What is a military connector?

What is a military connector?

Military (MIL-SPEC) connectors are shell-type connectors which are built in accordance with military specifications. Connectors typically consist of a mating pair, known as a plug and receptacle, and each pair is equipped with male (pin) or female (socket) contacts.

What is a cannon plug connector?

A plug and socket used in professional audio equipment, lighting controls (see DMX512) and other applications. It uses a balanced connection and locks into the socket.

What is a D38999 connector?

MIL-DTL-38999 are miniature, high-density circular QPL and type connectors designed to meet the stringent Mil-Spec requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Defense. The D38999 connector series come in a variety of coupling options, including bayonet and threaded, as well as in metal or composite construction.

What are Amphenol connectors used for?

A circular connector, usually consisting of 6, 9 or 11 pins, used to connect a Hammond organ to a Leslie speaker.

What are MIL specifications?

MIL-SPEC (defense specification). The use of “milspec” is just the informal way of signifying that something meets a certain Military Standard (MIL-STD) or Military Specification (MIL-SPEC). Two examples of MIL-STD’s used in our industry that we deal with often are MIL-STD-461F and MIL-STD-810G.

What is a scoop proof connector?

Scoop proof. Scoop proof designs feature a longer shell on the pin half (receptacle or plug) of a connector. This allows the contacts to be slightly recessed, so that they will not be damaged if the mating shell is ‘scooped’ into it during mating. Often used with small 22 size contacts, which can be prone to bending.

What is a jam nut connector?

It is commonly used as a type of locknut, where it is “jammed” up against a standard nut to lock the two in place. It is also used in situations where a standard nut would not fit. Jam nuts, other types of locknuts, lock washers, and thread-locking fluid are ways to prevent vibration from loosening a bolted joint.

What is scoop proof?

Scoop proof. Scoop proof designs feature a longer shell on the pin half (receptacle or plug) of a connector. This allows the contacts to be slightly recessed, so that they will not be damaged if the mating shell is ‘scooped’ into it during mating.

Is FCI an Amphenol?

Amphenol Corp. has completed the previously announced acquisition of FCI Asia Pte Ltd (FCI), a major manufacturer of interconnect solutions for the telecom, datacom, wireless communications and industrial markets.

What is a FCI connector?

Framatome Connectors International (FCI) is a manufacturer of terminals systems, wire to wire, wire to device, wire to circuit board, flex interconnect, squib interconnects, ECU packages, in-headers, high end cable assembly connector solutions and associated application tooling covering applications such as engine …