So You Want to Know Connectors . . . . .

A REFERENCE GUIDE
to Cylindrical Connectors

Amphenol
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This booklet is intended to be used as a ready reference to typ- Contents
ical standard, miniature and subminiature cylindrical connector SECTION I
part numbers and terminology. Reading its brief pages will not Nomenclature: Cylindrical Connectors ................................. 2–4
make you a connector expert, but should guide you in becoming Basic Components
familiar with the product, in order to better serve our customers. Know the Language

SECTION II
Note: Many of the connector products in this brochure were for-
Major MIL-Specifications by Type
merly known as “Bendix” products. These products are now
Standard, MIL-C-5015
manufactured and sold under the Amphenol ® brand name. The Amphenol 97 Series
name “Amphenol” will replace the name “Bendix” on products Heavy Duty, MIL-C-22992
and literature in the future. Proprietary Variations ........................................................... 5–6
MIL-C-5015 and 97 Series Part Number Breakdown
Amphenol Aerospace is a Certified ISO 9001 MIL-C-22992 Part Number Breakdown
Manufacturer.
SECTION III
Major MIL-Specifications by Type
Miniature, MIL-C-26482 ...................................................... 7–11
MIL-C-26482 Part Number Breakdown
Miniature Crimp, Solder Part Number Breakdown

SECTION IV
Major MIL-Specifications by Type
Subminiature, MIL-C-38999, MIL-C-27599....................... 12–21
Subminiature – JT/LJT, Tri-Start, SJT Features
JT/LJT Part Number Breakdown and Specifications
LJT-R/JT-R and Accessories Cross Reference List
Tri-Start Series III Part Number Breakdown and
Specifications
SJT Part Number Breakdown

SECTION V
Cross Reference Data ............................................................ 22

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SECTION I
Nomenclature: Cylindrical Connectors Mated Pair
Basic Components

1. Shell (Houses Inserts & Contacts)

2. Insert (Dielectric Contact Insulator) Pin or Socket
3. Contact (Wire End Termination) (Electrical Engagement)
4. Coupling Nut
5. Accessories (Wire Seals, Cable Seals, Wire Support, etc.)

PLUG RECEPTACLE

SHELL

COUPLING NUT Rear Accessory

INSERT ENVIRONMENTAL
SEALING GROMMET

CONTACTS

REAR ACCESSORIES

Shell Styles

WALL MOUNT RECEPTACLE LINE MOUNT RECEPTACLE OR BOX MOUNT RECEPTACLE

DESIGNATION: 00 CABLE CONNECTING RECEPTACLE* DESIGNATION: 02
DESIGNATION: 01

SOLDER MOUNT RECEPTACLE JAM NUT RECEPTACLE STRAIGHT PLUG

(HERMETIC) DESIGNATION: 07 DESIGNATION: 06
DESIGNATION:IH
* This connector style is sometimes referred to as a cable connecting “plug.”
It does, however, mate with either a straight or 90 degree plug.
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Shell Styles (Cont’d.) Inserts

Coupling Insert Insert &

Threaded, Bayonet (Pin or Socket) Grommet Assy.

Shell Sizes (Typical MIL-C-5015)

8S, 10S, 10SL, 12S, 12,
14S, 14, 16S, 16, 18
20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48
“S” designates short shell and short contacts

Shell size denotes mating thread diameter in 16ths of an inch.

For example, a size 8 shell denotes 8/16 of an inch with a
.5000-28 UNEF thread.

• Solder
Style Designation • Crimp
PLUG SHELL STYLES • Metal Clip Retention
• Dielectric Retention
06 Straight
08 Angle May include a soft front interfacial seal (Bonded) if dielectric is
09 Flange Mount Receptacle hard, and a rear sealing grommet separate or attached.
05 Straight, Less Rear Accessory
Contact and Contact Termination Style
RECEPTACLE SHELL STYLES
00 Wall Mount
01 Cable Connecting or Pin – Crimp*
Line Mount Receptacle
02 Box Mount
03 Wall Mount, Less Rear Accessory
04 Line Mount, Less Rear Accessory Socket – Crimp*
07 Jam Nut
IH Solder Mount Hermetic

Pin – Solder

Socket – Solder

Sizes by Wire Gauge, Examples: *Crimp is removable

4/0 American
Wire Gauge 4/0

22D American Wire Gauge 22-28

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 Contacts Know the Language
25 Common terms you should know
Pin Socket • Shell - Houses insert and contacts
• Insert - The dielectric or insulating inner core, holds contacts
• Coupling Nut - Outer threaded or grooved ring which holds
Crimp or Solder
mated pair together
• Jam Nut - Nut that holds receptacle to a panel
Usually separate from insert, Usually installed in insert, fre- • Bayonet Coupling - A non-threaded, ramp type of coupling
shipped loose or in bulk, tools quently bonded in place.
needed to crimp, install and remove. • Contacts - Mechanical tip to which electrical engagement is
accomplished
• Pin Contact - Male half of a mated pair of contacts*
• Socket Contact - Female half of a mated pair of contacts
Contact Options: • Solder Contact - A contact to which wire is joined by
Solderless Wrap (Wire Wrap), soldering
PC Tail, Coaxial, Thermocouple, • Crimp Contact - A contact to which wire is joined by
Triaxial, Fiber Optic, Filter mechanical squeeze
Contact Sizes • Plug - The cable/coupling half of a mating pair
• Receptacle - The panel/receiving half of a mating pair
Contact Size 22D 22M 22 20 16
• Mating Pair - Two connectors that couple together. Shell size
American Wire Gauge insert arrangement and rotation must be compatible
22-28 24-28 22-26 20-24 16-22
Wire Size (AWG)
• Plating - The metal finish applied to contacts and or shell
components (protective) to resist corrosion and wear
Contact Size 12 8 4 0 • Grommet - Resilient part at back of insert (attached or sepa-
American Wire Gauge
rate); gives wire moisture seal
12-14 8-10 4-6 0-2
Wire Size (AWG) • Gland - Resilient ring in rear accessory, provides seal on
jacketed cable
Accessories • Sealing Plug - Plastic type slug, placed in unused grommet
• Adapters holes to seal
– straight, 90°, 75° • Grounding Fingers - A metal strap around plug shell for pos-
– conduit, environmental, open wire bundle, EMI, etc. itive shell-to-shell conductivity/shielding
• Compression ring – wire seal • Hermetic - A connector with fused glass insert for air
• Clamp – cable sealing tightness

• Stain relief – clamp, kellems grip • Mating/Unmating Forces - Torque required to couple/uncou-
ple a mating pair of connectors or contacts
• Potting boot
– straight, angle, universal • Rear Termination - An accessory which threads to back
of shell
• Strain Relief - A type of accessory which clamps wires for
support
• Potting Boot - A type of accessory which forms a mold for
potting compound
• EMI or RFI Backshell - A type of accessory to terminate wire
shielding
• Interface Seal - A resilient part on the face of pin inserts
which provides moisture seal.

*Note: Male half always goes into female.

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SECTION II
Major MIL-Specifications by Type MIL-C-5015 Part Number
• Standard, MIL-C-5015 Shell Insert Alternate
• Amphenol 97 Series Style Arrangement Rotation
• Heavy Duty, MIL-C-22992
• Proprietary Variations MS* 3102 A 18 -3 S W

• Older larger series of connectors Military Class Shell Contact

• Found on many pieces of military equipment and commercial Standard Size Type
*or 97 Series Proprietary
applications
• Mostly heavy current carrying connectors MIL-C-5015
• Early types had only solder type contacts
• Later revision to MIL Spec also added crimp type contacts
• Amphenol supplies the solder type to the MIL Spec
• Amphenol supplies both solder and crimp versions under pro-
prietary part numbers
• Several variations of basic MIL-C-5015 and MIL-C-22992 Class A or C Class B
types are available in the same and additional contact
arrangements, such as the QWL, QWLD, 10-214000 Series,
10-244000 Series and others.
• See Amphenol catalog sections:
– MIL-C-5015 Cylindrical 12-020,
– MIL-C-5015 Modifications 12-021,
– Heavy Duty Cylindrical 12-052, Class E/F
– Commercial Aircraft Cylindrical 12-101,
– 97 Series (MIL-C-5015 Proprietary) 12-022,
– GT Series Bayonet 12-024.
• Basic part number for MIL-C-5015 Series as supplied by
Amphenol is MS310X A, C, E, F or R
• MIL-C-5015 threaded coupling - 1 key/keyway shell
polarization
Class R

MIL-C-5015 Shell Styles Mating Halves

• Plugs: MS3106, MS3107, MS3108 or
3100 Wall Mount Receptacle 97-3106, 97-3107, 97-3108
• Receptacles: MS3100, MS3102, MS3101, 97-3101,
3101 Cable Connecting Receptacle*
97-3100, 97-3102
3102 Box Mount Receptacle
Other Non-MIL-Mates, Flange Mounted
3106 Straight Plug
• Flange Mounted Plug: FP3106, 97-5105
3108 90 ° Plug
• Thru-bulkhead Receptacle: TBF
3107 Quick Disconnect Plug
(97 Series only) See also 10-74XXX and 10-873XX in catalog section MIL-C-5015 Mods. for jam
nut receptacles (Non-MIL)

Alternate Positions
Contact Sizes
of Insert Arrangements

Contact Size 16 12 8 4 0

American Wire Gauge

16-22 12-14 8-10 4-6 0-2
Wire Size (AWG)
NORMAL POSITION

* This connector style is sometimes referred to as a cable connecting “plug.”

