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Various types of AirBorn AirStrip connectors including right-angle receptacles, pre-wired I/O plugs and more.

AirBorn AirStrip Micro-Strip Connectors

Rugged, lightweight and ultra compact, AirBorn AirStrip Micro-Strip Connectors use a MIL-DTL-83513-qualified four-point contact system to deliver high-reliability electrical connections in aerospace, defense and industrial applications subject to high vibration and extreme temperatures. Multiple available hardware styles and configurations, with two to 60 contacts and one- or two-row options to maximize board space, enhance design flexibility without sacrificing performance.

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Features and Benefits

Compact aerospace, defense and industrial systems require versatile electrical connectors that maximize space usage and minimize weight, while ensuring highly reliable and consistent electrical connections. In these applications, resistance to vibration and extreme temperatures is crucial to ensuring consistent performance and preventing connection failures that could be catastrophic.

Robust micro-strip connectors help designers optimize board space by using rugged, no-frills connections designed to withstand harsh environments. Durable, mil-grade electrical interfaces help prevent connection failures and enhance overall system reliability. Connection systems designed with multiple configurations and mounting options help accelerate design work, reduce labor costs and simplify assembly operations.

AirBorn AirStrip Micro-Strip Connectors combine small size and low weight with a rugged design that withstands vibration and temperature extremes. These connectors use a MIL-DTL-83513-qualified contact system with four points of contact per pin, the same system used in AirBorn M Series connectors, ensuring exceptional reliability in harsh conditions. A variety of orientation, hardware and mounting options, with two to 60 cylindrical contacts and visible contact alignment, help enhance design flexibility, streamline assembly operations and minimize installation errors.

MIL-DTL-83513-Qualified Four-Point Contact System

Four independent points of contact per pin help maintain stable performance and reduce the risk of intermittent or failed connections. The MIL-SPEC-qualified contact system delivers robust, vibration-resistant electrical integrity for vital systems in harsh environments in aerospace, defense and industrial applications.

Close-up image of a contact pin showing the four-point contact design.

Rugged and Lightweight Micro-Strip Connector Solutions

The miniaturized interface uses a 0.050" (1.27mm) pitch with two to 60 contacts in one or two rows, minimizing weight and footprint without sacrificing performance and supporting dense layouts in compact systems such as drones, robotics, wearables and avionics.

Various types of AirBorn AirStrip connectors including right-angle receptacles, pre-wired I/O plugs and more.

Flexible Mounting and Hardware Options

Multiple configurations are available, including flexible mount options such as I/O cable, vertical and right-angle models, as well as latch-box, latch-spring and guide-pin hardware. Snap-in assembly and visible contact loading further accelerate installation and reduce assembly errors.

Various types of AirBorn AirStrip vertical connectors.

Provides consistent electrical performance
Stamped and formed contact construction ensures reliably tight tolerance, minimizing connection failures.

Simplifies assembly and inspection operations
Contact alignment is visible during assembly, reducing the chance of installation errors.

Maintains connection integrity in harsh operating conditions
The connector design and locking mechanism help withstand high vibration and extreme temperatures.

Optimizes board space in compact applications
The stackable design with up to 60 contacts reduces the number of connectors needed for low and moderate pin-count signal/power circuits, minimizing the number of potential failure points and saving PCB space.

Streamlines upgrades and retrofits to legacy equipment
The interface is designed to be compatible with existing microminiature systems.

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Applications by Industry

Avionics
Drones
Satellites
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Electronic warfare systems
Radar systems

Oil and gas downhole drilling

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are AirBorn AirStrip Micro-Strip Connectors?

AirBorn AirStrip Micro-Strip Connectors are rugged, lightweight microminiature strip connectors with a contact system tested to MIL-DTL-83513 specifications. These connectors feature four points of contact per pin, enhancing reliability, and are available in vertical, right-angle and I/O cable-mount configurations with up to 60 circuits.

How does the AirBorn AirStrip contact system ensure reliability?

The AirBorn AirStrip design features four points of contact per pin, providing a stable electrical connection even in environments prone to vibration, shock and thermal cycling, while stamped and formed contacts maintain tight tolerances that help deliver consistent performance.

What mounting and hardware options are available?

AirBorn AirStrip connectors are available in vertical, right-angle and I/O cable-mount configurations. Hardware styles include latch-box, latch-spring and guide-pin options.

How many contacts and rows can AirBorn AirStrip connectors support?

Options include one or two rows with a total of two to 60 contacts per connector, enabling highly flexible configurations.

What kind of environments are AirBorn AirStrip connectors designed for?

These connectors are ideal for aerospace, defense and industrial electronics that require high reliability in conditions subject to vibration, shock and extreme temperatures.

How do AirBorn AirStrip connectors help with size, weight and power (SWaP)-constrained designs?

The ultra compact, lightweight construction of AirBorn AirStrip connectors fits into tight spaces and reduces overall system weight, enabling miniaturization while maintaining robust and reliable performance.

Can AirBorn AirStrip connectors be integrated into legacy systems?

Yes, AirBorn AirStrip connectors are compatible with existing microminiature connector standards, simplifying upgrades and retrofits.

What inspection and quality assurance features do AirBorn AirStrip connectors offer?

AirBorn AirStrip connectors use a MIL-DTL-83513-qualified four-point contact system to ensure mil-grade quality. The connectors also offer visible contact alignment for easy inspection and verification during assembly.