Product Round-Up: Mil-Spec & Military Connectors

Dura-Con™ D-shaped miniature connectors by Cinch Connectivity Solutions are qualified to MIL-DTL-83513. Featuring a distinctive twist pin design, Dura-Con™ mil spec connectors provide 7 points of contact when mated. Designed to provide rugged and highly reliable interconnection for SWaP-constrained applications, the Dura-Con™ range is ideally suited to military unmanned aerospace solutions such as drones, UAVs and RPAS.

• Qualified (QPL) to MIL-DTL-83513
• 0.05 inch (1.27 mm) pitch
• Suited to miniaturized military and aerospace electronics & data processing

TE Connectivity’s DEUTSCH Wildcat 38999 series features rugged circular mil-spec connectors based on MIL-DTL-38999 Series 3. Lightweight with a rugged triple-start threaded interface, DEUTSCH 38999 military connectors provide robust, high-reliability coupling and a high level of shock and vibration resistance.

• Almost double the density of regular MIL-DTL-38999 connectors
• 4 housing sizes available between 11 and 64 contacts.
• Fully sealed connectors with rear removable contacts

Fischer’s LP360 connector range, part of the Freedom Series, provides easy and intuitive mating without sacrificing performance or reliability. The lightweight, durable circular connectors reduce cognitive burden and provide easy integration for a wide variety of unmanned vehicle and robotics subsystems. The LP360 series features a range of sizes and body styles and has been qualified to MIL and IEC standards.

• IP68 sealed to 20m/24 hours
• Available with 4 to 7 contacts in sizes 08 and 14
• USB 2.0, Ethernet and rugged Flash drive options

Omnetics’ Micro 360® circular connectors are ideal for demanding unmanned systems applications requiring reduced SWaP footprints. Specified to MIL-DTL-83513 and based on Omnetics’ rugged and reliable Flex-Pin contact system, these compact connectors are spaced on 50 mil (1.27mm) centerlines. The wide range of options includes plastic shells, threaded or twist-lock metal shells, break-away designs and triple thread ratcheting circular panel mount connectors.

• IP68 sealing options available
• Mated length of less than 12.4 mm
• Shielded cables

Nicomatic’s rugged EMM Micro Connectors have been designed for high reliability in harsh military and aerospace environments, and are ideal for UAVs, UGVs and other robotic platforms with strict size and weight constraints. Engineered to meet MIL-DTL-83513 requirements, the 1.27mm pitch connectors provide a 20% weight reduction compared to standard Micro-D connectors.

• 4 to 60 signal contacts
• Wire gauges from 24 to 30
• Features include reversed contacts, integrated 90° back protection and interchangeable hardware