Ulti-Mate Connector Inc.

What Ulti-Mate Connector Inc. does

Winchester Interconnect Micro, formerly known as Ulti-Mate Connector Inc., is a US-based precision manufacturer of micro-miniature and nano-miniature electrical connectors and interconnect solutions. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Orange, California, the company designs and builds Micro-D connectors (0.050" pitch, providing 4x the density of standard D-sub connectors), Nano-D connectors (0.025" pitch), circular connectors (RQ Micro Circular, Plastic Micro Circular, Nano Circular), micro strip connectors, combo connectors that mix signal/power/coax contacts, and custom cable assemblies. The product portfolio is built on precision formed contact technology and supports termination methods including thru-hole, surface mount, wired, and solder cup configurations, with variants rated up to 200°C for extreme environments and non-magnetic options for sensitive applications.

The company operates a quote-based B2B sales model with no publicly disclosed pricing, generating revenue through hardware sales of catalog connectors, custom-engineered turnkey interconnect solutions, and custom cable assemblies. Its go-to-market combines factory-direct sales for large and defense/government orders, a distributor and manufacturer's representative network for regional coverage, and an online storefront for smaller purchases. Customers are concentrated in Military/Defense (Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, DRS Technologies, General Dynamics), with secondary exposure to Medical, Geophysical/Energy Exploration, Commercial Aviation, Industrial, and Telecommunications. Manufacturing operations are supported by AS 9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ITAR registration, and MIL-DTL-83513 and MIL-DTL-32139 compliance, making the firm a qualified supplier into US defense and aerospace programs. The company was rebranded from Ulti-Mate Connector to Winchester Interconnect Micro LLC, suggesting affiliation with the broader Winchester Interconnect family of defense interconnect manufacturers.

Name

Ulti-Mate Connector Inc.

Legal name

Winchester Interconnect Micro LLC

Website

https://ultimateconnector.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Winchester Interconnect Micro (formerly Ulti-Mate Connector) is a US-based precision manufacturer of micro-miniature and nano-miniature electrical connectors and custom cable assemblies serving military, aerospace, medical, geophysical, and commercial aviation customers since 1977.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Connectors and Interconnect Components

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335932)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Connectors (Power/Signal/High-Speed) (HDAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC), Sockets, IC Sockets & Test/Programming Interconnects (HDAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Micro-miniature connectors
• Nano miniature connectors
• Military interconnect solutions
• Aerospace electrical connectors
• Custom cable assemblies

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Micro-Miniature Connectors: Sale of precision micro-D and nano-D connectors to defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial customers. Products include standard catalog items and custom-engineered solutions.
2. Custom Cable Assemblies: Design and manufacture of custom precision interconnect turnkey solutions including overmolded back-to-back cables and multiple connector 3D system harness assemblies
3. Custom Connector Solutions: Engineering and manufacturing of custom precision interconnect solutions tailored to demanding requirements of military, medical, geophysical, and commercial aviation markets

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ulti-Mate Connector Inc. (now Winchester Interconnect Micro LLC) designs, manufactures, and sells micro-miniature and nano-miniature electrical connectors and custom interconnect/cable assembly solutions. Core offerings include Micro-D (0.050" pitch) and Nano-D (0.025" pitch) rectangular connectors, circular connectors, micro strip connectors, combo connectors, and turnkey custom cable assemblies for defense, aerospace, medical, geophysical, and commercial aviation markets.

