Amphenol

Filtered
Connectors
Filtered ARINC
Connectors
Filtered MIL-C-24308
Connectors
Discrete Filters
Filter Plates
Filter Terminal Blocks

Amphenol
Amphenol Canada Corp.
an ISO 9001 company
About The Company

Amphenol Canada, a subsidiary of Amphenol solderless technology in tubular, planar, and chip
Corporation, is an international leader in the manufac- capacitor designs.
ture of filter connectors and has been pioneering EMI and
EMP technologies for more than 40 years. Amphenol Canada is vertically integrated and, with the
exception of diodes, has the capability of manufacturing all
Located in Toronto, Canada, our modern 60,000 sq. ft. elements of our filter connectors. We also have the
facility employs approximately 250 people, and is support of other Amphenol divisions in an integrated
dedicated to the manufacture of filter connectors. We working relationship as one of the largest connector
design, develop and manufacture EMI and EMP filter manufacturing companies in the world.
connectors which are used world-wide in Military,
Aerospace, Communication and Commercial applications. Our expertise in understanding and supporting our
Our products are unique, offering stress-isolated, customers’ filter interconnect needs has earned us a
reputation of quality and excellence among the world’s
leading users of electronic components.

A m p h e n o l C u s t o m P r o d u c t s

Amphenol custom products.

Helping to make design
dreams reality.

C o n n e c t i n g S o l u t i o n s

A m p h e n o l F i l t e r e d C o n n e c t o r s
Table of Contents
Introduction to Filter Connectors
Advantages of Filter Connectors ................................................................................................................................ 2
Filter Connector Design ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Filter Connector Selection ........................................................................................................................................... 3

Filtered ARINC 600 and 404 connectors (485 series)

Introduction and Design Features ............................................................................................................................... 4
Cross-section and Material Specification ................................................................................................................. 5
Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................ 6
ARINC 600 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................... 7 and 8
ARINC 600 Insert Arrangements .............................................................................................................................. 9
ARINC 404 Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 10 and 11
ARINC 404 Insert Arrangements .............................................................................................................................. 12
ARINC 404 and 600 Termination Styles .................................................................................................................. 12
Transient Suppression for Lightning and EMP Applications ................................................................................ 13
Diode/MOV Electrical Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 14
Filter/Diode Connector Transient Response............................................................................................................ 15
Termination Module .................................................................................................................................................... 15
ARINC Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 16
ARINC Part Numbering System ............................................................................................................................... 16

Filtered D-Sub Connectors (308 Series)

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 17

308 Series (Planar design)

Cross-section and Material Specification ................................................................................................................ 18
Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Termination Styles ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Mounting Styles ................................................................................................................................................ 21 and 22
Part Numbering System .............................................................................................................................................. 22

Insert Arrangements .................................................................................................................................................... 23

Panel Cutout .................................................................................................................................................................. 23

FX Series
Filter Terminal Blocks, Discrete Filters and Specials ............................................................................................. 24

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Advantages of Filter Connectors
The integration of the filter elements into the • improved high frequency EMI performance by
connector, rather than a board level solution, results elimination of parasitic effects associated with
in many advantages to the user: board level filters
• reduction in space and weight • superior shielding effectiveness
• reduction in inspection and assembly labour

Filter Connector Design

Filter connectors have been used for over thirty avionics applications are planar arrays and tubular
years to provide cost and space effective solutions to capacitors. Each of these capacitor types is an
EMI problems in a wide range of military and efficient filter at high frequencies (>1 GHz) and has
commercial applications including avionics systems, been proven to be extremely reliable when suitably
satellites, missiles, communications, control systems assembled into a connector. Both planar and tubular
and tempest equipment. A low pass filter connector designs feature Amphenol’s unique solderless
incorporates capacitors and ferrite inductors into construction which reduces stress on the ceramic
the connector body. The two capacitor types elements and results in superior physical and
commonly used in filter connectors for military or thermal shock capabilities.

Planar Array
Amphenol Canada’s planar design consists of planar
ceramic capacitor arrays and discrete ferrite Planar Ceramic
inductors assembled concentrically over the Capacitor
contacts and into the connector shell. The planars Contact Spring
are compressed between rubber gaskets and have Contact
contact springs in each position which form a stress
isolated connection with the contact body. The Ferrite
planars are grounded to the shell via a ground
spring. Ground Spring
Connector
Shell

Tubular Capacitor
Amphenol Canada’s tubular design consists of a Conductive
ferrite bead and ceramic tubular capacitor Rubber Tubular Ceramic
Washer Capacitor
assembled onto a machined contact.The filter tube
is connected to the contact with conductive rubber
Ferrite
washers to provide a stress-isolated contact
assembly. Grounding is achieved via a ground plate.
Contact
Formed
Ground Plate Connector
Shell

