Compact High-Density Sealed Circular Connector
Product Overview
The YM Military Aviation Connector Y11P-1626ZJ10 is a premium, compact circular connector system engineered for high-reliability signal and moderate power transmission in space-constrained aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Designed specifically for drone avionics, aircraft sensor networks, and railway control systems, this connector combines a compact form factor with military-grade environmental sealing and robust mechanical construction. As an integral component of YM's comprehensive interconnect solutions—which include precision control devices like PCB Signal Relays and Solid State Relays—the Y11P-1626ZJ10 delivers exceptional performance where size, weight, and reliability are critical design parameters.
Core Advantage: Optimal combination of compact circular design, high contact density, and superior environmental sealing, providing reliable interconnection in applications where space is limited but performance cannot be compromised.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Y11P-1626ZJ10
- Connector Type: Compact Circular, Metal Shell
- Shell Characteristics:
- Shell Size: Compact circular design optimized for space-constrained applications
- Material: Aluminum alloy with corrosion-resistant plating (zinc, nickel, or cadmium)
- Mounting: Panel mount with integrated mounting flange
- Contact System:
- Contact Configuration: High-density circular arrangement with multiple contact sizes
- Contact Types: Crimp or solder contacts with gold plating for optimal conductivity
- Current Rating: Mixed capacity - signal contacts (3-5A) and power contacts (up to 10A)
- Contact Resistance: ≤10mΩ initial resistance for reliable signal integrity
- Electrical Performance:
- Voltage Rating: 250V AC/DC working voltage, suitable for 28V DC aviation systems
- Insulation Resistance: >1000 MΩ at 500V DC minimum
- Dielectric Strength: 1500V AC RMS between contacts and shell
- EMI/RFI Shielding: Effective shielding through metal shell design
- Environmental & Mechanical:
- Ingress Protection: IP67 standard when properly mated
- Operating Temperature: -55°C to +125°C
- Sealing System: Multi-point silicone sealing at interface and cable entry
- Vibration Resistance: Meets MIL-STD-202 vibration requirements
- Coupling Mechanism: Bayonet or threaded coupling options available
- Mating Cycles: Minimum 500 mating cycles
Product Features & Advantages
- Space-Optimized Circular Design: The compact circular form factor provides efficient use of panel space while maintaining high contact density—ideal for modern drone electronics and compact avionics where every millimeter counts.
- Advanced Environmental Sealing: Features multi-layer silicone sealing technology that provides complete protection against moisture, dust, and contaminants, offering reliability comparable to our Metal Sealing Relays in harsh operating conditions.
- Superior EMI/RFI Protection: The full-metal shell construction provides excellent electromagnetic interference shielding, protecting sensitive signals when connected to devices like Solid State Relays or communication equipment.
- High-Density Contact Arrangement: Maximizes the number of contacts within a minimal circular footprint, allowing more signals to pass through a single connector interface—perfect for complex systems requiring multiple control signals from PCB Board Relays.
- Robust Mechanical Construction: Reinforced shell design and positive-lock coupling mechanism ensure reliable performance under continuous vibration and mechanical stress in aerospace and transportation applications.
- Field-Repairable Design: Most variants feature removable contacts, enabling easy maintenance, custom pin configurations, and simplified harness assembly—reducing total cost of ownership and maintenance time.
Our Manufacturing Advantage: YM leverages decades of precision manufacturing expertise—developed through producing Military Metal Relays and Polarized Relays—to create connectors with exceptional dimensional accuracy, reliable sealing surfaces, and gold contacts that ensure long-term electrical stability and performance consistency.
How to Specify and Install the Y11P-1626ZJ10 Connector
- Application Requirements Analysis: Determine signal/power requirements, environmental conditions, and space constraints. Select appropriate contact configuration and shell size.
- Component Selection: Choose plug and receptacle pair with correct contact arrangement. Select appropriate backshell and cable gland for your cable specifications.
- Contact Termination: Using calibrated crimping tools, terminate wires to the removable contacts. Verify each contact is properly inserted into the designated cavity with positive retention.
- Cable Assembly and Sealing: Thread cable through backshell and install sealing components. Assemble connector ensuring all seals are properly positioned before final tightening.
