So, You Want to Know Connectors...
REFERENCE GUIDE to Cylindrical Connectors
Learn the Amphenol Connector Language
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This booklet is intended to be used as a ready reference to typical
standard, miniature and subminiature cylindrical connector part
numbers and terminology. Reading its brief pages will not make you
a connector expert, but should guide you in becoming familiar with
the product, in order to better serve our customers.
Manufacturing connectors since 1932, we take pride that Amphenol
Industrial Operations is the undisputed leader in interconnect
systems for harsh environment applications. Such applications
require a high degree of engineering sophistication and precision
manufacturing capability. Innovations like our RADSOK® contact
technology can provide roughly 50% more current through the same
size pin. Connectors utilizing this RADSOK® technology will
outperform similar products in the market hands down.
Amphenol Industrial Operations (AIO), a division of the Amphenol
Corporation, is the leading manufacturer of cylindrical connectors in
the world. Amphenol Industrial's product lines consist of rectangular,
standard miniature, fiber optic, EMI/EMP filter, and a variety of
special application connectors.
Headquartered in Sidney, NY, AIO’s facility is nestled at the foothills
of the Catskill Mountains, and over 307,000 ft². This complex houses
over 1,000 employees, incorporating state-of-the-art manufacturing
technologies. The facility is both ISO9001 certified and qualified to
MIL-STD-790 requirements. Other satellite manufacturing/assembly
facilities are located in Nogales, Mexico (25,000 ft²) and Zhuhai,
China with (276,000 ft²).
Our manufacturing capabilities include state-of-the-art CNC
machining, die-casting, molding, impact and extruding, plating, screw
machining and process controls.
AIO also has a fully equipped material evaluation lab and an
engineering support organization utilizing the latest in computer
aided design software and analysis tools.
Amphenol Industrial Operations is supported by several satellite
plants and one of the largest distributor networks in the world.
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go to: www. amphenol-industrial.com.
Amphenol Industrial Products Group
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Phone: 888-364-9011
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Email: tech@amphenol-aio.com
Contents
SECTION I
Nomenclature: Cylindrical Connectors .................................. 1-3
Basic Components
SECTION II
Major MIL-Specifications by Type
Standard, SAE AS50151
Amphenol AC Threaded Series
Amphenol 97 Series
Proprietary Variations .............................................................. 4-6
SAE AS50151, AC and 97 Series Part Number Breakdown
SECTION III
GT - Reverse Bayonet
ACA-B Reverse Bayonet
Proprietary Variations .............................................................. 7-8
GT and ACA-B Series Part Number Breakdown
SECTION IV
Major MIL-Specifications by Type
Miniature, MIL-DTL-26482.................................................... 9-12
MIL-DTL-26482 Part Number Breakdown
Miniature Crimp, Solder Part Number Breakdown
SECTION V
Cross Reference by MIL-Spec to Competitor’s
and Amphenol Part Numbers .................................................. 13
Intermating Chart
SECTION VI
Know the Language........................................................... 14-18
Basic Questions to Determine Connector Requirements ....... 17
What Do You Need to Sell............................. Inside Back Cover
Checklist
Conclusion
Connector Sales Worksheet
NOTE:
SAE AS50151 supersedes MIL-DTL-5015
MIL-DTL-26482 supersedes MIL-C-26482
SECTION I
Nomenclature: Cylindrical Connectors
Mated Pair
Basic Components
RECEPTACLE SHELL
1. Shell (Houses Inserts & Contacts)
COUPLING NUT
2. Insert (Dielectric Contact Insulator) Pin or Socket
GROMMET
3. Contact (Wire End Termination) (Electrical Engagement)
CONTACTS
4. Coupling Nut
5. Accessories (Wire Seals, Cable Seals, Wire Support, etc.)
INSERT
RECEPTACLE
PLUG
GROMMET
PLUG SHELL
SHELL
Rear Accessory
COUPLING NUT
INSERT
ENVIRONMENTAL
SEALING GROMMET
CONTACTS
REAR ACCESSORIES
Shell Styles
WALL MOUNT RECEPTACLE
DESIGNATION: 00
LINE MOUNT RECEPTACLE OR
CABLE CONNECTING RECEPTACLE*
DESIGNATION: 01
SOLDER MOUNT RECEPTACLE
(HERMETIC)
DESIGNATION:IH
JAM NUT RECEPTACLE
DESIGNATION: 07
* This connector style is sometimes referred to as a cable connecting “plug.”
It does, however, mate with either a straight or 90 degree plug.
1
BOX MOUNT RECEPTACLE
DESIGNATION: 02
STRAIGHT PLUG
DESIGNATION: 06
Inserts
Nomenclature: Cylindrical Connectors and
Contacts
Insert
(Pin or Socket)
Insert &
Grommet Assy.
Shell Styles (Cont’d.)
Coupling
Threaded, Bayonet
Shell Sizes (Typical SAE AS5015 type)
8S, 10S, 10SL, 12S, 12,
14S, 14, 16S, 16, 18
20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48
“S” designates short shell and short contacts
Shell size denotes mating thread diameter in 16ths of an inch.
For example, a size 8 shell denotes 8/16 of an inch with a
.5000-28 UNEF thread.
•
•
•
•
Style Designation (PT)
May include a soft front interfacial seal (Bonded) if dielectric is
hard, and a rear sealing grommet separate or attached.
PLUG
SHELL STYLES
06
Straight
08
Angle
09
Flange Mount Receptacle
05
Straight, Less Rear Accessory
RECEPTACLE
Solder
Crimp
Metal Clip Retention
Dielectric Retention
Contact and Contact Termination Style
Pin – Crimp*
SHELL STYLES
00
Wall Mount
01
Cable Connecting or
Line Mount Receptacle
02
Box Mount
03
Wall Mount, Less Rear Accessory
04
Line Mount, Less Rear Accessory
07
Jam Nut
IH
Solder Mount Hermetic
Socket – Crimp*
Pin – Solder
Socket – Solder
Sizes by Wire Gauge, Examples:
*Crimp is removable
4/0 American
Wire Gauge 4/0
22D American Wire Gauge 22-28
2
Nomenclature: Cylindrical Connectors and
Contacts, cont.
Contact Versatility - Several types of Contacts can be
designed into a Connector Shell
26482 Series I connectors allow users to mix a variety of different
power, signal, and high speed contact styles within a common
insert.
Contacts
Pin
Socket
The insert arrangement below is an arrangement for 26482 Series
I connectors. It shows the variety of contacts that can be designed
into a shell size 24. Typically, customers specify the contacts sizes
and power they require and chose an existing arrangement that fits
their needs. For special new configurations, engineering will design
the arrangement of contacts to fit within material and performance
criteria.
Crimp or Solder
Usually installed in insert, frequently bonded in place.
Usually separate from insert,
shipped loose or in bulk, tools
needed to crimp, install and remove.
a
Z
Y
X
W
Contact Options:
Solderless Wrap (Wire Wrap),
PC Tail, Coaxial, Thermocouple,
Triaxial, Fiber Optic, Filter, Twinax, Quadrax
Contact Size
American Wire Gauge
Wire Size (AWG)
Contact Size
American Wire Gauge
Wire Size (AWG)
16
22-28
24-28
22-26
20-24
16-20
12
8
4
0
12-14
8-10
4-6
0-2
Insert Arrangement
Number of Contacts
Contact Size
45
20
Contact Legend
e
f
E
F
g G
m
R
20
D
d
AA
BB
x
S
22
u
n
T
22M
C
c
p
U
22D
B
b
z
y
q
V
Contact Sizes
t
s
r
A
P
i
j
N
h
v
w
k
L
M
2
16
24-71
2
8 Coax
8
Coax
12
Coax
12
H
J
K
16
20
Contacts and Fiber Optic Termini for
Cylindrical Connectors
Accessories
• Adapters
– straight, 90°, 75°
– conduit, environmental, open wire bundle, EMI, etc.
