{"id":1487,"date":"2026-09-14T16:53:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T14:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sct-ceramics.com\/?page_id=1487"},"modified":"2026-10-05T18:02:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T16:02:01","slug":"connector-sub-assemblies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sct-ceramics.com\/en\/products\/connector-sub-assemblies\/","title":{"rendered":"Connector Sub-Assemblies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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01 – Components<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Core of Hermetic Connectors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reliable Electrical Connections for Demanding Environments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SCT develops and manufactures custom ceramic-to-metal connector sub-assemblies designed to be integrated into hermetic connectors for demanding industrial applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our brazed sub-assemblies are supplied to connector manufacturers serving the nuclear, aerospace & defense, offshore, scientific instrumentation, and other critical industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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02 – Applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quatre environnements, une m\u00eame exigence de fiabilit\u00e9<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Offshore & Subsea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Connector solutions capable of operating in high-pressure marine environments.
Hermetic ceramic connectors are used wherever conventional connector technologies reach their limits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Aerospace & Defense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Electrical interfaces designed to withstand vibration, temperature extremes, and harsh operating conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nuclear Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reliable electrical connections for instrumentation, sensors, thermocouples, and monitoring systems operating in demanding nuclear environments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Industrial Instrumentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reliable electrical connections for sensing, measurement, and process control equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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03 – Materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Use Ceramic Connector Sub-Assemblies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technical ceramics offer a unique combination of properties, making them particularly well suited to the most demanding applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Long-Term<\/strong> Reliability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Designed for applications where consistent performance over many years is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Electrical Insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Excellent dielectric properties for demanding electrical applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hermeticity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ceramic-to-metal brazing provides durable, leak-tight seals that protect critical systems from moisture and contaminants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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R\u00e9sistance aux hautes temp\u00e9ratures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maintiennent des performances \u00e9lectriques fiables dans des environnements o\u00f9 les mat\u00e9riaux de connexion conventionnels peuvent se d\u00e9grader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Radiation Resistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Suitable for demanding nuclear and defense applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pressure Resistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reliable performance in subsea, offshore, and other high-pressure environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Discover how our proprietary alumina contributes to the excellent performance of our connector sub-assemblies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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04 – Co-development<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed Around Your Operating Environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every connector sub-assembly is developed according to the specific requirements of its application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leveraging its expertise in advanced ceramics, metallurgy, and ceramic-to-metal brazing, SCT works closely with customers to develop solutions that combine technical performance, long-term reliability, and manufacturability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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05 – Qualification<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualification to Your Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each connector is qualified according to the specific technical and environmental requirements of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspection, testing and validation procedures are defined in collaboration with our customers to ensure that each connector meets the specified performance requirements throughout its service life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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06 – FAQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is a hermetic connector?<\/summary>\n

A hermetic connector provides a reliable electrical interface between two systems while protecting equipment from demanding operating environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceramic-to-metal sub-assemblies<\/strong> developed by SCT form the core of these connectors, providing the electrical insulation, hermetic sealing, and mechanical strength required for applications exposed to high temperatures, pressure, radiation, or corrosive environments.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Why choose ceramic components instead of polymer components?<\/summary>\n

Technical ceramics offer superior electrical insulation, excellent high-temperature performance, radiation resistance, and long-term stability that polymer materials cannot typically achieve in demanding environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leveraging its expertise in advanced ceramics and ceramic-to-metal brazing, SCT helps customers select the materials and technologies best suited to the performance requirements of each application.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Which industries use ceramic connectors?<\/summary>\n

Hermetic connectors are used wherever reliable electrical connections are required in demanding environments, including nuclear energy, aerospace & defense, offshore systems, scientific instrumentation, and many other critical industrial applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceramic-to-metal sub-assemblies developed by SCT are integrated by connector manufacturers to meet the specific requirements of each market.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What materials are used in connector sub-assemblies?<\/summary>\n

Material selection depends entirely on the application’s requirements. Electrical insulation, mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, thermal compatibility, vacuum performance, and pressure resistance all influence the final design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing on its expertise in advanced ceramics, metallurgy, and ceramic-to-metal brazing, SCT works with customers to identify the materials and technologies best suited to their application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the difference between a connector and a hermetic feedthrough?<\/summary>\n

A connector provides a detachable electrical interface between two systems, whereas a hermetic feedthrough provides a permanent electrical pathway through a sealed barrier while maintaining hermeticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceramic-to-metal sub-assemblies developed by SCT can be integrated into hermetic connectors or other electrical interconnection systems depending on the application’s requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Hermetic Feedthroughs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n