IDI Military Connector Applications Bruchure

CONNECTORCONNECTORMILITARY CAPABILITIES BROCHURE

PICATINNYPOWERED RAIL CONNECTORSEliminate WiresMIL-STD 1913 format rails feature a configurable blind mate connector with mixed-signal capability and extreme ruggedness.Permits effortless mounting of optics, lights, and other peripheralpayload to UGVs and personal weapons.

Configurable with excellent density for complex applications High current capability for power interconnection Mating connectors available 100K+ mate/demate cycles Robust to harsh environments

UAVs (UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES)CABLED AND BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORSEasy and Secure Blind MateSpring contact probes simplify design and assembly of the lightest, most space-constrained applications. Individual contacts available for COTS design flexibility High current capability for power interconnection Rugged to shock and vibration Simplified hard point payload mounting Minimized weight and footprint

POWER INTERCONNECTSCRADLE AND IN-CHASSIS CONNECTORSUncompromising Power ConnectorsInnovative resistance-stabilizing features, short current paths, androbust construction enable IDI’s power contacts to provide fail-safepower delivery at high current loads.

COTS contacts available for design flexibility and rapid prototyping at low volume Sealing options for harsh environments Shock and vibe capability for vehicular and weapon-based applications High cycle life for cradling applications Extremely compliant to absorb design tolerances

LAND MOBILE RADIOACCESSORY AND POWER INTERCONNECTSIndustry-Standard SolutionsDense, rugged connectors with excellent tolerance forgiveness have become the best known method for accessory interconnects. Highly compliant for tolerance absorption Stable signal for noise-free interface Field-proven ruggedness and durability High power connectors for battery and charging Electromechanical switches for antenna interface

BODY WORN APPLICATIONSMIXED SIGNAL ACCESSORY CONNECTORSCompact, Forgiving Interconnects‘Soldier proof’ ruggedness and easy mating under field conditions enables innovative accessory design. Signal integrity for USB3 and similar signals High current capability for power interconnection Harsh environment and immersion ratings available Bayonet and other innovative connection footprints Cabled and PCB-based solutions

PICATINNYPOWERED RAIL CONNECTORSEliminate WiresMIL-STD 1913 format rails feature a configurable blind mate connector with mixed-signal capability and extreme ruggedness.Permits effortless mounting of optics, lights, and other peripheralpayload to UGVs and personal weapons.

Configurable with excellent density for complex applications High current capability for power interconnection Mating connectors available 100K+ mate/demate cycles Robust to harsh environments

UAVs (UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES)CABLED AND BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTORSEasy and Secure Blind MateSpring contact probes simplify design and assembly of the lightest, most space-constrained applications. Individual contacts available for COTS design flexibility High current capability for power interconnection Rugged to shock and vibration Simplified hard point payload mounting Minimized weight and footprint

POWER INTERCONNECTSCRADLE AND IN-CHASSIS CONNECTORSUncompromising Power ConnectorsInnovative resistance-stabilizing features, short current paths, androbust construction enable IDI’s power contacts to provide fail-safepower delivery at high current loads.

COTS contacts available for design flexibility and rapid prototyping at low volume Sealing options for harsh environments Shock and vibe capability for vehicular and weapon-based applications High cycle life for cradling applications Extremely compliant to absorb design tolerances

LAND MOBILE RADIOACCESSORY AND POWER INTERCONNECTSIndustry-Standard SolutionsDense, rugged connectors with excellent tolerance forgiveness have become the best known method for accessory interconnects. Highly compliant for tolerance absorption Stable signal for noise-free interface Field-proven ruggedness and durability High power connectors for battery and charging Electromechanical switches for antenna interface

BODY WORN APPLICATIONSMIXED SIGNAL ACCESSORY CONNECTORSCompact, Forgiving Interconnects‘Soldier proof’ ruggedness and easy mating under field conditions enables innovative accessory design. Signal integrity for USB3 and similar signals High current capability for power interconnection Harsh environment and immersion ratings available Bayonet and other innovative connection footprints Cabled and PCB-based solutions

5DEGREES OF DESIGN FLEXIBILITY

Z MISALIGNMENT

ANGULARMISALIGNMENT

ROTATIONALMISALIGNMENT

Probes are moved from the z axis but connection is not affected

Probes are moved atdifferent angles but connection is not affected

Probes are rotated but connection is not affected

X MISALIGNMENT

Y MISALIGNMENT

Probes are moved from the x axis but connection is not affected

Probes are moved from the y axis but connection is not affected

ACCESSORYMICROPHONE

Connector

BATTERYCONTACT

Probes

MICROPHONESpring Probes

ACCESSORYRADIO

Connector

BATTERY

HANDSETLAND MOBILE RADIO

IDI has been a part of land mobile radio interconnection for decades. Spring probe based connectors have become the industry standard for high performance accessory interconnect. Their compliance-to-length ratio provides tolerance absorp-tion and compensates for connector flex; since accessory connectors often take the brunt of impact with vehicles and other obstacles, the ruggedness and flexibility of probe based connectors is particularly useful. Spring probes can be through-hole, surface, or compression mounted to a rigid or flexible printed circuit board, allowing excellent design flexibility and a very dense footprint. In addition to the external accessory interconnection, spring probe connectors are often the target surface which connects to the internal PCB. This simplifies radio assembly and reduces radio components.

IDI connectors are often used for power delivery in LMRs. This allows for a highly reliable interconnect between the battery and radio, resistant to shock and vibration and able to deliver over ten amps without significant temperature rise. Probe based connectors are often used for charging and cradling applications, with mixed-signal connectors capable of handling high power, RF signal for the antenna, and digital signal for communications.

The high density and short length of spring probe based connectors makes them ideal for in-helmet and headset interconnect. Probes can be housed in a bayonet connector for a wiping interface and extreme density, or in a magnetic latch for break-safe connections.