The Souriau 8STA series 55-poles male circular connector has a plug-type connection. It features a colour-coded banding system for easy identification and mate in 1/3 of a turn with an audible click. It has 5A current rating per contact with a superb tolerance to vibration, impact and harsh environments. The connector shell is made from rugged aluminium over conductive black zinc plating with gold-plated copper alloy contacts. This connector is ideal for non-safety applications that require a robust circular connector such as military where size and weight are important design consideration.
Souriau 8STA Series Motorsport Connectors
The Souriau 8STA series range of connectors was developed primarily for the motorsport market, durable, lightweight plug and receptacle connectors with a superb tolerance to vibration, impact and harsh environments. Souriau 8STA motorsport connectors are small and lightweight circular connectors suitable for Formula 1, Moto GP, WRC, Nascar, World Super Bikes, kart racing, boat racing and many other motorsports and also many other applications. Souriau 8STA series circular motorsport connectors feature a colour-coded banding system for easy identification and mate in 1/3 of a turn with an audible click.

Crimp termination
Straight body orientation
6 colours-coded keyways orientations
Boot termination
Yellow orientation
Contact resistance is 16Mohm
Durability of 500 mating cycles
EMI shielding
High seismic and vibration resistance
Insulation resistance is greater than 5000Mohm
Operation temperature ranges between -55°C and 175°C
Scoop-proof contacts
Shell size is 02mm
Ultra compact and lightweight design
Wire size ranges between 24AWG and 30AWG

Ground vehicles and Infantry interconnections
Military applications
Motorsports

IP67 rated