Amphenol’s broad contact product range for Cylindrical Connectors includes:
• Standard 500 cycle and 1500 cycle, AS39029 type power and
signal contacts
• Crimp contacts for front or rear release connector applications
• Solder type, fixed contacts with cup or eyelet termination
• Thermocouple contacts
• Compression ring – wire seal
• Clamp – cable sealing
• Stain relief – clamp, kellems grip
• Potting boot
– straight, angle, universal
• RADSOK® sockets for high amperage power contacts
• Spring-loaded and push-pull types
• High frequency shielded coax, triax and twinax contacts
• High speed differential twinax and quadrax contacts
• For cylindrical connector attachment to Printed Circuit Boards:
• PC tail contacts for signal and power applications, in coax,
twinax, triax, differential twinax and quadrax designs
• Compliant pin (Press fit) contacts
3
SECTION II
Major MIL-Specifications by Type
• Standard, SAE AS50151
• Amphenol AC Threaded Series
• Amphenol 97 Series
• Proprietary Commercial Variations
SAE AS50151 Part Number
Shell
Style
MS*
3102
Military
Standard
• Older larger series of connectors
• Found on many pieces of military equipment and commercial
applications
Insert
Arrangement
R
18
Class
Shell
Size
*or 97 Series Proprietary
Alternate
Rotation
-3
S
W
Contact
Type
SAE AS50151
• Mostly heavy current carrying connectors
• Early types had only solder type contacts
• Later revision to MIL Spec also added crimp type contacts
• Amphenol supplies both the solder and crimp types to the
MIL Spec
• Amphenol supplies both solder and crimp versions under proprietary commercial part numbers
Class A or C
• See Amphenol catalogs:
– AC and SAE AS50151 IC-5
– 97 Series 12-022
– ACA-B and GT Series IC-4
Class B
(97 Series Only)
• Basic part number for SAE AS50151 Series as supplied by
Amphenol is MS310X F or R†
Class E/F
• SAE AS50151 threaded coupling - 1 key/keyway shell
polarization
SAE AS50151 Shell Styles
3100
Wall Mount Receptacle
3101
Cable Connecting Receptacle*
3102
Box Mount Receptacle
3106
Straight Plug
3108
90 ° Plug
3107
Quick Disconnect Plug
(97 Series only)
Class R
Mating Halves
• Plugs: MS3106, MS3108 or AC_05, AC_06, AC_08 or
97-3106, 97-3107, 97-3108
• Receptacles: MS3100, MS3102, MS3101 or AC_00, AC_01,
AC_02 or 97-3101, 97-3100, 97-3102
Other Non-MIL-Mates, Flange Mounted
• Flange Mounted Plug: FP3106, 97-5105
Contact Sizes
4
0
American Wire Gauge
Wire Size (AWG)**
16-20
12-14
8-10
4-6
0-2
• Thru-bulkhead Receptacle: TBF
Alternate Positions
of Insert Arrangements
* This connector style is sometimes referred to as a cable connecting “plug.”
It does, however, mate with either a straight or 90 degree plug.
** Crimp adapter for small gauge wire is available, part number 10-074696-XXX.
† For military specific applications all class of the SAE AS50151 Series I are either
canceled or inactive for new design. For the status of specific classes see applicable
MS sheets.
A
B
NORMAL POSITION
A
A
B
8
B
B
POSITION W
4
A
12
B
16
A
Contact Size
POSITION X
POSITION Y
POSITION Z
AC Series
how to order
MS/Standard
how to order
To more easily illustrate ordering procedure, part number
ACCL06AF18-1SX(025) is shown as follows:
SAE AS50151 (Solder Contacts)
AC
C
L
06
AF
18–1
S
X
(025)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
MS
1
3102
2
A
3
18 – 3
4 5
P
6
W
7
1.Connector Type
MS designates Military Standard
2. Connector Style
AC designates Amphenol Industrial Series Threaded
3100 wall mounting receptacle
Connectors
3101 cable connecting receptacle
C designates Crimp Contacts
3102 box mounting receptacle
S designates Solder Contacts
3106 straight plug
L
designates low smoke zero halogen inserts and grommets
3108 90° plug
Omit for standard resilient inserts and grommets.
3. Service Class
Shell Style
A solid shell for general, non-environmental applications
00 - Wall Mounting Receptacle
C solid shell for pressurized applications (MS3102 only)
E environmental resisting
01 - Line Receptacle
F environmental resisting with strain relief
02 - Box Mounting Receptacle
R lightweight environmental resisting
05 - Straight Plug
06 - Straight Plug with hardware
4., 5. Shell size and insert arrangement - see tables, IC-5 pages 25-27.
08 - 90 degree Plug
6. Contact Types
P designates pin contact
Class
S designates socket contact
A or AF - General duty connector
7. Insert Rotation
E or F - Environmental connector for a wire bundle
“W”, “X”, “Y”, or “Z” designate that insert is rotated in its shell from
PGA or
normal position. No letter required for normal (no rotation)
PGR - Environmental connector for jacketed cable
position.
Shell size and insert arrangement
See insert availability in catalog IC-5 on pages 25-27
Contact type
P - Pin contacts
S - Socket contacts
R - RADSOK® crimp socket contacts (see catalog IC-5 page 31)
Ask for Brochure SL-391 for Amphe-Power Connectors with
RADSOK® Technology.
Alternate insert rotation
“W”, “X”, “Y”, “Z” designates that the insert is rotated in its shell
from a normal position. No letter required for normal (no rotation)
position.
See catalog IC-5 page 28 for availability.
RoHS Compliant
Variations
(072) - Gray zinc nickel finish
(023) - Electroless nickel finish
(025) - Black zinc alloy finish
(G96) - Black hard-coat anodize
(B30) - Gold plated contacts
(116) - Non-pre-tinned solder contacts
(472) - Black zinc alloy finish and solder contacts
less pre-filled cup
(548) - Electroless nickel finish and solder contacts
less pre-filled cup
(724) - Conductive gray zinc nickel finish and solder
contacts less pre-filled
5
97 series solder type
how to order
Example of part number for solder type connectors is given below.
97
–
3101
A
– 28 – 21
S
Y (959)
Shell Finish Non-RoHS
(621) Black zinc alloy
(689) Electroless nickel
(958) Conductive gray zinc nickel
**NEW**
RoHS Compliant
(946) Black zinc alloy
plating plus solder
contact less
Series Number
97 - Amphenol® Product
Series Designation
Shell Type
3100 Wall Receptacle
3101 Cable Receptacle
3102 Box Receptacle
3106 Straight Plug
3107 Quick Disconnect Plug
3108 Angle Plug
Shell Construction
A - Solid Backshell (excluding 3108)
B - Split Backshell (only 3108)
(947)
Electroless nickel plating
plus solder contact less
(959)
Conductive gray zinc nickel
plating plus solder contact
less pre-filled cup
Alternate Insert Positions
Omit for standard position W, X, Y or Z
for alternate positions, depending
on insert (see catalog 12-022 page 12 for
positions available)
Shell Size
8S, 10SL, 12S, 14S, 14, 16S, 16
18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36
Insert
Number
See insert availability listing - pages 4 & 5,
and see insert arrangement illustrations catalog 12-022 pages 6-11.