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Filter Connector Selection
Selection of a particular filter circuit will depend on wide range of capacitance and voltage values and
the required insertion loss characteristics and the may be selected in virtually any combination within
system source and load impedances. By arranging the connector insert. In addition to filter contacts,
the capacitive and inductive elements in a variety of insulated contacts, ground contacts and sealing
combinations a number of equivalent circuits may plugs are available.
be attained. These filter types are available in a

Filter Circuit Best Filtering Application

PI FERRITE
Unknown or medium source and load impedance

LRC FERRITE
Low source and high load impedance

CLR FERRITE High source and low load impedance

C High source and high load impedance

T FERRITE FERRITE
Low source and low load impedance

High source or load impedance >100ohms Low source or load impedance <10ohms

The following factors may affect the filter performance, and should be considered when
selecting a filter connector:

Operating Voltage Operating Temperature Range

As a DC voltage is applied across a capacitor, the Capacitance and insertion loss performance are
o
dielectric constant decreases resulting in a shown at 25 C. Depending on the type of ceramic
capacitance decrease and a reduction in filter material being used, capacitance can drop by up to
performance. The magnitude of the change is 80% at temperature extremes. However, commonly
dependant upon the type of ceramic material used, used dielectrics have temperature coefficients of
o o
the dielectric thickness and the magnitude of the +/- 15% from -55 C to +125 C.
voltage applied.

Operating Currents Transient Voltage Requirements

Operating currents cause magnetic saturation of Some transient voltage requirements may necessitate
inductive elements (ferrites). Therefore filters with the addition of diodes or MOV’s to the PCB or in the
ferrite inductors (Pi, CLR, LRC and T) will perform connector.
much like C filters as the ferrite approaches
saturation.

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485 Series Introduction and Design Features
The Amphenol 485 series is a range of filtered connector designs incorporate planar capacitor
ARINC 404 and 600 rack and panel connectors array technology in a solderless, stress-isolated
designed to provide space and cost-effective configuration. This results in superior thermal and
solutions to EMC compliance issues in avionics physical shock performance and unparalleled long
products. Amphenol’s filtered ARINC connectors term reliability. These products have been
are used extensively on Boeing, McDonnell Douglas extensively qualified to the requirements of ARINC
and Airbus avionics equipment and a wide range of 600-9 and MIL-C-81659 and there are numerous
other military and commercial applications. The qualification test reports available for review.
majority of the Amphenol filtered ARINC

Front Removable Socket Contact Stability

One significant feature of the Amphenol filtered removable socket be designed such that the contact
ARINC connector is the ability to remove the is mechanically stable and properly positioned to
front socket contact. This is an important design meet the connector interface and mating
feature as the size 22D socket contacts in specifications. The Amphenol design provides for
ARINC 404 and 600 connectors are exposed excellent true position location and contact stability
and therefore susceptible to damage. This is one by virtue of the solderless design. The Amphenol
of the most common in-service problems of contact is stabilized at the front by a plastic
standard ARINC connectors. A front removable stabilization insert, through the length of the
socket contact avoids the potential cost and connector and at the rear engagement area. This
inconvenience of removing the connector from approach provides for the best possible contact
the avionics box and results in long term location and stability and is further augmented by
improvements in maintainability and reduction the use of an environmental seal at the connector
in life cycle costs. It is important that the front mating interface.

Retention Insert Solderless

filter section

Rear epoxy
Plastic seal
Silicone rubber stabilization insert Rear engagement
environmental face area
seal
(Enhances contact
alignment)

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 ARINC Filter Connector Construction and Material Specifications

Machined aluminum alloy shell per QQ-A-

225, plated in accordance with
1. Electroless nickel per MIL-C-26074
Beryllium copper EMI 2. Cadmium per QQ-P-416 with
grounding spring yellow or clear chromate finish

Fixed rear
termination contact
Ferrite inductor

Beryllium copper
contact spring, gold
plated per
MIL-G-45204

Sealing and stress Stainless steel

isolating elastomeric socket contact
gaskets hood

Front removable
machined copper
alloy contact, gold
plated per
MIL-G-45204

Beryllium copper
Monolithic planar contact retention clip
capacitor array

Silicone rubber
interfacial seal

High temperature dielectric insert,

glass-filled polyethersulfone
thermoplastic per MIL-P-46185

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Electrical Characteristics
Filter Circuit PI C,CLR,LRC,T
Filter Type PA4 P02 P04 P08 CA2 C01 C02 C04 C22 C50
Capacitance (pF) 400 to 1800 to 4000 to 8000 to 200 to 900 to 1800 to 4000 to 22000 to 50000 to
(@ 25˚C, 1kHz & 1.0 VRMS) 800 3600 8000 16000 400 1800 3600 8000 40000 100000
Insertion Loss* (dB min.) .1 MHz – – – – – – – – – 3
(per MIL-STD-220 1 MHz – – 2 5 – – – – 10 15
at 25˚C & no load) 10 MHz 2 10 15 18 – 4 8 13 26 35
100 MHz 20 38 50 55 10 20 25 33 45 50
1000 MHz 58 60 60 63 25 35 40 50 50 52