It does, however, mate with either a straight or 90 degree plug.

POSITION W POSITION X POSITION Y POSITION Z

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Heavy Duty Cylindrical Connectors
• Class L - for the heaviest loads 7. Alternate Insert Rotations:
– Current range 40 to 200 amperes Used to prevent cross-mating of connectors. Absence of a letter
– Direct current or single/three phase, 60/400 Hertz in this space indicates normal (0 °) position of the insert. See
alternating current catalog for alternate insert rotation illustrations.
– Automatic grounding for safety See catalog 12-052 for proprietary equivalents such as 10-
• QWLD - for most power and control circuits 194XXX Series. Also see catalog 12-053 for QWL Series.
– Military qualified connectors and commercial
The ordering procedure for Class “L” Connectors is illustrated by
equivalents available
part number MS90555C32412SY as shown below:
– Increased shell size for greater durability than similar stan-
dard connectors
Part Number
• Class L and QWLD have 5 key/keyway shell polarization and
MS90555 C 32 4 12 S Y
double stub thread coupling
• QWL – a more economical, compact heavy duty design for
commercial power and control applications; single key shell 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
polarization and double stub thread coupling
See code below:
MIL-C-22992 Series Connectors
Classes C, R and L 1. MS Numbers
Part Number Breakdown MS90555 designates wall mount receptacle (power source)
MS90556 designates straight plug
The ordering procedure for QWLD MS-Approved Connectors is
MS90557 designates cable connecting receptacle without
illustrated by part number MS17343R20N27PW as shown
coupling ring
below:
MS90558 designates wall mount plug with coupling ring
Part Number
(equipment end)
MS17343 R 20 N 27 P W
2. Shell Finish
C (conductive) for AC or N (non-conductive) for DC circuits
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. Shell Size
See code below: Relates directly to current carrying capability
1. MS Numbers Size 28 – 40 amperes
MS17343 designates wall mount receptacle Size 32 – 60 amperes
MS17344 designates straight plug
MS17345 designates cable connecting receptacle Size 44 – 100 amperes
MS17346 designates box mount receptacle Size 52 – 200 amperes
MS17347 designates jam nut receptacle with rear 4. Main shell Key/keyway Position
accessory threads (wall mount) N designates normal position. Three other positions (4, 5 and 6)
MS17348 designates jam nut receptacle (box mount) of the main shell key/keyway prevent cross-mating or incompati-
2. Class ble voltages. Refer to the individual connector style descriptions
C designates pressurized; used where circuit integrity is in catalog 12-052 for applicability.
protected by a pressure differential 5. Insert Arrangement
R designates environmental; (see Heavy Duty Cylindrical Determined by connector size (current carrying capability) and
catalog 12-052 for definition) cable configuration to be accommodated. See catalog for insert
3. Shell Size arrangement pattern illustrations.
Available in shell sizes 12 through 44. See catalog 12-052 6. Contact Type
for dimensional data “P” designates pin contacts. “S” for socket contacts. MS90555
4. Shell Finish and MS90557 are supplied with socket contacts only. MS90556
C for conductive or N for non-conductive and MS90558 are supplied with pin contacts only.
5. Insert Arrangement 7. Alternate Insert Rotation
Current MS insert arrangements are listed in catalog 12-052, Used to prevent cross-mating of incompatible frequencies.
Heavy Duty Cylindrical Absence of a letter in this space indicates normal (0 °) position
6. Contact Type of the insert. See catalog for individual insert arrangement
“P” designates pin contacts; “S” for socket contacts description.

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SECTION III
Major MIL-Specifications by Type
• Miniature, MIL-C-26482 MIL-C-26482 Part Number
Miniature PT-Types MIL-C-26482 PT Crimp Series 1
• Widely used smaller connectors Shell Contact
• Extensive use on military equipment including aircraft as well Style Type
as commercial applications
• Available with either crimp or solder type contacts
MS 312 0 E - 22 - 55 P W
• 3 point bayonet coupling
• Popular low cost series
• 5 Key/keyway shell polarization Military Crimp Class Shell Insert Alternate
Std. Type Size Arrangement Rotation
• Amphenol supplies MIL-Spec types as well as proprietary
versions
• MS311X or PT, solder type contacts (Series 1)
• MS312X or PT-SE, crimp type contacts (front release)
(Series 1) MIL-C-26482 Part Number
• MS347X or PTS-DR, crimp type contacts (rear release) PT Solder Series 1
(Series 2)
• Modifications of Basic Series are: Shell Contact
Style Type
– PT-CE, crimp type contacts (front release) no MIL P/N,
intermates with MS connectors
– PC, double stub threaded coupling - (available with either
MS 311 0 E - 22 - 55 P X
crimp or solder contacts) no MIL P/N, does not intermate
with PT types
– SP, same as PT except wider flanges for back panel
Military Solder Class Shell Insert Alternate
mounting, anodic coating, no MIL P/N, intermates with MS
Std. Type Size Arrangement Rotation
connectors
– DC, same as PT except resistant to aircraft fluids, no MIL
P/N, intermates with MS connectors
– Other modifications and specials available
• For details on above series see Amphenol catalog sections:
– “Miniature Cylindrical” 12-070 MIL-C-26482 Part Number
– “Commercial Aircraft Cylindricals” 12-101.
PTS-DR Series 2, Rear Release Crimp
MIL-C-26482 Series 2 is the same as MIL-C-83723 Series 1
and will intermate with all PT connectors. The Series features Shell Contact
rear removable contacts – accessories are ordered separately. Style Type
MIL-C-83723 Series 1 has been superseded by MIL-C-26482
Series 2.
MS 347 0 L - 22 - 55 S Y

Military 26482 Class Shell Insert Alternate

Std. Series 2 Size Arrangement Rotation
Rear Release
Crimp

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PTS-DR MS/PTS-DR
Part Number Breakdown MIL-C-26482, Series 2
To more easily illustrate ordering procedure, part number To more easily illustrate ordering procedure, part number
PTS00DRL-18-32PW( ) is shown as follows: MS3470L18-32PW is shown as follows:
PTS 00 DR L -18 -32 P W ( ) MS 347 0 L 18 -32 P W
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
See code below: See code below:
1. Connector Type 1. “MS” designates Military Standard
Electroless nickel alloy plate 200°C, conductive finish
2. Specification Number
standard
“347” designates basic family number for MIL-C-26482,
“PTS” designates bayonet lock connector
Series 2 crimp type
“PTGS” designates plug with grounding fingers
“PTPS” designates wall mounting receptacle with 3. Shell Style
wide flange “0” designates narrow flange wall mounting receptacle
“1” designates cable connecting receptacle
2. Shell Style
“2” designates wide flange wall mounting receptacle
“00” designates wall mounting receptacle
“4” designates jam nut receptacle
“01” designates cable connecting receptacle
“5” designates plug with grounding fingers
“06” designates straight plug
“6” designates straight plug
“07” designates jam nut receptacle
4. Service Class
3. Retention System
“A” designates grommet seal, 200°C, non-conductive
“DR” designates dielectrically retained contacts
anodic coating
4. Service Class “L” designate fluid resistant, 200°C, conductive electroless
“L” designates fluid resistant, environmental nickel finish
Class “E” has been superseded by Class “L” “W” designates fluid resistant, 175°C, olive drab cadmium
5. Shell Size over nickel, conductive finish, 500 hr. salt spray
“18” designates shell size. Shell sizes 8 through 24 available. 5. Shell Size
6. Insert Arrangement “18” designates shell size. Shell sizes 8 through 24 available.
“18 - 32” designates insert arrangement 6. Insert Arrangement
7. Contacts “18 - 32” designates insert arrangement
“P” designates pin contacts 7. Contact Configuration
“S” designates socket contacts “P” designates pin contacts
8. Insert Rotation “S” designates socket contacts
“W”, “X”, “Y”, “Z” designate that insert is rotated in its shell 8. Insert Rotation
from “normal” position. No letter required for normal (no rota- “W”, “X”, “Y”, “Z” designate that insert is rotated in its shell
tion) position. from “normal” position. No letter required for normal (no rota-
9. Finish Variation Suffix tion) position.
Indicate optional finishes as follows:
(005) anodic coating - Alumilite® (200°C)
(014) olive drab cadmium plate over nickel (175°C)
(023) electroless nickel (standard on PTS-DR) (200°C)

