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“Mission-Critical” 1X10 -7 hermetic encapsulant sealing H ermetically-sealed interconnects used in vacuum or high-altitude applications prevent moisture and other contaminants from damaging sensitive electronic equipment. Glass-to-metal hermetic sealing has been the gold standard in the aerospace and petrochemical industries for decades due to the strength and long-term durability of the materials used. But glass-to-metal seal hermetics come with a big price tag in both weight and electrical resistance. In response, Glenair invented CODE RED: an innovative sealing encapsulant and application process that provides durable hermetic sealing in a lightweight aluminum package. CODE RED allows for the use of conventional gold-plated copper alloy contacts, significantly improving electrical performance. CODE RED hermetic connectors are available now in the Series 806 mil-aero with complete coverage for all insert arrangements including shielded contact layouts. CODE RED delivers reliable, life-of-system 1X10 -7 max leak-rate hermetic sealing with significantly lighter weight and better electrical performance when compared with conventional glass-to-metal solutions. Lightweight Hermetic Seal Series
Full hermetic sealing, 1X10 -7 in a lightweight aluminum shell with low electrical resistance gold-plated copper contacts Passed full D38999/23 qualification testing Meets NASA outgassing requirements, as well as aerospace temperature and corrosion resistance standards Operating temperature -65°C to +200°C Significant weight savings—up to +50% Order-of-magnitude improvement in current
carrying capacity and electrical resistance compared to Kovar/ Inconel solutions
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