Hypertronics Announces a New Level of Performance for MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors; New HyperRel(TM) connectors offer immunity to shock and vibration, longer contact life, up to 100,000 mating cycles.

HUDSON, Mass. -- Hypertronics Corporation, a 35-year leader in high reliability interconnect solutions, has announced an innovative line of rugged connectors for military, aerospace and industrial applications. The connectors feature Hypertac(R) hyperboloid contact technology embedded in MIL-C-38999 Series III style shells.

According to Ted Tower, HyperRel Product and Technical Support Manager for Hypertronics, "This represents the best of both worlds--a popular connector style for harsh environments, and the industry's most reliable interconnect technology inside. Design engineers can now take Mil-DTL -38999 performance to the next level."

The widely acclaimed Hypertac contact technology uniquely offers a contact sleeve that is formed by wires strung at an angle to the socket's axis. When the pins are inserted into the sleeve, the wires stretch around it, providing numerous linear contact paths. The pin-into-hyperboloid-basket design delivers such advantages as low contact forces, low contact resistance, and exceptionally high mating cycles. Most importantly for rugged applications, the connector technology ensures signal integrity while eliminating contact fretting under the most severe shock and vibration conditions.

The new connectors are available in both metal and composite shell types. HyperRel Metal (HRM) connectors provide the maximum performance in relation to shock, vibration and EMI resistance. A general duty threaded connector, the HRM series features thick wall sections and a greater coupling surface with 100% metal-to-metal bottoming, a superior anti-coupling system and a proven dielectric contact retention. Additionally, elongated mounting holes permit the HRM connector to fit with existing standard MS/38999 box or wall mount receptacles.

HyperRel Composite (HRC) devices eliminate corrosion, the main cause of mechanical, electrical and electromagnetic connector degradation and failure. Electromotive force differentials between many dissimilar metals found in connectors and accessories produce galvanic action. The HRC eliminates these dissimilar metals resulting in an interconnection system that withstands 2,000 hours of salt spray.

Both the HRM and the HRC MIL-C-38999 intermateable HyperRel connectors are detailed in a new supplement to the Hypertronics full-line catalog, together with more details about the Hypertac contact technology, which is accepted by military, aerospace, industrial and medical users to be the contact technology of choice. These connectors are also available to configure and download in both 3D models and 2D drawings, visit the Hypertronics web site (www.hypertronics.com) for more details.

About Hypertronics Corporation

Hypertronics, based in Hudson, Massachusetts, has been a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of interconnect solutions for the electronics industry since 1970. Its Hypertac technology is renowned for delivering unfailing performance in high-reliability applications. Market segments that demand this superior performance include medical, military, test and measurement and industrial. The company offers a wide range of standard catalog products as well as custom-designed connectors and solutions for more specific application needs and performance requirements. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Smiths Group (UK:SMIN), a $5 billion multinational company headquartered in London, UK. More information about Hypertronics products can be found at www.hypertronics.com.