Working Voltage (VDC)

(@ 25˚C & sea level) 200 100

Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (VDC)

(@ 25˚C & 50 mA max. charging current) 500 300

Insulation Resistance (Gohms)

(@ 25˚C & working voltage) 10

Current Rating by Contact Size #22 = 5 Amps #16 = 13 Amps

(continuous max., DC amperes) #20 = 7.5 Amps #12 = 23 Amps
Filter RF Current Rating (amperes)
(max. @ any frequency) 3

Note: Other capacitance values, mixed capacitance arrangements, ground and insulated contacts are available.
Consult the factory for your particular application.
* Acceptance testing performed to 500MHz maximum

Typical Insertion Loss Performance

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ARINC 600 Style Filter Connectors
Receptacle Shell Size 1

Receptacle Shell Size 2

* This dimension is for all filter styles with PCB, wire wrap or solder cup Note: Size 22D contacts are supplied installed and are removable with Amphenol
terminations. For environmental class connectors with rear release insertion/removal tool 485-905. Cavity C and F power contacts are packaged
contacts, add .600” (15,24mm). Shorter length designs are available. Consult separately. Coax and triax contacts may be ordered separately.
the factory for details.
† Cavity C dimension is shown unfiltered

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ARINC 600 Style Filter Connectors
Receptacle Shell Size 3

MIL-C-83527 Style Filter Connectors

Receptacle Shell Size 3

* This dimension is for all filter styles with PCB, wire wrap or solder cup Note: Size 22D contacts are supplied installed and are removable with Amphenol
terminations. For environmental class connectors with rear release insertion/removal tool 485-905. Cavity C and F power contacts are packaged
contacts, add .600” (15,24mm). Shorter length designs are available. Consult separately. Coax and triax contacts may be ordered separately.
the factory for details.
† ARINC 600 Cavity C and F and MIL-C-83527 Cavity B and D dimensions
are shown unfiltered.
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ARINC 600 Insert Arrangements
Shell Size 2 or 3, Cavity A, B, D or E

Insert 121 Insert 150 Insert 71C1 Insert 71C1A

110 #22 Contacts 150 #22 Contacts 70 #22 Contacts 70 #22 Contacts
5 #16 Contacts 1 #1 Coax Contact 1 #1 Coax Contact
6 #20 Contacts

Insert 120T2 Insert C2 Insert C4 Insert 10T10

118 #22 Contacts 2 #1 Coax Contacts 4 #1 Coax Contacts 10 #8 Triax/Coax Contacts
2 #8 Triax/Coax Contacts

Shell Size 2 or 3, Cavity C or F Shell Size 1

Cavity A or B Cavity C

Insert 6T6 Insert 13C2

6 #8 Twinax/Coax Contacts 4 #12 Contacts
3 #16 Contacts
4 #20 Contacts
2 #5 Coax Contacts Insert 5C2
1 #12 Contact
2 #16 Contacts
Insert 60 2 #5 Coax Contacts
60 #22 Contacts

Insert 100 Insert 85

100 #22 Contacts 80 #22 Contacts
4 #20 Contacts
1 #16 Contact Note: Consult the factory for other insert patterns.

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ARINC 404 and MIL-C-81659 Filtered Connectors
Receptacle Shell Size 1

Receptacle Shell Size 2

* This dimension is for all filter styles with PCB, wire wrap or solder cup Note: Size 22D contacts are supplied installed and are removable with Amphenol
terminations. For environmental class connectors with rear release insertion/removal tool 485-905. Pin contacts are not removable. Coax and triax
contacts, add .600” (15,24mm). Shorter length designs are available. Consult contacts may be ordered separately.
the factory for details.

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ARINC 404 and MIL-C-81659 Filtered Connectors
Receptacle Shell Size 3

Receptacle Shell Size 4

* This dimension is for all filter styles with PCB, wire wrap or solder cup Note: Size 22D contacts are supplied installed and are removable with Amphenol
terminations. For environmental class connectors with rear release insertion/removal tool 485-905. Pin contacts are not removable. Coax and triax
contacts, add .600” (15,24mm). Shorter length designs are available. Consult contacts may be ordered separately.
the factory for details.

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ARINC 404 and MIL-C-81659 Insert Arrangements

Insert 26 Insert 32C2 Insert 32C4 Insert 40C1

26 #16 Contacts 30 #20 Contacts 24 #20 Contacts 39 #20 Contacts
2 #5 Coax Contacts 4 #16 Contacts 1 #5 Coax Contact
4 #5 Coax Contacts

Insert 33C4 Insert 36C7 Insert 45 Insert 40

25 #20 Contacts 29 #22 Contacts 45 #20 Contacts 40 #20 Contacts
4 #16 Contacts 7 #5 Coax Contacts
4 #5 Coax Contacts

Insert 57 Insert 67 Insert 106 Insert C8

57 #20 Contacts 64 #20 Contacts 106 #22 Contacts 8 #9 Coax Contacts
3 #16 Contacts
Note: Consult the factory for other insert patterns.

