MIL-DTL-38999 Hermetic Connectors MIL-DTL-38999 Connector Performance Specifications Test B Dielectric Withstanding Voltage Performance Specifications (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.14) Test voltage at sea level — 1300 Volts AC (rms). Wired, assembled, unmated connectors withstand the following: 550 VAC (rms) @ 50,000 ft. 350 VAC (rms) @ 70,000 ft. 200 VAC (rms) @ 100,000 ft. (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.13) Insulation Resistance Unmated connectors shall be tested as specified in test method EIA-364-21 5000 megohms min. at 25° C (meets MIL-DTL-38999, paragraph 3.4.3.1) Supported Wire Size Contact Size Wire Gauge 22D #22 - #28 20 #20 - #24 16 #16 - #20 12 #12 - #14 10 #10 - #12 (meets MIL-DTL-38999, paragraph 3.31) Effective over a range of 100 MHz to 10 GHz with a minimum 50dB effectiveness at 10GHz, in accordance with test method EIA-364-10 EMI Shielding Thermal Shock Attenuation Minimum dB Frequency MHz Series I Series II Series III and IV 100 90 65 90 200 88 60 88 300 88 55 88 400 87 55 87 800 85 45 85 1,000 85 45 85 1,500 69 — 76 2,000 65 — 70 3,000 61 — 69 4,000 58 — 68 6,000 55 — 66 10,000 50 — 65 (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.7) After cycling the connector between -65° C and +175° C, it will meet all applicable electrical and mechanical requirements. Dimensions in Inches (millimeters) are subject to change without notice. © 2013 Glenair, Inc. U.S. CAGE Code 06324 Printed in U.S.A. GLENAIR, INC. • 1211 AIR WAY • GLENDALE, CA 91201-2497 • 818-247-6000 • FAX 818-500-9912 www.glenair.com B-6 E-Mail: [email protected] MIL-DTL-38999 Hermetic Connectors MIL-DTL-38999 Connector Performance Specifications Test Performance Specifications Physical Shock (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.27) No loosening of parts, cracking or other deleterious results hindering further part operation after 300 G’s in each of 3 mutually perpendicular planes. Fluid Compatibility (meets MIL-DTL-38999, paragraph 3.33) Designed to function in all fluids encountered in any modern military or aerospace environment (meets MIL-DTL-38999, paragraph 3.31) Fluid Immersion Frequency (MHz) Classes H, K, and Y 100 80 200 75 300 73 400 71 800 66 1,000 65 1,500 59 2,000 55 3,000 52 4,000 50 6,000 48 10,000 45 High Impact Shock (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.27) Mated connectors, wired with MIL-C-915/60 or /63 cable and equipped with straight environmentally sealed backshells, withstand high impact shock per MIL-S-901. Vibration (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.26) There shall be no electrical discontinuity and there shall be no disengagement of the mated connectors, backing off of the coupling mechanism, evidence of cracking, breaking, or loosening of parts. Fungus (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 4.2.2) Materials used in the construction of these connectors shall be fungus inert per certification of method 508.4 of MIL-STD-810 Corrosion (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.16) When tested in accordance with EIA-364-26, meets appropriate electrical and mechanical requirements and shows no exposure of base metal after 500 hours of salt spray Mating / Unmating Forces (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.10) The coupling torque for mating and unmating of the counterpart connectors and protective covers shall meet the requirements of the table shown below. Dimensions in Inches (millimeters) are subject to change without notice. © 2013 Glenair, Inc. U.S. CAGE Code 06324 Printed in U.S.A. GLENAIR, INC. • 1211 AIR WAY • GLENDALE, CA 91201-2497 • 818-247-6000 • FAX 818-500-9912 www.glenair.com B-7 E-Mail: [email protected] B MIL-DTL-38999 Hermetic Connectors B MIL-DTL-38999 Connector Performance Specifications Test Performance Specifications Durability (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.11) No electrical or mechanical defects after 500 cycles of engagement and disengagement Insert Retention (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.15) Unmated connectors shall retain their inserts in their proper location in the shell and there shall be no evidence of cracking, breaking, separation from the shell, or loosening of parts. Contact Retention (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.23) The axial displacement of the contact shall not exceed .012 inch (0.30 mm). No damage to contacts or inserts shall result. Coupling Pin Strength (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.20) Applicable to series I and II only Bayonet coupling pins shall withstand a load of 50 +5, -0 pounds without displacement or perceptible loosening of coupling pins. Contact Engagement and Disengagement Forces (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.16) Applicable to hermetic connectors with sockets only Contact engagement and separating forces shall be within the limits specified in SAE-AS39029. Resistance to Probe Damage (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.42) Applicable to hermetic connectors with sockets only Contacts shall withstand the bending moment and depth of test probe insertion without evidence of damage that would interfere with the mechanical or electrical performance. (meets MIL-C-38999, paragraph 3.30) The forces necessary to engage and separate EMI plugs with receptacle shells shall be within the values specified in the table shown below: Shell size EMI Ground Spring Forces 8/9 10/11 12/13 14/15 16/17 18/19 20/21 22/23 24/25 Axial force for Series I, II, and III Maximum Pounds 25 25 30 30 35 35 35 35 35 Minimum Newtons 111 111 133 133 156 156 156 156 156 Maximum Pounds 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Minimum Newton 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Axial force for Series IV Pounds 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 Newtons 22.3 22.3 26.7 31.1 35.6 40 44.5 44.5 Pounds 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Newtons 1.3 1.3 1.8 1.8 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 Dimensions in Inches (millimeters) are subject to change without notice. © 2013 Glenair, Inc. U.S. CAGE Code 06324 Printed in U.S.A. GLENAIR, INC. • 1211 AIR WAY • GLENDALE, CA 91201-2497 • 818-247-6000 • FAX 818-500-9912 www.glenair.com B-8 E-Mail: [email protected]