Circular Connectors

Circular Cable Assemblies

Circular cable assemblies are constructed of a length of cable material terminated at one or more ends with the help of a circular connector. The circular connectors are typically round in cross-section and are known to have contacts arranged according to a polar instead of a rectangular design. Various industries such as medical, military, telecommunications, and industrial transportation require high-density circular cable assemblies that are strong and reliable and can run for a longer time. We offer various cable assemblies of the highest quality, reliability, and complexity. Our products meet many demands of our customer's specifications.

What are Circular Connectors?

Circular connectors consist of multiple pins that are mainly used for external interfacing. You can use them for numerous purposes like electrical signal transmissions, data transfer, or powering electrical devices. Circular connectors have been designed to carry mixed signals in certain situations and therefore are often described as power and control connectors. These kinds of multi-pin connectors are utilized for both power and signal transmissions. 

Different Types of Circular Connectors

The term circular connector was originally made to identify a circular plastic connector or CPC. These types of connectors are used for applications where a strong and secure wire connection is needed. They are designed to withstand tough environments and are capable of offering a secure connection for industrial applications. There are many circular connectors, including DIN connectors, military connectors, and Micro or nano connectors.

Circular Plastic Connectors

These are also known as circular metal shell connectors and are designed by OEM, where the receptacles and plug are configured in a common way only to match their connectors. The shell size, thread, type of coupling, and contact setting do not allow inserting the connectors designed for other applications or those manufactured by other OEMs. 

Military Connectors (MIL-SPEC)

Military connectors are built according to military specifications. They are designed to protect them against harsh environmental conditions, which is why they are widely preferred for military and aerospace applications. 

DIN Connectors

DIN connectors are high-frequency electrical connectors with multiple pins and meet the standards made by Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN), a German national organization for standardization. The ends of DIN connectors are usually round, notched, and protected with the help of a metal skirt to ensure that the pins can match up properly. 

Micro Connectors and Nano Connectors

Micro connectors and nano connectors are known to show pitches of 0.05" and 0.025", respectively. They feature one or more than one row of plated contacts and are either right-angled or straight. 

Selection Criteria

There are three important parameters that you must consider before buying circular connectors that include:

• Gender
• Terminal
• Mounting
• Voltage and Current Ratings
• Contact Size
• Number of Contacts

After considering these parameters, you can select the right type of connectors for your application to accomplish the expected results. Therefore, always pay attention to look for these factors when you are purchasing circular connectors. If you buy them online, the product specifications will usually have such information stated with the product, making it easier to identify the required connectors. 

Conclusion

We have a wide range of circular cable assemblies on our shopping website. You can check them out by visiting the website and looking for your required products by reading the specifications, which will have all product information stated along with it.