Family reference imageD38999 Series III · Metal shell
MIL-DTL-38999 III / EN3645
Metal-shell circular connectors for signal, power and data interfaces in demanding environments.
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Family reference imageMIL-DTL-38999 III / EN3645
Metal-shell circular connectors for signal, power and data interfaces in demanding environments.
Family reference imageMIL-DTL-38999 III / EN3645
Composite-shell connectors using the Tri-Start interface for applications where weight matters.
Family reference imageMIL-DTL-38999 I
Scoop-proof bayonet connectors for equipment and cable interfaces.
Family reference imageMIL-DTL-38999 II
Low-profile bayonet connectors for installations with restricted panel space.
Family reference imageMIL-C-5015 insert patterns
Quick-mating circular connectors with audible engagement for power and signal wiring.
Family reference imageMIL-C-5015 family
Thread-coupled connectors with multiple shell styles and environmental classes.
Family reference imageThreaded / reverse bayonet
Robust circular connectors with a broad choice of shell styles and contact arrangements.
Family reference imageVG95234 / AA95234
Reverse-bayonet connectors for rugged equipment interfaces and cable harnesses.
Family reference imageMIL-DTL-5015-based inserts
Reverse-bayonet connectors for existing equipment. Supply the original part number and drawing for replacement assessment.
Family reference imagePush-pull interface / EN61984 safety reference
Push-pull metal connectors for quick connection of power, signals and equipment interfaces.
Family reference imageProprietary miniature interface / size 7
A compact Tri-Start connector derived from the D38999 family for space-constrained interfaces.
Family reference imageVG96944 power connector family
Power connectors with touch protection and contact sequencing options for equipment power interfaces.
Family reference imageBlind-mate equipment interfaces
Connectors for mating a removable equipment unit to a fixed rack or panel.
Family reference imageQuick-disconnection interfaces
Breakaway connectors for applications requiring a controlled quick-disconnection interface.
Family reference image10 Gb+ data interfaces
Rugged circular data connectors using a µCOM contact system in a Tri-Start shell.
Family reference imageOptical circular interfaces
Fibre-optic connection options in a rugged circular connector format.
Family reference imageBayonet / rack & panel optics
Optical interfaces for bayonet-connected equipment and blind-mate rack installations.
Family reference imageD38999 /21, /23, /25
Hermetic receptacle variants for applications requiring a sealed panel interface.
Family reference imageD38999 /29, /30, /31
Lanyard-operated release plugs within the Series III connector range.
Family reference imagePanel-to-panel interfaces
Through-bulkhead connectors for transferring electrical interfaces across equipment panels.
Family reference imageTV / JT / LJT variants
Connector variants with an integrated backshell for a compact cable termination.
Family reference imageCrimp / solder / PCB
Pin and socket contacts for signal circuits, with size and termination chosen to match the connector.
Family reference imageHigh-current contact systems
Power contact options for compatible connector arrangements.
Family reference imageRF / video transmission
Coax contacts for compatible circular connector inserts and specified cable types.
Family reference imageShielded differential circuits
Twinax and differential twinax contacts for compatible connector systems.
Family reference imageMulti-conductor data contacts
Quadrax and related high-speed contact options for selected connector arrangements.
Reference assembly drawingCable termination / EMC
Backshell hardware for cable support, environmental sealing and shield termination.
Family reference imageConnector protection
Metal, rubber and other protective cap options for compatible plugs and receptacles.
Family reference imageVG96940-6 / EMC sealing
Conductive connector gaskets for shielding and panel-interface sealing.
Family reference imageContact preparation / assembly
Contact crimping, insertion and removal tooling selected for the exact contact system.
Family reference imageVG95218 cable families
Naval power, communication and control cable ranges for shipboard installations.
Family reference imageEthernet / CAN / PROFIBUS
Data cable options for naval systems, including Ethernet and industrial bus interfaces.
Reference cable cross-sectionNaval external interfaces
Water-blocked cable variants for applications with specified longitudinal sealing requirements.
Family reference imageClass L · Heavy-duty power
Heavy-duty circular connectors for field power distribution and generator connections. Circuit layouts distinguish supply types and current classes.
Family reference imageQWLD reference · Threaded circular
Rugged threaded connectors for power and control wiring on demanding equipment. Multiple insert patterns support different circuit layouts.
Family reference imageHigh-current contacts · Circular
5015-format power connectors with high-current contact options for equipment feeds, power conversion and distribution.
Family reference imageMGT reference · Reverse bayonet
Quick-coupling power connectors for repeated connection of rugged equipment. Contact and seal options adapt the family to different environments.
Family reference imageSingle pole · High-current contacts
Single-pole high-current connections with positive locking for equipment that needs frequent power-cable connection and removal.
Family reference imageHigh voltage · Interlock and shielding
Shielded high-voltage connectors combining power contacts with an interlock circuit and secondary locking.
Family reference imageHybrid power interface · Threaded
A rugged circular shell format combined with 5015-style power inserts and high-current contact options.
