Defense
Amphenol is a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance interconnect systems for harsh environment defense applications including vibration, pressure, humidity, nuclear radiation and severe temperature changes. We have unparalleled product breadth ranging from military specification connectors, customized high-speed board level interconnects, flexible to rigid printed circuit boards, backplane systems and integrated assemblies. Our solutions span most defense end markets including avionics, communications, engines, ground vehicles and tanks, homeland security, naval, ordnance and missile systems, radar systems, rotorcraft, satellite and space programs and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
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109 Series Connectors®
AFSI’s line of 109 series hermaphroditic connectors offers the ultimate in flexibility and is a direct replacement for the TAC4. The 109 connector line meets or exceeds the pertinent requirements of SMPTE standard 358M on harsh environment multi-channel fiber optic connectors suitable for deployment in demanding outdoor broadcast applications, including HDTV signal transmission.
127/HE801-HE804-HE807
The 127/HE8 series is a medium-density range of multi-contact plug-in connectors for PCB. This range of 2.54 staggered grid, low profile connectors offers the widest range of hardware, guides, and contact terminations, providing more flexibility to PCB designers.
254/HE701-HE901
The 254 series is a double-sided, 2,54 [.100] pitch, range of connectors for printed circuit boards.
2M Caps
A large selection of protective caps for 2M plugs and receptacles.
2M Micro38999 Connectors
Designed for applications that demand size and weight savings without sacrificing the electrical and mechanical performance of a standard MIL-DTL-38999. 70% Lighter and 50% Smaller than Similar MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors. Fully Intermateable, Intermountable, and Interchangeable with Mighty Mouse.
2M Micro Miniature
2M is a micro-miniature circular connector designed for interconnect applications requiring high performance and reduced size and weight in harsh environments. Amphenol offers different 2M connectors to answer all your needs, with Dual-Start Acme Threads, Tri-Start threaded coupling, ¼ turn bayonet, and push-pull quick disconnect versions.
3308 Separators
Separators from Series 3308 according to the ABS1144 standard for aerospace and defense. These spacers maintain the distance between 2 cable strings.
38999 Integral Accessories
D38999 Series III style connectors featuring an integral banding platform or integral strain relief eliminate the need for an additional backshell accessory. The banding platform incorporated into the rear of the connector shell allows the user to attach the shield of their cable directly to the connector, providing superior EMI shielding, enhanced sealing, and ease for overmold applications.
38999 Reduced Flange Jam Nut Receptacle
The 38999 reduced flange connector provides more density on the panel with a 41% surface saving in harsh environment applications. This connector is designed for harsh environment applications across multiple markets, such as ground vehicles, data acquisition equipment, planes, helicopters, avionics calculators, and UAVs where superior electrical performance and surface savings are needed.
62GB
A range of miniature, multi-contact circular connectors with bayonet coupling and non-removable solder contacts for AC and DC applications.
62IN Series miniature connectors
Amphenol 62IN series connectors are general-purpose, environmental resistant, miniature circular connectors with three-point bayonet coupling & five keyway polarization, design to meet the requirement of MIL-DTL- 26482 series 1 solder type, These connectors are widely used in military & Industrial application, available in a variety of sizes, styles & configuration.
97B Reverse Bayonet Connectors
Amphenol 97B reverse bayonet coupled connectors designed to meet the requirement of MIL-DTL-5015, available in a variety of styles & classes. Connectors having features like quick mating of bayonet coupling with audible full mating features provides resistance to shock & vibration and avoid connector decoupling in even the most ruggedized application.
ABS2216 Composite Backshells
ABS2216 is a Composite backshell compatible with MIL-DTL-38999 Series III and EN3645 connectors. It features an anti-decoupling system with 3 angles: straight, 45°, and 90°. EMI and NON-EMI versions are available. The EMI backshell is provided with a band-it to better maintain the EMI sleeve. The composite backshell can handle temperature from -65° to +200°.
ACA-B Series
This series meets the applicable requirements of SAE AS95234 and VG95234 with optional RADSOK® socket contacts for up to 250 amps possible in a ruggedized harsh environment, metal, reverse bayonet coupling, power, and signal connector. With over 280 insert arrangements ranging from 1 to 85 contacts per connector with a standard operating temperature from -55°C to +125°C.
AC Threaded
This series, meeting applicable requirements of SAE AS50151 and up to 250 amps possible with optional RADSOK® socket contacts is a general duty or ruggedized harsh environment, metal, threaded coupling, power, and signal connector. With over 275 insert arrangements ranging from 1 to 85 contacts per connector with a standard operating temperature from -55°C to +125°C.
AGE Power Connectors
AGE96929 its single pole high Ampere low voltage reverse bayonet connector meets the requirements of VG96929 standard. Shell design & mating dimensions based on VG95234 standard. Insulator split type with two-piece construction retained with constant spring force which allows exchanging crimp contacts multiple times.