ARINC 404 and 600 Termination Styles

.148 [3,76] Mounting Hole or

6-32 UNC Self-locking clinch nut (Arinc 600)

.120 [3,05] Mounting Hole or Rear Crimp Removable

(Arinc 404)
4-40 UNC Self-locking clinch nut

Solder Cup

Printed Circuit Tail

Wire Wrap Tail*

* Various lengths are available.

Consult the factory for details.

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Transient Suppression for Lightning and EMP Applications

Designing for Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility

In addition to designing for control of steady state In general, practices which are good for control of
electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC), modern EMI/EMC will also serve to mitigate the effects of
avionics engineers must also design for the recent lightning induced transients but further measures
advent of much stricter requirements for immunity must often be taken to ensure proper system
to lightning induced transient susceptibility. These operation and survivability. One of the more
requirements vary by equipment type and effective methods available is the inclusion of circuit
environmental area and are defined by a variety of protective devices in the circuit at the input of the
military and commercial specifications including LRU.The most common types of devices employed
RTCA/DO-160 C Section 22. The nature of the are Zener suppression diodes and metal oxide
transient events ranges from very low level varistors (MOV’s). These non-linear V-I devices
disturbances requiring little or no protection, to conduct very little current at low voltage levels, but
high frequency and high energy events that can be once above the breakdown voltage, the voltage
disruptive or destructive to the avionics equipment. across the device remains fairly constant.

Filter Connectors with Transient Supressors

While conventional EMI filter connectors have been provides several advantages:
shown to be effective in providing protection • saves space and weight versus placing discrete
against low energy transients, they offer little components onto a PCB
protection from high voltage/high energy transients • reduces system design time
that may result from lightning, load switching, • reduces number of components
electrostatic discharge (ESD) or electromagnetic • improves voltage clamping performance by
pulse (EMP). For those applications requiring eliminating parasitic lead resistance and
protection of sensitive circuitry from such over- inductance of board level components
voltage events, Zener suppression diodes or MOV’s • allows for retrofit of existing equipment requiring
can be incorporated into the connector body in lightning or EMP hardening
combination with EMI filtering or alone. Combining • improves system repairability and maintenance
the transient suppression device into the connector logistics

Amphenol Diode Protected Connectors

The approach employed by Amphenol to incorporate weight. In the ARINC connector products this design
diode protection into the connector body is to install still allows for easy removal and replacement of the
a custom diode/contact assembly into an insert with front socket contacts. In addition, each diode is
a ground plate. This design provides for a 600 W individually replaceable at the factory in the event
device to be installed on each contact in the that repair is necessary.
connector while minimizing the package size and

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Diode Contact Characteristics
Maximum Maximum*
Reverse Peak Reverse Maximum
Diode Breakdown Voltage + Rated Leakage Clamping Peak
Contact V(BR) Test Stand-off Current Voltage Pulse Power
Designation Current Voltage ID @ VC Max. Current Capability
Min. Nom. Max. IT VWM VWM @IPP IPP @1 msec Pulse

VDC VDC VDC mADC V µADC V A W

485-D0068 6.4 6.8 7.2 10 5.8 1000 10.5 57.0 600
485-D0100 9.5 10.0 10.5 1 8.5 10 14.5 41.0 600
485-D0150 14.3 15.0 15.8 1 12.8 5 21.2 28.0 600
485-D0220 20.9 22.0 23.1 1 18.8 5 30.6 20.0 600
485-D0330 31.4 33.0 34.7 1 28.2 5 45.7 13.2 600
485-D0470 44.7 47.0 49.4 1 40.2 5 64.8 9.3 600
485-D0680 64.6 68.0 71.4 1 58.1 5 92.0 6.5 600
485-D1000 95.0 100.0 105.0 1 85.5 5 137.0 4.4 600
485-D1500 143.0 150.0 158.0 1 128.0 5 207.0 2.9 600
485-D2000 190.0 200.0 210.0 1 171.0 5 274.0 2.2 600

Note: Other diode contacts having different voltage and power capabilities are available. Consult the factory for additional information.
* 10 x 1000 µsec pulse
+ Available in undirectional and bidirectional devices

MOV Contact Characteristics

Maximum Ratings (125˚C) Characteristics (25˚C)