Contact Type
P = Pin
S = Socket
Note: Accessories for 97 Series Connectors should
be ordered with matching connector plating.
See catalog 12-022 accessory pages 28-32.
97 series crimp type
how to order
Example of part number for crimp type connectors is given below.
97
-
4101
A
– 28 – 21
Series Number
97 - designates
AMPHENOL 97 Series
S
Y
(621)
Shell Finish Non-RoHS
Omit for standard bright
RoHS Compliant
(621) Black zinc alloy plating
(689) Electroless nickel plating
(958) Conductive gray zinc nickel
**NEW**
Shell Type
4100 Wall Receptacle
4101 Cable Receptacle
4102 Box Receptacle
4106 Straight Plug
4107 Quick Disconnect Plug
4108 Angle Plug
Note: “4” in part number
designates crimp contact rear
release connector
Alternate Insert Positions
Omit for standard position
W, X, Y or Z for alternate positions,
depending on insert (see catalog 12-022 page
20 for positions available)
Shell Construction
A - Solid Backshell (excluding 3108)
B - Split Backshell (only 3108)
Contact Type*
P = Pin
S = Socket
* Contacts are not supplied with connectors, and must be
ordered separately. See following pages for contact
information.
Shell Size
10SL, 12S, 14S, 16S, 18, 20,
22, 24, 28, 32, 36
Number
Insert
See insert availability listing - catalog 12-022
page 20, and see insert arrangement
illustrations - catalog 12-022 pages 21
and 22.
Note:
Accessories for 97 Series Connectors should be
ordered with matching connector plating. See
catalog 12-022 accessory pages 28-32.
6
SECTION III
GT Connectors
how to order
GT
C
1
00
2
Part Number System
A
3
FF
4
36-5
5
P
6
W
7
(014)
8
4. Designation for Mounting Hole - Receptacle Only
FF
- UN Threads
FM
- Metric Threads
No designation for standard through hole mounting holes.
5. Shell Size and Arrangement
See catalog IC-4 pages 48-50
6. Contact Style
P designates pin contacts
S designates socket contacts
7. Alternate Position
W, X, Y and Z - See catalog IC-4 page 51.
1. Contact Style and Insert Material
C = Crimp
CN = Crimp with stainless steel
S=
Solder
SN = Solder with stainless steel
CY = Crimp with Viton
SY = Solder with Viton
CL =
SL =
No designation required for Neoprene components
2. Shell Style
01
- Inline receptacle
02
- Box mount receptacle
030 05
- Dummy receptacle
06
- Straight plug
07
- Jam nut receptacle - rear panel mount
070 - Jam nut receptacle with accessory threads
08
- 90° angle plug
TB
- Thru-bulkhead receptacle
3. Connector Class - For details, see catalog IC-4 pages 20-47
A
- Adapter for accessory attachment, non-environmental
AF
- Adapter, clamp for individual wires, non-environmental
AMI
at the end of the PN - Ex (M20) or (PG21)
CF
- Adapter, jacketed cable clamp, environmental
CFZ - Adapter, jacketed cable clamp, individual wire sealing
grommet, environmental
F
- Adapter, clamp for individual wires, individual wire sealing
grommet, environmental.
G
- Adapter for heat shrink tubing, individual wire sealing
grommet, environmental
GTTB - Thru bulkhead receptacle, accepts mating plug on both sides
R
- Adapter for accessory attachment, individual wire sealing
grommet, environmental
R
- (02) No thread, no accessories, environmental with panel
sealing gasket
RMI - Threaded internal adapter with individual wire sealing
RV
SB
8.
Connector
Omit for standard olive drab with silver plated contacts
i.e.: (A31) Gold/nickel plated contacts
(025) Black zinc cobalt
(LC) Less contacts
(072) Conductive Gray Zinc Nickel
(724) Conductive Gray Zinc Nickel with solder contacts less
(RDS) RADSOK® contacts (crimp sockets only)*
* Consult catalog IC-4 page 54 for RADSOK® Technology Advantages.
MATEABILITY WITH
IDENTICAL CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS
Connector Style
PN - Es (M20) or (PG21)
- Adapter, individual wire sealing grommet, environmental
- Adapter for termination of EMI/RFI shielded braid with heat
shrink tubing or boot, individual wire sealing grommet,
environmental
7
Mateable with Style
GT01
GT06 / 062 / 064 / 065 / 08
GT02
GT06 / 08
GT030
GT06 / 08
GT06
GT01 / 02 / 030 / 05 / 070 / TB
GT07 / 070
GT06 / 08
GT08
GT01 / 02 / 030 / 05 / 070 / TB
GTTB
GT06 / 08
®
®
Amphenol
ACA-B
Connectors
®
Amphenol
ACA-B
Connectors
ACA-B
Connectors
how to order,
connector intermateability
howtotoorder
order, connector intermateability
how
Part
Part Number
Number System
System
ACA
ACA
ACA
1
1
1
1.
1.
1.
2.
2.
2.
3.
3.
3.
4.
4.
4.
5.
5.
5.
6.
6.
6.
7.
7.
7.
3100
3100
3101
3100
2
2
2
(example
part
shown)
Part Number
System
(example
part number
number
shown)
(example
part
number
E
10SL-3
P
E
10SL-3
Pshown)W
W
E3
3
3
10SL-3
4
4
4
Connector
Connector Series
Series
®
ACA
designates
Connector
SeriesAmphenol
ACA
designates
Amphenol® ACA-B
ACA-B Reverse
Reverse Bayonet
Bayonet Series
Series
® ACA-B Reverse Bayonet Series
ACA
designates
Amphenol
Shell
Style
Shell Style
3100 Style
Wall mount
mount receptacle
receptacle for
for front
front panel
panel mounting
mounting
Shell
3100
-- Wall
3101
Cable
connecting
receptacle
3100 -- Wall
receptacle
for front panel mounting
3101
Cablemount
connecting
receptacle
3102
receptacle
(Class
3101
Cable
connecting
receptacle
3102 -- Box
Box mount
mount
receptacle
(Class E
E only,
only, see
see sect.
sect. 3)
3)
3103
Wall
mount
receptacle
for
rear
panel
mounting
3102
Box
mount
receptacle
(Class
E
only,
see
sect.
3103 Wall mount receptacle for rear panel mounting 3)
3106
plug
3103
Wall
mount
3106 -- Straight
Straight
plugreceptacle for rear panel mounting
3107
receptacle
3106
Straight
3107 -- Jam
Jam nut
nut plug
receptacle -- rear
rear panel
panel mount
mount
(Class
A
only,
see
sect.
3)
3107 - (Class
Jam nut
receptacle
- rear
A only,
see sect.
