LIGHTWEIGHT, LOW RESISTANCE
Full hermetic sealing,
1X10-7 in a lightweight
aluminum shell with
low electrical resistance
gold-plated copper
contacts
Passed full D38999/23
“Mission-Critical” hermetic qualification testing
Meets NASA outgassing
sealing with 1X10-7 leak-rate requirements, as well as
aerospace temperature
performance and corrosion resistance
standards
H ermetically-sealed interconnects used in vacuum or high-altitude applications prevent Operating temperature
moisture and other contaminants from damaging sensitive electronic equipment. -65°C to +200°C
Glass-to-metal hermetic sealing has been the gold standard in the aerospace and Available today in
petrochemical industries for decades due to the strength and long-term durability of Mighty Mouse 806
the materials used. But glass-to-metal seal hermetics come with a big price tag in both Mil-Aero, M24308/9
weight and electrical resistance. D-Sub and D38999/23
CODE RED is an innovative sealing encapsulant and application process—invented by Significant weight
Glenair—that provides durable hermetic sealing in a lightweight aluminum package. savings—up to +50%
CODE RED allows for the use of conventional gold-plated copper alloy contacts, Order-of-magnitude
significantly improving electrical performance. CODE RED hermetic connectors are improvement in current
available now in Glenair SuperNine® (D38999 Series III type metal and composite), Series carrying capacity and
80 Mighty Mouse, and M24308 D-Sub; and deliver reliable, life-of-system 1X10-7 max electrical resistance
leak-rate hermetic sealing. Special non-magnetic (zero residual magnetism) versions are compared to Kovar/
also available, consult factory. Inconel solutions
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LIGHTWEIGHT, LOW RESISTANCE
Code Red Hermetic Connectors
“Mission-Critical” hermetic sealing solution
CODE RED LIGHTWEIGHT HERMETIC CONNECTOR TESTING AND VALIDATION
Connectors utilizing CODE RED hermetic encapsulant sealing underwent a grueling
qualification test and validation process to prove material durability and hermeticity.
Validation testing including 100 cycles of thermal shock IAW EIA-364-32 Test Condition
A -65°C to +200°C while maintaining hermeticity followed by 1000 hours of thermal
aging at 200°C. Additional tests included:
• DWV, DWV at altitude • Mating durability
• IR, IR at temperature • Random vibration at temperature
• Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) IAW MIL-DTL-38999
• Insert and contact retention • Hermetic seal at 30 psi
The entire qualification test cycle was repeated successfully a second time with new parts to validate complete reliability.
CODE RED USES PROVEN-PERFORMANCE CONNECTOR AND CONTACT MATERIALS
CODE RED Materials / Finish Graph illustrates Current Carrying Capacity of CODE RED copper alloy contacts
Sealing Proprietary Glenair compared to the Inconel, Kovar, and nickel iron contacts used in conventional glass-
Adhesive compound to-metal seal hermetics.
Gold-plated beryllium
Contacts* copper alloy per ASTM B Current Capacity
197 or equivalent By Size/Material
Insulator Rigid plastic
Blended fluorosilicone/
Seals
silicone elastomer
Receptacle Shell Aluminum alloy 6061-T6
and Jam Nut* per ASTM B 221
Electroless nickel per 50A
Finish*
ASTM B 733
45A
*zero residual magnetism materials also available
40A
Percentage Weight Savings 35A
CODE RED vs. Glass-to-Metal 30A
MIL-DTL-38999 Sr. III
25A
Shell Size/Insert Arr. Weight Reduction
20A SIZE 8
9-35 52%
11-98 47% 15A SIZE 12
13-35 47% 10A SIZE 16
15-97 42% 5A
SIZE 20
19-32 40%
21-11 32% CODE RED Nickel Iron Kovar Inconel
23-21 28% Copper Alloy
SIZE 20 SIZE 16 SIZE 12 SIZE 8
25-08 43%
APPLICATION NOTES: CODE RED is a viable drop-in solution for conventional glass-to-metal seal hermetic connectors
with the following exceptions:
1. Fuel Cells: Although CODE RED exhibits outstanding resistance to caustic chemicals and fuels, its use in fuel tanks/fuel cell
applications is not recommended.
2. Cryogenics: CODE RED has been tested and qualified to -65°C IAW MIL-DTL-38999
3. Sustained High-Operating Temperatures: CODE RED has been tested and qualified to +200°C IAW MIL-DTL-38999
4. High Radiation: Exposure to no more than 6 Megarads of radiation
5. Deep Subsea: CODE RED is ideally suited for aerospace and downhole applications that do not exceed 2 BAR (30 psi)
atmospheric pressure differential.
6. Space Life Support Systems: Requires additional qualification testing not yet performed by Glenair.
© 2017 Glenair, Inc • 1211 Air Way, Glendale, CA 91201 • 818-247-6000 • [Link] • U.S. CAGE code 06324 • CODE RED datasheet