Why Custom Interconnects Matter More Than Ever

In today’s rapidly evolving medical and technology landscape, off-the-shelf solutions don’t always cut it. That’s exactly where companies like Onanon step in.

Billy Glass, Business Development Director at Onanon in Milpitas, California, puts it simply: most customers don’t come to Onanon first. They come after trying everything else. They ask themselves, “Why didn’t we start here?”.

When Standard Products Fall Short

A common challenge engineers face is trying to find a connector that checks every box. Voltage requirements, size constraints, durability, signal integrity, environmental performance… the list goes on.

More often than not, available products only meet part of that criteria.

That’s typically when companies turn to Onanon.

Instead of forcing a compromise, Onanon works with customers to design interconnect solutions that meet their full set of requirements. Whether it’s high-density configurations, mixed signal and power, or unique mechanical constraints, customization becomes the key to unlocking performance.

As highlighted in Onanon’s capabilities, both standard and fully customizable connector solutions are available across a wide range of demanding medical applications.

The Cost of Settling

In other cases, companies do move forward with a “good enough” solution. But that decision often comes back later in the form of:

• Product failures
• Qualification issues
• Reliability concerns in the field

At that point, the urgency shifts. What was once a design decision becomes a problem that needs immediate resolution.

This is another major reason customers seek out Onanon. They need a partner who can quickly diagnose the issue and deliver a more robust, reliable interconnect solution.

Engineering for Performance and Reliability

Onanon’s approach is rooted in decades of experience designing precision interconnect systems for mission-critical applications. Since 1979, the company has focused on delivering high-reliability components that support advanced technologies, from medical devices to AI infrastructure .

Their global manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. and Mexico allow for both rapid prototyping and scalable production, ensuring customers can move quickly from concept to deployment .

Supporting Innovation Across Industries

From electrophysiology and surgical robotics to AI computing and patient monitoring, the need for reliable, high-performance interconnects continues to grow.

Technologies like pulsed field ablation (PFA) and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) demand connectors that can handle extreme electrical and mechanical conditions while maintaining precision and safety. Onanon’s solutions are engineered specifically for these environments, including high-voltage capabilities up to 12,000 V and robust mechanical performance .

A Partner, Not Just a Supplier

At its core, Onanon’s value lies in partnership.

Customers don’t just get a component. They get a team that understands their challenges, helps refine their requirements, and delivers a solution that works the first time and keeps working.

Because in high-stakes applications, there’s no room for compromise.