DTL Connectors
MIL-DTL-38999 Series I Part Number Creator and Specifications
Shell Type
Shell Class
Shell Size
Shell Finish
Insert Layout
Contact Style
Keyway

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Mil Spec Part Number -

 

Shell Diagram for Mil-Spec
Military Spec
Shell Type
Shell Description
Full Description

 

Shell Diagram
Diagram not to scale - Please see table below for dimentional data.

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Features and Application

MIL-DTL-38999 Series I is a bayonet coupling subminiature configuration with high contact density, ideal for smaller wire gauge, general-purpose applications. These environment resisting connectors are 100% “scoop-proof.” Pins are recessed in elongated shells to prevent the possibility of bending contacts when plugs are scooped into the mating receptacles.

This family of connectors is offered in 5 receptacle-mounting styles. They include square flange receptacles, for both front and rear panel (wall) mounting; square flange receptacles, for both front and rear box mounting; and jam nut receptacles which incorporate “O” ring seals, designed for rear panel “D” hole mounting.

Standard plugs provide RFI protection by incorporating a continuous strip of attached grounding fingers attenuating interference up to 1 GHz. Fifty-seven insert arrangements per MIL-STD-1560 are tooled and qualified to MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, utilizing 2 to 128 contacts. Contacts come in sizes 22M, 22D, 20, 16, 12, and 8 (coax and twinax), terminating wire sizes from 28 gauge to 12 gauge including coaxial cable.

These connectors are available in wide range of shell materials and finishes. Aluminum shells are offered in electroless nickel, olive drab cadmium and bright cadmium. Other finishes such as anodic and zinc cobalt are available upon request to commercial callouts only. In addition, we offer passivated stainless steel shells with standard environment-resisting inserts (commercial callouts only), and for highly corrosive environments, nickel-aluminum-bronze shells with standard environment-resisting inserts (commercial callouts only).

Universal I/R ToolA single, expendable plastic tool is used for both insertion and removal of contacts.

Scoop-Proof DesignRecessed pins in elongated shells minimize the possibility for contact damage. In a blind
mating application, mating shells cannot “scoop” the pins, and cause a shorting or bending of contacts.

Closed-Entry Socket InsertHard dielectric socket face has lead-in chamfers for positive alignment of pins (even partially bent within pre-established limits) with sockets.

Interfacial Pin Insert SealRaised moisture barriers around each pin, which mate into lead-in chamfers of hard
face socket insert, provide individual contact sealing. Interfacial seal is never touched by service tools.

Elastomer Wire Sealing GrommetSealing over a wide range of wire diameters is assured by a triple wire seal in
each cavity at the rear of the connector.

Superior Contact StabilityRear release crimp contact system features a stamped beryllium-copper retaining clip captivated by molded-in shoulders of each contact cavity In the insulator. A rear-inserted M81969 plastic tool expands the tines beyond the shoulder, releasing the contact.

Shell PolarizationAlternate key/keyway positions prevent cross mating of adjacent connectors having identical insert arrangement.

 

Closed-Entry Socket InsertHard dielectric socket face has lead-in chamfers for positive alignment of pins (even partially bent within pre-established limits) with sockets.

Interfacial Pin Insert SealRaised moisture barriers around each pin, which mate into lead-in chamfers of hard
face socket insert, provide individual contact sealing. Interfacial seal is never touched by service tools.

Elastomer Wire Sealing GrommetSealing over a wide range of wire diameters is assured by a triple wire seal in
each cavity at the rear of the connector.

Superior Contact StabilityRear release crimp contact system features a stamped beryllium-copper retaining clip captivated by molded-in shoulders of each contact cavity In the insulator. A rear-inserted M81969 plastic tool expands the tines beyond the shoulder, releasing the contact.

Shell PolarizationAlternate key/keyway positions prevent cross mating of adjacent connectors having identical insert arrangement.

Closed-Entry Socket InsertHard dielectric socket face has lead-in chamfers for positive alignment of pins (even partially bent within pre-established limits) with sockets.

Interfacial Pin Insert SealRaised moisture barriers around each pin, which mate into lead-in chamfers of hard face socket insert, provide individual contact sealing. Interfacial seal is never touched by service tools.

Elastomer Wire Sealing GrommetSealing over a wide range of wire diameters is assured by a triple wire seal in each cavity at the rear of the connector.