Family reference imageHigh altitude · Interlocked power
High-voltage circular connectors for aircraft electrical systems, with an interlock arrangement and a familiar aerospace shell format.
Composite shell · Single-pole power
Lightweight DC power connections using a composite shell and hollow-pin contact construction.
Family reference imageSeries II · Rear-release crimp
Compact circular connectors for auxiliary power and control harnesses where rapid coupling and removable contacts are useful.
Family reference imageSeries III · Power and control harnesses
Environmental circular connectors with several coupling formats for equipment wiring and auxiliary power circuits.
Family reference imageAircraft equipment · Engine-area options
Aircraft circular connectors with general-purpose, engine-area and firewall configurations for electrical harnesses.
Threaded circular · High-temperature classes
High-temperature threaded connectors for aircraft engine-area electrical interfaces, with class-specific environmental performance.
Family reference imageCompact proprietary interface · Threaded
Compact aerospace circular connectors for equipment harnesses where available space and connector weight are important.
Rack and panel · Mixed circuit modules
Modular rectangular interconnects for combining power and signal circuits in cable harnesses and equipment panels.
Family reference imageSeries IV · Breech-lock circular
Aerospace circular connectors using a quarter-turn breech lock, with environmental and hermetic receptacle options.
Family reference imageHigh shock · Shielded shipboard interface
Rugged shipboard circular connectors for dense equipment wiring, control and auxiliary electrical circuits.
Family reference imageLanyard release · Standard-density interface
Quick-disconnect aerospace connectors with standard-density arrangements and an axial-pull release option.
Family reference imageThreaded power · Environmental sealing
Compact threaded power connectors with removable contacts for demanding equipment distribution and drive connections.
Family reference imageCrown-contact power · Aerospace
Aircraft power connectors developed for high-current, high-voltage and high-frequency electrical equipment.
Reference CAD drawingSingle and multi-pole · Interlocked
Protected power connectors combining large power contacts with optional interlock circuits for equipment distribution.
Family reference imageHigh-current derivative · Reverse bayonet
High-current reverse-bayonet connectors with rigid inserts and mechanically retained contacts for rugged power equipment.
Family reference imageVG95328 reference · Removable contacts
Rugged bayonet connectors for control wiring and auxiliary circuits in military and industrial equipment.
Family reference imageDry mate · Pressure-resistant circular
Dry-mate subsea connectors for mixed electrical interfaces on underwater equipment.
Family reference imageDry mate · Compact underwater interface
Compact dry-mate electrical connectors for small underwater equipment and auxiliary circuits.
Dry mate · Dedicated subsea power
Dedicated high-voltage subsea power connectors for demanding underwater electrical equipment.
Family reference imageDry mate · Underwater equipment
Pressure-resistant dry-mate circular connectors for underwater instruments and auxiliary power circuits.
Reference CAD drawingDry mate · Oil-filled assembly options
Subsea electrical connectors with oil-filled assembly options for underwater equipment connections.
Family reference imageThreaded circular · Mixed power and signal
Miniature aerospace circular connectors with power and signal options for compact, vibration-exposed equipment.
Mixed circuit · Crimp rectangular
Compact rectangular connectors that combine signal circuits with power or coaxial contacts in selected arrangements.
Family reference imageTriple-start thread · Power and signal
Miniature circular connectors combining a threaded anti-decoupling interface with power and signal contact options.
Family image · not the exact partMIL-DTL-38999 Series III · Wall receptacle
Socket-contact wall-mount receptacle with insert 19-11 and a nickel-finished aluminium shell.
Family image · not the exact partMIL-DTL-38999 Series III · Wall receptacle
Socket-contact wall-mount receptacle with insert 13-98 and a nickel-finished aluminium shell.
Family image · not the exact partPush-pull · 2 + PE · 13 A
Socket-contact flange receptacle with two power contacts and protective earth; solder termination.
Family image · not the exact partSeries III-type · Power receptacle
Square-flange TVPS power connector reference with insert 25-1A, socket contacts and nickel-finished aluminium shell.
Family image · not the exact partMIL-DTL-38999 Series III · Wall receptacle
Socket-contact wall-mount receptacle with insert 25-4 and a nickel-finished aluminium shell.
Family image · not the exact partMIL-DTL-38999 Series III · Wall receptacle
Pin-contact wall-mount receptacle with insert 17-35 and a nickel-finished aluminium shell.
Family image · not the exact partPush-pull · 2 + PE · 13 A
Socket-contact flange receptacle with two power contacts and protective earth; solder termination.
Family image · not the exact partSeries III-type · Power receptacle
Square-flange TVPS power connector reference with insert 21-72, socket contacts and nickel-finished aluminium shell.
Family image · not the exact partVG95234-type · Reverse-bayonet receptacle
Rear-panel flange receptacle reference with pin contacts and a backshell for shield termination and heat-shrink boots.
Family image · not the exact partPush-pull · 2 + PE · 25 A
Pin-contact flange receptacle with two power contacts and protective earth; crimp termination.
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