Posted to News on 11th May 2007, 16:29
Lightweight circular connectors for medical products
Omnetics is now supplying its ultra-reliable, lightweight circular connectors to the medical industry. Featuring the company's patented Nano Flex Pin contacts, the connectors are finding applications in human-interface systems and are available with custom cables and jackets to allow disinfection and reuse as needed.
Providing levels of quality and reliability first demanded by military systems, Omnetics' circular inserts are often moulded directly into medical equipment handles or instruments, forming an integral part of the product. A range of standard sizes, including some off-the-shelf parts, allows quick evaluation and prototype development.
Omnetics built-in circular designs are available in three different diameters and offer up to 27 positions in mated pairs on a 0.05in pitch. Standard wiring includes Teflon-insulated 26 gauge stranded wire to achieve maximum cable flexibility. Solder cup connector shells are also available. In addition, custom wire and mechanical assemblies are readily available.
Specific medical applications for the connectors include catheters, sensors and stimulators.