Agnostic Media Converters
Media conversion products that work across a variety of protocols.
Alternate to Cadmium Platings
Multiple options for alternate-to-cadmium platings, including Durmalon, Black Zinc Nickel, and the new AP-93 1000-hour salt spray approved plating. Amphenol uses the RoHS requirements and the latest revisions to the MIL-DTL-38999 specification to develop these platings.
Amphe-Power
This series, based on SAE AS50151 and AS95234 utilizing RADSOK® socket contact technology, is ruggedized for harsh environments, high power connectors with metal threaded, reverse bayonet, or push/pull coupling. With over 90 insert arrangements ranging from 1 to 59 contacts per connector and up to 1000 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -55°C to +125°C.
AN/PRC 117G & 152 Military Radio Data Cables and Connectors
Amphenol Tactical Communication (ATC) connectors and cable assemblies are designed to interface with the AN/PRC-117G and AN/PRC-152 military radio 32 pin data connector. The ATC connectors are designed to be used in harsh environment applications and feature a rugged, watertight two (2) piece metal shell design. Enhanced EMI-shielding capabilities ensure superior performance.
AP-93 Plating
AP-93 is a conductive REACH/RoHS compliant finish that outperforms Cadmium. AP-93 exceeds Olive-Drab Cadmium plating by meeting 1000 hours of dynamic salt spray, 500 mating cycles, and meets the millivolt drop shell-to-shell conductivity of nickel (Class F). AP-93 meets a 200° C temperature rating, is compatible with other platings, and is available on all D38999-style Series III connectors.
AXOS
The Amphenol AXOS fiber optic expanded beam is a miniature, hermaphroditic, and cost-effective alternative to other expanded beam connectors, offering a robust and protected optical connection in a small size (OD 27 mm).
Backshells as per VG95319-1011
Backshell as per VG95319 as adapter with strain reliever shells for D38999 series 3. This forms a connection to a plug or a socket. This serves to seal or for continuing shielding. The backshells are available in various versions, straight or bent as tape adapters, individual cone adapters or mold adapters.
Battery and Miscellaneous Cables
Unlimited Services manufactures heavy-gauge battery and miscellaneous cables, often kitted with wire harnesses, for on-road and off-road specialty vehicles and military ground vehicles. Production volumes range from low to medium volume. Production resources are in the U.S. Our heavy cable processing capability and engineering design review delivers quality, with ITAR certification and DoD MLAs.
Board Level Connectors
Amphenol SOCAPEX offers a wide range of board to board (PCB) & board to cable connectors. Our solutions cover different types of technologies using copper and/or fiber optic are proposed as high pin count connector or high speed solutions. Our connectors are designed to meet performances of main standards as MIL-DTL-55302, MIL-DTL-83513 and VITA (either VITA 46 or VITA 66).
Board-to-Board RF Connectors
Amphenol RF offers a variety of board-to-board solutions engineered to maximize radial and axial float, eliminating the need for cables between the boards and simplifying designs to eliminate assembly errors.
Breakaway Plugs and Jacks
Watertight, breakaway connectors are designed to meet severe environmental conditions. They are watertight, with wiping-action contacts that self-clean. Shielded versions are available and termination is either solder or insulation-piercing, which is field installable. Miniature versions are also available.
Breakaway / Push-Pull Military Connectors
Amphenol LTW FLOS Y Series Robust Metal Circular Connectors are an advanced and highly reliable solution with Push-Pull or Break-Away locking for military applications.
Bulkhead Connectors
Amphenol thru bulkhead connectors are double-end panel connectors with standard variant Pin contact on one side & socket on the other side. There are other combinations available like Pin-Pin & socket-socket contacts. Connectors are matable from both sides with cable plug connectors with opposite gender contact. These connectors are used in various Military & Industrial applications.
Cable Adapters
Complete range of high-performance Cable Adapters. Simply choose the connectors you want along with the cable length you want, and we’ll make the adapter on-demand. Virtually any connector can be used, and although we offer a standard cable type, custom cables are always an option. The possibilities are endless.
Cable and Wire Harnesses
Amphenol Borisch Technologies has a long history of manufacturing complex cable and wire harnesses for a broad range of harsh environment defense and aerospace applications. Our capabilities include over-molding, custom backshells, unique cable transitions, braiding for EMI/RFI and mechanical abrasion production, rapid prototyping, live-layup, test, X-ray, and custom fixtures.
CapLock & PlugLock
Amphenol SOCAPEX has launched a series of locking accessories for 38999, RJFTV and USBFTV connectors and caps. These locking accessories
for connectors that help strengthen cybersecurity.
The series includes CapLock, PlugLock and Metal CapLock. These locks prevent manual unlocking of receptacles thereby ensuring additional security.