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Miniature Crimp Connectors
Part Number Breakdown
Proprietary Part Number Construction for Miniature Crimp Part Number Nomenclatures for MS/PT Crimp Connectors
Connectors to MIL-C-26482 Specification
To more easily illustrate ordering procedures, part number To more easily illustrate ordering procedures, part number
PT00SE-20-41PW (SR) is shown as follows: MS3120E-20-41PW is broken down as follows:

Part Number Part Number

PT 00 SE- 20 - 41 P W (SR) MS 312 0 E- 20 - 41 P W

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
See code below: See code below:

1. Connector Family 1. “MS” designates Military Standard

PT designates standard olive drab cadmium plated Tri-Lock 2. “312” designates basic family number for MIL-Spec 26482
coupling connector crimp type
SP designates connector similar to PT except for anodic 3. Shell Style
coating and larger flange and mounting holes for back “0” designates wall mount receptacle
panel mounting of receptacles “1” designates cable connecting receptacle
2. Shell Style “2” designates box mount receptacle
“00” designates wall mount receptacle “4” designates jam nut receptacle
“01” designates cable connecting receptacle “6” designates straight plug
“02” designates box mount receptacle “7” designates box mount receptacle with dual
“06” designates straight plug mounting holes
“07” designates jam nut receptacle “8” designates wall mount receptacle with dual
“08” designates 90 ° plug mounting holes
4. Service Class
3. Service Class
“E” designates environmental resisting connector
“SE” designates environmental crimp
“F” designates environmental resisting connector with strain
“SP” designates potted type crimp
relief
Both of the above are Amphenol proprietary versions of the
“P” designates potted type with potting boot
MIL-C-26482 Series 1 crimp contact connector and offer 15
lbs. contact retention for size 20 contacts, 25 lbs. for size 16 5. “20” designates shell size. Shell sizes available are
contacts. 8 through 24.
“CE” designates environmental crimp 6. “20-41” designates insert arrangement
“CP” designates potted type crimp 7. “P” designates pin contacts; “S” for socket contacts
Both of the above are original Amphenol crimp connectors
8. “W” designates that the insert is rotated in its shell from the
and offer 7 lbs. contact retention for size 20 contacts, 9 lbs.
standard position to alternate position W. The basic rotations
for size 16 contacts.
are W, X, Y, and Z. No letter required for normal (no rotation)
4. “20” designates shell size. Shell sizes available are position.
8 through 24.
5. “20-41” designates insert arrangement Cross Reference - Commercial PT to Comparable
Military MS Types
6. “P” designates pin contacts; “S” for socket contacts
Amphenol P/N MS P/N Amphenol P/N MS P/N
7. “W” designates that insert is rotated in its shell from the stan- PT00SE MS3120E PT06SE(SR) MS3126F
dard position to alternate position W. The basic rotations are PT01SE MS3121E MF00SE(SR) MS3128F
W, X, Y, and Z. No letter required for normal (no rotation) PT02SE MS3122E PT07SE(SR) MS3124F
position. PT06SE MS3126E PT08SE(SR) None
MF02SE MS3127E PT00SP MS3120P
8. “SR” designates a strain relief clamp. Deviation suffixes MF00SE MS3128E PT01SP MS3121P
would be inserted here. For example, (005) would indicate PT07SE MS3124E PT02SP MS3122P
the metal parts (except contacts) would have anodic coating. PT08SE None PT06SP MS3126P
PT00SE(SR) MS3120F PT07SP MS3124P
PT01SE(SR) MS3121F

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Miniature Solder Connectors
Part Number Breakdown
Part Number Nomenclature for Miniature Solder Part Number Nomenclatures for MS/PT Solder Connectors
Connectors to MIL-C-26482 Specification
To more easily illustrate ordering procedures, part number To more easily illustrate ordering procedures, part number
PT00A-20-41PW (SR) is shown as follows: MS3110E-20-41PW is shown as follows:

Part Number Part Number

PT 00 A- 20 - 41 P W (SR) MS 311 0 E- 20 - 41 P W

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
See code below: See code below:

1. Connector Family 1. “MS” designates Military Standard

PT designates standard olive drab cadmium plated Tri-Lock 2. “311” designates basic family number for MIL-Spec 26482
coupling connector. This is the Amphenol® proprietary solder type
version of the MIL-C-26482 solder contact connector. 3. Shell Style
PC designates a bright cadmium plated connector with dou- “0” designates wall mount receptacle
ble stub thread coupling “1” designates cable connecting receptacle
SP designates connector similar to PT except for anodic “2” designates box mount receptacle
coating and larger flange and mounting holes for back “4” designates jam nut receptacle
panel mounting “6” designates straight plug
4. Service Class
2. Shell Style
“00” designates wall mount receptacle “E” designates environmental resisting connector with grom-
“01” designates cable connecting receptacle met and clamping nut
“F” designates environmental resisting connector with grom-
“02” designates box mount receptacle
“06” designates straight plug met and strain relief
“07” designates jam nut receptacle “P” designates potted type with potting boot
PTB designates thru-bulkhead receptacle 5. “20” designates shell size. Shell sizes available are
PTI designates solder mount receptacle 8 through 24.

3. Service Class 6. “20-41” designates insert arrangement

“A” designates general duty backshell 7. “P” designates pin contacts; “S” for socket contacts
“C” designates pressurized receptacle 8. “W” designates that the insert is rotated in its shell from the
“E” designates environmental resisting with grommet and standard position to alternate position W. The basic rotations
nut are W, X, Y, and Z. No letter required for normal (no rotation)
“P” designates potted with potting boot position.
“W” designates clamp assembly for moisture-proofing, multi-
jacketed cables Cross Reference - Commercial PT to Comparable
“H” designates hermetic seal receptacle Military MS Types

4. “20” designates shell size. Shell sizes available are Amphenol P/N MS P/N Amphenol P/N MS P/N
6 through 24. PT00A None PT00E(SR) MS3110F
PT01A None PT01E(SR) MS3111F
5. “20-41” designates insert arrangement PT02A None PT02E(SR) None
PT06A None PT06E(SR) MS3116F
6. “P” designates pin contacts; “S” for socket contacts
PT07A None PT07E(SR) MS3114F
7. “W” designates that insert is rotated in its shell from the stan- PT00C None PT00P MS3110P
dard position to alternate position W. The basic rotations are PT02C None PT01P MS3111P
PT07C None PT02P None
W, X, Y, and Z. No letter required for normal (no rotation)
PTB MS3119Ref PT06P MS3116P
position.
PT07P MS3114P
8. “SR” designates a strain relief clamp. Deviation suffixes PT00E MS3110E PT00W None
would be inserted here. For example, (005) would indicate PT01E MS3111E PT01W None
PT02E MS3112E PT02W None
the metal parts (except contacts) would have alumilite plat-
PT06E MS3116E PT06W None
ing.
PT07E MS3114E PT02H None
PT07H MS3114H
PT1H MS3113H
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 Also see PTB - Thru- bulkhead, double-ended receptacle in
Miniature Shell Styles
Miniature Cylindrical catalog.

Wall Mount
Receptacle

Cable Connecting
or Line Mount Wide Flange - Back Panel Mount:
Receptacle* MS3127 Box Mount, MS3128 Wall Mount

MIL-C-26482

Box Mount
Receptacle

Class E Class F

Solder Mount
Receptacle
(Hermetic)

Class P Class H Class W

(Non-MIL)

Jam Nut
Receptacle Shell Sizes
6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24

Contact Sizes

Straight Plug Contact Size 20 16 12

American Wire Gauge

20-24 16-20 12-14
Wire Size (AWG)

* This connector style is sometimes referred to as a cable connecting “plug.”

It does, however, mate with either a straight or 90 degree plug.

