MIL DTL 38999 connector contacts Amphenol 21-033385-061 supporting high data rates and EMI compatibility
Product Overview
Amphenol Aerospace offers a comprehensive range of high-frequency and high-speed contacts designed for demanding applications in military and commercial aviation, military vehicles, missiles, and C4ISR systems. These contacts, including Quadrax, Differential Twinax, Coaxial, Twinax, and Triax types, are engineered for superior electrical performance, high data transfer rates, and excellent EMI compatibility. They are primarily designed for integration into MIL-DTL-38999 circular connectors, with options available for other connector series such as MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-22992, ARINC 600, and R27 rack and panel connectors. Amphenol also provides specialized transition adapters for launching controlled impedance signals to printed circuit boards and offers custom cable assembly capabilities with rigorous testing.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol Aerospace
- Certifications: MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-22992, SAE AS39029
- Finish: Gold plated over nickel (standard)
Technical Specifications
| Contact Type | Contact Size | Impedance (Ohms) | Bandwidth / Frequency Range | Data Rate | Typical Applications | Connector Series Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadrax | 8 | 100 or 150 | Up to 1.25 GHz | Exceeding 2.5 Gbps | Ethernet (100 Base-T, 1000 Base-T), Fibre Channel, IEEE1394B FireWire | MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, ARINC 600, R27 |
| Split-Pair Quadrax | 8 | 100 | Up to 6.5 Gbps per pair | Up to 6.5 Gbps per pair | 10/100/1000/10GBASE-T Ethernet, DVI, USB 2.0/3.0, Serial Rapid IO, PCI-Express 2.0, HDMI 1.3a, SATA 2.0 | MIL-DTL-38999 Series III |
| Differential Twinax | 8 | 100 or 150 | Up to 1.25 GHz | Exceeding 2.5 Gbps | Ethernet, USB | MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, ARINC 600, R27 |
| Concentric Twinax | 8, 10, 12 | 77 (typical) | 030 MHz (Size 10 & 12), 020 MHz (Size 8) | N/A | MIL-STD-1553B Airborne multiplex data bus | MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, III, SJT, ARINC 404, ARINC 600, R27 |
| Triax | 8, 10, 12 | 50, 75 (typical) | Size 12: 0-30 MHz, Size 10: 0-300 MHz, Size 8: 0-500 MHz | N/A | Triax cable applications | MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, III |
| Coaxial (Standard) | 4, 8, 12, 16 | 50, 75 (typical) | Up to 700 MHz (Size 12 & 16), Up to 3 GHz (Size 8) | N/A | RF/microwave and shielded wire applications | MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-22992, ARINC 600, R27 |
| Coaxial (High Frequency) | 8, 12, 16 | 50 Ohm | DC to 40 GHz (Size 8), DC to 26.5 GHz (BMA), DC to 18 GHz (BMZ) | N/A | Microwave transmission lines | MIL-DTL-38999 Series III |
| Coaxial (Matched Impedance) | 8, 12 | 50 or 75 Ohm | 03 GHz | N/A | RF/Microwave, high frequency, high performance | MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, III |
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