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ODU Connectors – New Half-Rack Compact Class

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The existing variants of the ODU-MAC® Black-Line offer up to 4,608 signal points, making them real heavyweights in test and measurement. However, not every customer needs this, hence the new Compact Class.

The Compact Class requires only half the width of a classic 19 inch test cabinet.
It offers up to up to 1,536 signal points. Characterized by its user-friendliness, the mechanical coding prevents the receiver from mismating and, thanks to condition monitoring by means of a microswitch,it is possible to determine whether the docking process has been completed – making testing processes more convenient and safer.

There are three options to choose for the receiver:
Housing Option – enables ergonomic handling and reliable locking by hand lever
ITA (Interchangeable Test Adapter) Option – easily integrate common test equipment
Connector Option – with ODU-MAC® Rapid connectors.
There is also a 600A power block with two 16 mm Lamtac® Flex contacts

PCN10662 -Positronic GH Series Connectors

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PCN TITLE: GH Series Design Improvement

ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION DATE:  5 September 2025

RENOTIFICATION DATE:  7 November 2025

IMPLEMENTATION DATE*:  10 November 2025

PART DESCRIPTION: GH Series Connectors

AFFECTED PART NUMBER(S): See affected part list
 

CHANGE DESCRIPTION:   The four primary changes include:
1)  The insulator (molding) material will change from gray Diallyl Phthalate (DAP) to black Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS).
2)  A visual keying feature will be added to the connector insulator.
3)  The contact retention mechanism changed from a system utilizing c-clips to a press-in contact retention system. Press-in contacts eliminate the need for c-clips.
4)  The optional cable adapter (hood) accessory material will change from gray DAP to anodized machined aluminum. 

Positronic PCN 10660

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PCN TITLE: Loctite Adhesive Change for Select Glued Components

NOTIFICATION DATE: 10 September 2025

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: 10 October 2025

PART DESCRIPTION: Connectors manufactured at Positronic France with select modification codes utilizing glued contacts, alignment bars, and ferrite beads.

AFFECTED PART NUMBER(S): See affected part list

CHANGE DESCRIPTION:
The gluing operation for contacts, alignment bars, and ferrite beads, which currently uses Loctite 498 cured by ambient humidity, will transition to using Loctite 4311, cured with ultraviolet light

The full PCN can be found here.

Positronic PCN 10650

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PCN TITLE: High Density D-Subminiature Right Angle Alignment Bar Retention Improvement

NOTIFICATION DATE:  20 March 2025

IMPLEMENTATION DATE:  20 March 2025

PART DESCRIPTION: High density D-Sub connectors with right angle terminations and alignment bars
 

AFFECTED PART NUMBER(S): See affected parts list
 

CHANGE DESCRIPTION:  

  1. Replacement of adhesive with integrated interference fit feature for alignment bar retention
  2. Replacement of monofilament with integrated interference fit feature for alignment bar retention
     

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Positronic PCN 10646

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Positronic PCN 10646

PCN TITLE: Surface Finish Standardization of Machined Aluminum (A Series) Backshells

NOTIFICATION DATE: 18 September 2024

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: 18 September 2024

PART DESCRIPTION: Machined Aluminum (A Series) Backshells

AFFECTED PART NUMBER(S): See affected parts list: Positronic-PCN-10646-Affected-Parts

CHANGE DESCRIPTION:
Removal of additional surface preparation process (tumbling) to the aluminum backshell components, including base, cover, and clamps (as applicable). There will be no part number changes.

For further information, please refer to the following attachment: PCN-10646

Positronic PCN-10624

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Positronic PCN10624 affects D-sub connectors with signal contacts captivated between two insulator halves, including ODD, DAD, DDA, DDB, DDC, XDA, and XDB Series fixed-contact connectors. (Removable contact connectors are not impacted.)

Affected Part Number(s)
See affected parts list: PCN-10624-Affected-Parts

Change Description
There are four primary changes which make up this design improvement.
1) The current two-piece unbonded insulator will become a one-piece unibody design, unless otherwise noted; and the contact retention mechanism will change from a system captivating
contacts between two molding halves to the concurrently qualified press-in contact system.
2) The alignment bar (when used) will be shorter in length than the existing version.
3) Right angle PWB tail contacts (where applicable) will have a larger bend radius and will continue to conform to all requirements.
4) Solder cup contact termination lengthened.

For full details please refer to the following PCN: PCN-10624

Positronic PCN-10645

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Positronic have issued a Product Change Notification PCN-10645.

