Low Insertion/Extraction Forces

The controlled angle of the socket wires allows tight control of the pin insertion and extraction forces. The spring wires are smoothly deflected to make line contact with the pin.

Long Contact Life

The smooth and light wiping action minimizes wear on the contact surfaces. Hypertac Contacts perform up to 100,000 insertion/extraction cycles with no degradation in performance.

Lower Contact Resistance

Hypertac multiple line contacts provide far greater contact area than other contacts of comparable size. The wiping action of the wires insures a clean and polished contact surface. Tests have shown Hypertac contacts have about half the resistance of conventional contact designs

Higher Current Ratings

The design parameters of the Hypertac contact may be modified for any special requirement. For example, the number of wires can be increased in order to distribute the contact area over a larger surface of the mating pin. Thus, the high current carried by each wire because of its intimate line contact, can be multiplied many times.

Immunity to Shock & Vibration

The low mass and low inertia of the wires enable them to follow the most abrupt or extreme excursions of the pin without the loss of contact.
The contact area extends 360° around the pin and is uniform over its entire length. The 3 dimensional symmetry of the Hypertac contact design guarantees electrical continuity regardless of the direction or intensity of external or internal forces.