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SECTION IV
Major MIL-Specifications by Type
• Subminiature, MIL-C-38999
• MIL-C-27599

Subminiature - JT/LJT, Tri-Start, SJT MIL-C-38999

Series I (LJT-R)
• Preferred for new design by the Military
• 100% scoop-proof
• Greatest growth potential of all cylindricals
• High density arrangements (up to 128 contacts)
• “State of the Art” technology and performance
• Contact sizes 12 through 22D plus size 16, 12, 8 coax, and
• MIL-C-27599 has molded-in solder type contacts
size 8 twinax
• MIL-C-38999 has rear release, crimp removable contacts
• Bayonet coupling
• SJT has features of both the JT and LJT and is a NATO pre-
• DOD preferred
ferred connector in Europe
• Corrosion resistant (500 hr. salt spray) finish available
• MIL-C-38999 Series I & II will not intermate
• Removable crimp, PCB, wire wrap, twinax, and coax contacts
• MIL-C-27599 Series I & II will not intermate
available
• MIL-C-38999 and MIL-C-27599, Series I and II will intermate
• Options include Hermetics, Filters and Thermocouples
respectively
• 5 key/keyway polarization with 4 alternate rotations
• For more information, see Amphenol catalog section:
• Shell grounding fingers are standard on all plug
– 12-090, Subminiature Cylindrical Connectors designed to
MIL-C-38999 and MIL-C-27599 • Triple-web grommet seal
– 12-092, Tri-Start Connector - MIL-C-38999 Series III • Available in a Fail Safe Lanyard Release plug: see Amphenol
catalog section 12-160 for additional Fail Safe Lanyard
– 12-091, SJT - Proprietary MIL-C-38999 type
Release information.
– 12-130, Coaxial Contact Catalog
Series II (JT-R)
MIL-C-27599
• High density arrangements (up to 128 contacts)
Series I (LJT-Solder)
• Low silhouette, light-weight non-scoop-proof
• 100% scoop-proof • Bayonet coupling
• Molded-in solder type contacts • Contact sizes 12 through 22D plus size 16 & 22 coax
• Options include PCB, wire wrap contacts • 5 key/keyway polarization with 4 alternate rotations
• High contact density (up to 128 contacts) • Removable crimp, PCB, wire wrap and coax contacts
• Shell grounding fingers standard on all plugs available
• Intermateable with MIL-C-38999 Series I • Corrosion resistant (500 hr. salt spray) finish available
• Bayonet coupling • Options include Hermetics, Filters and Thermocouples
• 5 key/keyway polarization with 4 alternate rotations • Shell grounding fingers on plugs are an option
• Triple-web grommet seal
Series II (JT-Solder) • Available in Fail Safe Lanyard Release plug
• Low profile, light-weight, non-scoop-proof
• Molded-in solder type contacts
• Options include PCB, wire wrap contacts
• High contact density (up to 128 contacts)
• Shell grounding fingers available as option on plug
• Intermateable with MIL-C-38999 Series II
• Bayonet coupling
• 5 key/keyway polarization with 4 alternate clockings

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Subminiature JT/LJT “RP” for potting crimp applications – Supplied with spacer
Part Number Breakdown grommet and potting boot.†
“RE” for environmental crimp applications – Supplied with a
PROPRIETARY PART NUMBER grommet and compression nut † (JT Series only). Can
be supplied with strain relief integral with compression
To more easily illustrate ordering procedure, part number nut “RE (SR).”
JT00RE-22-2PA( ) is shown as follows: “RT” for environmental applications – Supplied without rear
Part Number accessories. Design provides serrations on rear
JT 00 RE- 22- 2 P A ( ) threads of shells. For additional information defining
complete description of service class, consult Amphe-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8/9 nol, Sidney, NY.
See code below: 4. Shell Size
JT shell sizes available from 8 through 24. LJT shell sizes
1. Connector Type:
available from 9 through 25.
JT designates standard Junior Tri-Lock connector
LJT designates long Junior Tri-Lock connector 5. Insert Arrangement:
LJTS JTS designates high temperature connector 22-2 designates insert arrangement. Refer to catalog 12-090
LJTN JTN designates chemical and fuel resistant for additional insert patterns.
JTL designates miniature mounting dimensions 6. Contact Style
JTLN designates miniature mounting dimensions – “P” designates pin contacts; “S” designates socket contacts.
chemical resistant
JTLS designates miniature mounting dimensions – 7. Alternating Keying
high temperature “A” designates alternate keying connector assembly. Other
LJTPQ JTPQ designates back panel mounted wall mounting basic alternate keys are “B”, “C” and “D”. No letter
receptacle required for normal (no rotation) position.
LJTP JTP designates back panel mounted box mounting 8. “SR” designates a strain relief clamp. Strain reliefs are avail-
receptacle able only on “A”, “C” and “RE” class connectors.
LJTPN JTPN designates back panel mounted – 9. Finish variation suffix.
chemical resistant
LJTPS JTPS designates back panel mounted – † Not applicable to box mounting style.
high temperature
JTG* designates plug with grounding fingers Military
Finish
Finish
Finish Finish plus “SR”
JTNG* designates plug with grounding fingers – Data
Suffix
Suffix
chemical resistant Cadmium plated nickel base A (SR)
*Grounding fingers standard on all LJT plugs. Olive drab cadmium plate nickel base B (014) (386)
Electroless nickel F (023) (424)
2. Shell Style
Anodic coating (Alumilite) C (005) (300)
“00” designates wall mount receptacle
Chromate treated (Iridite 14-2) (011) (344)
“01” designates line mount receptacle
“02” designates box mount receptacle
“06” designates straight plug MILITARY TYPES
“07” designates jam nut receptacle
“08” designates 90-degree plug MS27473 E 14 A 18 P A
“I” designates solder mount receptacle – hermetic MS Number
Service Class
3. Service Class: Solder contacts/connectors
“P” for potting applications – These connectors are sup- Shell Size
plied with a potting boot.† All shells are designed Finish
with integral features to retain potting boots Insert Arrangement
“A” for general duty applications. Contact Style (P or S)
“A (SR)” – threaded rear design with strain relief † Alternate Keying –No letter
“C” for pressurized applications required for normal position
“C” (SR)” – threaded rear design with strain relief †
Military Service Class
“H” for hermetic applications – Fused compression
E Environmental, same as RE
glass sealed inserts. Leakage rate less than .01
T Environmental, same as RT
micron cu. ft/hr. (1 x 10-7 cc/sec.) at 15 psi differen- Y Hermetically sealed, same as Y
tial. P Potting, same as RP
“Y” same as “H” with interfacial seal For finish variations see finish data on following page.
“T” for MS27599A applications – General duty – pres- For MS depictions and dimensional data see applicable MIL-
surized (receptacles only) Spec. (MIL-C-38999, MIL-C-27599).

Amphenol Federal Vendor Identification/FSCM 77820

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Subminiature JT/LJT
Specifications

CONTACT RATING
Test Current Maximum Millivolt Drop Crimp Well Data Solder Well Data
Maximum
Contact Contact
Millivolt Drop
Size Solder & Size Well Nominal W Nominal
Hermetic Crimp* Solder* Hermetic*
Crimp Diameter Well Depth Diameter Well Depth

+.004
22M 3 2 45 20 60 22M .028 ± .001 .141 .029 .094
–.000
+.004
22D 5 3 73 85 22D .0345 ±.0010 .141 .034 –.000 .094
+.004
22 5 3 73 20 85 22 .0365 ±.0010 .141 .036 .094
–.000
+.004
20 7.5 5 55 20 60 20 .047 ±. 001 .209 .044 .125
–.004
16 13 10 49 20 85 16 .067 ± .001 .209 .078 +.000 .141
–.004
+.004
12 23 17 42 20 85 12 .100 ± .002 .209 .116 .141
–.002
10 Power 33 NA 33 NA NA 10 Power .137 ± .002 .355 NA NA

* When tested using silver plated wire

SERVICE RATING**
Suggested Operating Voltage
Service (Sea Level) Test Voltage Test Voltage Test Voltage Test Voltage
Rating (Sea Level) 50,000 Ft. 70,000 Ft. 110,000 Ft.
AC (RMS) DC

M 400 500 1300 VRMS 550 VRMS 350 VRMS 200 VRMS
N 300 450 1000 VRMS 400 VRMS 260 VRMS 200 VRMS
I 600 850 1800 VRMS 600 VRMS 400 VRMS 200 VRMS
II 900 1250 2300 VRMS 800 VRMS 500 VRMS 200 VRMS
** Please note that the establishment of electrical safety factors is left entirely in the designer’s hands, since he is in the best position to know what peak voltages, switching
surges, transients, etc. can be expected in a particular circuit.

FINISH DATA
Aluminum Shell Components Non-Hermetic

Suffix
Indicated Finish Standard for Standard for LJT Types
Finish
JT Types Listed Below Listed Below
Military Proprietary
Cadmium Plated Nickel Base MS (A) – JT/JTG/JTL/JTP LJT/LJTP
Anodic Coating (Alumilite) MS (C) (005) JTS/JTPS/JTLS LJTPS/LJTS
Chromate Treated (Iridite 14-2) (011) JTN/JTPN/JTLN LJTN/LJTPN
Olive Drab Cadmium Plate Nickel Base MS (B) (014)
Electroless Nickel MS (F) (023)

Hermetic Connectors

Suffix Indicated Finish Standard for Indicated Finish Standard for

Material Finish
Military Proprietary JT Types Listed Below LJT Types Listed Below

Carbon Steel Shell JT ( ) H/JT ( ) Y

LJT ( ) Y/LJT ( ) H
Tin Plated Shell and Contacts JTL ( ) H/JTL ( ) Y
Carbon Steel Shell
MS (D)
Tin Plated Shell and Gold Plated Contacts
Stainless Steel Shell JTS ( ) Y
MS (E) (162) LJTS ( ) Y
Gold Plated Contacts JTLS ( ) Y

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Cross Reference List

Series or MS Amphenol Series or MS Amphenol

Description Description
Accessory Part No. Part No. Accessory Part No. Part No.

