OUR MANUFACTURERS
IEH
Hyperkinetic® Series
Hyperboloid Contacts
HBH Hybrid Power / Signal Hyperboloid
The highest reliability for the most demanding environments.
The Hyperboloid contact is an advanced design that satisfies performance requirements previously considered impossible. Unique in concept, it is used in connectors having the highest standards of performance. The distinguishing feature of the Hyperboloid socket is the hyperboloid-shaped sleeve formed by straight wires strung at an angle to the longitudinal axis.
When the pin is inserted into this sleeve, the wires stretch, well within elastic limits, to accomodate it. In so doing, the wires wrap themselves around the pin providing a number of continuous line contact paths. The illustration to the right should assist in visualization.
Unique Benefits
Impervious to Shock & Vibration
The low mass and resulting low inertia of the wires allows them to follow the most extreme excursions of the pin without loss of contact. Tests exceed 300 g’s without discontinuity.
100,000+ Cycle Lifespan
The burnishing action of the wires on the pin surface is non-destructive. Unlike the “plow” and scrape action of common designs, Hyperboloid’s gentle mating action enhances life.
Improved Current Carrying Capacity
The low contact resistance gives a lower °C rise from ambient under load. This feature often allows the user to operate the same size contact under higher load.
VLIF (Very Low Insertion Force)
Common sizes #22 and less average under one ounce per contact.
Low, Low Contact Resistance
The multiplicity of line contact, as opposed to point contact in other designs, provides an excellent interface exhibiting low contact resistance (often less than 1/2 of MIL spec. allowances). This characteristic also provides for a cooler running contact under load.
About IEH Corporation
U.S. based manufacturer of high-performance connectors and interconnect solutions, founded in 1941.
Operating for over eight decades and remains a family-managed business.
Headquarters are in Brooklyn, New York, with a second manufacturing facility established in Allentown, Pennsylvania to meet growing demand.
Maintains quality certifications, including compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001:2015 underpinning its commitment to reliability and consistent manufacturing excellence.
What IEH Do
IEH designs, develops, and manufactures printed circuit board (PCB) connectors, signal and power contacts, and custom interconnects for demanding applications.
Their products leverage the company’s proprietary “Hyperboloid” contact technology, a rugged, high-reliability contact design engineered for extreme environments and mission-critical performance.
Industries & Applications - serving a broad range of industries and application areas, including:
Defence and military systems (missile defence, radars, avionics, munitions)
Commercial and military aerospace (aircraft avionics, engine controls)
Space & satellite launch systems and spacecraft hardware
Medical devices and surgical equipment requiring ultra-reliable connectivity
Industrial, oil & gas, test equipment, and other harsh-environment or high-reliability electronics markets.
Commitment
The company positions itself as a partner for engineers and manufacturers who require “when standard is not an option” connectivity, for example when off-the-shelf connectors are insufficient for extreme or mission-critical applications.
