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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PT/451 Series
Amphenol PT/451 connectors are in accordance with American MIL-DTL-26482 Series I standard in crimp, solder, wire wrap, and PCB contacts versions, which are used in aeronautics, military, and industrial applications. PT/451 Series offers a multitude of options through their different backshell possibilities, contact terminations, and insert arrangements.
PT as per VG95328
Circular connector, PT, with bayonet locking, up to 61 contacts, approved as per VG95328 as per MIL26482 Series I, for crimp, solder, single solder, and wire-wrap contacts. An HF-sealed version is also available. The connectors of the PT series are also available in marine bronze (VG95328 version B) and Zinc-Tin (VG95328 version J) versions.
Push-Button Switches
Wide variety of momentary and push-pull switches. Switches can be combined with other connector options. The switches are qualified to MIL-S-8805/3 or MS25089 specifications. Custom switches are available including our IP-68 Hydro Switch.
Pyle 26500
Medium-sized connectors with a rugged design, lightweight construction, and continuously dependable performance serving such diverse fields as avionics, missile systems, aircraft general-purpose applications, aircraft engines, and firewalls. Aluminum, stainless steel, firewall versions. Wire splice connectors are also in this family.
Pyle 26500 Hermetic Connectors
Amphenol/Pyle Commercial 26500 Connectors are qualified to Military Specification MIL-DTL-26500, as well as numerous high-performance customer specifications. Available in Stainless Steel receptacle, with bayonet or threaded coupling. Amphenol/Pyle is an experienced supplier of highly reliable hermetic connectors for the aircraft industry and our ZZL and ZZB series of hermetics.
QMA Connector Series
The QMA connector is a quick disconnect version of the SMA connector and shares the same internal construction, which allows the connector to have excellent performance up to 6 GHz.
QN Connectors
Amphenol RF’s QN connector is a quick disconnect version of the N-Type connector with similar internal construction, which enables fast and easy matings with minimum space requirements.
Quick Mount Relay Sockets
Quick Mount Relay Sockets snap mount into standard aircraft panel cutouts and eliminate all socket-to-bulkhead mounting hardware. Simplifying installation, reducing weight, and installation cost. Sockets meet the applicable performance and dimensional requirements of M12883 and are compatible with Mil-Spec approved relays from any manufacture.
QWL Connectors
QWL Series Connectors are tailor-made for compact, heavy-duty industrial use. The outstanding performance of this series makes it well suited for shipboard installations and ground support power distribution applications where physical strength and dependability are key requirements. The QWL Series is a versatile, economical alternative to military qualified designs.
QWLD Connectors
QWLD Series heavy-duty cylindrical connectors provide reliable power and control functions in hostile environments where ordinary connectors cannot survive. Water and explosion-proof, resistant to abrasion, corrosion, vibration, and shock. Double stub threads for fast coupling. Over 300 industrial and MS-approved insert patterns are available, including coaxial and thermocouple contacts.