Compact Rectangular Connector for High-Density Applications
Product Overview
The YM Military Aviation Connector Y11P-2041ZK10 is a rugged, compact rectangular connector engineered for reliable signal and moderate power transmission in space-constrained, high-vibration environments. Designed specifically for aerospace, unmanned systems, and transportation applications, this connector provides a robust, sealed interface for critical connections in drone flight controllers, aircraft sensor networks, and train control systems. As part of YM's comprehensive interconnect solutions—complementing precision control devices like PCB Signal Relays and Solid State Relays—the Y11P-2041ZK10 delivers exceptional reliability in a minimal footprint, making it ideal for modern, densely packed electronic assemblies where every millimeter counts.
Core Advantage: Optimal balance of compact size, high contact density, and military-grade environmental sealing, offering reliable performance where space and weight are critical design constraints.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Y11P-2041ZK10 47Pins
- Connector Type: Compact Rectangular, Metal Shell
- Shell Material: Lightweight Aluminum Alloy with Conductive Protective Finish
- Contact System:
- Contact Configuration: High-density arrangement tailored for signal and moderate power (specific pin count defined by model).
- Contact Type: Removable crimp contacts, typically with gold-plated surfaces for low and stable contact resistance.
- Current Rating: Contacts rated for signal levels (up to 5A) suitable for interfacing with PCB Board Relays and control circuits.
- Contact Resistance: Typically ≤15mΩ per contact, ensuring minimal signal attenuation and voltage drop.
- Electrical Performance:
- Voltage Rating: Rated for 250V AC/DC operation, compatible with standard 28V DC aviation systems and 24V/48V industrial control voltages.
- Insulation Resistance: >1000 MΩ at 500V DC minimum, ensuring excellent isolation between circuits.
- Dielectric Strength: Withstands 1000V AC RMS between contacts and between contacts and shell.
- Mechanical & Environmental:
- Coupling Mechanism: Secure screw-lock or push-pull quick-lock system for vibration-resistant mating.
- Ingress Protection: Standard IP65 (dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets). Enhanced sealing options available.
- Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +105°C (standard), with wider ranges possible with special seals.
- Sealing: Silicone gaskets at the interface and wire entry provide reliable environmental sealing.
- Weight & Size: Designed to be lightweight and compact, contributing to overall system weight reduction.
Product Features & Advantages
- Space-Optimized Design: The rectangular form factor and compact shell dimensions allow for efficient use of panel space, enabling higher connection density in tight areas such as drone avionics bays or compact industrial controllers.
- High-Vibration Integrity: The positive locking mechanism ensures the connection remains secure under sustained vibration and shock, a critical requirement in aerospace and railway applications, similar to the reliability expected from Military Metal Relays.
- Superior EMI Shielding: The full-metal shell provides effective electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding, protecting sensitive signals for components like Solid State Relays and communication equipment.
- Removable & Serviceable Contacts: Individual contacts can be easily inserted and removed, allowing for field repairs, wiring changes, and easy replacement without discarding the entire connector—reducing lifecycle costs and downtime.
- Robust Environmental Sealing: High-quality gaskets and sealing glands offer reliable protection against moisture, dust, and contaminants, ensuring performance in harsh conditions, akin to the sealing integrity of a Metal Sealing Relay.
- Polarization & Keying: Integrated polarization features prevent incorrect mating, ensuring error-free connections in complex systems with multiple similar connectors.
Our Manufacturing Advantage: YM leverages its extensive expertise in precision metalworking and electrical contact technology—refined through years of manufacturing Polarized Relays and Latching Relays—to produce the Y11P-2041ZK10. This ensures exceptional dimensional accuracy, consistent plating quality, and reliable environmental sealing.
How to Specify and Install the Y11P-2041ZK10 Connector
- Circuit Analysis & Pin-Out Planning: Identify all signals and power lines requiring interconnection. Create a pin-out diagram to allocate contacts appropriately between power and signal circuits.
- Connector Selection & Accessories: Select the Y11P-2041ZK10 variant with the required number of contacts. Choose the correct backshell, sealing gland, and strain relief for your cable type and diameter.
- Contact Termination: Using manufacturer-recommended tooling, crimp wires to the removable contacts. Ensure each crimp is secure and the contact is properly seated in the connector insert according to the pin-out diagram.
