オーディーユージャパン株式会社（ODU） List of Products and Services

The "MINI-MED series" is the optimal connector for scenarios requiring lightweight, space-saving, and waterproof cable assemblies. It provides safety and ease of handling for use in hygienic fields demanded by medical technology and other applications. Additionally, it is adopted in industrial devices such as electric bicycles and barcode scanners. It is also used in testing and measurement equipment, including conductivity meters and measurement sensors. 【Features】 ■ Good grip ■ Blind mating ■ Audible locking sound ■ Space-saving ■ One-stop plug and cable assembly *For more details, please request materials or view the PDF data available for download.

ODU connectors enable reliable transmission of media such as power, signals, data, gases, and fluids in various applications, including future-oriented growth markets like medical, military and security, energy technology, as well as established industrial electronics, measuring instruments, testing technologies, and automotive industry technologies. The product range includes a variety of connectors such as compact round push-pull connectors, rectangular modular connectors, cable assemblies, and overmolded connectors. We also offer waterproof connectors (IP68/69) and autoclave-compatible products for diverse applications. Customization is available, so please feel free to contact us. 【Business Description】 ■ Development and manufacturing of connectors For more details, please refer to our catalog or feel free to contact us.

The ODU single contact is a series of high-performance contacts that meet our customers' needs. Depending on your requirements for the number of insertions and removals, current capacity, price, and more, you can choose from the following four types. *For details, please refer to the page for each contact. ■ODU SPRINGTAC: Contact with spring wire technology ■ODU LAMTAC: Contact with lamella technology ■ODU TURNTAC: Slot-type cutting contact ■ODU STAMPTAC: Stamped (punch) contact *For more information, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us as well.

ODU SPRINGTAC is an efficient contact technology that utilizes spring wire technology. Each individual spring wire provides consistently stable conductivity. The smallest contact (outer diameter 0.76mm) incorporates 15 spring wires, creating 15 contact points, which significantly enhances connection stability. ■ Up to 1 million mating cycles (custom order) ■ Low insertion and extraction force ■ High level of vibration stability ■ Low contact resistance ■ High current capacity *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

ODU LAMTAC is a high-performance contact equipped with lamella technology. This contact has a large current-carrying capacity and can be used at temperatures up to 180°C. ODU LAMTAC consists of a machined carrier and lamellae that are die-cut in a striped pattern. Each stripe of the lamella creates multiple connection points, resulting in high connection stability and low insertion/extraction force. ■ Maximum current-carrying capacity of 2,400 A ■ Up to 10,000 mating cycles ■ High vibration resistance ■ Low contact resistance ■ High connection stability *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

ODU TURNTAC is a connection system that combines exceptionally excellent connection characteristics with economical pricing. This connection method functions even with small pins of 0.3 mm in diameter. Depending on the various types of slot pins, the connection system provides 2 or 4 contact points. ■ Robust connection system, suitable for harsh environments ■ Up to 1 full cycle of mating and unmating ■ Low insertion and extraction force ■ Allowable insertion angle tolerance: up to 5° ■ Minimum contact with a diameter of 0.3 mm *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us.

ODU STAMPTAC is a connection system that combines stamping technology with optimal contact design. Its design is ideal for automatic wiring in various product series and can be used for both complex shapes and comprehensive system solutions. ■ Stamping pins ■ Number of insertions/removals: 10,000 times ■ Cost-effective contact system for automatic wiring ■ Standard compatibility with IP67 charging plugs *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

The ODU SPRINGTAC flat socket is an ideal long-lasting solution for applications that require frequent connection and disconnection, such as testing. Its stable low contact resistance value is suitable not only for precise measurement of fine values but also for testing high current capacity. ■ Excellent low contact resistance ■ Ideal for test adapters and replacement inserts ■ High current capacity ■ Connection and disconnection cycles: 50,000 times ■ Compatible with 2/4 terminal methods (Kelvin measurement) *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us as well.

