Cinch Dura-Con Micro-D Connectors
The Cinch Dura-Con connectors are engineered for applications
demanding rugged, durable, and high-performance interconnects.
Designed to minimize weight and space while maximizing reliability,
Dura-Con connectors are ideal for miniaturized airborne electronics
and data processing equipment requiring shorter signal paths. The
core of the Dura-Con system is the precision miniature spring cable
twist pin contact, ensuring reliable contact under radial forces
and offering high resistance to metal fatigue. The product line
includes MIL-DTL-83513 compliant connectors and commercial
equivalents, with a wide range of termination options and hardware
configurations.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Cinch Dura-Con
- Company: Bel (Cinch Connectivity Solutions)
- Key Technology: Dura-Con twist pin contact
- Application Industries: Networking, telecommunications, computing, military, aerospace,
transportation, broadcasting, automotive, medical, consumer
electronics
- Certifications: MIL-DTL-83513 compliance (for specific models)
Technical Specifications
The Dura-Con product line encompasses various connector types,
including Metal Shell Micro-D, Plastic Shell Micro-D, Metal Shell
Micro-D for PCBs, Hermetically Sealed Micro-D, High Temperature
Metal Shell Micro-D, High Temperature Metal Shell Micro-D for PCBs,
Shielded Cable Assemblies, Connector Savers, Micro-D Dust Covers,
Micro-D Sealing Gaskets, Mounting Hardware, and Micro-D EMI
Backshells.
Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 69, 100 |
| Termination Styles | Solder cup, insulated wire, uninsulated wire |
| Shell Material | Aluminum |
| Shielding Capability | EMI/RFI shielding |
| Interfacial Seal | Silicone elastomer compression |
| Compliance | MIL-DTL-83513 |
| Contact Type | Rugged twist pin contacts |
| Environmental Suitability | Harsh environments, airborne, space applications |
Plastic Shell Micro-D Connectors (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51 |
| Termination Styles | Solder cup, uninsulated solid wire, insulated stranded wire |
| Shell Material | Economical all plastic |
| Shielding | Not required |
| Profile | Low profile |
| Compliance | MIL-C-83513 |
Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors for PCBs (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 51, 100 |
| Mounting Styles | Straight mount, 90 right-angle mount, 90 right-angle narrow profile
mounting |
| Shell Material | Metal shell |
| Shielding Capability | EMI/RFI shielding |
| Interfacial Seal | Silicone elastomer |
| Design | Flow-through for inspection/cleaning after soldering |
| Compliance | MIL-C-83513 |
Hermetically Sealed Micro-D Connectors (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 100 |
| Mounting Styles | Straight and right angle |
| Shell Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Seal Type | Hermetic seal (proprietary epoxy-metallic compound) |
| Contact Type | Rugged twist pin contacts |
| Compliance | MIL-DTL-83513 |
High Temperature Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Operating Temperature | Plugs: up to 175C continuous; Sockets: up to 200C continuous |
| Available Positions | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37 |
| Insulator Feature | Raised rib for short prevention in shock (50 Gs) and high vibration
(20 Gs) |
| Mounting Options | Solder cups, wire leads, straight and 90 right-angle narrow profile
PCB mounting |
| Compliance | MIL-C-83513 |
Shielded Cable Assemblies (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Compliance | Shell and contacts meet MIL-DTL-83513 requirements |
| Features | EMI gasket, braided sleeves, integrated backshell |
| Configurations | Point to point jumper |
Connector Savers (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Purpose | Reduces damage to mounted Dura-Con connectors during system tests |
| Design | Plug on one end, socket on the other |
| Shell Options | All-plastic (polyester) or metal shell |
| Insulator Ratings | Diallyl phthalate or polyester (UL94V-0 rated) |
Micro-D Dust Covers (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Purpose | Protects contacts before mating connector installation |
| Attachment | Retains to mating face without additional hardware |
| Color Coding | Blue for plugs, Red for sockets |
| Availability | For all Micro-D sizes (9 to 100 pins) |
Micro-D Sealing Gaskets (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Purpose | Prevents moisture and dust ingress when connectors are mated |
| Installation | Installed on socket connectors only |
| Material | Compressible silicone rubber |
| Availability | For all Micro-D socket sizes (9 to 100) |
Micro-D EMI Backshells (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Shell Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Plating Options | Electroless nickel |
