NEW 2010 Circular Interconnects Catalog - All sections - 12-C3

CF38999 Multi-Channel ConnectorsThe Industry Standard for Fiber OpticsAmphenolAerospace• Meets or exceeds MIL-DTL-38999 Series III requirements• EMI Shielding-solid metal to metal coupling, grounding fingers, electrolessnickel plating, and thicker wall sections provide superior EMI shieldingcapability of 65dB min. at 10 GHz.• Termini Protection-recessed pins in this 100% scoop-proof connectorminimize potential termini damage• Corrosion Resistance-shells of stainless steel or cadmium over nickel platingwithstand 500 hr. salt spray exposure• Vibration/Shock-operates under severe high temperature vibration• Threaded coupling quickly and completely mates in one 360° turn of thecoupling nutAdditional, composite connectors features include:• Lightweight - 17%-70% weight savings• Increased Corrosion Resistance-olive drab cadmium (175°C) and electrolessnickel plating (200°C) both withstand 2000 hours of salt spray exposure.• Durability-1500 couplings minimum (in reference to connector couplings,not termini)MECHANICAL/ENVIRONMENTALParameterPerformanceMaintenance Aging MIL-STD-1344 Method 2002Mating DurabilityInsert RetentionSine VibrationStandard ShockHigh Impact ShockTemperature LifeThermal ShockMATERIALS & FINISH CHARACTERISTICSShell material/finishTemperatureRating(deg C)500 mating cycles100 PSI/25 lbs minimum60 G (140-2000 Hz), 4 hours each atambient, -55 deg C, and +175 deg C300 G half-sine, 3 ms durationMIL-S-901 grade A with lightweightfixture1000 hours @ high temp rating-55° C to +165° C - 5 cyclesSalt Sprayrating(hours)MIL-DTL-38999Service ClassAluminum/Durmalon -65 to +175 500 TAluminum/electroless nickel -65 to +200 500 FAluminum/olive drab cadmiumplate nickel base-65 to +175 500 WStainless steel -65 to +200 500 KComposite/electroless nickel -65 to +200 2000 MComposite/ olive drab cadmiumplate nickel base-65 to +175 2000 JThe illustration above shows the keyfeatures of the CF38999. The highestoptical performance connectorconforming to MIL-DTL-389991. Beryllium-copper retention clip forimproved termini stability2. Precision-aligned inserts3. Modified master key4. Integrated wave washer forimproved performance in highvibration environments38999III II I SJT26482 83723 III 5015Matrix 2Matrix PyleCrimp RearRelease Matrix26500 PylePrintedCircuit BoardEMI FilterTransientFiber OpticsHigh SpeedContactsOptionsOthersContact Amphenol Aerospace for more information at 800-678-0141 • www.amphenol-aerospace.com345