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Swift-Dock® docking connectors
Our six series of spring loaded, multi-point docking connectors for handheld devices and docking stations. Ideal for power and data transfer in ...

Handheld computers
Industrial robots
Prosthetics and bionic limbs
UAVs and drones
Medical instruments
Data-loggers
Telecoms devices
Retail display systems

'Avoid the costly development of a bespoke interface by integrating Swift-Dock into your design.'.

Manufactured in Great Britain


'The Swift-Dock brand is the industry standard in 'off the shelf', spring loaded docking connectors. Launched in 2013, Swift-Dock connectors are now used in many diverse OEM products all over the world. We have, over the years, developed and grown the range into what you can see below.

Founded by Colin Davis in 1980, Coda Systems is still a family owned and run business.'


Swift-Dock is generally used in pairs. The spring loaded side compresses against the solid land side to make the electrical connection (please watch the video) though each side is available seperately.

We also offer a pre-wiring service. Please contact us if you would like a quotation for your specific wiring requirements.

Swift-Dock - standard size with 7mm pitch.

Swift-Dock-micro - miniature size with 2.2mm pitch.

Swift-Dock-mini - physically smaller than standard Swift-Dock with 3mm pitch.

Swift-Dock-Power - same 7mm pitch as standard Swift-Dock and has been designed for use in applications up to 10 amps.

Swift-Dock-Ultra-Power - large 10mm pitch and has been designed for use in applications up to 12 amps

Swift-Dock-Data - designed specifically for data connections with 7, 8, 9 and 12 pin configuations.

Swift-Dock-Magnetic - a self aligning, magnetic cover system for selected series within our Swift-Dock range. Scroll down to view

FAQs

In stock now ... our smallest docking connector yet .. SWIFT-DOCK-MICRO.

A connector for wearable devices.

With a minimum center spacing of just 2.2mm, it is specifically designed for internal battery charging of wearable applications such as headsets, belt worn devices, bodycams, ankle tags and smart watches for safety, sporting, security and leisure applications.

Click on the part nos. within this section for full specifications, downloadable CAD files, pricing and ordering.

Manufactured in Great Britain.

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Swift Dock Swift Dock 7mm

Our standard series of spring loaded, docking connectors for handheld devices and docking stations. Ideal for power and data transfer in devices such as

  • Handheld computers
  • Medical instruments
  • UAVs and drones
  • Prosthetic and bionic limbs
  • Industrial robotics
  • Data-loggers
  • Telecoms devices

'Avoid the costly development of a bespoke interface by integrating Swift-Dock® into your design'

Manufactured in Great Britain.

Swift-Dock® is available in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 pin configurations. Each unit comes as a pair of complete arrays ready fitted with spring loaded contacts on one side and contact lands on the other. The PCB can be supplied with or without a connector.

Installation Guidelines with PCB.  PDF
Installation Guidelines with PCB and Connector  PDF
Installation Guidelines without PCB   PDF
FAQs

CAD files available in the download tab for each product.

We also offer a pre-wiring service. Please contact us if you would like a quotation for your specific wiring requirements.

For pricing and availability please click on the part nos. within this section

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Swift Dock Mini Swift-Dock Mini - spring loaded docking connectors

Physically smaller than our standard Swift-Dock series, Swift-Dock-mini is a series of spring loaded, docking connectors for handheld devices and docking stations. Ideal for power and data transfer in applications where space is at a premium.

  • Handheld computers
  • Medical instruments
  • Prosthetics and bionic limbs
  • Industrial robotics
  • UAVs and drones
  • Data-loggers
  • Telecoms devices
  • Retail display systems

'Avoid the costly development of a bespoke interface by integrating Swift-Dock-mini® into your design'

Manufactured in Great Britain.

Swift-Dock-mini® is available in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 pin configurations. Each unit comes as a pair of complete arrays ready fitted with spring loaded contacts on one side and contact lands on the other. Each side can be supplied separately. The PCB can be supplied with or without a connector.

