Universal Contacts ITT Cannon Universal Contacts are independent SMT contacts providing an electrical connection between a device and a PCB. ITT Cannon Universal Contacts are single-piece, stamped products incorporating pre-load and anti-lift features. Universal Contacts are designed to replace traditional interfaces in which the contact is custom-designed into the component. Universal Contacts can be used to connect a number of device components in any direction and configuration using the same interface. These contacts allow standard interface across applications and platforms and give designers the freedom to position at an angle.