3) panel mount
3108
90°
plugsee sect. 3)
A only,
3108 -- (Class
90° angle
angle
plug
plug
3108
90°
angle
Connector Class
Class
Connector
A
Environmental,
no rear
rear threads
threads (Applies
(Applies to
to 3107
3107 only)
only)
Connector
Class
A
Environmental,
no
A
Environmental,
no rear threads
(Appliesseal
to 3107
E
Environmental resisting,
resisting,
with grommet
grommet
and only)
E
Environmental
with
seal and
strain
relief
backshell
E
Environmental
resisting,
with
grommet
seal
and
strain relief backshell
strain
relief backshell
F
Environmental
resisting, with
with grommet
grommet seal
seal and
and
F
Environmental
resisting,
solid
backshell
with rear
rear accessory
accessory
threads
F
Environmental
with grommet
seal and
solid backshell resisting,
with
threads
solid backshell
withshrink
rear accessory threads
G
Backshell
for heat
heat
termination
G
Backshell
for
shrink termination
G
Backshell
for
heat
shrink
termination
R
Environmental
resisting
with
R
Environmental resisting with lightweight
lightweight endbell
endbell
R
Environmental
resisting
with
lightweight
endbell
Shell
Shell Size
Size and
and Insert
Insert Arrangement
Arrangement
See
pages
2-4
for
insert
availability
charts,
and
6-24
Shell
Size and
Arrangement
See catalog
IC-4Insert
pages
48-50
for insert
availability
charts,
and
pages
2-4
for
insert
availability
charts,
and pages
pages
6-24
for
insert
pattern
drawings.
See
pages
2-4
fordrawings.
insert
charts,drawings.
and pages 6-24
catalog
IC-4
pages
55-77availability
for insert pattern
for insert
pattern
for insertStyle
pattern drawings.
Contact
Contact Style
pin contacts
contacts
P
Contact
Style pin
P designates
designates
S designates
designates pin
socket
contacts
P
contacts
S
socket
contacts
Note:
standard
contacts
are silver
silver plated.
plated. Consult
Consult Connector
Connector
S
designates
contacts
Note:
standardsocket
contacts
are
Modification
for
ordering
gold
plated
contacts.
Note:
standard
contacts
are
silver
plated.
Consult
Connector
Modification for ordering gold plated contacts.
Modification
for ordering gold plated contacts.
Alternate Position
Position
Alternate
W,
X,
Y
and
Z---See
Seecatalog
page 5.
5.
Alternate
Position
W, X, YY and
and
See
page
ZZ
IC-4 page 51.
No
suffix
required
for
normal
position.
W, X,
Y and
Z - See
5. position.
No
suffix
required
forpage
normal
No
suffix
required
for
normal
position.
Designation for
for Reverse
Reverse Bayonet
Bayonet
Designation
B
Reverse
Bayonet
coupling
Designation
Reverse
Bayonet
B designates
designatesfor
Reverse
Bayonet
coupling shells
shells
B designates Reverse Bayonet coupling shells
P5
5
5
8.
8.
8.
W
6
6
6
B
B
B7
7
7
(F80)
(F80)
(F80)
8
8
8
Connector
Connector Modification
Modification
Omit
olive
Connector
Modification
Omit for
for standard
standard
olive drab
drab connectors
connectors with
with solder
solder type
type silsilver
contacts.
Omitplated
for standard
olive drab connectors with solder type silver
plated
contacts.
For
a
ver plated
contacts.as
For
a modification
modification
as listed
listed below,
below, add
add suffix
suffix in
in parenthesis
parenthesis
to
the
end
of
the
part
number.
Consult
Amphenol
Industrial
Forthe
a modification
as number.
listed below,
add Amphenol
suffix in parenthesis
to
end of the part
Consult
Industrial
Operations
for
further
description
or
assistance.
to
the
end
of
the
part
number.
Consult
Amphenol
Industrial
Operations for further description or assistance.
Operations for further description or assistance.
(RDS) with
with Radsock
Radsock contacts
contacts
(RDS)
® contacts
(F80)
with
AWG
crimp
RADSOK
contacts
(RDS) with AWG
Radsock
contacts
(F80)
crimp
contacts(crimp sockets only)*
(FO)
less
contacts.
(contacts
are to
to be
be ordered
ordered
(F80)
with
AWG
crimp
contacts
(FO)
less contacts. (contacts
are
separately)
(FO)
less
contacts. (contacts are to be ordered
separately)
(A176) separately)
gold contacts
contacts
(A176)
gold
(T00)
metric
threads in
in flange
flange holes
holes
(A176) metric
gold contacts
(T00)
threads
(RFI)
grounded
plug
only
(T00)
metric
threads
in
flange
holes
(RFI)
grounded - plug only
(F42)
less grommet
grommet
and
backshell
(RFI)
grounded
- plug
only
and
backshell
(F42)
less
(F85)
less grommet
sleeve
grommet
(F42)
less
and
backshell
(F85)
sleeve and
and
grommet
(A23)
electroless
plating
(F85)
less
sleeve nickel
and grommet
(A23)
electroless
nickel
plating
(A232)
with
black
zinc
cobalt
(A23)
electroless
nickel
plating
(A232) with black zinc cobalt plating
plating
(A232) with black zinc cobalt plating
(072)
conductive gray zinc nickel **NEW**
* Consult catalog IC-4 page 54 for RADSOK ® Technology Advantages.
MATEABILITY
MATEABILITY WITH
WITH
ARRANGEMENTS
IDENTICAL
CONTACT
WITH
IDENTICALMATEABILITY
CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS
IDENTICAL CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS
Connector Style
Style
Connector
Connector
Style
ACA3100
ACA3100
ACA3101
ACA3100
ACA3101
ACA3102
ACA3101
ACA3102
ACA3103
ACA3102
ACA3103
ACA3106
ACA3103
ACA3106
ACA3107
ACA3106
ACA3107
ACA3108
ACA3107
ACA3108
ACA3108
Mateable with
with Style
Style
Mateable
Mateable with Style
ACA
ACA 3106,
3106, 3108
3108
ACA
ACA 3106,
3106, 3108
3108
ACA
ACA 3106,
3106, 3108
3108
ACA
3106,
ACA 3106, 3108
3108
3100,
3101,
3102,
3103,
ACA
3108
3101, 3102,
ACA 3106,
3100,
3101, 3103,
3102, 3107
3103, 3107
3107
ACA
3100, 3108
3101, 3102, 3103, 3107
ACA 3106,
3106,
3108
3100,
3101,
3102,
3103,
ACA
3108
3101, 3102,
ACA 3106,
3100,
3101, 3103,
3102, 3107
3103, 3107
3107
ACA 3100, 3101, 3102, 3103, 3107
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www.amphenol-industrial.com.
www.amphenol-industrial.com.
See www.amphenol-industrial.com
www.amphenol-industrial.com and
and
See
www.amphenol-aerospace.com
See
www.amphenol-industrial.com and
www.amphenol-aerospace.com
for the
the broad
broad range
range of
of interconnection
interconnection products
products offered
offered by
by
www.amphenol-aerospace.com
for
Amphenol.
for
the
broad
range
of
interconnection
products
offered
by
Amphenol.
Amphenol.
53
53
853
SECTION IV
Major MIL-Specifications by Type
• Miniature, MIL-DTL-26482
MIL-DTL-26482 Part Number
Miniature PT-Types MIL-DTL-26482
MS/PT-SE Crimp Series 1
• Widely used smaller connectors
Shell
Style
• Extensive use on military equipment including aircraft as well
as commercial applications
• Available with either crimp or solder type contacts
• 3 point bayonet coupling
MS
312
Military
Std.
Crimp
Type
0
Contact
Type
E
22
–
55
P
W
• Popular low cost series
• 5 Key/keyway shell polarization
• Amphenol supplies MIL-Spec types as well as proprietary
versions
Class
Shell
Insert
Size Arrangement
Alternate
Rotation
• MS311X or PT, solder type contacts (Series 1)
• MS312X or PT-SE, crimp type contacts (front release)
(Series 1)
MIL-DTL-26482 Part Number
• Modifications of Basic Series are:
MS/PT Solder Series 1
– SP, same as PT except wider flanges for back panel
mounting, anodic coating, no MIL P/N, intermates with MS
connectors
Shell
Style
Contact
Type
– Other modifications and specials available
• For details on above series see Amphenol catalog:
– “PT Series” 12-070
9
MS
311
Military
Std.