- Cable Assembly & Sealing: Route the cable through the backshell and sealing gland. Assemble the insert into the connector shell, install all environmental seals, and tighten the assembly to compress the seals correctly.
- Panel Integration & Final Connection: Mount the connector receptacle securely to the equipment panel. Align the plug and receptacle using the guiding features, then engage and secure the locking mechanism. Perform continuity and insulation resistance tests.
Application Scenarios
The compact and robust Y11P-2041ZK10 is ideal for a wide range of demanding interconnection needs:
- Drone & UAV Flight Control Systems: Primary interface between the flight controller and peripheral modules such as ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers), GPS, telemetry radios, and payloads in compact airframes.
- Aircraft Sensor & Instrumentation Networks: Connects clusters of sensors (temperature, pressure, position) to data acquisition units or engine control computers.
- Railway Vehicle Door Control & Passenger Systems: Interfaces within control units for door actuators, passenger information displays, and CCTV systems in train carriages.
- Portable Military Electronics: Used in field-deployable communication equipment, man-portable radar systems, and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) control boxes.
- Industrial Robotics & Automation: Provides sealed interconnections for I/O modules, sensor clusters, and actuator connections on robotic arms and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
- New Energy System Monitoring: Suitable for interconnection within battery management system (BMS) units or solar inverter control panels, often working alongside New Energy Relays.
Value for Buyers: Enables miniaturization of end products, reduces system weight, improves reliability through fewer connection points, simplifies maintenance with serviceable contacts, and provides robust protection for electronics in challenging operating environments.
Certifications & Compliance
Manufactured in our SGS-audited facility under a certified quality management system, the Y11P-2041ZK10 connector series is designed to meet the performance requirements of relevant military and industrial standards (such as MIL-DTL-83723). Our processes ensure material compliance with RoHS and REACH directives. While standard units are built to these rigorous design 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 extensive customization to tailor the Y11P-2041ZK10 connector to your specific application requirements:
- Custom Pin Configurations: Design of inserts with specific arrangements and mixes of signal and power contacts to match your exact pin-out.
- Shell Modifications: Custom flange designs, mounting hole patterns, or shell extensions to fit unique panel layouts.
- Specialized Sealing: Custom gasket materials (e.g., Viton, EPDM) for specific chemical, temperature, or fluid resistance to achieve higher IP ratings (IP67, IP68).
- Locking Mechanism Variations: Options for different locking styles, such as quarter-turn quick-disconnect or lever-lock systems.
- Harness Assembly Services: Complete cable assembly with contacts pre-installed, wires cut to length, and tested, delivered as a ready-to-install harness.
- Branding & Identification: Custom laser marking on the shell for part numbers, pin #1 designation, color codes, or corporate logos.
Our established OEM/ODM expertise, demonstrated through successful collaborations on custom Flash Relays and specialized Industrial Power Relays, enables us to engineer a connector solution that perfectly integrates into your design.
Production & Quality Control Process
Every Y11P-2041ZK10 connector is manufactured through a rigorous, multi-stage process to ensure uncompromising quality:
- Precision CNC Machining: Connector shells and hardware are machined from certified aluminum stock with tight tolerances, especially on critical sealing and mating surfaces.
- Contact Stamping & Plating: Contacts are precision stamped from copper alloy and undergo selective gold or tin plating in controlled processes to ensure optimal electrical performance and corrosion resistance.
- Injection Molding: Dielectric inserts and sealing components are molded from high-performance, flame-retardant thermoplastics and elastomers.
- Sub-Assembly & Inspection: Contacts are assembled into the insulator. Each sub-assembly is inspected for correct orientation and mechanical integrity.
- Final Assembly & Sample Testing: Complete connectors are assembled. A statistically significant sample from each production lot undergoes comprehensive testing, including dielectric withstand, insulation resistance, and environmental sealing tests (if specified).
- Traceability & Final Release: All materials and processes are documented for full traceability. Finished goods are inspected, packaged to prevent damage, and labeled accordingly.
This end-to-end quality assurance, aligned with the standards for our Solid State Relays and other precision components, guarantees connectors that deliver reliable, long-term performance in critical applications.
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