PCN Title: Change From Hexavalent to Trivalent Chromium On All Zinc-plated Products

Implementation Date:  11 December 2024

Change Description
1) The supplementary seal on zinc plate will change from hexavalent chromium (ASTM B 633
Type 2) to trivalent chromium (ASTM B 633 Type 5).
Reason for Change
1) Positronic is transitioning from hexavalent chromium to trivalent chromium to improve efficiency.
2) By changing to trivalent chromium, Positronic can remove hexavalent chromium from the
facility.

Please find the attached details and affected parts lists.

PCN-10645

PCN-10645-Affected-Parts

 

CONEC M8x1 EtherCAT-P

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The combination of superfast EtherCAT communication with the 24V power supply

EtherCAT P is the further development of the globally established and standardised EtherCAT technology. The special feature of EtherCAT-P is the combination of superfast EtherCAT communication with the 24 V power supply. Data and power (Us) for system and sensor supply with 24 V and 3 A are provided on a two-wire data pair.  The second data pair provides data and the peripheral voltage (Up) for the supply of the actuators. This direct coupling of the supply voltage to the 100 MBit line for EtherCAT-P enables a compact and cost-effective device interface.

Connection and Coding

In order to make it impossible to connect with other standardized M8x1 connector systems, a new coding has been developed for this application and standardized in IEC 60176-2-114 under the term
“P – Coding”. Special features of this coding are the red colouring of the contact carriers and the leading T-contour on the front face of the coupling contact carrier, which prevents connecting with other codings.

Benefits:

  • Very small connector system with small installation space for fieldbus transmission technology
  • Power and data on one data pair
  • Variable installation and connection options on the device side
  • Good chemical resistance of the connector
  • High degree of protection IP67
  • Robustness

Fields of application:

  • Drive technology
  • Communication technology
  • Automation technology
  • Machine manufacturing
  • Housing and device construction
  • Control technology
  • Industrial interfaces

For further information please Contact: [email protected]

Positronic PCN 10629

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PCN#: 10629

PCN TITLE: Part Marking Format Change for Select Connector Families within the Rectangular and D-Sub Categories

NOTIFICATION DATE: 22 April 2024

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: 22 July 2024

PART DESCRIPTION:
Rectangular Connector Category – Mini-Rectangular and Rugged Rack & Panel Families
D-Sub Connector Category – Standard Density, High Density, Combo-D, Mach-D, IP67 Waterproof, Dual Port, and Adaptor/Saver Families

NOTE: Connectors governed by external specifications including MIL-DTL-M24308, MIL-C-28748, and GSFC S-311, as well as connectors marked according to customer specifications are excluded from this PCN.

AFFECTED PART NUMBER(S): See affected parts list.

CHANGE DESCRIPTION:
1. Company name “Positronic” will replace “P+” marking
2. Job number will be removed
3. Website “connectpositronic.com” will be removed

You can download the document which includes details of the affected part numbers here.

ESA Approved Positronic D-Sub Connectors

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Jacarem is pleased to announce that we can now offer standard and high density D-Subminiature connectors and crimps that meet both ESA and NASA (Goddard Space Flight Centre S311) specifications. The ESA approval on the products, manufactured by Positronic Industries, now means that the SND and SDD series have been added to the European Preferred Parts List (EPPL). All the relevant part numbers are now listed in EPPL Table 2 (available on request). The products that have been added to the EPPL have press fit terminations for PCB installation as well as versions with crimp removable contacts.

Please contact Jacarem with your enquiry for a competitive quote and stock support, if required.

ESA Approved D-Sub Connectors – SND and SDD Positronic Connectors

For the SDD catalogue please click here.

Portplates and Flanges with hermetic feedthroughs

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If you require large flanges and portplates with multiple hermetic feedthroughs mounted to the plate, tested and ready for installation, we can assist you with this. Please refer to our Custom Hermetic Vacuum Flange page for further information.

We create custom seals for nearly any connector, cable or wire, flex circuit, thermocouple, coax, fiber optic, computer equipment connectors and military connectors. Browse our Vacuum Feedthrough Connector page for further details. Whatever your custom seal requirement, e-mail: [email protected]

RJ45 Jack Hermetic Seals

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Increased Stocks

We have increased our stocks of the RJ45 Hermetic Feedthroughs due to the demand over recent months.

If you require next day delivery on RJ45 Feedthroughs, we should be able to facilitate this for you (subject to the time the order is placed, etc).

Hermetic RJ45 jack to RJ45 jack in an SS housing with 1-14 UN X .95 thread.

Supplied with Viton o-ring & SS jam nut.

RJ45 Hermetic Seal – Testing

100% of parts are checked for quality, including dimensional inspection, visual workmanship, leak tested for a <1X10^-7 STD-CC/SEC leak rate or better, electrical hipot 100 VDC 100 MOhms, & continuity testing.