| Included Hardware | Jackpost, socket head hardware, retaining clip, crimpable ferrule
sleeve |
| Entry Sizes | Multiple entry sizes available for shell sizes 9 to 100 pins |
Micro-D Strain Relief Backshells (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Shell Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Plating Options | Electroless nickel, cadmium plating |
| Included Hardware | Jackpost, socket head hardware, retaining clip |
| Wire Entry | Extended for bonding braided sleeve to shell with a metal strap |
| Entry Sizes | Multiple entry sizes available for shell sizes 9 to 100 pins |
Strip Connectors (Example)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Contact Centers | 0.050" (24 ga.) |
| Profile | Slim profile |
| Density | High-density interconnect |
| Contact System | High-reliability Dura-Con twist pin |
| Positions | 1 to 60 positions |
| Optional Features | Polarization with guide pins |
Material Specifications (Appendix A)
| Component | Material |
|---|
| Metal Shell | Aluminum 6061, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/11 (Blank - Cadmium Plating, N -
Nickel Plating) |
| Plastic Shell | Polyester, 30% glass filled, black (A); Polyphenylene sulfide,
MIL-M-24519, Type GST-40F, black or LCP, black |
| Insulator | Diallyl phthalate glass reinforced (C); Polyester, 30% glass filled
(D) |
| Contacts | Beryllium copper, gold plated (P - Pins); Copper alloy C36000 or
C34000, gold plated (S - Sockets) |
| Leads | Solder Cups (S); Wires (E, J, K); Uninsulated Solid copper wire (3,
4) |
| PCB Tails | SnPb Dipped (Blank); Gold Plated (2) |
| Interfacial Seal (Sockets) | Silicone rubber, ZZ-R-765, Class II B, Grade 70 |
| Dust Cover | Low Density Polyethylene |
| Hardware | Passivated 300 series stainless steel, SAE AMS 2700 |
Performance Specifications (Appendix B)
| Category | Specification |
|---|
| Environmental | Salt Spray (48 hrs, no base metal exposure), Fluid Immersion
(maintains performance), Thermal Vacuum Outgassing (MIL-DTL-83513
parts: TML 1.0%, CVCM 0.1%), Thermal Cycling (-55C to 125C, 5
cycles), Humidity (dielectric drops to 100 VAC, insulation
resistance to 1,000 megohms), Vibration (10-2000 Hz, 20g peak, 12
hrs), Shock (50g) |
| Electrical | Current Rating (3 Amps max.), Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (600
VAC RMS sea level, 150 VAC RMS at 70,000ft), Insulation Resistance
(5,000 megohms min.), Magnetic Permeability ( 2.0 u) |
| Mechanical | Contact Engaging Force (6 oz max.), Contact Separation Force (0.5
oz min.), Contact Retention (allowable voltage drop), Crimp Tensile
Strength (5 lbs, 10 lbs for SAE 22759/33), Solderability
(MIL-STD-202-208), Durability (500 mating cycles) |
Material Compliance (Appendix F)
| Compliance | Details |
|---|
| RoHS | Compliant parts include all plastic and nickel plated shells with
solder cups and wire leads. Compliant with Exemption 6(c) for
copper alloy (up to 4% lead). Nickel plated shells with solder
dipped PCB tails compliant with Exemption 7(b). Cadmium plated
shells are not RoHS compliant. |
Military to Commercial Part Number Cross Reference (Appendix G)
| Mil-Spec | Commercial | Description |
|---|
| M83513/03-A03C | DCDM9P6K7-18.0B | 18" Insulated Wire Lead Plug |
| M83513/03-A03N | DCCM9P6K7-18.0BN | 18" Insulated Wire Lead Plug (Nickel Plated) |
| M83513/04-A03C | DCDM9S6K7-18.0B | 18" Insulated Wire Lead Socket |
| M83513/04-A03N | DCCM9S6K7-18.0BN | 18" Insulated Wire Lead Socket (Nickel Plated) |
| M83513/01-AC | DCDM9PSB | Solder Cup Plug |
| M83513/01-AN | DCCM9PSBN | Solder Cup Plug (Nickel Plated) |
| M83513/02-AC | DCDM9SSB | Solder Cup Socket |
| M83513/02-AN | DCCM9SSBN | Solder Cup Socket (Nickel Plated) |
| M83513/10-A01CP | DCDM9PCBRP | Narrow Right-Angle PCB Plug |
| M83513/10-A01NP | DCCM9PCBRPN | Narrow Right-Angle PCB Plug (Nickel Plated) |
| M83513/13-A01CP | DCDM9SCBRP | Narrow Right-Angle PCB Socket |
| M83513/13-A01NP | DCCM9SCBRPN | Narrow Right-Angle PCB Socket (Nickel Plated) |
About Cinch Connectivity Solutions
In operation since 1917, Cinch supplies high quality, high
performance connectors and cables globally to the Aerospace,
Military/Defense, Commercial Transportation, Oil & Gas, High End
Computer, and other markets. We provide custom solutions with our
creative, hands-on engineering and end-to-end approach. Our diverse
product offerings include connectors, enclosures, and cable
assemblies utilizing multiple contact technologies including copper
and fiber optics. Our product engineering and development
activities employ cutting-edge technologies for design and
modeling, and our various technologies and expertise enable us to
deliver custom solutions and products for our strategic
partnerships.
