HexaShield High-Performance
EMC/EMI Adapters
Compact, Lightweight, High-Performance Adapters
AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & MARINE /// HexaShield High-Performance EMC/EMI Adapters
HexaShield High-Performance
EMC/EMI Adapters
Compact, Lightweight, High-Performance Adapters
TE, a longtime leader in harnessing technology, has written a new
chapter in EMC shielding with the introduction of the Raychem
brand HexaShield EMC adapter.
Designed to provide EMC protection solutions for both
commercial and military applications, HexaShield adapters
represent a significant improvement over pigtail termination
methods. By providing 360-degree EMC shielding on the
termination area of each individual cable, HexaShield adapters
provide outstanding shielding effectiveness.
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
•U
p to four shielded cables
accommodated by each ferrule
•E
asy reentry: To insert or remove
ferrules from the HexaShield adapter,
simply loosen the back nut
• Strain relief on each individual cable
HexaShield adapters are simple to install, easy to maintain, and
dependably resistant to mechanical and environmental stresses.
Simple Assembly and Installation
1. S
older cable or wire shield to a ferrule with a heat-shrinkable
SolderShield terminator.
2. Clip ferrule into one of the grounding star cavities.
3. Secure the back nut of the HexaShield adapter so that the conic
ring assembly automatically compresses the ferrules.
RUGGED
•S
uperior protection: No degradation
of shielding performance
•M
echanical and environmental
protection equal to backshells
complying with MIL-C-85049
Category 3B
VERSATILE
•A
vailable in straight, 45° and
90° angles, as well as swept and
long bodies
COMPACT/LIGHTWEIGHT
•C
ompact size - not exceeding outer
diameter of connector
•W
eight reduction, by possibly
eliminating the need for overall
shielding
MARKETS
• Commercial Aircraft
Designed to Corresponding Connector Specifications
Two Platings Available
TE Product Specifications
Electroless nickel (MIL-DTL-26074)
RB-110 and RB-114
Olive drab cadmium
(QQ-P-416 Type II Class 3)
—
* Contact TE for additional platings.
Installation Procedures
Installation procedure
for HET-A-02X
and HET-A-04X
(RPIP-696-00)
Installation
procedure for
HET-03X
(RPIP-696-03)
General procedure for
cylindrical connectors,
right-angle body
(RPIP-696-07)
General procedure
for ARINC 600 Size II
connectors
(RPIP-696-01)
General procedure for
cylindrical connectors,
straight body
(RPIP-696-04)
—
General procedure for
ARINC 600 Size II
connectors (RPIP-696-02)
—
—
RPIP-696-13 HexaShield
Filling Factors
—
—
• Military Aircraft
• Missiles and Launch Support
• Ground Defense
• Military Marine
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HexaShield High-Performance EMC/EMI Adapters
Kit Descriptions
HexaShield Adapters for
Circular Connectors:
Straight, 45°and 90° Assemblies
Item Description
1
Straight adapter assembly
2
Conic ring assembly
A
3
Star
Plain (Standard)
Drilled (Option)
Split (Option)
1
4
Straight adapter assembly - “L” version nominally 0.5" [12.7] longer body
3
5
45° adapter assembly - welded
6
45° adapter assembly - swept
7
90° adapter assembly - welded
8
90° adapter assembly - swept
Standard products shown.
Variants available on request.
Split star assemblies are shown
on relevant customer drawings where applicable.
Item
Adapter Options
A
Back Nut
B
Tinel adapter assembly
Tinel-Lock ring for single braid
C
Bandstrap adapter assembly
D
Conduit adapter
B
2
C
D
4
5
6
7
8
HexaShield Adapters for
ARINC 404/600 Connectors:
Sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4 Assemblies
Item Description
1
Left side support
2
Right side support
3
Retention bars
4
Body assemblies
Body
Holding nut
Conic ring assembly
Star _
Back nut
5
Cavity plug assemblies
Plug
Holding nut
6
Pan head screws - 4-40 UNC
7
Spring washers
ARINC 600 Size 2 shown
Stars are available as plain, drilled or split.