The connectors and reliable connector technology provided by ODU, which have reached the highest standards of precision, can be utilized in various medical fields such as hospitals, physicians' and dentists' offices, and home healthcare. This case study collection introduces various application examples of ODU connectors in the medical field. [Application Examples] - Connectors that connect MRI systems and coils - MRI-compatible patient monitors - Mobile X-ray devices - Microscopes for neurosurgery - Inhalers, among others *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

ODU develops and manufactures high-performance contacts for electrical connectors. For example, the "ODU SPRINGTAC" is a connector equipped with spring wire technology. It is composed of multiple independent spring wires, maintaining low contact resistance even in harsh environments, and offers high safety and durability. Additionally, we offer high-performance contacts such as "ODU LAMTAC," the robust and tough "ODU TURNTAC," and the mass production-oriented "ODU STAMPTAC." Free catalogs are currently available. 【Features (ODU SPRINGTAC)】 ■ Stable connection ■ Extremely high vibration stability ■ High current capacity ■ Low contact resistance *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

ODU Group is a company headquartered in Germany that manufactures connectors. It has 12 branches worldwide, with manufacturing sites in Germany, China, Romania, Mexico, and the United States. We provide a diverse range of connector solutions to meet a wide variety of needs, regardless of power, signal, data, or media transmission. Our company consistently offers ideal interfaces based on proven quality and reliability. 【Product Lineup (Excerpt)】 ■ Compact modular connector systems ■ Push-pull circular connectors ■ Single contacts ■ Connectors for printed circuit boards ■ Heavy-duty connectors For more details, please refer to our company introduction or feel free to contact us.

German-made high-reliability connectors provide an ideal interface for high quality and high reliability, regardless of power, signal, data, or fluid. The trend towards miniaturization continues in medical technology, consumer electronics, and automotive technology. They are also offered as complete systems, including assembly. 【Product Examples】 ■ Round push-pull connectors ■ Resin type round push-pull connectors ■ High-density type connectors ■ Modular connector systems ■ German-made high-reliability connectors *If you would like a comprehensive catalog, please request materials or view the PDF data from the download.

With a customer-first philosophy and high technical capabilities, ODU has established its position as a leading company in connectors. ODU's connectors enable reliable transmission of a wide variety of media such as power, signals, high-speed data, and fluids in various applications, including future-oriented growth markets like medical technology, defense and security technology, and energy technology, as well as established sectors like industrial electronics, test and measurement technology, and automotive industry technology. For more details, please refer to the PDF available for download. 【Contents】 ■Problem-solving and development capabilities ■ODU's contact technology ■ODU's machining technology ■ODU's surface treatment technology ■ODU's high-speed data technology ■ODU's high-voltage connectors ■Electromagnetic compatibility ■High-pressure and high-vacuum applications ■Flexible wiring technology ■Cable assembly ■ODU's testing processes

By applying surface treatments tailored to individual applications to contacts that have been machined and stamped, electrical and mechanical properties are imparted. Various characteristics such as contact resistance and wear resistance are achieved through a multilayer structure that is plated onto the base part. This is also true for metal housings that often require resistance to chemicals, seawater, and air pollution. ODU guarantees high-quality surface treatments specially designed for individual applications through surface treatment technologies integrated at an early stage of development and manufacturing. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

