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connection was made, especially when the
application depends heavily on a stable
connection.
There are various connector types
available with blind mating options,
including power and/or signal connectors
with either cable or board mount options,
connectors with multi-pin arrangement
between racks and panels, optical
connectors, and RF connectors. Blind mate
connectors are also available in various
orientations, including wire-to-board, board-
to-board and wire-to-wire.

The best connectors for the job
Blind mate connectors are a popular choice
in a variety of mission-critical applications.
From medical equipment to electric power
transmission systems and military radar
equipment, they excel in any situation where
the receptacle is hidden or recessed so that
it is difficult to see or reach. This includes
the back of an interface card plugged into a
chassis and other “black box” installations.
Using blind mate connectors provides
several key benefits, including reduced
production, installation and maintenance
costs, shorter assembly times and a minimal
impact on the size and weight of designs.
Furthermore, using blind mate connectors
typically results in fewer mismated
connections. This is invaluable in mission-
critical applications where any unplanned
downtime is disastrous. a stable, reliable and correct connection is crucial to
It’s important to remember that blind mate any design, whether you are engineering downhole
connectors are also designed to be extremely test equipment for the oil and gas industry or power
durable. If mistreatment occurs, they remain and data connections essential to an autonomous
reliable and continue to perform as expected. vehicle’s safety. Let our design team help you find
PEI-Genesis understands the frustrations of the right blind mate interconnect solution for your
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