Superior Contact StabilityRear release crimp contact system features a stamped beryllium-copper retaining clip captivated by molded-in shoulders of each contact cavity in the insulator. A rear-inserted M81969 plastic tool expands the tines beyond the shoulder, releasing the contact.

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Operating Temperature Range
Finish B: -65°C to +175°C (-85°F to +347°F)
Finish F: -65°C to +200°C (-85°F to +392°F)
Finish A: -65°C to +150°C (-85°F to +302°F)

Material and Plating Data (Finish)
B – aluminum shell, olive drab cadmium over nickel base
F – aluminum shell, electroless nickel finish
A– aluminum shell, silver to light iridescent yellow color (bright) cadmium over electroless nickel

Corrosion Resistance
Finishes A and B withstand 500-hour salt spray.
Finish F withstands 48-hour salt spray.

Durability
Minimum of 500 mating cycles

Environmental Seal
Wired, mated connectors with specified accessories attached, shall meet the altitude-immersion test specified in MIL-DTL-38999.

Fluid Resistance
Connectors resist specified immersions in MIL-PRF-7808, MIL-PRF-23699, MIL-PRF-5606, M2-V Chevron oil, Coolanol 25, MIL-DTL-83133 (JP-8), MIL-DTL-5624 (JP-4, JP-5), SAE-AMS1424 Type I, and other solvents and cleaning agents.

Shell-to-Shell Conductivity
Finish F = 1.0 millivolt maximum potential drop
Finishes A and B = 2.5 millivolts maximum potential drop

Shielding Effectiveness
RFI and EMI attenuation at the specified frequencies meet the requirements of MIL-DTL-38999. RFI shielding effectiveness of mated connectors with RFI backshells is measured in a triaxial radio frequency leakage fixture. EMI shielding effectiveness is measured at the interface of mated connectors and tested by the mode-stirred technique specified in method 3008 of MIL-STD-1344.

Shock and Vibration Requirements
Wired, mated connectors shall not be damaged, nor shall there be a current interruption longer than one microsecond when subjected to the following:

Standard Shock
Mated connectors withstand a pulse of approximate half sine wave of 300 G ± 15 percent magnitude with duration of 3 ± 1 milliseconds applied in three axes per MIL-STD-1344, method 2004.

High Impact Shock
When mounted as specified in MIL-S-901, grade A, a drop of a 400 lb. Hammer from 1 foot, 3 feet and 5 feet applied to connector in three axes, totaling nine impacts.

Vibration
Mated connectors, with proper accessories, withstand the following vibration levels:
Sine Vibration per MIL-STD-202, method 204, test condition G.
Random Vibration per MIL-STD-1344, method 205, test condition V and test condition VI, Letter “J” at ambient temperature.

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Keyway Details for Mil-Spec & Shell Size

Keyway Diagram

Shell Size
Key Position
Key Position Degrees

 

Notes:

1. The mating face of receptacle is shown (plug is opposite).

2. The master keyway (key) has various positions relative to DATUM F; the minor keyways (keys) remain fixed as shown. In the Normal position, the master keyway (key) is at 95° from DATUM F.

3. The angles for a given connector are the same whether it contains pins or sockets.

4. The insert arrangement does not rotate relative to master keyway (key).

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Panel Cutouts for

MIL-DTL-38999 Series I Panel Cutouts

Note 1: Flange mounting dimentions (Ø B cutout and D MAX) listed only for back of panel mounting (MS27505 & MS27656)
Note 2: D MAX includes mounting hardware.

A
øB
øC
D
E
øF
(TP)
Minimum
±.500
±.13
Maximum
+.000
-.100
+.00
-.25
+.000
-.100
+.00
-.25
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

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Layout Details
Layout
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Service Rating
Resource id #5
Gender
Female
Total # of Contacts
 
Contact Size
Contact Qty

 

Contact Layout Diagram Viewed from Front


Technical Specifications for Service Rating Resource id #5
Suggested Operating Voltage
Seal Level
Test Voltage
Seal Level
Test Voltage
50,000 Ft.
Test Voltage
70,000 Ft.
Test Voltage
100,000 Ft.
AC (RMS)
DC
V RMS
V RMS
V RMS
V RMS
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Tooling & Technical Specifications for contact size

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