IEH

A Global Leader in Hyperboloid Power and Signal Connectors and Contacts

The Highest Reliability for the Most Demanding Environments

Hyperboloid Contact Technology

The Hyperboloid contact features a hyperboloid-shaped sleeve formed by straight wires strung at an angle to the longitudinal axis. When pins are inserted, the wires stretch and wrap around them, creating multiple continuous line contact paths — delivering connectivity built for extreme environments and mission-critical performance.

As an authorised distributor, Active Electronics gives customers access to IEH’s full Hyperboloid connector and contact range alongside our own global sourcing, design support and traceable supply chain services — a single point of contact from specification through to delivery.

Product Range
Hyperkinetic® Series
Hyperboloid Contacts
HBH Hybrid Power / Signal Hyperboloid
Unique Benefits
  • Shock & Vibration Resistance: 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.
  • Lifespan: 100,000+ cycles, with a non-destructive burnishing action.
  • Current Capacity: Low contact resistance enables higher load operation.
  • Insertion Force (VLIF): Common sizes #22 and smaller average under one ounce per contact.
  • Contact Resistance: A multiplicity of line contact provides an excellent interface exhibiting low contact resistance, often less than half of MIL spec allowances.
Applications Across Demanding Sectors

Defence & Military

Defence and military systems — missile defence, radars, avionics, munitions

Aerospace

Aircraft avionics and engine controls, commercial and military

Space

Satellite launch systems and spacecraft hardware

Medical

Devices and surgical equipment

Industrial

Oil & gas, test equipment and other harsh-environment electronics

Anti-Counterfeit & Traceability

As an authorised distributor for IEH, every Hyperboloid connector and contact supplied by Active Electronics is genuine and fully traceable back to source, backed by pedigree documentation to evidence compliance to your prime contractor.

Why Choose Active Electronics as Your IEH Partner
Active Electronics is your trusted technical partner for IEH.
  • Authorised distributor — genuine, traceable IEH product with full pedigree documentation
  • Global sourcing and design support to help specify the right Hyperboloid connector or contact solution for your application
  • Traceable supply chain, with full documentation to evidence compliance to your prime contractor
  • A single point of contact across IEH’s full range and our wider franchise partner portfolio
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