Military Aviation Connector Y11P-1832ZK10 |

High-Performance Subminiature D-Sub Connector

Product Overview

The YM Military Aviation Connector Y11P-1832ZK10 is a high-reliability, environmentally sealed D-Subminiature connector engineered for critical signal and data transmission in aerospace, defense, and industrial control applications. This compact yet robust connector is designed to provide secure, multi-pin interconnections for drone flight control systems, aircraft engine monitoring sensors, and railway communication networks. As an integral part of YM's comprehensive interconnect portfolio—which includes precision components like PCB Signal Relays and Solid State Relays—the Y11P-1832ZK10 delivers exceptional EMI shielding and environmental protection in the industry-standard D-Sub form factor, making it ideal for space-constrained yet demanding applications.

Core Advantage: Combines the familiar, high-density D-Sub format with military-grade environmental sealing and ruggedized construction, offering reliable performance where standard commercial connectors would fail.

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Technical diagram of Y11P-1832ZK10 sealed D-Sub aviation connector

Technical diagram illustrating the connector's D-Sub profile, shell dimensions, mounting features, and sealing configuration.

Technical Specifications

Model: Y11P-1832ZK10
Connector Type: Sealed High-Density D-Subminiature, Metal Shell
Shell Material: Steel or Aluminum Alloy with Corrosion-Resistant Plating
Contact System:
- Shell Size: Standard D-Sub shell size (e.g., DB9, DB15, DB25, HD15 based on model variant).
- Contact Type: Machined or stamped contacts with gold plating over nickel underplating for durability and low contact resistance.
- Current Rating: Signal contacts typically rated for 3-5A, suitable for interfacing with control circuits using PCB Board Relays.
- Contact Resistance: ≤20mΩ per contact initially, ensuring reliable signal integrity.
Electrical Performance:
- Voltage Rating: Rated for 250V AC/DC working voltage, compatible with standard aviation and industrial control voltages.
- Insulation Resistance: >1000 MΩ at 500V DC minimum between adjacent contacts.
- Dielectric Strength: Withstands 1000V AC RMS between contacts and shell for 60 seconds.
- EMI/RFI Shielding: Effectiveness typically >90dB from 100MHz to 1GHz.
Mechanical & Environmental:
- Coupling Mechanism: Standard #4-40 UNC or M3 screw-lock system for secure, vibration-proof mating.
- Ingress Protection: IP65 standard (dust-tight and protected against water jets). IP67 sealing available with proper installation.
- Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C.
- Sealing: Integrated silicone or fluorosilicone gaskets at the interface and cable entry provide hermetic sealing against fluids and contaminants.
- Vibration/Shock: Meets MIL-STD-202 and MIL-STD-1344 requirements for vibration and mechanical shock.

Product Features & Advantages

Military-Grade Environmental Sealing: Unlike standard D-Subs, the Y11P-1832ZK10 features integrated gaskets that provide true environmental sealing against moisture, dust, and fluids, offering protection on par with our Metal Sealing Relays for harsh operating conditions.
Superior EMI/RFI Shielding: The full-metal shell and conductive gasket design provide excellent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), protecting sensitive data and control signals from interference—critical when connected to devices like Solid State Relays or communication equipment.
High-Density Packaging in Standard Form Factor: Offers a high number of contacts in the compact, universally recognized D-Sub shape, allowing for easy integration into existing panel designs and compatibility with a wide range of equipment.
Ruggedized Construction for Harsh Environments: Features reinforced insert retention, robust screw-lock coupling, and strain relief for the cable, ensuring reliability under vibration and mechanical stress typical in aviation and transportation.
Removable Crimp Contacts: Most variants feature removable crimp contacts, enabling field repair, custom pin configurations, and easy wire harness assembly, reducing maintenance time and costs.
Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Shells are treated with zinc, cadmium, or other military-specification platings to withstand corrosive environments like salt spray, common in marine and coastal applications.

Our Manufacturing Advantage: YM leverages its deep expertise in precision metal fabrication and contact plating—perfected through manufacturing Polarized Relays and Military Metal Relays—to produce connectors with exceptional dimensional accuracy, reliable sealing surfaces, and gold contacts that ensure long-term electrical stability.

