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Miniature Circle Hex Connectors

Miniature Circle Hex Connectors

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Experience
Founded in 1966, Positronic has developed international connector specifications and introduced unique connector products. They hold patents for various connector features and manufacturing techniques, with vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities.

Technology
Positronic specializes in high-reliability connectors, including high current density power connectors. They have a quality assurance lab for testing to various standards and in-house design and development capabilities. Manufacturing is conducted in multiple global locations.

Support
Quality systems are certified to several standards, and products comply with international environmental requirements. They offer large inventories, customer-specific stocking programs, and direct technical sales support worldwide.

Mission Statement
Positronic aims to provide flexible interconnect solutions that offer value to customers globally.

Product Information
The catalog includes detailed technical characteristics, assembly views, termination options, and ordering information for GH series connectors, which are high-reliability, miniature connectors suitable for industrial applications.

Technical Characteristics
GH series connectors feature size 20 contacts, high-performance construction, and are UL recognized. They are designed for high reliability with specific mechanical and electrical characteristics, including a contact current rating of 7.5 amperes and a temperature range of -55˚C to +125˚C.

Connector Assembly
Exploded views and dimensions for typical connector assemblies are provided, detailing components such as insulators, contacts, and locking devices.

Locking Devices and Hoods
Various locking devices and hood options are available, including aluminum and plastic hoods, with specific dimensions and thread specifications.

Overview
The document provides detailed specifications and ordering information for various series of connectors manufactured by Positronic Industries. These connectors are designed for high reliability and are used in various applications including industrial, instrumentation, medical, military, and automotive sectors.

Connector Series

GH Series: Professional quality miniature circle hex connectors with fixed contacts, compliant with EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS).
LGH Series: High-performance connectors with 12 contacts, suitable for industrial and instrumentation applications, featuring a center post for alignment and polarization during mating.
MGH Series: Microminiature connectors ideal for applications with limited space, offering high reliability with a focus on polarization and locking accessories.

Materials and Finishes
The connectors are made from high-quality materials such as glass-filled polyester and precision machined copper alloy, with gold flash over nickel plating for contacts.

Mechanical and Electrical Characteristics

Contact sizes range from 20 to 22, with current ratings up to 7.5 amperes for GH and LGH series, and 5 amperes for MGH series.
Working voltage is up to 600 VAC (rms) with insulation resistance of 5 G ohms minimum.
Temperature range is from -55ºC to +125ºC.

Ordering Information
The document outlines a step-by-step code numbering system for ordering connectors, specifying options for series, variants, gender, contact termination type, mounting and locking accessories, cable adapters, and environmental compliance.

Applications
The connectors are suitable for a wide range of applications due to their high performance, reliability, and compliance with various industry standards.

Specifications
The document outlines the specifications for electrical feedthroughs designed for high vacuum applications. These feedthroughs have a nominal current rating of 40 amperes and feature a leakage rate of 5 x 10^-9 mbar.l/s at vacuum and 1.5 x 10^-5 atm. Various configurations are available, including signal, power, coax, and high voltage versions. Connectors can be mounted on flange assemblies as per customer specifications.

Procedures
Design assemblies are created in accordance with customer specifications. The preparation of cablized connector configurations and performance specifications is emphasized. Each system is designed to meet applicable customer, domestic, and international standards, with defined performance and verification testing.

Features
The document highlights features such as the ability to shorten the supply chain and reduce costs by cablizing Positronic connector selections. Overmolding and shielded, environmentally sealed versions are available. Power cables and access boxes meet the SAE J2496 specification.

Contact Information
The document provides extensive contact information for Positronic Industries across various global locations, including the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, Singapore, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, India, and several European countries. It also lists technical agents in regions such as Asia/Pacific, Europe, and the Mideast.

Catalog excerpts

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Mission Statement Founded in 1966 Involvement in the development of international connector specifications through EIA®, IEC and ISO as well as PICMG® and VITA. Introduction of new and unique connector products to the electronics industry. Patent holder for many unique connector features and manufacturing techniques. Vertically integrated manufacturing - raw materials to finished connectors. assistance to present into„ evocation Technology Expertise with solid machined contacts provides a variety of high reliability connectors including high current density power connectors. Quality Assurance...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Positronic Industries connectpositronic.com Technical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exploded View of Typical Connector Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Straight Solder Printed Board Mount Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contact Hole Position Dimensions and Printed Board Mount Contact Hole Patterns . . . . . . . . . . ....

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POSITRONIC CABLIZED CONNECTORS S AV E T I M E A N D M O N E Y ! Let Positronic support you by cablizing your GH / LGH / MGH connector selection. Cable Assembly Design Support We work closely with customers to: 1. Design assemblies in accordance with customer specifications. Prepare cablized connector configuration and performance specifications. Design each system in accordance with applicable customer, domestic, and international standards. Define and conduct performance and verification testing. P u e r t o R ic o C a b le A s s e m b ly FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT TECHNICAL SALES OR VISIT OUR...

