N-Series' tiny footprint frees up real estate on the PCB, within your cable harness, or on any electronic unit.
N Series Connectors Save Space
Customers can use the part number modification guide for space-rated Nanos — found online at airborn.com
N Series Connectors Are Space Rated
With safe operating temperatures spanning -55°C to 205°C, the high-temperature Nano options fit the bill for your offshore drill.
N Series Connectors
High-Temperature Models
Most N Series connectors weigh less than a $1 dollar bill, or 1 gram or less.
N Series Connectors Save Weight
110, 9-position N Series fit on a standard business card
The 3 points-of-contact system ensures contact is maintained no matter how rough the ride. High-vibration and temperature resistance sets N Series apart from the rest.
N Series Connectors Are Extremely Rugged
NASA estimates that it costs $10,000 to launch a pound of payload into space.
Due to its size, mass, and weight, a Nano connector is 300% less expensive to send into space than an equivalent Micro D connector, and 700% less expensive than an equivalent 38999 circular connector!
Applications
N Series Contacts
N Series Features
N Series Benefits
Intro to N Series
Airborn Advantage
− 1 & 2 row options
− Available in sizes 9-51
− Electroless nickel & electrodeposited cadmium metal finishes
Dust & Protective Covers For Panel Mount Models
− 2 row option
− Available in sizes 9-91
− Factory installed
− 1 row option
− Available in sizes 9-51
− Factory installed
Backshells For I/O Models
− 2 row options
− 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 65, 69, 85, 91 sizes
− Electroless nickel finish
− Plug with turning jackscrews or threaded holes
− Receptacle with turning jackscrews or threaded holes
− Stainless steel shell
Connector Savers
Input/Output Models
− Stainless steel & titanium materials
− Electroless nickel & electrodeposited cadmium finishes
− Pre-terminated crimped wire options are available for
Board Mount Models
− Stainless steel & titanium materials
− Electroless nickel & electrodeposited cadmium finishes
− #0-80 threaded holes and #2-56 threads on the 85 and 91 position connectors
One Row
NK: 9-37 or 51 Contacts
Two Rows
NK: 9-85 or 91 Contacts
Straight
Right Angle
Surface Mount
Plated Thru Hole
One Row
NM: 9-37 or 51 Contacts
Two Rows
NM: 9-85 or 91 Contacts
NMSP: 9-69 or 85 Contacts
NMRP: 9-69 or 85 Contacts
I/O models are crimped and factory terminated
N Series Contact Spacing
With mounting holes
Without mounting holes
both jumper assemblies or flying leads
Connector savers attach to a pristine connector or cable assembly and absorb the wear and tear that occurs during extensive mating and de-mating testing. This prevents excessive wear, preserves initial quality, and saves money on repairs or replacement of costlier connectors.
Performance Metrics
0.025" or 0.636mm
Applications
N Series Contacts
N Series Features
N Series Benefits
Intro to N Series
Airborn Advantage
− #0-80 captivated hardware or #2-56 captivated hardware
for 85 positions available
Backshells provide cable strain relief, allows clamping/grounding
for cable braiding, and protects against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.
to fog, humidity and splashing
− Includes an O-ring seal which provides moisture resistance
− Stainless steel & titanium materials
− Electroless nickel & electrodeposited cadmium finishes
− #2-56 captivated hardware and threads
Splashproof Models
− Stainless steel shell
− 9-69 or 85 contacts
− #0-80 threaded holes or #2-56 on 86 position
− Standard option: fluorosilicone O-ring
− Available option: EMI O-ring in lieu of the fluorosilicone O-ring
Panel Mount Models
Two Rows
NKRP: 9-69 or 85 Contacts
Rear panel vertical surface mount
with fluorosilicone O-ring
Two Rows
NMRP: 9-69 or 85 Contacts
Rear panel mount I/O with fluorosilicone O-ring
Stainless Steel Inserts
− No-cost feature used on aluminum bodied connectors
− Eliminate the risk of cross-threading & potentially damaging the connector due to dissimilar metals
− Stainless screw used to screw into a stainless steel insert
The attribute most responsible for differentiating rugged & reliable connectors from commercial-grade connectors is “multiple points-of-contact". One brief moment of de-mating at the contact level can have devastating results.
Multiple Points-Of-Contact
The amount of force that each ‘tine’ of the spring contact makes to the mating contact.
Contact Normal Force
The length of contact made between the pin and socket.
Contact Engagement
N Series
3 points-of-contact
Contact mating forces can differ and affect quality. N Series contacts are cylindrical, and the normal force assures constant pressure and a reliable connection. Stamped and Formed manufacturing ensures consistently tight tolerances and performance.
N Series Contact Style
N Series — Stamped & Formed Design
The Competition's Twist Pin Contact
Applications
N Series Contacts
N Series Features
N Series Benefits
Intro to N Series
Airborn Advantage
Applications
RC Series
Commercial Air
Avionics
Radar
Space Exploration
Medical Devices
Geophysical
Deep Sea Exploration
Missiles
Helicopters
The "Rugged & Reliable" distinction certainly applies to connectors, a core component of many electronic systems. Being unfailingly dependable is crucial for many applications where lives are on the line.
N Series Connectors — Supremely Rugged
Commercial-Grade Ruggedness
N Series' Level of Ruggedness
Applications
N Series Contacts
N Series Features
N Series Benefits
Intro to N Series
Airborn Advantage
