Introducing our advanced MIL-DTL-38999 III series connectors, engineered to meet and exceed MIL-DTL-38999 series III specifications.
General Information
- Compliant with MIL-DTL-38999 III series standards
- Three-start thread for fast and secure mating, equipped with anti-loosening mechanism
- Compact size, lightweight design, and high contact density
- Superior EMI shielding capabilities
- Removable contacts for easy installation and anti-misinsertion features, preventing bent pins
- Designed for high-strength vibration and harsh environmental conditions, including strong winds, sand, and humidity
- 12# and 16# contact arrangements support fiber optic contacts
- 12#, 10#, and 8# contact arrangements support coaxial and shielded contacts
Main Technical Performance
Mechanical Performance
- Shell materials: Aluminum alloy, stainless steel, titanium alloy
- Insulator materials: Thermosetting or thermoplastic
- Sealing material: Silicone rubber
- Plating options:
- Class W: Cadmium plating
- Class F: Chemical nickel plating
- Class K: Stainless steel passivation
- Class FT: Aluminum alloy with matte cadmium plating
- Class TA: Titanium alloy
- Contact materials: Gold-plated copper alloy, available in crimp, solder, and printed circuit board configurations
- Mechanical lifespan: 500 mating cycles
- Shock resistance: Withstands 3ms half-sine wave with peak acceleration up to 300g
- Vibration resistance:
- Sinusoidal vibration: 60g with temperature cycling and simulated attachments (36 hours)
- Random vibration at high temperatures: Frequency range of 100-1000Hz, power spectral density of 1g²/Hz, corresponding to an RMS value of 41.7g
- Random vibration at ambient temperature: Frequency range of 100-1000Hz, power spectral density of 5g²/Hz, corresponding to an RMS value of 49.5g
Environmental Performance
- Temperature range:
- Class W: -65°C to +175°C
- Class F, K, FT, TA: -65°C to +200°C
- Salt spray test results:
- Class W: 500 hours
- Class K, TA: 1000 hours
- Class F: 48 hours/96 hours
- Class FT: 96 hours
- Sealing: Complies with MIL-DTL-38999M low-pressure impregnation requirements
- Humidity resistance: According to MIL-DTL-38999M, 24 hours with 10 cycles
- Fluid resistance: Resistant to various fuels, coolants, and solvents
Electrical Performance
Withstanding voltage (V):
| Service rating | M | N | I | II |
| Sea level | 1300 | 1000 | 1800 | 2300 |
| 21000m | 800 | 600 | 1000 | 1000 |
Note: Different contact arrangements have different operating levels, see top-right corner of contact arrangement label
Contact resistance and current rating:
| Contact ID | Diameter (mm) | Resistance (mΩ) | Current (A) |
| 22D | Ø0.76 | ≤12 | 5 |
| 20# | Ø1.00 | ≤5 | 7.5 |
| 16# | Ø1.60 | ≤2.5 | 13 |
| 12# | Ø2.40 | ≤1.5 | 23 |
| 10# | Ø3.15 | ≤1.0 | 40 |
- Insulation resistance: ≥5000MΩ under normal conditions (500VDC)
- Insulation resistance: ≥5000MΩ under normal conditions (500VDC)
- Class W: ≤2.5mΩ
- Class F, FT: ≤1.0mΩ
- Class K, TA: ≤10mΩ
- EMI shielding: Minimum attenuation of 85dB from 100MHz to 1GHz (Class F, Class W)
- EMI shielding: Minimum attenuation of 65dB from 1GHz to 10GHz (Class F), 50dB (Class W)
- 8# twin coaxial contacts: Frequency bandwidth of 0-20MHz, maximum rated voltage of 500VAC, 125VAC at 21000 meters
- Voltage drop: Inner and middle contacts ≤55mV at 1A, outer contacts ≤75mV at 12A
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