There is a rapidly increasing demand for data transmission connectors that can handle vast amounts of data transmission while also meeting both electrical and mechanical characteristics. Our expertise—particularly in selecting suitable materials at an early stage and testing S-parameters—enables stable, high-quality transmission. Additionally, we offer ODU's high-speed connectors as custom types tailored to individual applications. For example, we can accommodate requests for high density, more frequent connect/disconnect cycles, high durability, lightweight design, and vibration resistance. 【Features】 ■ Selection of suitable materials at an early stage ■ Testing of S-parameters ■ Capability for stable, high-quality transmission ■ Custom types according to individual applications *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce ODU's "High Voltage Connectors." The requirements for the development and design of high voltage connectors include the design of insulators that respond to the need for miniaturization while considering interference between contacts. To achieve continuous conduction of high voltage in a compact connector, it is essential to ensure appropriate spatial and creepage distances. Furthermore, it is important to prevent irregularities such as edges and corners in the product design. This is because if there are irregularities in the contacts that are arranged at regular intervals, the electric field strength may increase several times. The combination of materials can also exacerbate the electric field strength. Additionally, we also consider another important parameter, "partial discharge." *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is a condition that should be considered in various applications and is generally a solution suitable for applications characterized by fixed connectors or a low number of mating cycles. However, the design of EMC shielded connectors used in products that require a high number of mating cycles and have advanced mechanical specifications is a significant challenge. ODU systematically addresses these various challenges. In other words, we consolidate the necessary manufacturing know-how and expertise and apply them to individual issues. Our foundational knowledge has been compiled into a database through decades of experience and is used in the development of the ODU EMC solution matrix. 3D CAD simulations also make the most of this empirical data. ODU connectors with EMC shielding are valued in fields that require error-free electronics, including the automotive sector, defense and security, medical diagnostic devices, and general data transmission technology. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

ODU has the expertise necessary for the development and manufacturing of connectors with airtightness or pressure resistance. The foundation of connector development includes specialized knowledge about materials, selection of sealing methods suitable for applications, operation of various sealing technologies, comprehensive analysis using Finite Element Method (FEM), and experience-based know-how. There are various reasons why airtightness or waterproofing is required for connectors and their systems. For example, in equipment that uses high-pressure washers, waterproof connectors with protection rating IP 69K are necessary to maintain the functionality of the equipment over a long period. In the railway sector, waterproof connectors rated IP 69K are required to prevent degradation of functionality over time. Our connectors enable safe connections in high-pressure, high-vacuum, and waterproof applications. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

Wiring of connectors tends to be overlooked compared to the performance and functionality of the connector system. However, when considering both thermal flow and current, the section from the connector to the cable becomes extremely important. ODU has the experience and expertise to suppress aging degradation in the wiring section that limits performance and to develop and manufacture reliable solutions. Our wiring types mainly consist of three types: screw-type, solder, and crimp connections. Solder and crimp connections are commonly used on the cable side. Crimping is particularly used in applications that require safety. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

To support applications such as high current, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), high temperature, and airtightness, we believe that simply providing high-quality connectors and leaving the wiring and cable assembly to the customer is not sufficient service. Wiring and cables significantly influence the overall performance of the system. Therefore, a perfect contact system requires optimal collaboration between contacts, wiring technology, and cable assembly. To ensure this, ODU accurately identifies factors that may affect the characteristics of the system and provides comprehensive solutions that take these into account. Using finite element method (FEM) simulations, we examine the product functions specified by the customer early in the verification process. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

Let me introduce you to the ODU testing process. "Functionality," "reliability," "quality," and "safety" are key concepts in connectors and their systems. Achieving these requires a deep understanding of fundamental physical phenomena. Additionally, it is crucial to continuously confirm and verify the mechanical and electrical properties of products through various certification tests in the development and design process, as well as thorough quality control in the manufacturing process. ODU's in-house Technical Testing Center (T2C) is responsible for both the verification of standard values according to applications and the development and application of various testing methods. This dual function of the T2C establishes a knowledge base that is essential for further technological development of connectors and connector systems. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

ODU's high-performance contacts for electronic connectors achieve one million mating cycles without compromising high levels of reliability and current-carrying capacity, depending on the application. Similarly, it is also possible to optimize current-carrying capacity at high temperatures and insertion/extraction forces according to the application. We possess the necessary skills to develop contact systems tailored to each customer's needs. 【Features】 ■ Achieves one million mating cycles ■ Optimization of current-carrying capacity at high temperatures and insertion/extraction forces according to the application is possible ■ Development of contact systems that fit customer needs ■ Precise adjustment of characteristics such as contact resistance, contact force, safety, mating cycles, and insertion/extraction force *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.