Key features
- 100% scoop proof design
- 9 shell sizes from 09 to 25
- More than 60 contacts arrangements, from 1 to 128 contacts
- Ruggedized product with an high resistance to shocks & vibrations
- Several materials et platings available, with RoHS & REACH compliant versions
Applications
- Commercial Air
- Military Avionics
- Ground Vehicles
- Battlefield Communication C5ISR
Technical information
Product benefits
- Similar to MIL-DTL-38999 series III with additional requirements
- Higher lightning strikes requirements (up to 15kA)
- Higher fluid resistance
Materials & Platings
- Aluminium: Olive Drab Cadmium, Nickel
- Composite: Olive drab cadmium, Nickel
- Stainless steel : Passivated
Contacts types & terminations
- More than 60 contact arrangements
- Contacts size 23 to 8
- Signal, power, twinax, quadrax (EN3155 qualified contacts available)
- Crimp
Environmental Characteristics
- 500 mating cycles
- -65degC to +175degC or 200degC depending on material & plating
- 48 to 500 hours for Metal versions & 2000 hours for composite
Electrical characteristics
- Shell to shell conductivity from 1 to 10 mO depending on materials & platings
- Shell to shell bottoming, grounding fingers on the plug shell
- Insulation resistance @Ambient : 5.103 mO
- Contacts rating from 5 to 60 Amps
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I/O Connectors
38999 Series
<p>Integrated backshell connector can solve your issue. Our integrated backshell range is available on receptacles and plugs for MIL-DTL-38999 Series III and Series I connectors. <br />When ordering a connector with integrated backshell, you don´t need to order a backshell separately. In addition, you will save time during assembly, weight and space. <br />To know more about this range, please consult <a href="/products/io-connectors/38999-series/tv-integrated-backshell" target="_blank">our product page</a> and <a href="/en/file/29917/download" target="_blank">datasheet</a>. </p>
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<p><strong>For the MIL-DTL-38999 Series, we offer qualified connectors in :</strong></p>
<p>Aluminium, with Nickel (Class F), Olive Drab Cadmium (Class W) and Black Zinc Nickel plate (Class Z), Composite with Nickel (Class M) or Olive Drab Cadmium (Class J) plateStainless steel Passivated (Class K) or nickel plated (Class S), </p>
<p><strong>For the EN3645 Series, we offer qualified connectors in :</strong></p>
<p>Aluminium, with Nickel (Class F), Olive Drab Cadmium plate (Class W)Composite with Nickel (Class M) or Olive Drab Cadmium plate (Class J)Stainless steel Passivated (Class K)</p>
<p> <strong style="box-sizing:inherit;font-weight:bolder;">Any questions about our D38999 connectors? </strong></p>
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<p>EN3645 and D38999 (38999 series III) connectors have different assembly processes.<br /><br />The <strong>EN3645 qualified connectors </strong>have also harder requirements in terms of lightning strikes (15kA instead of 10kA) and fluids resistances.<br />The <strong>TV connectors</strong> range is Amphenol Socapex proprietary connector range, based on<strong> D38999 Series III connectors</strong>.<br /><br />Our proprietary connectors enable us to propose additional platings and materials such as Marine Bronze, different designs (reduced flange, integrated backshells) and contacts layouts.<br />In accordance with their respective standards, D38999 and EN3645 connectors ordered with contacts are delivered with more contacts, sealing plugs and insertion/removal tools.<br />TV connectors are delivered with the exact amount of contacts.</p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(244, 243, 246);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(23, 23, 21);font-family:Raleway, arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;font-weight:bolder;">Any questions about our D38999 connectors? </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Crimp contacts:</strong><br />These are the most common contacts used with this type of connectors, and described in MIL-DTL-38999 and EN3645 standard for environmental connectors.<br />When crimp contacts are delivered with connectors, they are not mounted into connector insert. <br /><br /><strong>Solder contacts:</strong> hermetic connectors only are equipped with solder contacts (solder cup or eyelet contacts).<br />Additionally Amphenol has developed enhanced sealing connectors which can be equipped with solder cup contacts (only available in proprietary Amphenol designation).<br />Solder contacts are always supplied already mounted into connector insert.<br /><br /><strong>PC tail contacts</strong>: Amphenol has extended contact type range, proposing also PC tail contacts for PC board applications. PC tail contacts are available in different tail length and tail plating. Connector delivered with this type of contacts are only available in Amphenol proprietary part numbers, and PC tail contacts are already mounted into connector insert. <br />Wire wrap contacts: available in proprietary connector part numbers, please consult us.<br /><br /><strong>Press-fit contacts</strong>: not available in standard.</p>
<p>To get further information on contacts for MIL-DTL-38999 connector contacts, please consult our <a href="https://online.flippingbook.com/view/769879/" target="_blank">Contact catalog</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Any questions about our D38999 connectors?</strong></p>
<ul><li>Contact <a href="https://support.amphenol-socapex.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new" target="_blank">our Technical Support Team</a></li>
<li>Read <a href="https://online.flippingbook.com/view/76563/" target="_blank">our D38999 and derivatives catalog</a></li>
<li>Watch <a href="/videos" target="_blank">our assembly videos on D38999 connector</a></li>
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EN3645 description
The EN3645 connector from Amphenol Socapex is a high-performance solution that is similar to the MIL-DTL-38999 series III connector but offers additional requirements to meet the most demanding applications. It is designed to provide exceptional performance in the harshest environments, including commercial and military aerospace. One of the key features of the EN3645 connector is its higher resistance to fluid. This design helps to protect the connector from exposure to harsh fluids and chemicals, making it an ideal choice for use in aerospace applications. Additionally, the EN3645 connector has higher lightning strikes requirements of up to 15kA, providing enhanced protection against power surges and other electrical disturbances. The EN3645 connector is well-suited for use in a variety of commercial and military aerospace applications. Its rugged design and ability to withstand extreme conditions make it an excellent choice for use in aircraft, spacecraft, and other aerospace vehicles. It is also an excellent option for use in applications where high reliability and performance are critical. Overall, the EN3645 connector from Amphenol Socapex is a high-quality solution that offers exceptional performance, reliability, and durability in even the most challenging environments. Its ability to withstand fluid exposure and lightning strikes, combined with its rugged design, make it an excellent choice for a wide range of aerospace applications.