If you require a quotation or further information, please contact us.

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RJ45 Feedthrough

Hermetic D-Sub Feedthroughs for Space or Vacuum

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D-Subminiature feedthroughs for SPACE or INDUSTRIAL vacuum applications.

Both sides of the hermetic d-sub feedthrough contain four threaded mounting holes, an o-ring groove and fixed female jack screws. These features allow either side of the connector to be mounted toward the vacuum, giving the customer the ultimate in flexibility.

All connectors are 100 % leak tested after fabrication.  All d-sub hermetic feedthrough connectors utilize precision machined contacts for strength and durability. The materials and finishes, as well as the technical characteristics of the d-sub feedthrough connectors conform to MIL-DTL-24308, Goddard and the SPACE-D32 specifications.

Hermetic D-Sub Feedthroughs – Standard Density

With normal density insulators 9, 15, 25, 37, and 50 contacts (20 awg), we stock as standard, Male/Female d-sub feedthroughs.  We do offer both Male/Male and Female/Female d-sub feedthrough options although these will usually carry a slightly longer lead time.

For further information on our standard density hermetic d-sub feedthroughs, please find the following link:

Hermetic standard density d-sub feedthrough

Hermetic D sub feedthrough connectors
hermetic feedthrough dsub sealed

High Density Hermetic D-Sub Feedthrough Connectors

We supply high density insulators: 15, 26, 44, 62, 78 and 104 contacts (22 awg). The feedthroughs are Male/Female as standard.  The high density feedthroughs are generally found from stock at Jacarem in the smaller sizes.  The larger sizes of 78 and 104 tend to be on a lead time.

For further specifications and drawings, please refer to the following links:

Hermetic high density d-sub feedthrough

Mixed Combination D-Sub Feedthrough Connectors

We can also supply mixed contact combinations of d-sub feedthroughs. You can utilise power, coaxial or signal contacts or a mixed combination of these contacts all within a Male/Female feedthrough.

Thermocouple contact options are also available in standard density feedthroughs.  If you would like further information on these options, please contact us.

Hermetic D sub feedthrough mixed combination
thermocouple d-sub feedthrough
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Flanges with d-sub feedthroughs

If you have a requirement for a custom flange with d-sub feedthroughs, please contact us for further information.

MIL-C-26482 UHV Feedthroughs

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MIL-C-26482 UHV Feedthroughs are available with a commercial bayonet style connection on the air side and a threaded connection on the vacuum side, compatible with MIL-C-26482 standard.  Available with 10, 19, 26 or 32 pins. 3, 6 and 41 pin options available upon request and subject to moqs.

These Ultra High Vacuum Feedthrough connectors are highly resistant to mechanical and thermal shocks.  The working temperature is -40ºC to +250ºC and the leak rate is <5×10-10 mbar I/s He.

We can offer connectors to fit both the air side and vacuum side.

If you have MIL-C-26482 UHV Feedthrough requirements and you would like further information or technical assistance, please contact our sales team at: [email protected] or phone them on: 01494 791336

Spaceflight D-Sub Connectors

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Our Spaceflight D-sub connectors are qualified to the Goddard Space Flight Centre S-311 and MIL-DTL-24308 Class M specifications.  The spaceflight d-sub connectors are also suitable for use in any application requiring high performance, non-outgassing and low magnetic characteristics.

The space flight connectors are available in standard density and feature fixed or removable contacts and -55°C to 125°C operating temperature. Five connector variants including 9, 15, 25, 37 and 50 pin versions and termination options of wire crimp or solder and straight or right angle PCB mount.

There are high density space flight connectors available with removable or fixed size 22 contacts.  There are six connector variants from 15 through to 104 contacts and these come with crimp, solder, straight and right angle contact terminations.

We also offer the combination space flight d-sub connectors in standard and high density. 

We offer gender changers from Positronic too that can be used with all of the above space connectors.

Space connectors are utilized within the electronic equipment in spacecraft or satellite applications.  Space connectors can’t just be small and lightweight, they have to be extremely reliable as well and they must be able to withstand severe environmental conditions like shock, extreme temperatures and vibration.  The D-Sub connectors have to meet stringent testing for outgassing and residual magnetism to be suitable for use in space applications. Outgassing and residual magnetism can adversely affect nearby components.  The connectors must be tested and approved by NASA or the European Space Agency (or the space agency of whatever country they will be representing).  Costs to launch a payload into space is directly related to the weight of that payload so lightweight connectors are desirable.

Our technical team will be able to assist you with your space qualified d-sub connector requirements.  Please e-mail [email protected] or phone 01494 791336 for further information or to request a visit to discuss your application.

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