Solder
Type
0
E
Class
22
–
55
Shell
Insert
Size Arrangement
P
X
Alternate
Rotation
Miniature Crimp Connectors
Part Number Breakdown
Proprietary Part Number Construction for Miniature Crimp
Connectors
Part Number Nomenclatures for MS/PT Crimp Connectors
to MIL-DTL-26482 Specification
To more easily illustrate ordering procedures, part number
PT00SE-20-41PW (SR) is shown as follows:
To more easily illustrate ordering procedures, part number
MS3120E-20-41PW is broken down as follows:
Part Number
PT
00
1
2
SE – 20 - 41
3
4
5
Part Number
P
W
(SR)
MS
312
0
E
20 - 41
P
W
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
See code below:
6
See code below:
1. Connector Family
PT designates standard olive drab cadmium plated Tri-Lock
coupling connector
1. “MS” designates Military Standard
2. “312” designates basic family number for MIL-Spec 26482
crimp type
SP designates connector similar to PT except for anodic
coating and larger flange and mounting holes for back
panel mounting of receptacles
2. Shell Style
“00” designates wall mount receptacle
“01” designates cable connecting receptacle
“02” designates box mount receptacle
“06” designates straight plug
“07” designates jam nut receptacle
“08” designates 90 ° plug
3. Shell Style
“0” designates wall mount receptacle
“1” designates cable connecting receptacle
“2” designates box mount receptacle
“4” designates jam nut receptacle
“6” designates straight plug
“7” designates box mount receptacle with dual
mounting holes
“8” designates wall mount receptacle with dual
mounting holes
3. Service Class
“SE” designates crimp, environmental (MIL-DTL-26482)
“SP” designates crimp, potted type (MIL-DTL-26482)
Both of the above are Amphenol proprietary versions of the
MIL-DTL-26482 Series 1 crimp contact connector and offer
15 lbs. contact retention for size 20 contacts, 25 lbs. for size
16 contacts.
5. “20” designates shell size. Shell sizes available are
8 through 24.
4. Service Class
“E” designates environmental resisting connector
“F” designates environmental resisting connector with strain
relief
“P” designates potted type with potting boot
6. “20-41” designates insert arrangement
4. “20” designates shell size. Shell sizes available are
8 through 24.
7. “P” designates pin contacts; “S” for socket contacts
8. “W” designates that the insert is rotated in its shell from the
standard position to alternate position W. The basic rotations
are W, X, Y, and Z. No letter required for normal (no rotation)
position.
5. “20-41” designates insert arrangement
6. “P” designates pin contacts; “S” for socket contacts
7. “W” designates that insert is rotated in its shell from the standard position to alternate position W. The basic rotations are
W, X, Y, and Z. No letter required for normal (no rotation)
position.
8. “SR” designates a strain relief clamp.
Indicate optional finishes as follows:
(003) olive drab cadmium plate (standard on “PT”)
(100) Suffix added for flat eyelet pin contacts in hermetic
versions
OR
RoHS Compliant finish suffix as follow:
(005) anodic coating - Alumilite® (standard on “SP”)
(023) electroless nickel
(025) black zinc cobalt plating
(072) conductive gray zinc nickel plating
(424) electroless nickel finish with strain relief
(470) black zinc cobalt plating with strain relief
Cross Reference - Commercial PT to Comparable
Military MS Types
10
Amphenol P/N
MS P/N
Amphenol P/N
MS P/N
PT00SE
PT01SE
PT02SE
PT06SE
MF02SE
MF00SE
PT07SE
PT08SE
PT00SE(SR)
PT01SE(SR)
MS3120E
MS3121E
MS3122E
MS3126E
MS3127E
MS3128E
MS3124E
None
MS3120F
MS3121F
PT06SE(SR)
MF00SE(SR)
PT07SE(SR)
PT08SE(SR)
PT00SP
PT01SP
PT02SP
PT06SP
PT07SP
MS3126F
MS3128F
MS3124F
None
MS3120P
MS3121P
MS3122P
MS3126P
MS3124P
Miniature Solder Connectors
Part Number Breakdown
Part Number Nomenclature for Miniature Solder
Connectors
Part Number Nomenclatures for MS/PT Solder Connectors
to MIL-DTL-26482 Specification
To more easily illustrate ordering procedures, part number
PT00A-20-41PW (SR) is shown as follows:
To more easily illustrate ordering procedures, part number
MS3110E20-41PW is shown as follows:
Part Number
PT
00
A-
1
2
3
Part Number
20 - 41
P
W
(SR)
MS
311
0
E
4
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
See code below:
5
P
W
7
8
6
See code below:
1. Connector Family
PT designates standard olive drab cadmium plated Tri-Lock
coupling connector. This is the Amphenol® proprietary
version of the MIL-DTL-26482 solder contact connector.
1. “MS” designates Military Standard
2. “311” designates basic family number for MIL-Spec 26482
solder type
3. Shell Style
“0” designates wall mount receptacle
“1” designates cable connecting receptacle
“2” designates box mount receptacle
“4” designates jam nut receptacle
“6” designates straight plug
SP designates connector similar to PT except for anodic
coating and larger flange and mounting holes for back
panel mounting
2. Shell Style
“00” designates wall mount receptacle
“01” designates cable connecting receptacle
“02” designates box mount receptacle
“06” designates straight plug
“07” designates jam nut receptacle
PTB designates thru-bulkhead receptacle
3. Service Class
“A” designates general duty backshell
“C” designates pressurized receptacle
“E” designates environmental resisting with grommet and
clamping nut
“P” designates potted with potting boot
“PG” designates adapter for cable gland for moisture proofing
jacketed cables
“H” designates hermetic seal receptacle
4. “20” designates shell size. Shell sizes available are
6 through 24.
4. Service Class
“E” designates environmental resisting connector with grommet and clamping nut
“F” designates environmental resisting connector with grommet and strain relief
“J” designates clamp assembly for moisture proofing multijacketed cables, with strain relief
“P” designates potted type with potting boot
5. “20” designates shell size. Shell sizes available are
8 through 24.
6. “20-41” designates insert arrangement
7. “P” designates pin contacts; “S” for socket contacts
8. “W” designates that the insert is rotated in its shell from the
standard position to alternate position W. The basic rotations
are W, X, Y, and Z. No letter required for normal (no rotation)
position.
Cross Reference - Commercial PT to Comparable
Military MS Types
5. “20-41” designates insert arrangement
6. “P” designates pin contacts; “S” for socket contacts
7. “W” designates that insert is rotated in its shell from the standard position to alternate position W. The basic rotations are
W, X, Y, and Z. No letter required for normal (no rotation)
position.
8. “SR” designates a strain relief clamp.