Ac MS20047AXX 10-275197-XX7 II MS27472EXXAXXP/S JT00REXX-XXP/S

Cap, Recept. Series I
Ac MS20047BXX 10-275197-XX9 No Chain II MS27472EXXBXXP/S JT00REXX-XXP/S (014)
Ac MS20047FXX 10-275197-XXG II MS27472EXXCXXP/S JTS00REXX-XXP/S
Ac MS20048AXX 10-275196-XX7 II MS27472EXXFXXP/S JT00REXX-XXP/S (023)
Cap, Plug Series I,
Ac MS20048BXX 10-275196-XX9 No Chain II MS27472TXXAXXP/S JT00RTXX-XXP/S
Ac MS20048FXX 10-275196-XXG II MS27472TXXBXXP/S JT00RTXX-XXP/S (014) Wall Mount
Ac MS27342AXX-1 10-440390-XX7 (Series II) II MS27472TXXCXXP/S JTS00RTXX-XXP/S Receptacle

Ac MS27342BXX-1 10-440390-XX9 (Series II) II MS27472TXXFXXP/S JT00RTXX-XXP/S (023)

Ac MS27342CXX-1 10-440390-XX5 (Series II) II MS27472PXXAXXP/S JT00RPXX-XXP/S
Ac MS27342FXX-1 10-440390-XXG (Series II) II MS27472PXXBXXP/S JT00RPXX-XXP/S (014)
Adapter
Ac MS27342AXX-2 10-241055 Series II II MS27472PXXCXXP/S JTS00RPXX-XXP/S
Ac MS27342BXX-2 10-457452 Series I II MS27472PXXFXXP/S JT00RPXX-XXP/S (023)
Ac MS27342CXX-2 II MS27473EXXAXXP/S JT06REXX-XXP/S
Ac MS27342FXX-2 II MS27473EXXBXXP/S JT06REXXP/S (014)
Ac MS27352AXX 10-241853-XX7 II MS27473EXXCXXP/S JT06REXX-XXP/S
Ac MS27352BXX 10-241853-XX9 Cap, Plug Series II, II MS27473EXXFXXP/S JT06REXX-XXP/S (023)
Ac MS27352CXX 10-241853-XX5 No Chain II MS27473TXXAXXP/S JT06RTXX-XXP/S
Ac MS27352FXX 10-241853-XXG II MS27473TXXBXXP/S JT06RTXX-XXP/S (014)
Straight Plug
Ac MS27353AXX 10-241856-XX7 II MS27473TXXCXXP/S JT06RTXX-XXP/S
Ac MS27353BXX 10-241856-XX9 Cap, Recept. Series II, II MS27473TXXFXXP/S JT06RTXX-XXP/S (023)
Ac MS27353CXX 10-241856-XX5 No Chain II MS27473PXXAXXP/S JT06RPXX-XXP/S
Ac MS27353FXX 10-241856-XXG II MS27473PXXBXXP/S JT06RPXX-XXP/S (014)
I MS27466EXXAXXP/S LJT00REXX-XXP/S II MS27473PXXCXXP/S JTS06RPXX-XXP/S
I MS27466EXXBXXP/S LJT00REXX-XXP/S (014) II MS27473PXXFXXP/S JT06RPXX-XXP/S (023)
I MS27466EXXFXXP/S LJT00REXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27474EXXAXXP/S JT07REXX-XXP/S
I MS27466TXXAXXP/S LJT00RTXX-XXP/S II MS27474EXXBXXP/S JT07REXX-XXP/S (014)
Wall Mount
I MS27466TXXBXXP/S LJT00RTXX-XXP/S (014) Receptacle II MS27474EXXCXXP/S JTS07REXX-XXP/S
I MS27466TXXFXXP/S LJT00RTXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27474EXXFXXP/S JT07REXX-XXP/S (023)
I MS27466PXXAXXP/S LJT00RPXX-XXP/S II MS27474TXXAXXP/S JT07RTXX-XXP/S
I MS27466PXXBXXP/S LJT00RPXX-XXP/S (014) II MS27474TXXBXXP/S JT07RTXX-XXP/S (014) Jam Nut Mount
I MS27466PXXFXXP/S LJT00RPXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27474TXXCXXP/S JTS07RTXX-XXP/S Receptacle

I MS27467EXXAXXP/S LJT06REXX-XXP/S II MS27474TXXFXXP/S JT07RTXX-XXP/S (023)

I MS27467EXXBXXP/S LJT06REXX-XXP/S (014) II MS27474PXXAXXP/S JT07RPXX-XXP/S
I MS27467EXXFXXP/S LJT06REXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27474PXXBXXP/S JT07RPXX-XXP/S (014)
Straight Plug
I MS27467TXXAXXP/S LJT06RTXX-XXP/S II MS27474PXXCXXP/S JTS07RPXX-XXP/S
I MS27467TXXBXXP/S LJT06RTXX-XXP/S (014) II MS27474PXXFXXP/S JT07RPXX-XXP/S (023)
I MS27467TXXFXXP/S LJT06RTXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27475YXXDXXP JT00YXX-XXP Wall Mount Recept.,
I MS27467PXXAXXP/S LJT06RPXX-XXP/S II MS27475YXXEXXP JTS00YXX-XXP Hermetic Seal

I MS27467PXXBXXP/S LJT06RPXX-XXP/S (014) Straight Plug II MS27476YXXDXXP JT02YXX-XXP Box Mount Recept.,
I MS27467PXXFXXP/S LJT06RPXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27476YXXEXXP JTS0YXX-XXP Hermetic Seal

I MS27468EXXAXXP/S LJT07REXX-XXP/S II MS27477YXXDXXP JT07YXX-XXP Jam Nut Mount Recept.,

I MS27468EXXBXXP/S LJT07REXX-XXP/S (014) II MS27477YXXEXXP JTS07YXX-XXP Hermetic Seal

I MS27468EXXFXXP/S LJT07REXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27478YXXDXXP JTIYXX-XXP Solder Mount Recept.,

I MS27468TXXAXXP/S LJT07RTXX-XXP/S II MS27478YXXEXXP JTSIYXX-XXP Hermetic Seal

I MS27468TXXBXXP/S LJT07RTXX-XXP/S (014) Jam Nut Mount

Receptacle II MS27479EXXCXXP/S JTS00REXX-XXP/S Wall Mount Recept.,
I MS27468TXXFXXP/S LJT07RTXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27479TXXCXXP/S JTS00RTXX-XXP/S Inactive, Use MS27472

I MS27468PXXAXXP/S LJT07RPXX-XXP/S II MS27480EXXCXXP/S JTS06REXX-XXP/S Straight Plug, Inactive,

I MS27468PXXBXXP/S LJT07RPXX-XXP/S (014) II MS27480TXXCXXP/S JTS06RTXX-XXP/S Use MS27473

I MS27468PXXFXXP/S LJT07RPXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27481EXXCXXP/S JTS07REXX-XXP/S Jam Nut Mount Recept.,

I MS27469YXXDXXP LJT00YXX-XXP II MS27481TXXCXXP/S JTS07RTXX-XXP/S Inactive, Use MS27474
Wall Mount Recept.,
I MS27469YXXEXXP LJTS00YXX-XXP Hermetic Seal II MS27482YXXEXXP JTS00YXX-XXP Wall Mount Recept.,
Hermetic Seal, Inactive,
I MS27470YXXDXXP LJT07YXX-XXP Jam Nut Mount Recept., Use MS27475
I MS27470YXXEXXP LJTS07YXX-XXP Hermetic Seal
II MS27483YXXEXXP JTS07YXX-XXP Jam Nut Mount Recept.,
Hermetic Seal, Inactive,
I MS27471YXXDXXP LJTIYXX-XXP Solder Mount Recept., Use MS27477
I MS27471YXXEXXP LJTSIYXX-XXP Hermetic Seal

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Cross Reference List (Cont.)