- Panel Integration and Testing: Mount connector to panel using provided hardware. Engage coupling mechanism until positive lock is achieved. Perform electrical verification tests.
Application Scenarios
The Y11P-1626ZJ10 compact circular connector is essential for reliable interconnection in space-constrained, demanding applications:
- Drone and UAV Avionics: Primary interface for flight controllers, GPS modules, and sensor arrays in compact drone designs where space and weight are critical factors.
- Aircraft Sensor Networks: Connects clusters of sensors (temperature, pressure, vibration) to data acquisition units in tight engine bay and wing root locations.
- Railway Control Systems: Used in compact control units for door systems, passenger information displays, and communication equipment in train carriages.
- Portable Military Electronics: Provides reliable connections for field-deployable communication equipment, man-portable radar systems, and unmanned ground vehicle controls.
- Industrial Robotics: Ideal for compact robotic joints and end-effectors where space is limited but reliable signal transmission is critical.
- New Energy System Controls: Suitable for interconnection within compact New Energy Relay panels and battery management systems where space optimization is important.
Value for Buyers: Enables miniaturization of end products, reduces system weight and footprint, improves reliability through fewer connection points, simplifies maintenance with serviceable contacts, and provides robust protection for electronics in challenging environments.
Certifications & Compliance
Manufactured in our SGS-audited facility under ISO 9001 certified quality management systems, the Y11P-1626ZJ10 connector series is designed and tested to meet relevant military specifications (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III or equivalent) and international standards. Our production processes ensure full compliance with RoHS and REACH directives. While standard products meet these rigorous specifications, project-specific certifications (UL, CE) can be supported, consistent with our proven capability in supplying certified components like Automotive Relays.
Customization Options
YM offers comprehensive customization capabilities to tailor the Y11P-1626ZJ10 to your specific requirements:
- Custom Contact Configurations: Design of inserts with specific arrangements of signal, power, coaxial, or filtered contacts to match exact application needs.
- Special Shell Finishes: Custom plating such as zinc-nickel, tin, or silver for specific corrosion resistance or conductivity requirements in harsh environments.
- Enhanced Sealing Solutions: Special gasket materials (Viton, Kalrez) for extreme temperature, chemical, or fuel resistance to achieve specific IP ratings (IP68, IP69K).
- Coupling Mechanism Variations: Options for different locking styles including bayonet, threaded, or push-pull quick-disconnect systems.
- Complete Harness Assembly: Full cable assembly services with contacts pre-installed, tested, and delivered as ready-to-install harnesses, potentially integrating with Latching Relay control circuits.
- Special Marking and Identification: Custom laser marking with part numbers, pin #1 indicators, color coding, or corporate logos for easy identification and branding.
Our extensive OEM/ODM experience, demonstrated through successful development of custom Flash Relays and specialized Industrial Power Relays, enables us to engineer connector solutions that perfectly match your system requirements.
Production & Quality Control Process
Every Y11P-1626ZJ10 connector undergoes rigorous manufacturing and testing processes to ensure premium quality:
- Precision CNC Machining: Shells are CNC machined from certified aluminum stock with critical sealing surfaces finished to exacting tolerances for optimal sealing performance.
- Contact Fabrication and Plating: Contacts are precision stamped and formed, then undergo selective gold plating in controlled environments to ensure optimal electrical performance and longevity.
- Advanced Injection Molding: Insulators are injection molded from high-performance thermoplastics (PBT, LCP) with precise dimensional control for high-density contact arrangements.
- Surface Treatment and Plating: Shells undergo multi-stage cleaning, electroplating, and passivation processes to meet military corrosion resistance standards.
- Automated Assembly and Inspection: Contacts are automatically or semi-automatically loaded into insulators with 100% visual and mechanical inspection of critical features.
- Comprehensive Final Testing: Each production lot undergoes rigorous testing including dielectric strength, insulation resistance, contact retention force, engagement verification, and environmental sealing tests.
This comprehensive quality assurance program, aligned with standards for our Solid State Relays and other precision components, guarantees connectors that deliver uncompromising reliability in mission-critical applications where failure is not an option.
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