Revolutionary New Plastic Connector

For medical probe designers, cable assembly houses and medical electronic designers in general, qualifying the right connector can be a rather complex undertaking. Manufacturers propose two types of connector housings: plastic or metal. Metal connectors are generally more expensive than plastic connectors, but are regarded as more reliable and robust.

Metal shell connectors provide better EMC electromagnetic shielding which is sometimes required to reduce electromagnetic disturbances in healthcare facilities. On the other hand, plastic connectors are lightweight and can be 'colour' customised. A keying system combined with colour coding will prevent mismating of connectors. The colour coding enables instant visual indication as to whether connectors and related equipment are compatible or not.

LEMO has been manufacturing and distributing professional high-tech metal and plastic connectors for over 60 years. LEMO's REDEL P series designed for the medical electronics industry offers a wide choice of plastic shell models and contact configurations. The connectors endure 1,000 latching cycles without electrical signal deterioration. REDEL P connectors are available with polysufone (PSU) or polyetherimide (PEI) outershell. LEMO also offers a range of disposable, single-use connectors that are easy to assemble and adapted to catheter and surgical instruments.

With the new REDEL® XP, LEMO is introducing a revolutionary patented solution of the plastic push-pull connector. The latching system is now embedded in the shell, offering an increased impact resistance and a very high contact density.

Decades of know-how and experience have led LEMO to launch this new high-performance REDEL® XP connector. Made of Sulfone proprietary material, the connector is perfectly resistant to autoclave sterilisation.

The product is available with a large choice of colour codings; black, white, grey, green, blue, yellow, red. Contact configurations range from 4 to 22 contacts and can be crimp or solder type. The outershell is available in grey, black or white colour. Its easy grip design makes it much easier for surgeons and medical staff to hold and use.

The flexibility of its design allows any manufacturer of electrical devices to keep a minimum stock of sub-components that can generate a wide range of final connector assemblies.