Series or MS Amphenol Series or MS Amphenol

Description Description
Accessory Part No. Part No. Accessory Part No. Part No.
II MS27484EXXAXXP/S JTG06REXX-XXP/S I MS27498EXXAXXP/S LJT08REXX-XXP/S 90 Degree Plug, Inactive
II MS27484EXXBXXP/S JTG06REXX-XXP/S (014) I MS27498EXXBXXP/S LJT08REXX-XXP/S (014) for Design

II MS27484EXXFXXP/S JTG06REXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27499EXXAXXP/S JT02REXX-XXP/S

II MS27484TXXAXXP/S JTG06RTXX-XXP/S II MS27499EXXBXXP/S JT02REXX-XXP/S (014)
Straight Plug with Box Mount Receptacle
II MS27484TXXBXXP/S JTG06RTXX-XXP/S (014) Grounding Spring II MS27499EXXCXXP/S JTS02REXX-XXP/S
II MS27484TXXFXXP/S JTG06RTXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27499EXXFXXP/S JT02REXX-XXP/S (023)
II MS27484PXXAXXP/S JTG06RPXX-XXP/S II MS27500EXXAXXP/S JT08REXX-XXP/S 90 Degree Plug, Inactive
II MS27484PXXBXXP/S JTG06RPXX-XXP/S (014) II MS27500EXXBXXP/S JT08REXX-XXP/S (014) for Design

II MS27484PXXFXXP/S JTG06RPXX-XXP/S (023) I MS27501AXXC 10-421399-XX7

Ac MS27485AXX 10-528399-XX7 I MS27501BXXC 10-421399-XX9 Cover, Plug, with chain
Ac MS27485BXX 10-528399-XX9 Ring, Potting Boot, I MS27501FXXC 10-421399-XXG
Ac MS27485CXX 10-528399-XX5 Series II
I MS27502AXXC 10-427406-XX7
Ac MS27485FXX 10-528399-XXG Cover Receptacle,
I MS27502BXXC 10-427406-XX9 with chain
Ac MS27486-XX-1 10-241912-XX Potting, Boot Straight, I MS27502FXXC 10-427406-XXG
Series II
Solder Mount Receptacle,
Potting, Boot 90 Degree II MS27503YXXEXXP JTSIYXX-XXP Hermetic Seal Inactive,
Ac MS27486-XX-2 10-241990-XX
Series II use MS27503

Ac MS27487-XX-1 10-450910-XX, Includes Kit, EMR Adapter, Box Mount Receptacle,

MS27489 Straight, Series I & II II MS27504EXXCXXP/S JTS00REXX-XXP/S
Inactive, use MS27499
Kit, EMR Adapter, 90 I MS27505EXXAXXP/S LJTP02REXX-XXP/S (023)
Ac MS27487-XX-2 10-450911-XX Degree Series I & II, Back Panel Wall Mount
I MS27505EXXBXXP/S LJTP02REXX-XXP/S (014) Receptacle
Ac MS27488-12 10-405996-12
I MS27505EXXFXXP/S LJTP02REXX-XXP/S (023)
Ac MS27488-16 10-405996-16
Plug, Sealing Grommet I MS27506AXX-1 10-436792-XX7
Ac MS27488-20 10-405996-20
I MS27506BXX-1 10-436792-XX9
Ac MS27488-22 10-405996-24
I MS27506FXX-1 10-436792-XXG
Adapter, Reducer EMR Adapter, Strain Relief,
Ac MS27489-XXX 10-352425-XX II MS27506AXX-2 10-433992-XX7
for use with MS27487 Clamp Bars
I MS27490-XX 10-407035-XX5 Contact-Socket II MS27506BXX-2 10-433992-XX9
II MS27491-XX 10-251416-XX5 Contact-Socket II MS27506CXX-2 10-433992-XX5
Contact-Socket, Inac- II MS27506FXX-2 10-433992-XXG
II MS27492-XX 10-251416-XXH
tive, use MS27491
I & II MS27507A-XX 10-415693-XX7
II MS27493-XX 10-251415-XX5 Contact-Pin
I & II MS27507B-XX 10-415693-XX9 Adapter, 90 Degree,
Contact-Pin, Inactive, Strain Relief,
II MS27494-XX 10-251415-XXH use MS27493 I & II MS27507C-XX 10-415693-XX5 Clamp Bars
Tool, Contact, Remov- I & II MS27507F-XX 10-415693-XXG
I & II MS27495R-XX 11-8675-XX
able, Metal
II MS27508EXXAXXP/S JTP02REXX-XXP/S
Tool, Contact,
I & II MS27495A-XX 11-8674-XX II MS27508EXXBXXP/S JTP02REXX-XXP/S (014)
Assembly, Metal Back Panel Box Mount
II MS27508EXXCXXP/S JTPS02REXX-XXP/S Receptacle
I MS27496EXXAXXP/S LJT02REXX-XXP/S
I MS27496EXXBXXP/S LJT02REXX-XXP/S (014) Box Mount Receptacle II MS27508EXXFXXP/S JTP02REXX-XXP/S (023)

I MS27496EXXFXXP/S LJT02REXX-XXP/S (023) I & II MS27509R-XX 10-296943-XX Tool, Contact Removal

and Assembly, Plastic
II MS27497EXXAXXP/S JTPQ00REXX-XXP/S I & II MS27509A-XX 10-296940-XX Inactive, use MS27534

II MS27497EXXBXXP/S JTPQ00REXX-XXP/S (014) II MS27510AXXC 10-241801-XX7

II MS27497EXXCXXP/S JTPSQ00REXX-XXP/S II MS27510BXXC 10-241801-XX9

Cap, Plug with chain
II MS27497EXXFXXP/S JTPQ00REXX-XXP/S (023) II MS27510CXXC 10-241801-XX5

II MS27497TXXAXXP/S JTPQ00RTXX-XXP/S II MS27510FXXC 10-241801-XXG

II MS27497TXXBXXP/S JTPQ00RTXX-XXP/S (014) II MS27511AXXC 10-241800-XX7

II MS27497TXXCXXP/S JTPSQ00RTXX-XXP/S II MS27511BXXC 10-241800-XX9 Cap, Receptacle, with

II MS27511CXXC 10-241800-XX5 chain
II MS27497TXXFXXP/S JTPQ00RTXX-XXP/S (023) Back Panel Wall Mount
II MS27497PXXAXXP/S JTPQ002PXX-XXP/S Receptacle. II MS27511FXXC 10-241800-XXG

II MS27497PXXBXXP/S JTPQ002PXX-XXP/S (014) II MS27511AXXR 10-241866-XX7

II MS27497PXXCXXP/S JTPSQ002PXX-XXP/S II MS27511BXXR 10-241866-XX9 Cap, Receptacle with

II MS27511CXXR 10-241866-XX5 wire rope
II MS27497PXXFXXP/S JTPQ00RPXX-XXP/S (023)
II MS27497VXXAXXP/S JTP00REXX-XXP/S II MS27511FXXR 10-241866-XXG

II MS27497VXXBXXP/S JTP00REXX-XXP/S (014) II MS27510 ( )XXR 10-241864- Cap, Plug with wire rope

II MS27497VXXCXXP/S JTPS00REXX-XXP/S II MS27511( )XXN 10-241802- Cap, Receptacle, Jam

Nut, with chain
II MS27497VXXFXXP/S JTP00REXX-XXP/S (023)

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Series or MS Amphenol Series or MS Amphenol

Description Description
Accessory Part No. Part No. Accessory Part No. Part No.

II MS27512-XXA 10-101917-XX7 I MS27656TXXAXXP/S LJTPQ00RTXX-XXP/S

Back Panel Wall Mount
II MS27512-XXB 10-101917-XX9 I MS27656PXXBXXP/S LJTPQ00RTXX-XXP/S (014) Receptacle
II MS27512-XXC 10-101917-XX5 Nut, Hex I MS27656PXXFXXP/S LJTPQ00RTXX-XXP/S (023)
II MS27512-XXE 10-260548-XX I MS27656PXXAXXP/S LJTPQ00RPXX-XXP/S
II MS27512-XXF 10-101917-XXG Back Panel Wall Mount
I MS27656PXXBXXP/S LJTPQ00RPXX-XXP/S (014) Receptacle
II MS27513EXXAXXP/S JT02REXX-XXP/S I MS27656PXXFXXP/S LJTPQ00RPXX-XXP/S (023)
II MS27513EXXAXXP/S JT02REXX-XXP/S (014) Box Mount Receptacle, I MS27661EXXAXXP/S 87-538800/74
II MS27513EXXCXXP/S JTS02REXX-XXP/S Full Length Grommet Straight Plug, Lanyard
I MS27661EXXBXXP/S 88-538800/74 Release
II MS27513EXXFXXP/S JT02REXX-XXP/S (023) I MS27661EXXFXXP/S 91-538800/74
I MS27514-XXA 10-123017-XX7 I MS27662EXXAXXC LJTB-XX-XXX
I MS27514-XXB 10-123017-XX9 I MS27662EXXBXXC LJTB-XX-XXX Thru-Bulkhead Mount
Nut, Hex
I MS27514-XXE 10-195959-XX I MS27662EXXCXXC LJTB-XX-XXX Receptacle