MOV Continuous Transient Maximum

Contact Leakage Maximum Maximum
Designation Peak Current Varistor Voltage Clamping Capacitance Leakage
RMS DC Energy Current at 90% @1m ADC Voltage VC@Test (pF) Current at 90%
Voltage Voltage (10/1000µs) (8/20µs) VT (DC) Test Current Current (8/20µs) f=1 MHz VT (DC)
VM(AC) VM(DC) WTM ITM IL Max Min. VN(DC) Max. VC IP IL Max VT (DC)
Volts Volts Amperes Min. Max.
Joules µA Volts Volts Volts Volts Amps µA Volts
485-M-0160 6.0 8.0 1.5 250 50 12.5 16.0 19.5 34.0 10 1600 2750 5.0 8
485-M-0220 10.0 14.0 1.5 250 50 18.5 22.0 25.5 42.0 10 1600 2750 5.0 14
485-M-0390 25.0 31.0 1.5 250 50 35.0 39.0 43.0 85.0 5 450 1350 5.0 28
485-M-0470 30.0 38.0 1.5 250 50 42.0 47.0 52.0 100.0 5 450 1250 5.0 36
485-M-2000 130.0 130.0 2.4 300 100 184.0 200.0 228.0 375.0 5 150 350 5.0 130
485-M-2400 150.0 150.0 2.4 300 100 212.0 240.0 268.0 430.0 5 100 350 5.0 150

Note: Values are for size 22 contacts. Other MOV contacts are available. Consult the factory for additional information.

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Filter/Diode Connector Transient Response

Incident Transient Pulse Incident Transient Pulse Incident Transient Pulse

Transient Pulse not adequately Transient Pulse not clamped quickly Transient Pulse clamped by EMP contact
suppressed by the EMI filter contact enough due to lead inductance effect

System safe voltage System safe voltage System safe voltage

TIME TIME TIME

EMI Filter PCB mounted Diode or MOV Contact/Connector Diode or MOV

Termination Module
A termination module is a removable extension
of the connector which is recommended for use
with ARINC connectors which have transient
suppression devices.The engagement side of the
termination module is designed to mate to the
rear of the connector and the termination end is
designed to attach to the PCB or wire harness
(PC tails, solder-cups, wire-wrap or crimp).
Proper engagement of the connector and
termination module is guaranteed by guide posts
in the connector and front or rear activated jack
screws. Sealing is accomplished with a rubber
interfacial gasket.
Connectors designed to engage to a termination
module are designed with one-piece front
removable socket contacts to minimize the
number of interconnects.
The use of a termination module provides
several advantages:
• simplifies the assembly process by soldering to
the lighter weight termination module rather
than to the connector itself
• facilitates repair and rework procedures due
to easy installation and removal from the
motherboard

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ARINC Accessories
ARINC replacement contacts can be ordered
separately if required. Additional accessories such as
EMI backshells and fibre optic contacts are also
available. Contact the factory for details.

ARINC 600
Contact Size Contact P/N Insertion/Removal tool Crimp tool Positioner
#22 socket 485-1034* 485-905 N/A N/A
#22 crimp termination 485-6222 M81969/1-01 M22520/2-01 or M22520/2-06 or
M22520/7-01 M22520/7-06
#20 pin+ 485-120 M81969/1-02 or M81969/14-10 M22520/2-01 M22520/2-08
#16 pin+ 485-116 M81969/1-03 or M81969/14-03 M22520/1-01 M22520/1-02
#12 pin+ 485-112 M81969/14-04 M22520/1-01 M22520/1-11

ARINC 404
Contact Size Contact P/N Insertion/Removal tool Crimp tool Positioner
#22 socket 485-1236* 485-905 N/A N/A
#22 crimp termination 485-4222 M81969/1-01 M22520/2-01 or M22520/2-06 or
M22520/7-01 M22520/7-06
* Some connectors have custom socket contacts. Consult the factory for details.
+ Cavity C or F contacts

485 Series Part Numbering Information

485- 6 2 R B 2 00 - 000

Series Deviation
(assigns insert arrangements.
filtering and custom requirements)
ARINC Series
4 = ARINC 404 or MIL-C-81659 Key Position
6 = ARINC 600 00 = N/A
8 = MIL-C-83527 or EN3682 01 to 99 per ARINC 600 and 404

Shell Size
ARINC Class 1,2,3 or 4
1 = Unsealed
2 = Sealed
Termination Styles
B = P.C. Tails
Style
S = Solder Cup
A = Adapter
T = Crimp Removable (UTS)
P = Plug
W = Wire Wrap
R = Receptacle

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MIL-C-24308 Style (D-Sub) Filter Connectors
Amphenol offers a variety of filtered D–Sub
connectors to address aerospace and commercial
EMI requirements. There are two products in
particular which are designed for aerospace
applications where high reliability and superior
environmental and electrical performance are capacitor version of the same connector, the 308
required. The 481 series of filtered D–Sub series. As a result, Amphenol has the widest
connectors has been in production for over 20 product offering in the industry and can provide
years using tubular capacitor filter technology. In either technology as the application and production
the late 1980’s, Amphenol developed a planar filter requirements dictate.

