A Blog on TE O.C.H. Micro Circular Connectors

As we continue to see more products developed to meet the demands of small lightweight technology TC have introduced their O.C.H Micro Connectors.

Designed with wearable tech In my previous blog I discussed how this is going to become a massive area for growth in the near future.

Let’s take a closer look at this new connector range.   As part of the Net Warrior Program developed by the US Army the idea is to bring together technology to the frontline that is bot ultra-modern and lightweight.

According to TE “Our ruggedized O.C.H. micro circular connectors have passed the rigorous performance requirements set by the US Army, including the mechanical and performance requirements of MIL-STD-810G. These circular connectors feature a push-pull coupling and quick disconnect per the US Army’s Nett Warrior specification. The connectors can be ordered against National Stocking Numbers 5935-016595575 and 5935-016594090”.

The technical specifications:

• Shell: Aluminium alloy, selectively plated zinc-nickel over electroless nickel overall

• Inserts: Thermoplastic

• Contacts: Copper alloy, plated gold over nickel

Electrical:

• Insulation Resistance: 100 MΩ min. at 500 VDC

• Contact Current Rating: 5 A (-18°C to +71°C, crimped to 22 AWG wire

Mechanical:

• Shock: MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure IV

• Vibration: MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.7, Procedure I, Method 514.6, Category 5, Procedure II

Check out this picture.  Is this not the soldier of the future!  It’s like sci-fi is starting to look like a real possibility within the next few years.

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It will be interesting to see how these connectors take off competed with the Amphenol Stingray Series https://www.amphenolpcd.com/products/circular/stingray it’s going to be a super competitive market in the race for dominance in the wearable tech market.

I for one will be watching this market closely as what starts in the USA is closely followed by the UK and waiting to be at the forefront of new technology, I am very excited about these new innovations.

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