Cinch Space Mission Solutions

Cinch Connectivity Solutions Space Mission Solutions include Technical Readiness Level (TRL) 9 connectors, Qualified Parts for Space (QPS) attenuators, cable assemblies, and micro-D connectors.

Cinch Connectivity Solutions are engineered for tomorrow to provide Space Mission Solutions that include Technical Readiness Level (TRL) 9 connectors, Qualified Parts for Space (QPS) attenuators, cable assemblies, and micro-D connectors. These products meet space flight characteristics that include outgassing guidelines from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E595 (NASA) that restricts outgassing to 1.0% Total Mass Loss (TML) and 0.1% Collected Volatile Condensable Materials (CVCM). These space mission solutions are highly reliable, rugged, and durable offering high performance in the most demanding environments.

The QPS attenuators are available with three standard screening options. The hermetically sealed Twinax and Triax connectors are designed to prevent leakage through the bulkhead from the inside of the connector. These connectors protect data signals from noise through non-signal carrying shielding. The micro-D connectors are designed for high density connections and include solder cup, wire, and PCB termination styles.

Cinch Space Mission Solutions are used in all categories of space systems and sub-systems. Cinch connectors have been used since the early days of NASA and are in use on space telescopes, ISS and Mars rovers.

Trompeter 21 Serie

Trompeter 21 Series Fixed Length Cable Assemblies

  • Available with the most common connector types offered
  • Cable Lengths range from 1 to 10 feet
  • Custom lengths are also available
  • 78Ω twinax cable
  • 50Ω and 75Ω triax cable
Trompeter Twinax/Triax Connectors

Trompeter Twinax/Triax Connectors

  • All metallic parts are machined/formed to extremely close tolerances
  • All bodies are made of top-quality brass with a bright, nickel-plated, non-tarnish finish
  • Fully enclosed, heat-treated, beryllium-copper outer-conductor spring (not half-hard, slotted brass)
  • Heat-treated, beryllium-copper center socket contact with 50 millionths inch gold plating
Space (QPS) Attenuators

Midwest Microwave Qualified Parts for Space Attenuators

  • Highest level of screening, recommended for all space flight applications
  • Screening compatible with MIL-DTL-3933 Level T
  • Ideal for all orbits and deep space missions
  • Absolute minimum testing recommended for space flight applications
Dura-Con Micro-D Connectors

Dura-Con Micro-D Connectors

  • Microminiature rectangular D-shaped connectors
  • Dura-Con twist-pin contacts
  • Aluminum-zinc (AI) coating in either nickel or cadmium
  • Solder, solder cup, wire lead, and PCB pin lead options
  • Contact alignment and dielectric insulation
  • Epoxy encapsulation
Dura-Con Plastic D-Sub Micro-D Connectors

Dura-Con Plastic D-Sub Micro-D Connectors

  • Twist pin contact for long-lasting durability
  • Economical all-plastic shell for lightweight applications where no shielding is required
  • Low-profile shell
  • Both plug and socket available in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, and 51 positions
  • Termination styles
  • DCDA: solder cup, uninsulated solid wire, and insulated stranded wire
  • M83513: solder cup, gold-plated solid wire, and insulated stranded wire
  • Options include MIL-DTL-83513 / MIL-C-83513 connectors
Space Screened Dura-Con Micro D’s

Space Screened Dura-Con Micro D’s

  • Twist pin contacts and machined sockets for durable, 7 points of contact
  • M83513 style micro-d connectors
  • Nickel plated
  • NASA EEE-INST-002 level 2 screened
  • Low out gassing materials
  • Less than 1.0% TML
  • Less than 0.1% CVCM
  • PCB mounted have continuous raised floor
  • ETFE insulated wires
CIN::APSE Stacking Connector Jumpers

CIN::APSE Stacking Connector Jumpers

  • Flexible material allows the same jumper to be used in coplanar, right angle, 180° flips, and every angle in-between rigid PCBs
  • The jumpers are designed to mate directly to the CIN::APSE stacking connectors with all alignment holes and pads in position
  • Provides a physical separation of rigid boards
  • Separating complex rigid boards makes repairs and modifications simpler and more cost-effective
  • The jumpers are completely encased, housing multiple circuits in a tight, but protected assembly
Dura-Con™ Micro-D Backshells

Dura-Con™ Micro-D Backshells

  • Available for all Cinch Dura-Con Micro-D shells sizes: 9 to 100 pins
  • Aluminum alloy shell available with electroless nickel plating or cadmium plating
  • Jackpost, socket head hardware, and retaining clip included
  • Wire entry extended for bonding braided sleeve to shell with a metal strap or crimped ferrule collar
  • Custom wire entry sizes available
  • Straight, angled, and right-angle wire entry options available

Trompeter Military & Aerospace RF Connectors

MIL-STD-1553B Connectors

MIL-STD-1553B Connectors

  • Available with four-lug and threaded and bayonet coupling and three different keys, preventing incorrect mating
  • Interface genders can be switched between plugs and jacks
  • MIL-PRF-49142 testing and Space Rated versions fully conform to NASA requirements
TRB/TRT Connectors

TRB/TRT Connectors

  • Available with four-lug and threaded and bayonet coupling and crimp versions for applications where ambient vibration is a concern
  • Bayonet couplings are offered with three different keys, preventing incorrect mating
  • Available in MIL-PRF-49142 QPL versions and Space Rated versions which fully conform to NASA requirements
TRS/TTM Connectors

TRS/TTM Connectors

  • Feature Cinch's Wrench Crimp (clamp nut) style terminations which require no special tooling and are field repairable
  • Full crimp versions available for applications where ambient vibration is a concern
  • Available with four-lug and threaded and bayonet coupling
  • Space Rated versions fully conform to NASA requirements

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