CC5516 Series Clamps
Lightweight alternative to metallic cable clamps, Amphenol Air LB France's CC5516 series is a line of composite and silicone clamps offering significant weight saving and safety over time. Designed to keep the cable harnesses or hydraulic pipes securely maintained on a structure, they are easy to install, robust and flexible.
Centaur Connectors
Combines our extensive legacy of Mil-Spec connectors with the latest in high-speed technology, providing both a durable and high-bandwidth system that supports data rates up to 56 Gbps in a lightweight, aluminum MIL-DTL-38999 shell.
Class L Connectors
Heavy-duty cylindrical connector for higher Amperage requirements suitable for Military & Industrial application, The rigid configuration & control assures correct interconnection of an electrical circuit for maximum safety & reliability. Connectors are QPL qualified & meet the requirement of the MIL-DTL-22992 military standard.
Class L Connectors, MIL-DTL-22992
MIL-DTL-22992 Class L heavy-duty connectors are the largest size mil-spec cylindrical connectors. Current range from 40 to 200 amperes. Direct current or single/three-phase, 60/400 Hertz alternating current. Resistance to the operating environments of heat, moisture, vibration, high impact, and immersion. Automatic grounding for safety.
CNC Machining
State-of-the-art machine with abilities to machine, coat, inspect, and assemble mechanical solutions for our internal and external customers. Our capabilities include Six 4-Axis Mazak machines, 5-Axis Mazak Integrex, water-jet, and press brake, CMM, vacuum fixturing for thin-walled heat-sinks.
Coaxial Contacts
Reliable interconnection and continued performance in size 8, 12, & 16 crimp termination style. Available for use in MIL DTL 38999 Series I, II, and III Connectors. Also available in PC Tail.
Coaxial Fixed Attenuators
Amphenol RF attenuators are designed to offer flat attenuation over the designated frequency range and feature a microwave grade resistor that consistently reduces power. Hex flats on the body allow this attenuator to be easily torqued to the mating connector.
Coaxial Terminators and Loads
Amphenol RF terminators are available in many common series and genders including; 1.0/2.3, APC-3.5, APC-5.5, BNC, F-type, HD-BNC, N-Type, QMA, and SMA. Amphenol RF terminators reliably prevent RF signals from being reflected along the transmission line to reduce interference.
Composite Self-Closing Caps
For PT/451 Series, RJ/USB Field & Amphenol Sine RT360.
μCom USB3.0
Miniature multi-pin USB3.0 connectors for harsh environments.
Concentric Twinax Contacts
The size 8, 10, and 12 concentric twinax contacts were developed for applications that require high-performance interconnect characteristics in multi-pin connectors. Ideal for this application need is the high-performance D38999 Series III connector with its fully scoop-proof feature of recessed pins. The concentric Twinax contact is crimp terminable to twisted shielded cable.
Conformable RF Cable Assemblies
SV Microwave's conformable RF cable assemblies can be easily formed by hand. The braided outer shield of the standard flexible cable is replaced with a tin-plated outer braid that is durable but flexible. Conformable or hand-formable cable assemblies are ideal when the cable bends must be determined during the installation of the assembly.
Control Panels
Control panels for construction machines, yachts, and boats include pushbuttons and switches (for example from Carlingswitch), control indicators, and displays with application software. Control panels made out of ABS, PMMA, metal class A2 and A4. Possible protection rate up to IP65-67. Manufactured according to customer specification and design.
CTOL
CTOL series are robust optical connectors for the rapid deployment of high-speed transmission links under harsh environments. The hermaphroditic mating makes it possible to “daisy chain” cable assemblies without using any interconnect adapters. The specific lens design guarantees a large beam diameter and a low loss connection, less sensitivity to dirt and dust.
CTOS
CTOS series is a robust optical connector for the rapid deployment of high-speed transmission links under harsh environments. The hermaphroditic mating makes it possible to “daisy chain” cable assemblies without using any interconnect adapters. The specific lens design guarantees a large beam diameter and a low loss connection, less sensitive to dirt and dust.
CTOS
CTOS is an expanded beam fiber optic connector available in singlemode and multimode. Designed for gloved handling and blind mating in the most extreme conditions, features include up to 4 channels, a hermaphroditic design, a protective window with contactless transmission, and qualification in accordance with NATO/STANAG4290 norms.
CTOS - Expanded Beam FO Connector
Amphenol SOCAPEX CTOS is an expanded beam fiber optic connector available in singlemode and multimode. Designed for gloved handling and blind mating in the most extreme conditions, its features include up to 4 channels, a hermaphroditic design, a protective window with contactless transmission, and qualification in accordance with NATO/STANAG4290 norms.
Custom Molded Cables for Harsh Environments
Amphenol offers high-performance injection-molded cable assemblies (PVC, TPU, LSZH, and Polyurethane). Amphenol performs potting and encapsulation with MIL-M 24041 epoxies. Our mold library supports most Amphenol and Mil-Spec connectors. With vast adhesion studies made on new plating materials, superior over-molding is achieved.