Simplifying design with easy-to-configure modular connectors featuring Hyperboloid contact technology

Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 10:00 AM CT | 8:00 AM PT
Duration: 60 Minutes

Presented By:

Joydip Sanyal  (Product Group Manager, General Industrial and Aerospace and Defense  – Connectors BU, Smiths Interconnect)

Smiths Interconnect’s new optimized, versatile and high-density modular connector series is rugged, easy to configure and employs a do-it-yourself system. The connector series is based on the principle of building blocks which consists mainly of two elements: modules and frames. It’s flexible, which allows the ability to mix and match modules for signal, power, coaxial, pneumatic and high-speed data contact technologies into different configurations within a single connector frame including a vast selection of hoods.

A key feature of the series is the high reliability due to hyperboloid contacts which qualify it to operate for high vibration applications like missile launchers or test and measurement use that require up to 100,000 mating cycles to allow high mean time between failure reducing downtime in operations.

The series was recently enhanced with the introduction of the new Cat5e and Cat6A ethernet data in accordance with IEEE 802.3 transmission modules. These new modules combine the proven technical characteristics of the hyperboloid contact with the use of high-quality and compliant insulator material – like the polycarbonate family – to offer industry compliance and high performance. Customers can now easily configure modular connectivity solutions for their designs using to the new online configurator for the fully integrated modular L series.

Key takeaways:

• Modular Design
• Versatility and Customization
• High Reliability
• Enhanced Data Capability
• New Online Configurator