308 Series – Planar Capacitor Technology

• superior pin–pin cross talk isolation • fully tooled in medium density pin and selected
• cost effective for small quantities socket and high density arrangements
• can accommodate a wider range of capacitance • short production leadtimes
values than planar designs • solderless stress–isolated construction (see page
23 for details)

Quality Conformance Inspection

The 308 series connectors have been extensively For high reliability applications, the following
qualified per the requirements of MIL–C–24308. inspection tests or certifications are also available:
All products shipped receive the following
inspection tests: • thermal shock
• elevated temperature voltage conditioning
• 100% visual and mechanical inspection • elevated temperature insulation resistance
• 100% capacitance, dielectric withstanding voltage, and capacitance
insulation resistance and dissipation factor testing • outgassing per JSC–SPR–0022 for space
• sample insertion loss testing (AQL 1.0%) borne applications
• baseline and single lot date code manufacturing
• other tests as required (consult the factory)

308 Special

Filtered D-Sub programmable EMI Grounded Special Zinc Nickel Plating

Environmentally friendly, conductive and able
to withstand up to 2000 hours of salt spray
per ASTM-B117

Please consult factory for any custom arrangements

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Planar D-Sub Filter Connector Construction and Material Specifications

Ferrite
inductor Single piece machined aluminum alloy shell per
Copper alloy QQ-A-225, plated in accordance with
soldercup 1) Electroless nickel per MIL-C-26074 or
termination, gold 2) Tin per MIL-T-10727 or
Monolithic
plated per 3) Cadmium per QQ-P-416 with clear chromate or
planar
MIL-G-45204 4) Gold per MIL-G-45204 over electroless nickel
capacitor
Copper alloy per MIL-C-26074
array
crimp barrel
termination, gold
plated per
MIL-G-45204

Beryllium copper
contact springs, gold
plated per
MIL-G-45204
High temperature
dielectric insert -
polyethersulfone
thermoplastic per
MIL-P-46185

Beryllium copper Machined copper

EMI grounding alloy contact, gold
spring plated per
MIL-G-45204

Sealing and stress

isolating elastomeric
gaskets (3 places)

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308 Series Electrical Characteristics
Filter Circuit PI C,CLR,LRC,T
Filter Type PA4 P02 P04 P08 P16 CA2 C01 C02 C04 C22† C50†
Capacitance (pF) 400 to 1800 to 4000 to 8000 to 16000 to 200 to 900 to 1800 to 4000 to 22000 to 50000 to
(@ 25˚C, 1kHz & 1.0 VRMS) 800 3600 8000 16000 32000 400 1800 3600 8000 40000 100000
Insertion Loss (dB min.) .1 MHz – – – – – – – – – – 3
(per MIL-STD-220 1 MHz – – 2 5 8 – – – – 10 15
at 25˚C & no load) 10 MHz 2 10 15 18 28 – 4 8 13 26 35
100 MHz 20 38 50 55 62 10 20 25 33 45 50
1000 MHz 58 60 60 63 68 25 35 40 50 50 52

Working Voltage (VDC)

(@ 25˚C & sea level) 200 100

Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (VDC)

(@ 25˚C & 50 mA max. charging current) 500 300

Insulation Resistance (Gohms)

(@ 25˚C & working voltage) 10

Contact Current Rating

(continuous max., DC amperes) 5

Filter RF Current Rating (amperes)

(max. @ any frequency) 3

Note: Other capacitance values, mixed capacitance arrangements, ground and insulated contacts are available.
Consult the factory for your particular application.
† Not available in high density arrangements

Typical Insertion Loss Performance

PI Filter C, CLR, LRC and T Filters
P16 P08 P04
70 P02 70
PA4 C50
C22
60 60

50 50 C04
Insertion Loss (dB)

Insertion Loss (dB)

C02
40 40
C01

30 30
CA2

20 20

10 10

10 10 100 1000 0.1 1.0 10 100 1000

Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)

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 308 Series Plug Dimensions

Front View Side View Rear View

Dimension
Number of A B Max C D Max E Max F G
Shell Size Contacts ±.005” ±,13mm inches mm ± .015” ±,38mm inches mm inches mm ± .005” ±,13mm ± .005” ±,13mm
E 9 or 15 0.984 24,99 0.685 17,34 1.213 30,81 0.534 13,56 0.434 11,02 0.329 8,36 0.666 16,92
A 15 or 26 1.312 33,32 1.009 25,63 1.541 39,14 0.534 13,56 0.434 11,02 0.329 8,36 0.994 25,25
B 25 or 44 1.852 47,04 1.557 39,55 2.088 53,04 0.534 13,56 0.434 11,02 0.329 8,36 1.534 38,96
C 37 or 62 2.500 63,50 2.205 56,01 2.729 69,32 0.534 13,56 0.434 11,02 0.329 8,36 2.182 55,42
D 50 or 78 2.406 61,11 2.110 53,59 2.635 66,93 0.641 16,28 0.541 13,74 0.441 11,20 2.079 52,81
6 104 2.500 63,50 2.255 57,28 2.729 69,32 0.680 17,27 0.640 16,26 0.503 12,77 2.212 56,18