See relevant customer drawings for further information
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HexaShield High-Performance EMC/EMI Adapters
Ordering Information: Part Numbering for Standard Products
HexaShield Adapters for
Circular Connectors
HEXYY L -AY -00 S -YY -AY -Y -DS
Drilled Star:
See applicable customer drawing for star options
Type of Back Nut:
1 = Standard back nut
2 = Clamping nut for tinel ring (for overbraid protection)
3 = Clamping nut with bandstrap
C = Clamping nut for conduit applicator
Max. number of ferrules that can be accommodated
See applicable customer drawing for options
Hexashield Size Code:
See applicable customer drawing for order number (shell size)
S = Swept version
Configuration:
00 = Straight body
45 = 45 degree angle body
90 = 90 degree angle body
Type of Plating:
B = Cadmium plated
C = Electroless nickel
L = Long body
See applicable customer drawing for availability
Connector Code Number:
21 = MIL-C-26482 Series 1
40 = MIL-DTL-38999 Series 3 and 4
41 = MIL-DTL-38999 Series 1 and 2
54 = MIL-DTL-83723 Series 1 and 3
MIL-C-25482 Series 2
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HexaShield High-Performance EMC/EMI Adapters
Ordering Information (Continued)
HexaShield Adapters for
Collins Connectors
HexaShield Adapters for
ARINC 600 Connectors
HEXDB-AC-00-A9-1
00 = Straight body
90 = Right-angle body
HEXA6-AY-00-YY-AY-Y
Clamping nut version:
1 = Clamping nut alone
2 = Clamping nut for tinel ring
Number of ferrules:
18 for ARINC 600 size II (A and B cavities)
25 for ARINC 600 size II (A, B and C cavities)
18 for ARINC 600 size III (A and B cavities)
See applicable customer drawing for options
ARINC Connector Size:
02 = ARINC 600 size II
03 = ARINC 600 size III
Configuration:
00 = Straight body
90 = Right-angle body
Plating:
B = Cadmium plated
C = Electroless nickel
Drilled Stars are standard on ARINC 600 adapters.
Part Numbering of
Ferrule Kits*
HET-A-02X for small-size cable with SolderShield terminator
HET-A-03X for connection of unshielded cables
ferrules with heat-shrinkable tubing (no shield)
HET-A-04X for large-size cables with SolderShield terminator
Type of Plating:
B = Cadmium plated
C = Electroless nickel
HEX07-AX ferrule - solid blank for use when a HET-A is not needed
Type of Plating:
B = Cadmium plated
C = Electroless nickel
*Not all part numbers are standard; your local TE representative will assist you in selecting the
appropriate standard product
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HexaShield High-Performance EMC/EMI Adapters
EMC Performance
Transfer Impedance
10
75
95
1.0
Zt (mΩ/m)
■ Outperforms traditional
pigtail termination,
especially in HIRF
performance
■ Withstands 10-kA peak
current lightning transients
of SAE AE4L-87-3
85
105
115
.1
125
.01
.01
.1
1.0
10
Frequency (MHz)
100
Shielding effectiveness (dB)
Product Facts
135
1000
HexaShield size: 23
Cable:
TE 5024H8424
(one cable installed)
Test method:
CEI 96-1
Protection Level
Generalized system
performance (Actual
system performance in
any one test method
may differ.)
100
HexaShield
terminated, shielded,
twisted pairs without
overbraid
80
dB
60
40
Pigtailed, shielded
twisted pairs
20
0
Frequency
spectrum
of threats
0
10
Pigtailed, shielded
twisted pairs with
overbraid
1000
100
MHz
10,000
Lightning
EMP
Cross talk
HIRF
Frequency
spectrum
of test
methods
Lightning
Surface transfer impedance
Bulk cable injection
Radiated susceptibility
Stirred mode
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HexaShield High-Performance EMC/EMI Adapters
EMC Performance (Continued)
Typical HexaShield
Applications
Civilian and military aircraft
Avionics
Fighter aircraft
Missiles and launch support systems
Armored and military support vehicles
Navy ships (total shipboard hardening)
Military communications
Engines (FADEC harness hardening)
HexaShield Product
Range
Accommodates the following connector types*:
MIL-C-26482 Series 1
MIL-DTL-38999 Series 1, 2, 3, and 4
MIL-C-26482 Series 2
MIL-DTL-83723 Series 1 and 3
DBAD
ARINC 600
ARINC 404
*Please contact TE for other connector types and special requests.
Flexible EMI
Termination System
Individual cable braid terminations
offering multiple connector pin
repairs with zero pig-tail length for
superior EMC performance, without
the need for gross over-braid.
HexaShield F provides the
following advantages:
■ Installation ease reduces shield
termination labor cost
■ E
ase of maintenance and repair
allows performance of normal
connector contact repairs, addition
or change of a cable multiple times
■ Small size and lightweight
■ Sound mechanical performances
of termination
■ Provides strain relief on
individual cables
■ Better shielding performance
of termination
■ Available in various star sizes
and platings (TE FLX40 series
drawings. Contact TE
for detailed information)
Product Facts
■ Maintains electrical integrity while
connecting controlled electrical
cables to mil-spec connectors
■ Flexible and versatile design
fits most mil-spec connectors,
shielded signal wires, and
ARINC connectors
■ Zero pigtail length braid
termination
■ Modular cable termination
using ferrules, SolderSleeve
devices, stars, and braid allows
for repeated cable segment
repairability
■ Stars for ferrules with band strap
(Tinel-Lock ring can be available)
allows for easy re-entry for repair
and replacement while providing a
secure attachment
■ Various ferrule count and star
positions with optional plugs
available to accommodate various
cables and plugs
Applications
HexaShield F termination
system is especially useful for
high-speed quadrax cable
(IEEE 1394) applications.
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