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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY / FIXED CONTACTS MINIATURE CIRCLE HEX CONNECTORS Positronic Industries connectpositronic.com Size 20 Contacts High Performance Construction 5 Insulator Variants 4 through 10 Contacts UL Recognized File #E49351 GH series connectors are ideal for use in industrial and instrumentation applications where light weight, miniature, high reliability interconnections are necessary. For RoHS options see page 8. GH series connectors are high reliability, hexagonal connectors offered with solder and straight solder terminations. Contacts have 0.040 inch [1.02 mm] diameters and are rated...

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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY / FIXED CONTACTS MINIATURE CIRCLE HEX CONNECTORS Positronic Industries connectpositronic.com EXPLODED VIEW OF TYPICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY Male Contact Male Insulator Lock Ring Lock Washer Cable Clamp Hex Nut Typical Part Number: GH7MSCLRN0 Metal Hood Lock Spring Female Insulator Female Contact Male Contact Male Insulator Typical Part Number: GH7FSCLSH16 Lock Ring Plastic Hood Cable Clamp Typical Part Number: GH7MSCLRH19C DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY / FIXED CONTACTS MINIATURE CIRCLE HEX CONNECTORS Positronic Industries connectpositronic.com SOLDER CUP TERMINATION CODE SC *1 For solder cup contacts, specify contact code “SC” in Step 4 of the ordering information on page 8. 0.531 [13.49] NOTE: *1 GH4 has 0.056±0.001 [1.42±0.03] Ø Pin in “A” position for polarization. TYPICAL PART NUMBER: GH4MSC00 TYPICAL PART NUMBER: GH4FSC00 STRAIGHT SOLDER PRINTED BOARD MOUNT TERMINATION CODE DS3, DS4, DS5 and DS6 *1 For straight solder contacts, specify contact code (DS3, DS4, DS5, or DS6) for desired length of contact termination in...

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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY / FIXED CONTACTS MINIATURE CIRCLE HEX CONNECTORS Positronic Industries connectpositronic.com INSULATOR DIMENSIONS MATING FACE OF FEMALE CONNECTOR FOR SIZES GH 5, 7, 9, AND 10. 0.344 Typical [8.74] 0.468 [11.89] NOTES: *1 Size GH4 uses 0.056 [1.42] Ø pin in position “A” for polarization. For all other sizes, the body design provides polarization. See GH Series Printed Board Hole Patterns, page 3 of this catalog, for contact variant hole positions. *2 For Sizes 5 through 10, male and female connector dimensions are typical. TYPICAL MATING ASSEMBLIES GH5FSCLRH19S GH10FSCLSH16...

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GH SERIES PROFESSIONAL QUALITY / FIXED CONTACTS MINIATURE CIRCLE HEX CONNECTORS LOCKING DEVICES LOCK SPRING GH SERIES ALUMINUM HOODS HOOD CODE DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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GH SERIES PROFESSIONAL QUALITY / FIXED CONTACTS MINIATURE CIRCLE HEX CONNECTORS Circle Hex GH SERIES STANDARD PLASTIC HOOD CODE H10 and H19 HOOD CODE HOOD CODE DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 6 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLASTIC HOODS WITH CABLE CLAMPS CODE H10C and H19C

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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY / FIXED CONTACTS MINIATURE CIRCLE HEX CONNECTORS Positronic Industries connectpositronic.com PANEL CUT-OUT DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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GH SERIES PROFESSIONAL QUALITY / FIXED CONTACTS MINIATURE CIRCLE HEX CONNECTORS GH SERIES ORDERING INFORMATION - CODE NUMBERING SYSTEM Specify Complete Connector By Selecting An Option From Step 1 Through 6 STEP 1 - BASIC SERIES GH Series STEP 9 - SPECIAL OPTIONS CONTACT TECHNICAL SALES FOR SPECIAL OPTIONS STEP 2 - CONNECTOR VARIANTS 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 STEP 3 - CONNECTOR GENDER M - Male F - Female STEP 4 - CONTACT TERMINATION TYPE SC - Solder Cup. For “Closed Entry” design, add “CE” in Step 7. DS3 - Straight Solder, 0.093 [2.36]. DS4 - Straight Solder, 0.125 [3.18]. DS5 - Straight Solder, 0.156 [3.96]....

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Positronic Industries connectpositronic.com LGH SERIES PROFESSIONAL QUALITY / FIXED CONTACTS CIRCLE HEX CONNECTORS Size 20 Contacts High Performance Construction 12 Contacts ^ A LGH series connectors are high reliability hexagonal connectors offered with wire solder and straight printed board mount contact terminations. Contacts have 0.040 inch [1.02mm] diameters and are rated at 7.5 amperes each. LGH series connectors have 12 contacts in a high performance connector package that includes a center post which serves to align and polarize the connectors during mating. LGH series connectors are...

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Miniature Circle Hex Connectors

Miniature Circle Hex Connectors

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