Indicate optional finishes as follows:
(003) olive drab cadmium plate (standard on “PT”)
OR
RoHS Compliant finish suffix as follow:
(005) anodic coating - Alumilite® (standard on “SP”)
(023) electroless nickel
(025) black zinc cobalt plating
(072) conductive gray zinc nickel plating
(424) electroless nickel finish with strain relief
(470) black zinc cobalt plating with strain relief
20 - 41
11
Amphenol P/N
MS P/N
Amphenol P/N
MS P/N
PT00A
PT01A
PT02A
PT06A
PT07A
PT00C
PT02C
PT07C
PTB
PT00E
PT01E
PT02E
PT06E
PT07E
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
MS3119Ref
MS3110E
MS3111E
MS3112E
MS3116E
MS3114E
PT00E(SR)
PT01E(SR)
PT06E(SR)
PT07E(SR)
PT00P
PT01P
PT02P
PT06P
PT07P
PT02H
PT07H
PTIH
MS3110F
MS3111F
MS3116F
MS3114F
MS3110P
MS3111P
None
MS3116P
MS3114P
None
MS3114H
MS3113H
Also see PTB - Thru- bulkhead, double-ended receptacle in
Miniature Cylindrical catalog.
Miniature Shell Styles
MIL-DTL-26482
Wall Mount
Receptacle
Class E
Class F
Class P
Cable Connecting
or Line Mount
Receptacle*
PG Cable Gland
Box Mount
Receptacle
Shell Sizes
6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
Solder Mount
Receptacle
(Hermetic)
Contact Sizes
Jam Nut
Receptacle
Straight Plug
* This connector style is sometimes referred to as a cable connecting “plug.”
It does, however, mate with either a straight or 90 degree plug.
12
Contact Size
20
16
12
American Wire Gauge
Wire Size (AWG)
20-24
16-20
12-14
Class H
SECTION V
Cross Reference by MIL-Spec
to Competitor’s Part Number
SAE AS50151 (Solder Type)
Typical Part No. - MS310X
MIL-DTL-26482 (Solder Type) Series 1
Typical Part No. - MS311X
Amphenol
Class
Proprietary
Part No.
(A.N.-M.S.)
Shell Size:
MS3100
MS3101
MS3102
MS3103
MS3106
MS3107
MS3108
ITT Cannon
F, R
ACS
X
X
X
X
X
see 97 Series
X
97310X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Spacecraft
F, K, R
F, R
CA310X
SCP0X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Amphenol
Aero
Cinch
SPI
PT
851
KPT
AE71X
PW
MS311X
MS3110
X
X
X
X
X
X
MS3111
X
X
X
X
X
X
MS3112
X
X
X
X
X
X
MS3113
X
X
X
MS3116
X
X
X
X
X
X
MS3114
X
X
X
X
X
X
Type
Souriau Cannon
Shell Style:
MIL-DTL-26482 (Crimp - Front Release) Series 1
Typical Part No. - MS312X
Amphenol Proprietary Intermates: 10-214XXX, 10-244XXX
(Crimp types - front removal)
Amphenol
Amphenol Proprietary Non-Intermates: (5015 Type)
See also GT Series Reverse Bayonet Coupling, catalog 12-024
Type
PT-SE
Cannon
Cinch
KP-SE
PWF
Shell Style:
13
MS3120
X
X
X
MS3121
X
X
X
MS3122
X
X
X
MS3126
X
X
X
MS3124
X
X
X
MS3127
X
X
MS3128
X
X
SECTION VI
Connector:
A device providing electrical
or signal connection.
It consists of a plug and receptacle.
Know the Language
Common terms you should know
(listed alphabetically)
• Accessories - Mechanical devices, such as cable added to
connector shells and other such hardware that are attachable to connectors to make up the total connector configuration; while providing wire support and/or wire sealing
• Bayonet Coupling - A non-threaded, ramp type of
coupling
• Cable Assembly - A cable with plugs or connectors on each
end
• Configuration - Arrangement of contacts in a multiple-contact connector
• Contacts - Mechanical component to which electrical
engagement is accomplished
• Contact Size - (Also known as Wire Gauge) - the largest
wire that can be used with a specific contact
• Contact Spacing - The distance between the center-lines of
adjacent contact areas.
• Coupling Nut - Outer threaded or grooved ring which holds
mated pair together
• Crimp Contact - A contact to which wire is joined by
mechanical squeeze
• EMI or RFI Backshell - A type of accessory to terminate
wire shielding
• Environmentally Sealed - Connector provided with gaskets, seals, potting or other devices to keep out moisture,
dirt, air or dust that might reduce its performance
• Extraction/Removal Tool - A handheld tool used for removing a contact from a connector.
• Fiber Optic Termini - Comparable to electrical pin and
socket contacts, except they transmit data optically through
fibers instead of electrically through wires.
• Gland - Resilient ring in rear accessory, provides seal on
jacketed cable
• Grounding Fingers - A metal strap around plug shell for
positive shell-to-shell conductivity/shielding
• Grommet - Resilient part at back of insert (attached or separate); gives wire moisture seal
• Hermetic - A connector with fused glass insert for air
tightness
• Insert - The dielectric or insulating inner core, holds
contacts
• Insert Arrangement - The number, spacing and arrangement of contacts in a connector
• Insertion Tool - A small, handheld tool used to insert contacts into a connector
• Interfacial Seal - A resilient part on the face of pin inserts
which provides moisture seal.
• Jam Nut - Hex nut that holds receptacle to a panel
• Mating Pair - Two connectors that couple together. Shell
size insert arrangement and rotation must be compatible
• Mating/Unmating Forces - Torque required to couple/
uncouple a mating pair of connectors or contacts
• “O” Ring - Doughnut-shaped ring of rubber used as a seal
around the mating insulator interface of cylindrical
connectors
• Pin Contact - Male half of a mated pair of contacts*
• Plating - The metal finish applied to contacts and or shell
components (protective) to resist corrosion and wear
• Plug - The cable/coupling half of a mating pair
• Potting Boot - A type of accessory which forms a mold for
potting compound
• Rear Termination - An accessory which threads to back of
shell
• Receptacle - The panel/receiving half of a mating pair
• Sealing Plug - Plastic type slug, placed in unused grommet
holes to seal
• Service Rating (Also known as Current Rating) - The
maximum voltage or current that a connector is designed to
carry continuously.
• Shell - Houses insert and contacts
• Socket Contact - Female half of a mated pair of contacts
• Solder Contact - A contact to which wire is joined by soldering. Has a cup, hollow cylinder, eyelet or hook to accept a
wire for conventional soldered termination.
• Strain Relief (Also known as Cable Clamp) - A type of
accessory which clamps wires for support
*Note: Male half always goes into female.
14
SECTION VI
Know the Language - Other Interconnection Product Terms
• Alternate Rotations - In cylindrical connectors: Rotation of
either an insert or designated key/keyway locations (Alternate
Keying) in a connector shell to a different angle than normal
position. Allows for variations of mating two halves of cylindrical connectors.
• Anodize - Formation of a protective, insulating oxide layer on
metal bay electrolytic action.
• Arc Resistance - The characteristic of insulating materials to
resist carbonization (also known as tracking) of the material
surface between electrodes resulting from voltage breakdown.
• Attenuation - (this term is used in Filters) The ratio of the
input to output power levels in a network (transmission line)
when it is excited by a matched source and terminated in a
matched load.
• Back-mounted - When a connector is mounted from the
inside of a panel or box with its mounting flanges inside the
equipment.
• Circuit - A complete path or electron flow from a negative terminal of voltage source through a conductor and back to the
positive terminal.
• Closed Entry Socket Contacts - A female contact designed
to prevent the entry of a pin or probing device having a crosssectional dimension greater than the mating pin.
• Coaxial Cable - A high-bandwidth cable consisting of two
concentric cylindrical conductors with a common axis that is
used for high speed data communication and video signals.