I MS27514-XXF 10-123017-XXG I MS27662EXXFXXC LJTB-XX-XXX

I MS27515EXXAXXP/S LJTP00REXX-XXP/S Black Panel Wall Mount I & II MS27663AXX-1 10-482790-XX7
Receptacle, Inactive,
I MS27515EXXBXXP/S LJTP00REXX-XXP/S (014) Use MS27656 I & II MS27663BXX-1 10-482790-XX9 Adapter Nut,
Non-Metallic
I & II MS27534-12 10-538988-12 I & II MS27663CXX-1 10-482790-XX5 (Nylon Only)
I & II MS27534-16 10-538988-16 I & II MS27663FXX-1 10-482790-XX6
Tool, Contact Insertion/
I & II MS27534-20 10-538988-20 Removal, Plastic I & II MS27663AXX-2 10-482494-XX7
I & II MS27534-22D 10-538988-22D I & II MS27663BXX-2 10-482494-XX9 Adapter 90 Degree,
Non-Metallic
Contact, Socket, I & II MS27663CXX-2 10-482494-XX5 (Nylon Only)
I MS27535 21-33101-XX Shielded
I & II MS27663FXX-2 10-482494-XX6
I MS27536 21-33102-XX Contact, Pin, Shielded
II MS27664EXXAXXP/S JTPQ00REXX-XXP/S
I MS27652EXXFXXP/S LJTS00REXX-XXP/S (023) Wall Mount Receptacle II MS27664EXXBXXP/S JTPQ00REXX-XXP/S (014)
I MS27652TXXFXXP/S LJTS00RTXX-XXP/S (023) Inactive, Use MS27466
II MS27664EXXCXXP/S JTPSQ00REXX-XXP/S
I MS27653EXXFXXP/S LJTS06REXX-XXP/S (023) Straight Plug, Inactive, II MS27664EXXFXXP/S JTPQ00REXX-XXP/S (023) Back Panel Wall Mount
I MS27653TXXFXXP/S LJTS06RTXX-XXP/S (023) Use MS27467 Receptacle,
II MS27664TXXAXXP/S JTPQ00RTXX-XXP/S Inactive Use MS27497
I MS27654EXXFXXP/S LJTPS00REXX-XXP/S (023) Back Panel Wall Mount
Recept. Inactive, II MS27664TXXBXXP/S JTPQ00RTXX-XXP/S (014)
I MS27654TXXFXXP/S LJTPS00RTXX-XXP/S (023) Use MS27656
II MS27664TXXCXXP/S JTPSQ00RTXX-XXP/S
Contact, Socket, Inac-
I MS27655-XX 10-407035-XXH tive, Use MS27490 II MS27664TXXFXXP/S JTPQ00RTXX-XXP/S (023)

I MS27656EXXAXXP/S LJTPQ00REXX-XXP/S Rack and Panel,

I MS27665
Cancelled
Back Panel Wall Mount
I MS27656EXXFXXP/S LJTPQ00REXX-XXP/S (014)
Receptacle MS27666 DNS
I MS27656EXXFXXP/S LJTPQ00REXX-XXP/S (023
II MS27667EXXBXXC JTB-XX-XX
II MS27667EXXCXXC JTB-XX-XX
II MS27667EXXFXXC JTB-XX-XX Thru-Bulkhead
MS27668 DNS UTZ Receptacle

MS27669 DNS
MS27670 DNS

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Subminiature Tri-Start
How to Order

Proprietary Part Number

Amphenol ® Tri-Start connectors can be ordered by coded part number. Ordering procedure
is illustrated by part number TVPS00RF-9-35PB( ) as shown below

TVPS 00 RF - 9 - 35 P B (XXX)

Connector Type
Shell Style
Service Class
Shell Size
Insert Arrangement
Contact Type
Alternate Positions
Special Variations

Connector Type Y hermetic seal, passivated stainless steel, 200 °C

TV designates Tri-Start Series Connector RS (non-hermetic connectors), nickel plated stainless steel,
TVP designates back panel mounted receptacle optimum EMI shielding effectiveness – 65 dB @10 GHz
TVS designates 200 °C rating specification min., 48 hour salt spray, 200 °C
TVPS designates back panel mounted, 200 °C rated receptacle YN (hermetic connectors), nickel plated stainless steel,
For other connector types, consult catalog 12-092. 200 °C
For how to order information on Composite Tri-Start Connectors
(CTV), consult catalog 12-092. Shell Size
MIL-C-38999, Size 9 – 25
Shell Style
00 designates wall mount receptacle A B C D E F G H J MIL Shell Size
01 designates line receptacle
9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 Amphenol ® Shell Size
02 designates box mount receptacle
06 designates straight plug Insert Arrangement
07 designates jam nut receptacle MIL-C-38999, see catalog 12-092
09 designates flange mounted plug
I designates solder mount receptacle, hermetic only Contact Type
P designates pin contacts
Service Class S designates socket contacts
RX non-conductive, anodic coated aluminum, 500 hour salt
spray, 200 °C (requires special variation suffix 005) Alternate Positions
RF electroless nickel plated aluminum, optimum EMI shielding Locksmith keying - rotation of minor keys. See catalog 12-092.
effectiveness – 65dB @ 10GHz specification min., 48 hour “N” not required for normal position
salt spray, 200 °C
RGF same as RF, except for ground plane connectors Special Variations
RK corrosion resistant stainless steel, firewall capability, plus (100) eyelet termination (hermetic)
500 hour salt spray resistance, EMI – 45 dB @ 10 GHz (005) anodic coating
specification min., 200 °C
RW corrosion resistant olive drab cadmium plate aluminum,
500 hour extended salt spray, EMI – 50 dB @ 10GHz spec-
ification min., 175°C
RGW same as RW, except for ground plane connectors

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Subminiature Tri-Start
How to Order

Military Part Number

To more easily illustrate ordering procedure by military designation,

part number D38999/20F A35PB is shown as follows:

D38999 / 20 F A 35 P B

Connector Type
Shell Style
Service Class
Shell Size
Insert Arrangement
Contact Type
Alternate Positions

Connector Type Y hermetic seal, passivated stainless steel, 200 °C

D38999/ designates MIL-C-38999 Series III Connector S (non-hermetic connectors), nickel plated stainless steel,
For how to order Composite Tri-Start (CTV) Connectors by mili- optimum EMI shielding effectiveness – 65 dB @10 GHz
tary designation, consult catalog 12-092. specification min., 48 hour salt spray, 200 °C
N (hermetic connectors), nickel plated stainless steel, 200 °C
Shell Style J olive drab cadmium plate (175°C) composite,
20 designates wall mount receptacle environmental resisting, corrosion resistant
21 designates box mount receptacle, hermetic M electroless nickel plate (200°C) composite,
23 designates jam nut receptacle, hermetic environmental resisting, corrosion resistant
24 designates jam nut receptacle
25 designates solder mount receptacle, hermetic Shell Size
26 designates straight plug MIL-C-38999, Size 9 – 25
27 designates weld mount receptacle, hermetic
29 designates Lanyard Release plug with pin contacts* A B C D E F G H J MIL Shell Size
30 designates Lanyard Release plug with socket contacts* 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 Amphenol ® Shell Size
31 designates Lanyard Release plug with MIL-STD-1760 pin
contacts* Insert Arrangement
* For ordering Amphenol® Lanyard Release Connectors, consult catalog 12-160.
MIL-C-38999, see catalog 12-092
Ordering procedure for Lanyard Release Connectors includes specifying lanyard
length codes and designating Stye 1 or 2. Contact Type
Service Class H designates pin contacts (1500 cycle)
C non-conductive, anodic coated aluminum, 500 hour salt J designates socket contacts (1500 cycle)
spray, 200 °C (environmental resisting) P designates pin contacts (500 cycle)
F electroless nickel plated aluminum, optimum EMI shielding S designates socket contacts (500 cycle)
effectiveness – 65dB @ 10GHz specification min., 48 hour
salt spray, 200 °C (conductive, environmental resisting) Alternate Positions
K corrosion resistant stainless steel, firewall capability, plus Locksmith keying - rotation of minor keys. See catalog 12-092.
500 hour salt spray resistance, EMI – 45 dB @ 10 GHz Use “N” for normal position
specification min., 200 °C
W corrosion resistant olive drab cadmium plate aluminum, 500
Amphenol® Federal Vendor Identification/FSCM 77820
hour extended salt spray, EMI – 50 dB @ 10GHz specifica-
tion min., 175°C

