Souriau 8D High Density Circular Connectors
Souriau 8D High-Density Circular Connectors comply with MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, EN3645, and BACC63 standards, addressing the needs of harsh environments. These connectors support different types of contacts, including signal and high-speed data transmission (quadrax, twinax, coax, and ELIO), and provide 54 QPL layouts as per MIL-STD-1560. The 8D series connectors feature a self-locking system and a metallic contact retention clip, suitable for high-vibration applications. These high-density connectors offer visual mating indication, quick screw coupling, 360° shielding with hermetic versions, and high power options up to 850A. These connectors meet RoHS standards and are tested according to the 38999 MIL specification, ensuring reliability in aerospace, defense, industrial, and marine environments.
Features
- Available in aluminum and bronze
- Complies with MIL-DTL-38999 Series III
- Ensures 360° shielding
- Features a self-locking system and metallic contact retention clip
- Hermetic versions available
- Includes optical layouts
- Multiple plating options
- Offers 54 QPL layouts per MIL-STD-1560
- Provides visual mating indication and quick screw coupling
- RoHS compliant and tested to 38999 MIL specification, EN3645, and BACC63 standards
- Supports signal and high-speed data transmission
Applications
- Civil and military aerospace
- Defense and ground military
- Industrial
- Marine and offshore equipment
Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Values |
|---|---|
| Contact resistance | 16mΩ |
| Insulation resistance | ≥5000mΩ |
| Contact rating | 3A |
| Endurance | 500 matings/unmatings |
| Operating temperature range | -55°C to +175°C |
| -55°C to +200°C (Nickel version) | |
| Sealing | IP67 |
Video
This TTI Spec Video on Souriau 8D Series MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors shows how these devices offer high reliability in harsh environments. These connectors are available in 5 high-end materials and 5 platings (8D aluminum, 8D composite, 8D titanium, 8D stainless steel, and 8D bronze). The 8D series is compliant with the MIL-DTL-38999 standard connector design with a unique self-locking mechanism, visual mating indication, scoop proof, quick screw coupling, and 360° shielding.
See video transcript below
Video Transcript
While an offshore boat fire sounds a bit like an oxymoron, improper electrical terminations can lead to a sinking ship that’s gone up in flames. The Souriau 8D Series MIL-DTL-38999 connectors withstand high vibration and rough handling in the field with a self-locking system and metallic contact retention clip technology. The RoHS-compliant connectors offer 54 QPL layouts that include optical and high contact density layouts, meeting the various application needs of civil and military aerospace, defense and ground military, industrial, marine, and offshore equipment. The 8D Series features a high power output of up to 850A with high contact density layouts, optical layouts, and hermetic versions. EMI shielding is provided with shell-to-shell continuity and added protection by cadmium, nickel, green zinc cobalt, or black zinc nickel plating. Shell sizes are available from 9 to 25.