• Compliant Contact - A press-fit type contact used to attach
to a printed circuit board. Has an eyelet end.
• Conductivity - The ability of a material to conduct electric
current, expressed in terms of the current per unit of applied
voltage. It is reciprocal of resistivity.
• Contact Durability - Endurance measured by the number of
insertion and withdrawal cycles that a connector withstands
remaining within its specified performance level.
• Contact Engaging and Separating Force - Force needed to
either engage or separate pins and sockets when they are
out of connector inserts. Values are generally established for
maximum and minimum forces.
• Contact Resistance - Maximum permitted electrical resistance of pin and socket contacts when assembled in a connector under typical service use.
• Contact Retention - The minimum axial load in either direction that a contact must withstand while remaining firmly fixed
in its normal position within the connector insert or housing.
• Continuity - A continuous path for the flow of current in an
electrical circuit.
• Corrosion - The destruction of the surface of a metal by
chemical reaction.
• Coupling Torque - Force required to rotate a coupling ring or
jackscrew when engaging a mating pair of connectors.
• Diallyl Phthalate (DAP) - (Blue insert in 97 Series) A thermosetting plastic that offers outstanding dimensional stability
and resistance to most chemicals and chemical compounds.
• Dielectric - Any insulating medium that intervenes between
two conductors.
• Dielectric Withstanding Voltage - Maximum potential gradient that a dielectric material can withstand without
failure.
• Discontinuity - A broken connection or the loss of a specific
connection characteristic.
• Edge Connector - One piece receptacle, containing female
contacts designed to receive the edge of a printed circuit
board and interconnect on which the male contacts are
etched or printed. The connector may contain either a single
or double row of female contacts.
• Edgeboard Connector - A connector that mates with printed
wiring leads running to edge of a PC board.
• Feed-through - A conductor that connects patterns on opposite sides of a PC board. Also called interfacial
connection.
• Fiber Optics - A data transmission medium consisting of
glass fibers. Light-emitting diodes send light through the fiber
to a detractor, which then converts the light back into electrical signals.
• First Article - A sample part or assembly manufactured prior
to the start of production for the purpose of assuring that the
manufacturer is capable of manufacturing a product that will
meet the requirements.
• Front-mounted - A connector is front-mounted when it is
attached to the outside or mating side of a panel. (Can only
be installed or removed from the outside of the equipment.
• Front Release Contacts - Connector contacts are released
from the front side of the connector and then removed from
the back wire side of the connector. The removal tool
engages the front portion of the contact and pushes it out the
back where it is removed by hand.
• Harsh or Hostile Environment Connector - A connector
designed and engineered for operation in hostile environment
conditions, such as extreme high temperatures of 677°C
(1,250°F), extreme low temperatures of absolute zero and
severe water tight conditions.
• Header - A feed through device that introduces a conductive
path through an insulating plate.
• Hermaphroditic Connector - Interconnecting device in
which both mating parts are identical at their mating surfaces.
(Also called Sexless Connector)
• Hermaphroditic Contact - A contact in which both mating
elements are precisely alike at their mating face.
• Input/Output Connector - A mating pair of connectors used
to carry signals into and out of a panel-mounted subsystem.
An example is connector pair that interconnects the individual
back panels in a large array of panels.
• Insert Retention - Axial load in either direction that an insert
must withstand without being dislocated from its normal position in the connector shell.
• Insertion Force - The effort, usually measured in ounces,
required to engage mating components.
• Interchangeable - Characteristic of connectors in which one
manufacturer’s connector can be replaced by the connector
of another manufacturer and provide the same function in the
same panel space as the connector it is replacing.
• Intermateable - Characteristic of connectors in which a connector half manufactured by one connector will mate directly
with a connector half manufactured by a different company
15
SECTION VI
Know the Language - Other Interconnection Product Terms
• Keying - Mechanical arrangement of guide pins and sockets, keying plugs, contacts, bosses, slots, keyways, inserts or
grooves in a connector housing, shell or insert that allows
connectors of the same size and type to be lined up without
the danger of making a wrong connection.
• Lanyard - A device attached to certain connectors that permit
uncoupling and separation of connector halves by a pull on a
wire or cable.
• Life Cycle - A test that indicates the time span before failure;
the test occurs in a controlled, usually accelerated, environment.
• Mass Termination - Method of termination in which terminals that pierce flat cable insulation without stripping to cold
flow mate with conductors and form a metal-to-metal joint.
• Motherboard - A printed board used for interconnecting
arrays of plug-in electronic modules.
• Operating Temperature - Maximum internal temperatureresistant capabilities of a connector in continuous service.
• Outgassing - De-aeration or other gaseous emission from a
printed board assembly (printed board, component of connector) when exposed to a reduced pressure or heat, or both.
• Panel-mount - Fixing a connector half to a board, panel or
frame. Usually, the female portion of the connector is
mounted, and the male half is the removable portion.
• Plated Through-Hole - A hole-formed deposition of metal on
the sides of the hole and on both sides of the base to provide
electrical connection from the conductive pattern on one side
to that on the opposite side of the PC board.
• Poke-Home Contact - Term applied to a male or female contact to which a wire has been permanently affixed prior to the
assembly of the contact into the insert.
• Positioner - Device attached to the crimping tool to position
conductor barrels between the indentors.
• Potting - Sealing of a component (for example the cable end
of a multiple contact connector) with a plastic compound or
material to exclude moisture, prevent short circuits and provide strain relief.
• Pre-tinned - Solder applied to an electrical component prior
to soldering.
• Pre-tinned Solder Cup - Solder cups with inner surfaces that
have been pre-coated with a small amount of tin lead solder
or RoHs approved solder.
• Press-fit Contact - Either a solid pin or a pin having a compliant member that makes an interference connection with a
through-hole on a PC board. The pressure developed
between interconnecting surfaces is sufficient to provide gastight electrical reliability without the use of solder.
• Qualified Products List (QPL) - A list of commercial products that have been pretested and found to meet the requirements of a specification, especially government
specifications.
• Quick-disconnect Coupling - A design feature, apparent in
the quick-disconnect connector; it permits relatively rapid
joining and separation.
• RADSOK® Contact* - A unique socket contact design with a
stamped and formed twisted inner grid. Socket cylinder within
the female contact has several equally space longitudinal
beams twisted into a hyperbolic shape. As male pin is
inserted, axial members in the female half deflect, imparting
high current flow across the connections.
• Ramp - The sloped channel that accepts the detent pin in a
bayonet connector.
• Rear Release Contacts - Connector contacts are released
and removed from the rear (wire side) of the connector. The
removal tool engages the contact from the rear and pulls the
contact out of the connector contact retainer.
• Rear Seal - Design feature that provides an environmental
seal at the rear of plug or receptacle.
• Removable Contact - A contact that can be mechanically
joined to or removed from an insert. Usually, special tools are
required to lock the contact in place or remove it for repair or
replacement.
• RoHS (Restrictions of Hazardous Substances) - The
RoHS Directive bans the placing on the EU market of new
electrical and electronic equipment containing more than
agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated
diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants.
• Scoop Proof - Design feature whereby exposed contacts of
a connector cannot be touched or damaged by any portion of
the mating connector.
• Serrations - Small grooves or indentations within a terminal
wire barrel that increase the tensile strength and electrical
conductivity of the crimped termination.
• Soldering - Process of joining metallic surfaces with solder,
without the melting of the base metals. Soldering is an economical, versatile and fast termination method. A soldered
connection has metallic continuity and excellent long term
reliability.
