MIL-C 38999

 
 

Standard and High Density, multi-pin, lightweight, miniature military circular connectors. For all military and aeronautical purposes, tactical missiles, fighting vehicles. instrumentation (Series II) and control, etc.

Series I High Density bayonet connectors, "scoop proof" crimp rear release contacts.
Series II Bayonet connectors, "low profile", crimp rear release contacts.
Series III Triple start thread "vibration resist" connectors, crimp rear release contacts. "Scoop proof" with 'Metric' accessory threads for greater strength and support of backshells.
Series IV Breech lock, quick disconnect connectors, crimp rear release.

The above Series are NOT intermateable.

Features
Conform to MIL-C-38999.
BS9520 G0003.
Quick disconnect bayonet or triple thread coupling for positive mating in 360º turn.
9 shell sizes,
Series I & III - 9 through 25
Series II - 8 through 24
Positive metal to metal coupling for excellent EMI shielding
Locksmith keying orientation (machined into shell)
Crimp contacts to MIL-C-39029, sizes 22D, 20, 16 & 12
Up to 128 contacts (22D)
All Series share common insert arrangements accepting mixed layout or coaxial/triaxial contacts
Fluorosilicone interfacial 'environmental' seal between contacts and shell
Chamfered conical entry to interfaces to aid proper mating of contacts
Filtered types available

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Materials
Shell
Normal - Aluminium alloy, plated olive drab cadmium, black anodized or nickel.
Hermetic - Steel, stainless steel & passivate or nickel.
Sizes - Series II - 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24.
Series I & III - 09, 11, 13, 15,17, 19, 21, 23, 25.
Insulator
Normal - Thermoplastic fluoronated silicone elastomer.
Hermetic - Sintered glass insert.
Contacts - Gold or gold/tin lead over copper alloy or nickel.
Crimp / PC tail ~ 3 to 128 Male or Female.
Accept 12 to 28 AWG terminating wire sizes.

Coaxial contact # 8 for RG 180B/U, RG 195A/U.

 
Electrical
Current
Size Normal Hermetic Volt drop
22D 5.0A 3.0A 73 millivolt max
20 7.5A 5.0A 55 millivolt max
16 13.0A 10.0A 49 millivolt max
12 23.0A 17.0A 42 millivolt max
Test voltage V rms
Service Sea level 21000m Unmated
M 1300 800 350
I 1800 1000 400
II 2300 1000 500
Contact Resistance
22D 14.6 m
20 7.3 m
16 3.8 m
12 1.7 m
Insulation Resistance - > 5,000 M at 500 Vdc
Shielding 90 dB to 100 MHz.
50 dB to 10,000 MHz.
 
Mechanical
Contact to insulator holding force.
22D - 45 N
8 - 110 N
Mechanical operations - 500 Min.
Vibration: - sine 10 to 2000Hz 30g.
- random 100 to 300 Hz 5 g²/Hz.
Physical shocks - 300g. 3ms in the 3 axes.
 
Environmental
Working temperature :
Cadmium plated -55 to +125ºC.
Nickel plated -65 to +200ºC.
Resistance to salt spray:
Normal plating 500 hours per. MIL-STD 1344 method 1001, test B & NFC 93422.
Nickel plated - 48 hours.
Damp Heat: MIL-C-38999 - 10 cycles 24 hours.
Sealing: Mated connector < 16 cm/hr under a differential pressure of 2.1 bar.
Thermal shock: as MIL-C 38999 para. 3-7, 3-8.
 
Types
Series 1
MS 27466 - Wall mount receptacle
MS 27467 - Straight plug with EMI grounding
MS 27468 - Jam nut receptacle
MS 27469Y - Hermetic wall mount receptacle
MS 27470Y - Hermetic jam nut receptacle
MS 27471Y - Hermetic solder mount receptacle
MS 27496E - Box mount receptacle
MS 27505E - Box mount receptacle, rear panel mounting
MS 27656 - Wall mount receptacle, rear panel mounting
MS 27661 - Straight plug, lanyard release
MS 27662E - Through bulkhead receptacle
Series 2
MS 27472 - Wall mount receptacle
MS 27473 - Straight plug
MS 27474 - Jam nut receptacle
MS 27475Y - Hermetic wall mount receptacle
MS 27476Y - Hermetic box mount receptacle
MS 27477Y - Hermetic jam nut receptacle
MS 27478Y - Hermetic solder mount receptacle
MS 27497 - Wall mount receptacle, back panel mounting
MS 27499E - Box mount receptacle
MS 27508E - Box mount receptacle, back panel mounting
MS 27513E - Box mount receptacle, long grommet
Series 3
D38999_20 - Wall mount receptacle
D38999_21 - Hermetic sealed box mount receptacle
D38999_23 - Hermetic sealed jam nut receptacle
D38999_24 - Jam nut receptacle
D38999_25 - Hermetic sealed solder mount receptacle
D38999_26 - Straight plug
D38999_27 - Hermetic sealed weld mount receptacle
D38999_29 - Lanyard release plug, pin contacts
D38999_30 - Lanyard release plug, socket contacts
Series 4
D38999_40 - Wall mount receptacle
D38999_41 - Hermetic box mount receptacle
D38999_42 - Box mount receptacle
D38999_43 - Hermetic jam nut receptacle
D38999_44 - Jam nut receptacle
D38999_45 - Hermetic solder mount receptacle
D38999_46 - Straight plug with EMI grounding
D38999_47 - Straight plug
D38999_48 - Hermetic weld mount receptacle
D38999_49 - In-line receptacle