How to Specify and Install the Y11P-1832ZK10 Connector

Interface Requirements Definition: Determine the number of signal lines required and select the appropriate shell size (e.g., 9, 15, 25, 37-pin). Identify any need for mixed signal/power contacts.
Connector & Accessory Selection: Select the plug and receptacle pair with the correct gender and pin count. Choose the appropriate backshell (straight or right-angle) and cable clamp for your cable diameter.
Contact Termination: Using the correct crimp tool and dies, terminate wires to the removable contacts. Insert each contact into the designated cavity in the insulator until it audibly clicks into place.
Cable Assembly & Sealing: Thread the cable through the backshell. Install any required sealing grommets. Assemble the connector, ensuring all seals are properly positioned before tightening the backshell to compress the seals.
Panel Mounting & Final Mating: Mount the receptacle to the panel using the integrated mounting flanges. Align the plug and receptacle, then secure using the locking screws, tightening evenly in a cross pattern. Perform continuity and insulation resistance tests.

Application Scenarios

The Y11P-1832ZK10 sealed D-Sub connector is essential for robust signal interconnection in demanding environments:

Aircraft & Helicopter Avionics: Interfaces for flight data recorders, navigation systems, cockpit displays, and communication radios where sealed connections are mandatory.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Ground Control Stations: Connects control units to portable displays, data links, and simulation equipment in field-deployable kits.
Railway Signaling & Control Systems: Used in trackside control boxes and onboard train control units for data communication between Industrial Power Relays and central controllers.
Military Communications & Radar Equipment: Provides sealed interfaces for field radios, encrypted communication devices, and portable radar systems.
Industrial Automation & Test Equipment: Ideal for programmable logic controller (PLC) I/O connections, robotic controller interfaces, and industrial computers in wash-down or dusty environments.
New Energy System Monitoring: Suitable for data acquisition connections in New Energy Relay panels, battery management systems, and solar/wind inverter controls exposed to outdoor conditions.

Value for Buyers: Protects sensitive electronics from environmental damage, reduces system failures and maintenance costs, ensures data integrity in electrically noisy environments, offers easy integration due to standard form factor, and extends equipment lifespan in harsh operating conditions.

Certifications & Compliance

Manufactured in our SGS-audited facility under a certified quality management system, the Y11P-1832ZK10 connector series is designed and tested to meet the performance requirements of relevant military specifications (such as MIL-DTL-24308) and international standards. Our production processes ensure compliance with RoHS and REACH. While standard products adhere to these design specifications, project-specific certifications (UL, CE) can be supported, consistent with our track record in supplying certified components like Automotive Relays.

Customization Options

YM offers extensive customization capabilities to tailor the Y11P-1832ZK10 to your exact application:

Custom Pin Configurations: Design of inserts with specific contact arrangements, including mixed layouts of signal, coaxial, or high-voltage contacts.
Special Shell Finishes: Custom plating such as zinc-nickel, passivation treatments, or conductive coatings for specific corrosion resistance or EMC requirements.
Enhanced Sealing Solutions: Custom gasket materials (e.g., Viton for high-temperature/fuel resistance) to achieve specific IP ratings (IP68, IP69K) or chemical resistance.
Backshell & Cable Accessory Design: Custom backshell shapes, integrated strain reliefs, or cable clamps for specific cable types and bending radius requirements.
Harness Assembly Services: Complete cable assembly with contacts pre-installed, tested, and delivered as a ready-to-install unit, potentially including integration with Latching Relay control lines.
Labeling & Identification: Custom laser marking on the shell for part numbers, pin #1 designation, or corporate branding.

Our established OEM/ODM expertise, demonstrated through successful development of custom Flash Relays and specialized PCB Board Relays, enables us to collaborate on a connector solution that perfectly meets your system requirements.

Production & Quality Control Process

Every Y11P-1832ZK10 connector is manufactured through a rigorous, multi-stage process to ensure the highest quality:

Precision Stamping & Machining: Shells are stamped or machined from certified metal stock. Critical mating and sealing surfaces are finished to precise tolerances.
Contact Fabrication & Selective Plating: Contacts are stamped and formed, then undergo selective gold plating in key mating areas to ensure optimal electrical performance and cost efficiency.
Injection Molding of Insulators: Dielectric inserts are molded from high-temperature, flame-retardant thermoplastics (e.g., PBT, LCP). Sealing grommets are molded from silicone or other elastomers.
Plating & Surface Treatment: Shells undergo electroplating (zinc, cadmium, etc.) and passivation to meet corrosion resistance specifications.
Sub-Assembly & 100% Inspection: Contacts are loaded into insulators. Each sub-assembly is visually and mechanically inspected.
Final Assembly & Lot Testing: Complete connectors are assembled. Each production lot undergoes sample-based testing for dielectric strength, insulation resistance, contact engagement force, and environmental sealing (when specified).

This comprehensive quality assurance program, aligned with the standards for our Solid State Relays and other precision components, guarantees connectors that deliver reliable performance in the most demanding applications.