Subminiature-C Connectors

PEEK and Macor Sub-C Connectors

UHV Sub C Connectors are available in either a PEEK (polyetheretherketone) polymer or Macor ceramic material, and both use the contacts listed below.   Female connectors mate directly to vacuum and/or air-side of male Subminiature-C UHV feedthroughs or HV feedthroughs.
 

Caution: Note that cable leads must be threaded through connector back-piece before crimping contacts, as crimped contacts will not fit through back-piece holes.

PEEK Connectors Specifications:

• Material: Polyetheretherketone Polymer
• Sub-C 9-pin interface
• High temperature rated to 250°C
• Voltage rating: 500 VDC max.
• 5 AMPs per pin (20% of pins at any given time)
• UHV rated 1x10^-10 Torr

MACOR Connector Specifications:

• Material: Macor Ceramic
• Sub-C 9-pin interface
• High temperature rated to 400°C
• Voltage rating: 500 VDC max.
• 5 AMPs per pin (20% of pins at any given time)
• UHV rated 1x10^-10 Torr

Standard Contacts are made of a gold plated Copper alloy, and are recommended for use in both PEEK or Macor ceramic subminiature-C (sub-C) and subminiature-D connectors.

High Duty Cycle Contacts are "standard contacts" that have been reinforced with a stainless steel sleeve, which extends the contact's spring life. They're used in place of our standard contacts in applications requiring frequent and/or excessive plug/unplug cycles (3 or more cycles per day).

Tools for installation of the contacts are also listed below.