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Subminiature Tri-Start
Specifications
CONTACT RATING
MIL-C-38999, Series III (TV)
Contact Test Current Maximum Millivolt Drop*
Size Crimp Hermetic Crimp** Hermetic**
• 100% scoop-proof
22D 5 3 73 85
• High density contact arrangements 20 7.5 5 55 60
• Contact sizes 12 through 22D plus size 8, 12, 16 coax, and 16 13 10 49 85
size 8 twinax 12 23 17 42 85
• Removable crimp, PCB, wire wrap, coax, triax, twinax and 10 (Power) 33 NA 33 NA
fiber optic contact styles available
* Maximum Millivolt Drop data is determined by measuring resistance of mated con-
• Options include Hermetics, Filters and Thermocouples tacts from end to end
** When using silver plated wire
• Self-locking, quick disconnect threaded coupling
• Corrosion resistant - shells of stainless steel or cadmium Crimp Well Data Hermetic Well Data
plate over nickel withstand a 500 hour salt spray exposure
Contact Well Nominal Min.
• Moisture resistance - improved interfacial seal design pre- Size Diameter Well Depth Well Diameter Well Depth
vents electrolytic erosion of contacts
+.004
• EMI shielding - designed to obtain metal-to-metal coupling, 22D .0345 ± .0010 .141 .036 –.000 .094
the TV connector provides a superior EMI shielding capability +.004
20 .047 ± .001 .209 .044 –.000 .125
• Vibration/Shock - operates under severe, high temperature +.004
shock and vibration testing through 200° C 16 .067 ± .001 .209 .078 –.002 .141
+.004
• Firewall capability - available in stainless steel shell, Class K 12 .100 ± .002 .209 .116 –.002 .141

• Locksmith keying - 5 keyway polarization provides 5 alternate 10 (Power) .137 ± .002 .355 NA NA
rotations
• Shell grounding fingers are standard on all plugs FINISH DATA
• Triple-web grommet seal Non-Hermetic Shell Components
• DOD preferred Service Class
Finish Military Proprietary
• Available in a Fail Safe Lanyard Release plug
Anodic Coating (Non-Conductive) C RX***
• See catalog 12-092
Electroless Nickel F RF
Olive Drab Cadmium Plate Nickel Base W RW
Stainless Steel with Nickel Plate S RS
Stainless Steel K RK
Olive Drab Cadmium Plate, Composite J RW
Electroless Nickel Plate, Composite M RF
Hermetic Connectors
Suffix
Material/Finish Military Proprietary
Stainless Steel Y Y
Stainless Steel, Nickel Plate N YN
*** Add suffix (005) to part number

SERVICE RATING†
Suggested Operating Voltage
(Sea Level)
Service Test Voltage Test Voltage Test Voltage Test Voltage
Rating AC (RMS) DC (Sea Level) 50,000 Ft. 70,000 Ft. 110,000 Ft.
M 400 550 1300 VRMS 550 VRMS 350 VRMS 200 VRMS
N 300 450 1000 VRMS 400 VRMS 260 VRMS 200 VRMS
I 600 850 1800 VRMS 600 VRMS 400 VRMS 200 VRMS
II 900 1250 2300 VRMS 800 VRMS 500 VRMS 200 VRMS
† Please note that the establishment of electrical safety factors is left entirely in the designer’s hands, since he is in the best position to know what peak voltages, switching
surges, transients, etc. can be expected in a particular circuit.

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Subminiature SJT
Features, Part Number Breakdown

• 100% scoop-proof – Basic LJT lengths SJT How to Order

• Basic JT mounting dimensions PART NUMBER
• Bayonet coupling To more easily illustrate ordering procedure, part number
• 5 key/keyway polarization with 4 alternate rotations SJT00RT-18-66PA( ) is shown as follows:
• Rear release crimp contacts
SJT 00 RT 18 - 66 P A ( )
• PCB, wire wrap, twinax and coax contacts available
• High density insert patterns available 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
• Shell grounding fingers are an option on the plug
• Options include Hermetics, Filters and Thermocouples See code below:
• See catalog 12-091
1. Connector Type
SJT designates standard scoop-proof Junior Tri-Lock
Connector
SJTS designates high temperature connector
SJTG designates plug with grounding fingers
SJTP designates back panel mounted

2. Shell Style
00 designates wall mount receptacle
06 designates straight plug
07 designates jam nut receptacle
I designates solder mount receptacle – hermetic

3. Service Class
“Y” for hermetic applications, fused compression glass
sealed inserts. Leakage rate less than .01 micron cu.
ft./hr. (1 x 10-7 cc/sec.) at 15 psi differential, with inter-
facial seal.
“RT” for environmental applications - supplied without rear
accessories. Design provides serrations on rear
threads of shells.
For additional information defining complete description of
service class, consult Amphenol, Sidney, NY.

4. SJT shell sizes available from 8 through 24.

5. – 66 designates insert arrangement

6. P designates pin contacts; S for socket contacts

7. A designates a rotated connector assembly (alternate key-

ing). Other basic rotations are B, C and D. No letter
required for normal, (no rotation) position

8. Finish variation suffix

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 MIL-SPEC Cross Reference Data and General Information

Amphenol Contact Contact Sizes in

Coupling Other
MIL-Spec Description Proprietary Termination & Series
Method Notes
Mates Removal (Wire Gauge)

MIL-C-5015 Power type connectors, large con- CS, SM, Solder or crimp, 16 thru 0 Threaded 310X solder,
tacts TBF 10-72XXX, front or rear removal 340X crimp F. R.,
Older series had solder contacts; GP, SC, SF, SG, SB, FP, 345X crimp R. R.,
newer has crimp 10-214XXX, GT Series Reverse
10-244XXX, Bayonet Coupling
10-87XXX, etc.
MIL-C-26482 Miniature connector. Contacts are PT, PT-SE, PT-CE, PTS- Solder or crimp, 20, 16, 12 Bayonet thread, 311X solder,
medium size, both power and signal DR, BP, SP, DC front or rear removal version Non-Mili- 312X crimp F. R.
* Series 1 crimp currents, solder or crimp tary 347X crimp R. R.
MIL-C-22992 Power type connector, heavy duty. QWLD 10-193XXX, Solder for MS1734X, 16 thru 0 Threaded (quick Class L Series is for
MIL-C-5015 insert patterns, rugged. Class L 10-473XXX, Crimp for Military thread), double heavy power.
Solder or crimp contacts HK - potted backshell Class “L” stub MS9055X Class “L”
MIL-C-83723 Series I mates with MIL-C-26482, 2 Refer to applicable series. Crimp, rear removal 20, 16, 12, 8, 0 Threaded and 83723/1 thru 14,
Series II mates with MIL-C-5015 BTK, BTW, BTR, BTA, bayonet, depend- 36 thru 49 Series I,
*Series I, II & III Series III mates with MIL-C-26500 BNK, BYK, BYR, BYW, ing on series 17 thru 27 -29 -30
BYA, BTY, BYY -33 -34 -35 -50 -52
-53 Series II,
7X -8X -9X Series III
MIL-C-38999 Subminiature - medium and high Series I, LJT-R, Crimp, rear removal 22D, 20, 16, 12, Bayonet Intermates with
contact density, crimp contacts. (Also see MIL-C-27599 and coax sizes 8, Series I of MIL-C-
Series I - scoop-proof solder) 12, 16 27599
Series II - lightweight, low profile Series II, JT-R, Crimp, rear removal 22D, 20, 16, 12, Bayonet Intermates with
(Also see MIL-C-27599 and coax sizes Series II of MIL-C-
solder) 12, 16 27599
Series III - High performance, but Series III, TV-R, T3W, T3K, Crimp, rear removal 22D, 20, 16, 12, Threaded Available in Class K
suited for general duty T3F, T3S, T3N, T3Y, and coax sizes 8, Firewall and Lanyard
Series III CTV - Composite 12, 16 Release Breakaway
Series IV Breech-Lok, None Crimp, rear release 22D, 20, 16, 12, Breech-Lok Does not meet total
expensive design, can be difficult to and coax sizes 8, performance require-
mate 12, 16 ments of Series III
MIL-C-26500 Miniature connector. Contacts are ZZW, ZZL, ZZY, ZZB Crimp, front removal 20, 16, 12 Bayonet and Intermates with
medium size, both power and sig- Threaded Series III of MIL-C-
nal, solder or crimp 83723
MIL-C-81511* Subminiature - medium and high 348 Series Crimp, front (gang) & 22, 20, 16, 12 Bayonet M81511/0X F. R.
contact density, crimp contacts. rear removal M81511/4X R. R.
Series I & II - front release contacts
Series III & IV - rear release con-
tacts
MIL-C-27599 Subminiature, similar to MIL-C- LJT-T, P - Series I Solder 22, 20, 16 Bayonet Intermates with
38999 except has non-removable LJT-A, C, P - Series II Series I and II of MIL-
solder contacts. Fully mateable with C-38999
MIL-C-38999

* Denotes inactive

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