• Splice Connector - A joint connecting conductors with good
mechanical strength and good conductivity; a terminal that
permanently joins two or more wires.
• Surface Mounting - The electrical connection of components
to the surface of a conductive pattern without utilizing component holes.
• Thermal Shock - The effect of heat or cold applied to a
material at such a rate that non-uniform thermal expansion or
contraction occur. In connectors, the effect can cause inserts
and other insulation materials to pull away from metal parts.
• Thermocouple Contact - A contact of special material used
in connectors employed in thermocouple applications. Materials often used are iron, constantan, copper, chromel and
alumel.
• Tuning Fork Contact - U-shaped female contact that resembles a tuning fork. It can be stamped or formed.
• Umbilical Connector - A connector used to connect cables
to a rocket or missile prior to launching, and which is removed
from the missile at the time of launching.
• Wire-Wrapped Connection (Also known as Solderless
Wrap) - A solderless connection made by wrapping bare wire
around a square or rectangular terminal with a power or hand
tool.
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* RADSOK® is a registered trademark of Amphenol Industrial Operations.
SECTION VI, cont.
Basic Questions to Determine Connector Requirements
• How many conductors (wires) and what are the
wire gauges (size)?
Smallest contact sizes available by Military Specifications:
SAE AS50151 - size 16
MIL-DTL-26482 - size 20
• What type of plating or finish is preferred?
Common platings or finishes:
– Olive drab cadmium
– Nickel
– Black zinc alloy
– Electroless nickel
– Anodic coating
– Gray ZnNi (Conductive)
• What’s your working voltage requirement?
See catalog insert arrangement table
Catalog IC-4.........ACA-B and GT Series
Catalog IC-5.........AC and SAE AS50151
Catalog 12-070 .....PT Series
• Will you need accessories?
– Cable clamp
– Bushing
– Protection caps (metal or plastic)
– Dummy receptacle
• Are you using your connector in a benign environment or a harsh environment?
Harsh environment - will need gaskets, grommets
and/or glands for environmental sealing
• Are you using an electrical or signal connector?
POWER
SAE AS50151
AC Threaded
Amphenol GT Reverse Bayonet
97 Series
– Standard contacts or (High Amperage) RADSOK®
• Do you want to Solder or Crimp your wires?
• Are you going cable to cable or cable to panel?
Cable plug to Cable receptacle use:
– Straight plug with Inline cable receptacle
– 90° Plug with Inline cable receptacle
MIL-DTL-26482
Hermetic
MIL-DTL-26482
PT
Cable plug to Panel receptacle use:
– Straight plug with either a wall mount receptacle,
box mount receptacle, or jam nut receptacle
– 90° plug with either a wall mount receptacle, box
mount receptacle, or jam nut receptacle
SIGNAL
SAE AS50151
AC Threaded
– High Frequency contacts
• What’s your cable outer diameter (OD)? Or are
you using discrete wires?
Filter
PT
AC Threaded (Amphe-dB - IDS-9)
• Do you have any material restrictions?
– RoHS requirement
– Stainless steel
– Aluminum
– Neoprene
– Silicon
– Viton
Hermetic
MIL-DTL-26482
PT
AC Threaded
NOTE: Socket contacts are to be used in the connector
feeding the power
NOTE: Not all connectors are limited to solely either power
or signal. Many connectors can perform both functions.
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SECTION VI, cont.
What do you need to Sell?
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A Basic Product Knowledge
Why connectors are needed
Nomenclature (component parts)
Typical terms or descriptive words
Pertinent references to MIL-Spec
Cross reference Amphenol P/N to MIL P/N
A Catalog
• Know how it is organized
• Keep it current
• Add your own notes for reference
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Know Our Website
www.amphenol-industrial.com
Quickly navigate on-line to • Connector Catalogs
• Service Instructions
• Your Contact Information
• Markets Served
• Connector Basics has this brochure and other
valuable basic connector information
• Amphenol One for Distributor Information and
Latest Product News
Know Your Organization and Ours
Who has pricing & delivery data
Who has technical data
Who can expedite
Who can negotiate
A back up for each of the above
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Know Yourself and Your Competitors
What is negotiable at your account
What are your strong points
What are your weak points
What are your protection points
Who is your competition
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Conclusion
The data in this booklet was designed to provide you
with basic information on Amphenol Industrial connector
products.
In order to effectively sell, it is important to remember
that knowing your customer and your product go hand
in hand.
The sale begins with you!
Know Your Customers
• What are their Needs?
• Company Needs – Personal Needs
Learn to Listen (and to See)
• What are they saying?
• What do they mean?
– How they say it may mean more than what they say
– What you both see may say more than conversation
Each account is unique
• Don’t use a carbon copy approach
• Let your customers know you see them that way
Take time to know the people you deal with
• Both at your account and your facility
• Manage your time and territory like assets
• If business or potential isn’t there, maybe you shouldn’t be
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Customer:
Connector Sales Worksheet
Connector Requirements
Shell
Shell Style
Shell Material
Plating
Size Restrictions
Env./Non-Env. Sealed
Mating & Keying
Ins./Ext. Force Requirements
Alternate keying needed
Coupling
Threaded
Bayonet
Push-Pull
Environment
What is the minimum, average and maximum temperature range? How does it vary over
time?
What are the humidity conditions, i.e. dry, occasional moisture, continually wet?
What are the expected chemical exposures?
What level of corrosion resistance is expected?
What atmospheric conditions are expected, i.e. gas type, pressure, altitude, etc…?
What is the preferred connector body plating material?
Under what conditions is the connector to be environmental sealed i.e. mated, unmated
or both?
What type of shock and/or vibration are expected?
Noise Considerations
What are the EMI / RFI Shielding requirements?
Contacts
# of contacts
Contact plating
Wire Gauge
Crimp/Solder
Insertion Forces for Individual Mating Contacts
Extraction Forces for Individual Mating Contacts
Electrical Data
Current carrying capacity - AC/DC etc.
Potential Voltage
Potential Amps
Frequency Exposure
Horsepower Ratings Associated with the End Product
Level of Insulation Resistance
Level of Dielectric Withstand
Does the application develop a surge current over the quiescent operating current?
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Customer:
Connector Sales Worksheet
Connector Requirements
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Grounding
What type of ground path is required, i.e. shell-to-shell, ground contact to shell, shield to
shell, shield to pin, discrete ground contact pair, etc…
Clamps
Mechanical
Kellems
Overmolded cables (who's doing cables)
Standards / Conformance
What standards must the connector meet i.e. Mil-spec, U.L., CSA, CE, SAE, proprietary…?
Cable Requirements Or Description Of Cable In Use:
In addition to the following information, a technical drawing / cable specification must
accompany this sheet.
What is the conductor count and what are their respective gages?
What are the strand gages and strand counts for each conductor?
What are the minimum, nominal, and maximum conductor diameters?
What are the minimum, nominal, and maximum conductor insulation thicknesses?
What is the minimum, nominal, and maximum overall jacket thickness?
What is the conductor insulation material?
What is the overall jacket material?
What type of shielding does the cable contain? Please give specific information including
shield type, termination requirements, etc…
What type of outer jacket material is required?
Additional
Production forecast qty / per yr
Target Price
Prototypes needed
When
Expected production start
What Stds are required - CSA, UL etc
Would you like the connector on a cable (attach cable form)
Are you interested in us looking at your whole system
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Notice: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest Amphenol Corporation Sales Office for the latest specifications. All statements, information and data given
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