectors in the wires for plug-in installation.
Electrical MS connector
MIL-SPEC connector hermetically sealed assembly with integral wires
High Pressure Hermetic Connector Feedthrough - 5015
High Pressure Hermetic Connector Feedthrough using a 5015 interface. Customize the connector and fittings as well as how you connect within the vacuum or pressure environment.
RBTW T&D waterproof connector with NPT and wire leads
RBTW waterproof connector with NPT and wire leads
Hermetic NPT Connector feedthrough
Hermetic push-pull connector with NPT threaded mechanical interface
Hermetic flex circuit assembly
Hermetic flex circuit integrated with circular connector rendering
Hermetic RBTW optical fiber connectorized feedthru
OptiSeal RBTW MIL-spec connector-to-wire feedthrough creates a hermetic package with customer-specific wire
PotCon SMA hermetic feedthrough connector
PotCon SMA hermetic feedthrough connector with UNF thread. Select single connection feedthroughs or integrate into a larger plate assembly.
Hermetically Sealed M12 Connector Assembly with integral wires and inline connector
Hermetically sealed M12 connector assembly with integral wires and inline connector