Smiths Interconnect C Series spring probe connectors use advanced spring contact technology to provide reliable, high-density connections for demanding applications. The low-profile design offers high compliance, efficient misalignment tolerance, and consistent contact performance under shock and vibration. Available with surface-mount, through-hole, and solder cup terminations, C Series connectors support signal frequencies up to 10 GHz and current ratings up to 10 A. These Smiths Spring Probes support suitable aerospace, defense, medical, space, radar, satellite, test and measurement, and other high-reliability applications.
Smiths Interconnect C Series Spring Probe Contacts
Features
- Blind-mate capability with 90° engagement
- Exceptional target misalignment tolerance
- Flexible termination styles for PCB, through-hole, surface-mount, and compression mounting
- Great approach to quick-disconnect applications
- High compliance-to-length ratio
- High tolerance for target misalignment
- Internal biasing for stable contact resistance under shock and vibration
- Long cycle life of 20K to 300K cycles, depending on design and application
- Low-profile design for challenging mating conditions and vibration
- Requires only a flat mating pad
- Short signal path for high signal integrity
Applications
- ATE interfaces
- Blind-mate connectors
- Compliant connectors
- Defense, aerospace, space, and medical applications
- Ground- and air-based radar systems
- High-density connectors
- PCB board testing
- PCB interposers
- Satellites, missiles, and fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft
- Test and measurement environments