Installation Guidelines with PCB    PDF

Installation Guidelines with PCB and Connector   PDF

Installation Guidelines without PCB    PDF

FAQs

CAD files available in the download tab for each product.

We also offer a pre-wiring service. Please contact us if you would like a quotation for your specific wiring requirements.

For pricing and availability please click on the part nos. within this section

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Swift Dock Data Swift-Dock-Data - spring loaded docking connectors for data

Our series of spring loaded, docking connectors developed specifically for data transfer between devices. They are available in 7, 8, 9 and 12 pin configurations.

'Avoid the costly development of a bespoke interface by integrating Swift-Dock-Data into your design'

Manufactured in Great Britain.

Each unit comes as a pair of complete arrays ready fitted with spring loaded contacts on one side and contact lands on the other. Each side is available separately.

FAQs

CAD files available in the download tab for each product.

We also offer a pre-wiring service. Please contact us if you would like a quotation for your specific wiring requirements.

For pricing, availability and ordering please click part nos. within this section.

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Swift Dock Power Swift Dock Power 7mm

Our high current version of our standard 7mm spring loaded docking connector.

A different design of spring contact allows the connector to pass loads of up to 10 amps. Please note that the tail of the spring contact moves backwards when compressed.

Available in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 pin configuration they are ideal for battery charging and power transfer applications for current loads up to 10 amps.

Each connector can be populated with a mixture of high current and standard spring contacts. Please contact us to quote for your specific configuration.

'Avoid the costly development of a bespoke interface by integrating Swift-Dock-Power into your design'

Manufactured in Great Britain.

Installation Guidelines  PDF
FAQs

CAD files available in the download tab for each product.

We also offer a pre-wiring service. Please contact us if you would like a quotation for your specific wiring requirements.

For pricing, availability and ordering please click part nos. within this section.

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Swift Dock Ultra Power Swift-Dock Ultra Power - high current docking connector (12 amps)

For applications with current loads up to 12 amps. With a pitch of 10mm, this is our largest and most rugged Swift-Dock series.

Ideal for applications such as:

  • Rapid battery charging
  • Rugged environments
  • Data-loggers
  • Telecoms devices

'Avoid the costly development of a bespoke interface by integrating Swift-Dock-Ultra-Power® into your design'

Manufactured in Great Britain.


We are pleased to announce that the Swift-Dock-Ultra series is being used by Skyward Experimental Rocketry, an association of students and engineers in Milan who design, assemble and launch experimental sounding rockets. Skyward are European champions at the EuRoC (European Rocketry Challenge) organised by ESA and the Portuguese Space Agency. The Swift-Dock-Ultra series will be used to improve the connections between their rockets compartments and ground systems.

See their YouTube channel here .. Skyward Experimental Rocketry


Installation Guidelines PDF
FAQs

CAD files available in the download tab for each product.

We also offer a pre-wiring service. Please contact us if you would like a quotation for your specific wiring requirements.

For pricing, availability and ordering please click part nos. within this section.

View Swift-Dock Ultra Power - high current docking connector (12 amps) Range

A self aligning, magnetic cover system for our Swift-Dock range of spring loaded docking connectors. For use with connector pairs when surface mounted.

CAD files available on the downloads tab for each product.

Manufactured in Great Britain.


We are pleased to announce that the Swift-Dock-Magnetic series is being used by Skyward Experimental Rocketry, an association of students and engineers in Milan who design, assemble and launch experimental sounding rockets. Skyward are European champions at the EuRoC (European Rocketry Challenge) organised by ESA and the Portuguese Space Agency. The Swift-Dock-Magnetic series will be used to improve the connections between their rockets compartments and ground systems.

See their YouTube channel here .. Skyward Experimental Rocketry


For pricing, availability and ordering please click part nos. within this section.

View Swift-Dock Magnetic - magnetic docking connector system Range

A range of covers for our Swift-Dock range of spring loaded docking connectors. For use only with connectors that are surface mounted.

Manufactured in Great Britain.

For pricing, availability and ordering please click part nos. within this section.

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