Amphenol Aerospace Octonet Contacts
Amphenol Aerospace Octonet Contacts feature eight strategically positioned inner contacts, forming four differential pairs with a matched impedance of 100Ω. The Octonet Contacts meet CAT-6A specifications and are 10G Ethernet compliant, providing superior bandwidth up to 4Gbps per pair and enhanced crosstalk performance. These contacts support a wire range from 26AWG to 24AWG and operate within a temperature range from -65°C to +175°C. Typical applications include military and commercial air avionics.
Features
- Available in size 8 crimp termination
- Improved crosstalk performance
- Meets CAT-6A cable specifications
- Offered with PC tails
- Provides higher bandwidth than standard CAT5E Quadrax, up to 4Gbps per pair
- Requires MIL-DTL-38999 connector modification for keyed contacts
- Supports 10G Ethernet
- Wide operating temperature range
Applications
- Commercial air avionics
- Defense
- High-speed data transmission
Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Values |
|---|---|
| EMI Shielding | 360° shielding on each pair |
| Durability | 500 mating cycles |
| Operating Temperature Range | -65°C to +175°C |
| Wire Size Range | 26AWG to 24AWG |
Video
This TTI Tech Specs video for Amphenol Aerospace Octonet Contacts describes the key technical specifications and features of the product. These contacts are a high-speed, high-density contact family designed for rugged, mission-critical connector systems and also provide superior bandwidth and matched-impedance differential pair operation.
Video Transcript
If your aerospace or defense design is feeling the need, the need for speed, then you need Amphenol Octonet Contacts. Designed for MIL-DTL-38999 connectors and installable in size 8 Quadrax cavities, Octonet Contacts feature 8 separate inner contacts forming four 100Ω matched impedance differential pairs. They meet CAT6A cable specs, are 10G Ethernet compliant, and each pair supports up to 4Gbps. With an operating temperature of -65°C to +175°C, 360° EMI shielding, and corrosion resistance at 500 hours of salt spray, these connectors can operate reliably in the toughest environments. So if you’re looking to buzz the tower with a superior Ethernet contact system for aerospace and defense systems, the Octonet Connector series has you covered.
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