* For Dimension P, see page 21

308 Series Receptacle Dimensions

Front View Side View Rear View

Dimension
Number of A B Max C D Max E Max F G
Shell Size Contacts ±.005” ±,13mm inches mm ± .015” ±,38 mm inches mm inches mm ± .005” ±,13mm ± .005” ±,13mm
E 9 or 15 0.984 24,99 0.685 17,34 1.213 30,81 0.534 13,56 0.434 11,02 0.311 7,90 0.643 16,33
A 15 or 26 1.312 33,32 1.009 25,63 1.541 39,14 0.534 13,56 0.434 11,02 0.311 7,90 0.971 24,66
B 25 or 44 1.852 47,04 1.557 39,55 2.088 53,04 0.534 13,56 0.434 11,02 0.311 7,90 1.511 38,38
C 37 or 62 2.500 63,50 2.205 56,01 2.729 69,32 0.534 13,56 0.434 11,02 0.311 7,90 2.159 54,84
D 50 or 78 2.406 61,11 2.110 53,59 2.635 66,93 0.641 16,28 0.541 13,74 0.423 10,74 2.064 52,43
6 104 2.500 63,50 2.255 57,28 2.729 69,32 0.680 17,27 0.640 16,26 0.485 12,32 2.189 55,60
* For Dimension P, see page 21

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308 Series Termination Styles

Termination Style 1 Termination Style 2 Termination Style 3

Termination Style 4 Termination Style 6 Termination Style 7

Termination Style 8 Termination Style 9

† This dimension is 0.078” (1,98) for high density arrangements

Termination Style and Shell Length (P Max dimension)

Filter 1 and 2 3 4 6 7 8 9
Circuit
inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm
PI,LRC,CLR,T 0.575 14,61 0.695 17,65 0.575 14,61 0.575 14,61 N/A N/A 0.470 11,94 0.695 17,65
C 0.450 11,43 0.570 14,48 0.450 11,43 0.450 11,43 0.400 10,16 0.370 9,40 0.570 14,48

308 Series Mounting Styles

Mounting Style 1 Mounting Style 2

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 Mounting Style 3 (two row) Mounting Style 3 (three row)

Dimension
Number of A B Max C D E F Max
Shell Size Contacts ±.004” ±,11mm inches mm ±.015” ±,39mm ± .008” ±,21mm ±.020” ±,51mm inches mm
E 9 or 15 0.331 8,41 0.250 6,35 0.647 16,43 0.270 6,86 0.149 3,79 0.855 21,72
A 15 or 26 0.331 8,41 0.250 6,35 0.647 16,43 0.270 6,86 0.149 3,79 0.855 21,72
B 25 or 44 0.331 8,41 0.250 6,35 0.647 16,43 0.270 6,86 0.149 3,79 0.855 21,72
C 37 or 62 0.331 8,41 0.250 6,35 0.647 16,43 0.270 6,86 0.149 3,79 0.855 21,72
D 50 or 78 0.387 9,83 0.250 6,35 0.703 17,86 0.324 8,23 0.149 3,79 0.910 23,12

308 Series Part Numbering Information

308- B P 1 P 08 1 1 - 000H

Series Density
Planar D-Sub H High Density
Deviation Blank if medium
000 = Standard

Shell Size
E(1), A(2), B(3), C(4), D(5), 6 Shell Plating
1 = Electroless Nickel
2 = Tin
3 = Cadmium (clear)
Contact 4 = Gold
P = Pin 5 = Zinc Nickel
S = Socket

Termination Style Mounting Style

1 - .025“ (,64mm) diameter PCB 1 - .120“ (3,04mm) mounting hole
2 - .020“ (,51mm) diameter PCB 2 - 4-40 threaded clinch nut
3 - Solder cup 3 - Right Angle mounting bracket
4 - .900“ (22,86mm) footprint right angle 4 - Right Angle mounting bracket
6 - .590“ (14,99mm) footprint right angle with 4-40 threaded clinch nut
7 - .328“ (8,33mm) footprint right angle
8 - .025“ (,64mm) diameter PCB with short connector body
9 - Crimp, non-removable Capacitance (pF)
Pi C, CLR, LRC, T
Filter Circuit A4 = 400 to 800 A2 = 200 to 400
P = Pi R = CLR 02 = 1800 to 3600 A4 = 400 to 620
C = Capacitive T = T Style 04 = 4000 to 8000 01 = 900 to 1800
L = LRC 08 = 8000 to 16000 02 = 1800 tp 3600
16 = 16000 to 32000 04 = 4000 to 8000
10 = 10000 to 15000
16 = 16000 to 32000
22 = 22000 to 40000
50 = 50000 to 100000
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308 Series Insert Arrangements
Pin Engaging Face Shown
Shell Size 1 (E) Shell Size 2 (A) Shell Size 3 (B)

