electrical contacts Amphenol 21-033967-015 designed for aerospace and military communication systems
Amphenol Aerospace High Frequency Contacts
Amphenol Aerospace offers a comprehensive range of high-frequency contacts designed for superior electrical performance and reliable interconnection in demanding applications. These contacts provide high-speed data transfer and operate effectively in high-frequency conditions, ensuring compatibility with various cable types and connector systems. They are engineered to meet stringent application specifications and are ideal for applications requiring shielded transmission and interference elimination.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol Aerospace
- Certifications: MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-22992, SAE AS39029
- Finish: Gold plated over nickel on mating parts (standard)
Product Description
Amphenol's high-frequency contacts are crucial components for modern electronic systems, particularly in harsh environments found in military and commercial aviation, military vehicles, missiles, ordnance, and C4ISR applications. They are designed to integrate seamlessly with MIL-DTL-38999 circular connectors, offering solutions for coaxial, twinax, triax, quadrax, and differential twinax signal transmission. These contacts are engineered for high data rates, low power consumption, and excellent EMI compatibility. Amphenol also provides specialized transition adapters to facilitate the launch of controlled impedance signals to printed circuit boards.
Technical Specifications
| Contact Type | Size | Impedance | Frequency Range | Data Rate | Key Features | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadrax Contacts | 8 | 100 or 150 Ohm | Up to 1.25 GHz | Exceeding 2.5 Gbps | Four inner contacts form two differential pairs; crimp termination; PC tails available; requires modified connector for keyed contacts. | Ethernet (100 Base-T, 1000 Base-T), Fibre Channel, IEEE1394B FireWire |
| Differential Twinax Contacts | 8 | 100 or 150 Ohm | Up to 1.25 GHz | Exceeding 2.5 Gbps | Two inner contacts form one differential pair; crimp termination; PC tails available; requires modified connector for keyed contacts. | High data transfer rates, low power consumption. |
| Coaxial Contacts | 4, 8, 12, 16 | 50 Ohm (standard), 75 Ohm (specific types) | DC to 40 GHz (specific types) | N/A | Shielded, RF/microwave performance, can be mixed with power contacts, float mount technology (DC to 40 GHz). | RF/microwave applications, shielded wire applications. |
| Matched Impedance Coaxial Contacts | 8, 12 | 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm | Up to 3 GHz (standard), higher with specific cables | N/A | Captivated inner contact, low VSWR, low insertion loss, suitable for bent cable applications. | RF/microwave, high frequency, MIL-STD-1760 applications. |
| Concentric Twinax Contacts | 8, 10, 12 | ~77 Ohm (specific cables) | 030 MHz (Size 12), 0500 MHz (Size 8) | N/A | Protection from magnetic and electrostatic interference, maintains shield integrity, crimp termination. | Data Bus systems (MIL-STD-1553B), MIL-STD-1760 systems. |
| Triax Contacts | 8, 10, 12 | 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm | Size 12: 0-30 MHz, Size 10: 0-300 MHz, Size 8: 0-500 MHz | N/A | Three conductors for enhanced shielding, dielectric insulation between conductors, suitable for PCB termination. | Triax cable applications. |
| PC Tail Contacts (Coax, Twinax, Triax, Quadrax) | Various (8, 10, 12, 16) | 100 Ohm (Quadrax, Twinax), 50/75 Ohm (Coax) | N/A | N/A | Direct termination to printed circuit boards, factory pre-assembled. | Limited space applications, PCB integration. |
| Transition Adapters (Quadrax, Differential Twinax) | Size 8 | 100 Ohm, 150 Ohm | N/A | N/A | Facilitate signal launch to PCBs, available in straight and 90 receptacles, threaded and cable-to-board styles, push-pull quick disconnect (Micro D-Twinax). | Connecting high-speed signals to PCB boards. |
Connector Compatibility
- MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, III: Compatible with Quadrax, Differential Twinax, Coax, Twinax, Triax contacts.
- MIL-DTL-5015 & MIL-DTL-22992: Compatible with Coax contacts (sizes 4, 8, 12).
- ARINC 600 & R27 Rack & Panel Connectors: Compatible with Coax, Twinax, Quadrax, Differential Twinax contacts.
Contact Information
- Phone: 800-678-0141
- Website: www.amphenol-aerospace.com
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