BTC Electronic Components Now Offers Hermetic Seal Corporations New Lightweight Aluminum Connector
Summary
The combination of an aluminum shell, stainless steel inserts and 52 alloy pins provides a true glass-to-metal seal (GTMS) connector.It is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc, a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales of $3.0 billion.HSC – part of Ametek/HCC Interconnect Technologies - is now producing in volume, a lightweight hybrid hermetic connector with weight savings up to 68% over similar stainless steel construction.To date the main application has been on the F-35.Other notable features about this connector:• Testing per MIL-H-28719, Type I; MIL-DTL-5015, Class H Series 1 & 2: and MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Rev “J” per Method 202• Insert Arrangements per MIL-STD-1651/1560• 168 Hour SO2 Tested per ASTM G85• -40 to + 275 F Operating (-65 to +275 F Non-Operating)BTC stocks and distributes a wide range of connectors, accessories and contacts.It is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc, a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales of $3.0 billion.