D38999 Series III TV-CTV
D38999 Series III TV-CTV
Key features
- 100% scoop proof design
- 9 shell sizes from 09 to 25
- More than 80 contacts arrangements, from 1 to 180 contacts
- Ruggedized product with an high resistance to shocks & vibrations
- Several materials et platings available, with RoHS & REACH compliant versions
Applications
- Battlefield Communication C5ISR
- Ground Vehicles
- Military Avionics
- Commercial Air
- Navy
Product benefits :
- Several receptacles style : Square flange, Jam nut, In-line…
- Quick coupling, fully mated in a 360° turn of the coupling nut
- Anti-decoupling device allowing high vibration performances
- Many versions available : integrated backshell, Stand-off (double flange), reduced flange,…
Materials & Platings :
- Aluminum : Olive drab Cadmium, Black Zinc Nickel , Nickel, , Tin Zinc plated
- Marine Bronze (unplated)
- Composite : Olive drab cadmium, Nickel plated
- Stainless Steel : Passivated , Nickel plated
- RoHS
Contacts types & terminations :
- More than 80 contacts arrangements
- Contacts size 23 HD to 2/0
- Signal, Power, High-speed versions (Coax, Twinax, Quadrax, Octomax...), and optical termini
- Crimp & PC-Tails (gold & tinned versions)
Environmental Characteristics :
- Mating cycles: 500 mating cycles or 1500 cycles with composite connector and high durability contacts
- Operating temperature: 65°C to +175°C or 200°C depending on material & plating
- Salt spray hours: From 48 to 500 hours for aluminum & stainless steel, 1000hours for marine bronze & 2000 hours for composite
- Sealing: IPX7 when mated and fully cabled
Electrical characteristics :
- Shell to shell conductivity from 1 to 10 mΩ depending on materials & platings
- EMI/RFI protection: shell to shell bottoming, grounding fingers on the plug shell
- Insulation resistance @Ambient : 5.103 mΩ
- Contact rating from 3 to 250 Amps
- Dielectric withstanding voltage
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The38999 series III connectors are designed for use in harsh military and industrial environments. This series offers a wide range of contact arrangements and shell types, making it an ideal choice for applications that require maximum weight and space savings.
The TV-CTV D38999 Series III connector is available in nine shell sizes, ranging from 9 to 25, and offers both metal and composite shells to suit different application requirements. The TV-CTV D38999 Series III connector is designed to withstand extreme conditions and is 100% scoop proof, ensuring maximum protection against damage caused by accidental contact.
The interfacial seal around each contact ensures sealing and prevents electrolytic erosion, ensuring reliable performance even in the most challenging environments. This connector offers excellent EMI/RFI protection, with shell to shell bottoming and grounding fingers on the plug shell. Additionally, receptacles are intermountable with MIL-DTL-38999 series I standard, allowing for easy integration with existing systems.
The TV-CTV D38999 Series III connector is available in a variety of shell materials, including composite, aluminum, marine bronze, and stainless steel, with finishes such as olive drab cadmium plating, nickel plating, and black zinc nickel plating. RoHS versions are also available. This connector is commonly used in battlefield communication, C4ISR, grounded vehicles, military avionics, and industrial applications.
With more than 60 arrangements of contacts, including high-density versions and optical termini, the TV-CTV D38999 Series III connector offers a versatile and reliable solution for a wide range of applications.
What is the difference between d38999 series III and IV?
MIL-DTL-38999 series III connectors (Amphenol TV / CTV series) are thread coupling connectors, with 100% scoop proof design. Metal and composite shell versions are available. EN3645 is the corresponding European standard for this series.
MIL-DTL-38999 series IV connectors are 90 degree quarter-turn breech-lock mate with visual, tactile and audible engagement confirmation connectors, with 100% scoop proof design. Only metal Metal shell versions are available.
What is d38999 in line connector?
A D38999 in line connector is a receptacle supplied with no flange for fixing on a panel. It means a cable to cable connexion.
Amphenol’s designation will always begin by TV01 or TVS01.
Is mil c the same as mil dtl?
MIL-C-38999 is now superseded by MIL-DTL-38999. This is a standard for high performance circular connectors designed for cable-to-panel I/O applications in military, aerospace and other demanding situations. There are four connector series in the family:
• Series I: Bayonet coupling – Amphenol’s LJT series
• Series II: Low-Profile Bayonet coupling – Amphenol’s JT series
• Series III: Tri-Start ACME Thread – Amphenol’s TV-CTV series
• Series IV : Breech-Lock
Do d38999 connectors come with contacts?
D38999 connectors can be supplied with or without contacts. For example :
• D38999/26A35PN will come with pin contacts
• D38999/26A35SN will come with socket contacts
• D38999/26A35AN will come without pin contacts
• D38999/26A35BN will come without socket contacts
Please note that a connector ordered without contacts will be marked with P or S code, as required by MIL-DTL-38999 standard.
Is d38999 waterproof?
Yes, D38999 are IPX7 : 1 meter immersion, during 30 mins, when mated and fully cabled.