9 #20 Contacts 15 #20 Contacts 25 #20 Contacts

15 #22 Contacts 26 #22 Contacts 44 #22 Contacts

Shell Size 4 (C) Shell Size 5 (D)

37 #20 Contacts 50 #20 Contacts

62 #22 Contacts 78 #22 Contacts

Shell Size 6

Note: Consult the factory for other insert patterns. 104 #22 Contacts

Recommended Panel Cutout

Front and Rear Mounting
Dimension
A min B C min
Shell Size inches mm ±.005” ±,13mm inches mm
1 (E) 0.801 20,35 0.984 24,99 0.449 11,40
2 (A) 1.129 28,68 1.312 33,32 0.449 11,40
3 (B) 1.669 42,39 1.852 47,04 0.449 11,40
4 (C) 2.321 58,95 2.500 63,50 0.449 11,40
5 (D)* 2.213 56,21 2.406 61,11 0.555 14,09
5 (D)+ 2.250 57,15 2.406 61,11 0.585 14,86
6 * 2.360 59,94 2.500 63,50 0.630 16,00
* Rear mounting dimensions
+ Front mounting dimensions

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FX Series
Filter Terminal Blocks, Discrete Filters and Specials

DESCRIPTION

Amphenol’s FX series of Discrete Feed-thru Filters offer

excellent, low cost filter solutions for telecom, industrial,
military and aerospace electronics applications, especially
where small size and high performance are important.
Manufactured to meet the requirements of Mil-F-15733, the FX
filters are available in threaded bushing and solder-mount styles
with capacitance ranges from 10pF to 600nF.
Due to Amphenol’s unique manufacturing process, higher
capacitance values and greater voltage withstand capabilities are
achieved with the same industry standard package sizes.
Consult factory for custom filter and/or filter plate requirements.

MATERIALS

Terminals: Copper Alloy, silver plated (filter pins shown are

gold plated)
Eyelets/Bushings: Brass, silver plated

ORDERING INFORMATION

FX B - 1 P 152 1 -100

FX Discrete Filter Series

B - Threaded Bushing Deviation code 100 - Standard Cataloge Package

B E - Solder-in Eyelet 100
Sizes (see page 4)
F - Filter Pin
P - Filter Plate (Consult Factory)

1 Mtg Style 1 - .110 Mtg Hole Dia. Bushing Only Termination 1 - Straight Lead 4 - P.C. Tail 1
2 - .138 Mtg Hole Dia. 5 - 6-32 Thread 2 - Nail Head (Turret) 5 - Flattened & Pierced
3 - .145 Mtg Hole Dia. 6 - 8-32 Thread 3 - Solder Cup 6 - Hooked Term
4 - .210 Mtg Hole Dia. 7 - 12-32 Thread
0 - Special Size 8 - 5/16-32 Thread

P Circuit Type P - Pi Capacitance Code 101 - 100pF 152

C - Capacitive (PF) 202 - 2000pF
L-L 203 - 20,000pF
(Last digit of 3 number code is the
number of zeros after first 2 digits)

Coax Filter Plate Assembly Filtered Terminal Block Filter Plate Assembly Special Filter Plate Shell Assembly

A m p h e n o l F i l t e r e d C o n n e c t o r s 24
For EMI/EMP Protection,
Look to the Leader -
Amphenol Aerospace

Amphenol Aerospace, the Interconnection Leader, offers advanced EMI/EMP Protection with high
reliability. The proven performance of Amphenol® EMI Filter/Transient Protection Connectors
means dependable protection for the costly and sensitive circuitry in sophisticated avionics.
Each circuit of the filter connector is individually filtered and internally housed in the connector, eliminating the need for
costly and bulky exterior discrete protection devices. Amphenol Filter connectors are intermateable and intermount-
able with MIL-C-38999, MIL-C-27599, MIL-C-83723, MIL-C-26482, MIL-C-24308, MIL-C-5015.
Amphenol offers a broad range of cost saving filter options with versatility in sizes, styles and arrangements.

EMI Programmable Connectors EMI/EMP Adapters Header Assemblies

An alternative to non-removable filter contacts. Provide cost effective solutions to problems on For time and cost savings. Can be vapor phase
Crimp style EMI contacts are insertable and existing applications. Designed to be installed or wave soldered to flex or printed circuit boards
removable from the rear of the connector. Allows between the existing cable plug and unit recep- prior to the receipt of an EMI/EMP connector.
the user to run diagnostic EMI evaluations of tacle. Circuit protection at MF, HF, VHF, and UHF Expensive connector assemblies can be easily
systems before going into production, easily levels is available in contact sizes 22 to 12 with all removed from and reattached to the header
modifying circuitry and pinouts at the test bench the popular Mil-specs. assembly as the manufacturing process dic-
level. Available in a wide range of capacitance tates. Available to fit all major cylindrical Mil-
values in both Pi and C type filters, crimp and spec connectors.
PC termination styles.

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