Bel Fuse MD801 007 16M8 13PA Circular Connector Offering High Reliability in Extreme Harsh Environments
About Bel & Cinch Connectivity Solutions
Bel is a publicly traded, family-operated company with over 65 years of history, recognized as a world leader in power, protection, and interconnect products. Cinch Connectivity Solutions, with over 100 years of experience, is a world-class supplier of high-performance connectors and cable assemblies for military, commercial aerospace, networking, telecommunication, and harsh environment industries.
Product Overview
The Bel Cinch MD801 Series connectors are miniature MIL-DTL-38999 compliant circular connectors designed for demanding military and aerospace applications. Featuring a robust Dual-Start ACME thread for enhanced protection against cross-mating and vibration, these connectors offer reliable performance in extreme environments. Available in various shell sizes and insert arrangements, they support crimp, solder, and PC tail terminations, making them suitable for board mount and other critical applications. The series includes plugs and receptacles in multiple shell styles, including jam nut, square flange, and in-line configurations, with options for aluminum or stainless steel shells and various plating finishes.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Bel Cinch
- Series: MD801 Series
- Compliance: MIL-DTL-38999 equivalent
- Key Feature: Dual-Start ACME thread
- Applications: Military, Aerospace, Down-hole, Networking, Telecommunications, Computing, Transportation, Broadcasting, Automotive, Medical, Consumer Electronics
- Contact Types: Crimp, Solder, PC Tail
- Shell Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel
- Platings: Cadmium with olive drab chromate, Black hard anodize (RoHS), Black Zinc Nickel over Electroless Nickel (RoHS), Nickel PTFE, Electroless Nickel (RoHS), Passivated (RoHS)
- Sealing: Hermetic sealing available (glass-sealed packages for critical components)
Technical Specifications
General Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Rating (#23 Contact) | 5 A |
| Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (#23 Contact) | 750 VAC |
| Insulation Resistance | 5000 M minimum |
| Operating Temperature | -65 C to +175 C |
| Shock | 300 g |
| Vibration | 37 g |
| Shielding Effectiveness | 55dB min from 100MHz 1000MHz |
| Durability | 2000 mating cycles |
| IP Rating (Mated) | IP67 |
Available Shell Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13
Contact Sizes Supported: #12, #16, #20, #23
Shell Keying Positions: A, B, C, D, E, F (Refer to Tables 2 & 3 for angles)
Plug Series Designation: MD801-
| Series Component | Description |
|---|---|
| 007 | Plug with banding platform |
| 008 | Plug with rear accessory thread |
| -16 | Plug with anti-decoupling spring |
| -26 | Plug with ratchet mechanism |
Receptacle Series Designation: MD801-
| Series Component | Description |
|---|---|
| 009 | Receptacle with banding platform |
| 010 | Receptacle with rear accessory thread |
| -01 | Receptacle, inline |
| -02 | Receptacle, square flange |
| -07 | Receptacle, jam nut |
Receptacle (PC Tail/Solder Cup) Series Designation: MD801-
| Series Component | Description |
|---|---|
| 011 | Receptacle for PC tail or solder cup contacts |
| 033 | Receptacle for PC tail or solder cup contacts, water immersion |
| -02 | Receptacle, square flange |
| -07 | Receptacle, jam nut |
| -12 | Receptacle, square flange, rear panel mount with non-locking clinch nuts |
| -22 | Receptacle, square flange, rear panel mount with locking clinch nuts |
Contact Type Options:
- P = Pin (contacts included)
- S = Socket (contacts included)
- A = Pin (contacts not included)
- B = Socket (contacts not included)
- E = Pin, Solder Cup
- F = Socket, Solder Cup
Dimensions: Refer to detailed tables within the original document for specific dimensions related to shell size, thread types, and panel cutouts for plugs and various receptacle styles.
Tools:
| Tool Type | Contact Size | Wire Size Range | Part Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimp Tool | #23 | #22-#28 | Mil Spec or Daniels M22520/1-01, K1461 |
| Crimp Tool | #20 | #20-#24 | Mil Spec or Daniels M22520/2-01, M22520/1-04 |
| Crimp Tool | #16 | #16-#20 | Mil Spec or Daniels M22520/1-01, M22520/1-04 |
| Crimp Tool | #12 | #12-#14 | Mil Spec or Daniels M22520/1-01, M22520/1-04 |
| Insertion Tool | All | N/A | M81969/1-05 |
| Removal Tool | All | N/A | None specified for all sizes, specific tools may be required |
| Sealing Plugs | #23, #20, #16, #12 | N/A | 806-0060-210, 857-0060-210 |
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