Product overview

Winchester Interconnect Micro (formerly Ulti-Mate Connector Inc.) offers a comprehensive portfolio of micro-miniature and nano miniature electrical connectors and interconnect solutions. The core product lines include Micro-D Connectors (with 0.050'' pitch, 4x density of D-sub connectors) and Nano-D Connectors (with 0.025'' pitch, the evolution of micro-D technology). These are complemented by specialized variants including Micro-D Combo Connectors (mixing signal, power, and coax contacts), Circular Connectors (RQ Micro Circular, Plastic Micro Circular, Nano Circular), Micro Strip Connectors (SR and JSB series), and Connector Saver Series for equipment protection. The company also provides Custom Connectors and Custom Cable Assemblies as turnkey solutions for military, medical, geophysical, and commercial aviation markets. Hi-Temp Products and MIL-DTL-83513 compliant connectors address specialized applications. Recent additions include Micro-D Surface Mount Connectors and Nano Integrated BackShell products. All products utilize Size 24 AWG stamped contacts for Micro series and Size 30 AWG for Nano series, supporting various termination methods including thru-hole SMT, wired, and solder cup configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Micro-D Connectors Precision engineered rectangular Micro-D connectors with 0.050 inch pitch contact spacing, offering four times the density of standard D-sub connectors. Compliant with MIL-DTL-83513 and available in surface mount, thru-hole, and wired/solderable configurations for defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
• Nano-D Connectors High density, lightweight Nano miniature connectors with 0.025 inch pitch contact spacing, available in wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, and board-to-board configurations. Compliant with MIL-DTL-32139 and represent the next generation of miniaturization for high-reliability defense, aerospace, and medical applications.
• Micro-D Combo Connectors Innovative expandable tooling provides a large variety of Micro-D Combo Connectors where signal, power, and coax contacts can be mixed within the same connector for integrated interconnect solutions.
• Circular Connectors Highly engineered circular connector solutions including RQ Micro Circular, Plastic Micro Circular, and Nano Circular series for applications requiring circular form factor interconnects.
• Micro Strip Connectors SR Micro Strip and JSB Micro Strip (center jackscrew) connectors for strip series applications with various termination options including thru-hole SMT, wired, and solder cup configurations.
• Connector Saver Series Back-to-back Pin to Socket connectors wired one-to-one used to protect expensive equipment connectors from wear during repeated mating cycles in test and operational environments.
• Custom Connectors Custom precision interconnect turnkey solutions designed and manufactured to meet demanding requirements for military, medical, geophysical, and commercial aviation markets.
• Custom Cable Assemblies Custom cable assembly solutions including overmolded back-to-back cables and multiple connector 3D system harness assemblies designed to customer specifications.
• Hi-Temp Products High temperature connector products designed for elevated temperature operating environments, rated up to 200 degrees Celsius for extreme application conditions.
• MIL-DTL-83513 Connectors MIL-DTL-83513 and standard Micro-D connectors based on precision formed contact technology for military specification compliance applications.
• Micro-D Surface Mount Connectors Surface mount Micro-D connectors featuring rectangular shape with rows of pins or sockets for PCB surface mount applications.
• Nano Integrated BackShell

Quantifiable outcome

• 4x connector density compared to standard D-sub connectors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Glenair: Glenair is one of the most established manufacturers of MIL-DTL-83513 Micro-D connectors and complementary nano/miniature interconnect products serving defense and aerospace, directly overlapping Ulti-Mate's core catalog and customer base.
• Smiths Interconnect: Smiths Interconnect produces precision micro-miniature and nano connectors, cable assemblies, and custom interconnects for defense, aerospace, and medical markets — a near-direct competitive overlap with Ulti-Mate's product portfolio.
• Omnetics Connector Corporation: Omnetics specializes in nano-miniature and micro-miniature connectors (including Nano-D / MIL-DTL-32139 products) for military, aerospace, and medical applications, directly competing in Ulti-Mate's flagship nano and micro form factors.
• Cristek Interconnects: Cristek manufactures Micro-D and Nano-D connectors plus custom cable assemblies for military and aerospace customers, making it a directly comparable specialist competitor in MIL-SPEC miniature interconnects.
• AirBorn: AirBorn designs and manufactures precision miniature and nanominiature connectors and cable assemblies for defense, aerospace, and commercial aviation, closely mirroring Ulti-Mate's application focus and customer profile.
• Axon' Cable: Axon' Cable designs and manufactures Micro-D connectors, Nano-D connectors, and custom cable assemblies for aerospace, defense, and medical markets, making it a directly comparable European-headquartered specialist competitor.

Broad incumbents

• ITT Cannon: ITT Cannon is a long-established manufacturer of military and aerospace connectors, including circular and rectangular series used in the same defense platforms Ulti-Mate serves, though it offers a much broader line card than the micro/nano specialist.
• Amphenol: Amphenol is one of the world's largest connector manufacturers with deep military and aerospace exposure including micro-miniature and nano products, representing the broad incumbent against which niche specialists like Ulti-Mate compete for prime contractor sockets.
• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity is a global connector and interconnect incumbent serving defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets with a portfolio that overlaps Ulti-Mate's micro-D / nano-D offerings alongside a vastly broader line.

Emerging players

• NorComp: NorComp produces a range of interconnect products including miniature and D-sub style connectors for industrial and military applications, providing partial product overlap and an alternative second source for some of Ulti-Mate's customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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