Cristek

Cristek Interconnect's extensive range of interconnect technologies and deep commitment to process discipline provide even the most demanding customers with rapid, seamless progression through concept, proof of design, proof of manufacture and full scale production.

Cristek leverages its vertical integration and engineering expertise to distinguish itself as a best-in-class cable, harness and complex electromechanical assembly manufacturer. Cristek is one of only a handful of interconnect suppliers with expertise in DC through 67 GHz RF frequency connector, cable and electromechanical design and assembly. Cristek's expertise in nanominiature and microminiature connector technology also makes it the company of choice for standard applications as well as custom solutions for high-density, high-reliability interconnects. 

CRISTEK Product Range

Micro Miniature Connectors

Cristek is the most dynamic manufacturer of Micro miniature connectors in the world today! As a niche supplier, our focus on this high-reliability, ultra-density micro miniature connector product enables us to consistently provide our customers with the best value solutions for their demanding applications.

The advantages of the Micro concept are impressive. By halving the contact center spacing from 0.109" to .050", the contact density is increased fourfold. That means that in roughly the same panel space a user of a 25 contact D-Subminiature connector can get 100 Micro contacts.

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Nano Miniature Connectors

The Nano contact was first developed in the mid 60's increasing the package density from 400 contacts per square inch in the Micro to 1600 contacts per square inch in the Nano. This leap in high reliability and high contact density was well suited for the future demand in high-speed signals, reduction in board packaging, and weight savings.

Today, saving space, weight and time is applicable to all industries -- military, space, medical, telecommunication, automotive and computer designers are all striving to pack more performance into less space. The combination of current industry trends with advances in flexible and rigid printed circuit technology has driven an increase in demand for Nano miniature connectors. These nano miniature connectors are suitable for use in implantable medical devices, hearing aids, prosthetics, computers, petroleum industry, vision equipment, control systems, missiles, satellites, and space probes.

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Circular Connectors

Cristek offers a broad line of the smallest, high reliability, miniaturized circular connectors available today. The panel-mounted connectors are ideal for applications where an ultra-miniature I/0 connector is needed for your box. These circular connectors can be purchased to protect against fluid immersion and most have excellent EMI shielding characteristics.

Small circular connectors are ergonomically desirable for human interface. Ranges of coupling/decoupling choices are available depending on the application. All cable connectors can be supplied with strain relief/EMI adapter backshells for customer cable termination and/or molding or alternatively, Cristek can fabricate a turnkey cable specifically engineering to meet your circular connector needs.

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Filtered Connectors

At Cristek we know what it takes to bring quality, reliability and responsiveness to the demanding world of EMI Filter Connectors.

• A complete understanding of the connector.
  • As an electrical device
  • As a mechanical device
• An extensive attention to detail
• A high level of interaction with & service to the customer
• The ability to design & produce ultra dense packages
• The willingness to take on "short run" orders

Cristek has applied its 15 years of niche experience in the detail oriented, short run, ultra-miniature world of Micro and Nano connectors to the development of its EMI Filter connector product line. We have augmented our technical team by adding industry experts in EMI Filter connector design and test as well as in the design of military cylindrical connectors.

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RF & Microwave

In over two decades of experience, Cristek Interconnect's focus has been on designing and producing ultra miniature, high precision connector and cable assemblies – making it the perfect partner to solve your most demanding microwave application. Our microwave connectors specialize in high frequency, low loss applications where products need to survive in the most challenging environments within extremely confined packaging arrangements.

Cristek's standard offering of SMP and SMPM connectors includes the full range of launch options. Its rapidly expanding SMA product line was designed initially for difficult environments and with an eye to minimizing variability during assembly to precision cable. Our unique ability to package high-frequency, low-loss contact systems into the dame connector system as 24-330 AWG signal contacts sets us apart by optimizing package size and performance.

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