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Military (MIL-SPEC) Connectors

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Military (MIL-SPEC) connectors are shell-type connectors are built in accordance with military specifications. Their design takes into account the need to protect the connection from environmental factors, allowing them to be used in military and aerospace applications. Parameters to consider when specifying military (MIL-SPEC) connectors include the number of contacts, contact type, shell size, shell style or gender, coupling type, contact size (AWG), and contact termination options. Compliance with specific MIL-SPEC standards, the inclusion of backshell accessories and a lanyard, and applicability to audio or visual applications are other important considerations. 


Products & Services Related to Military (MIL-SPEC) Connectors

Audio Connectors
Audio connectors are used to affix cables to other audio equipment, providing electronic signal transference and grounding protection.
D-subminiature Connectors
D-subminiature or D-sub connectors are sturdy electrical connectors with a mating face shaped like the letter D. They provide polarization because male and female connectors can fit together in only one way.
DIN Connectors
DIN connectors are high frequency, multi-pin, electrical connectors that meet standards established by Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN), a German national organization for standardization. The ends of DIN connectors are round, notched, and protected by a metal skirt to ensure that pins line up correctly.
Electrical Connectors
Electrical connectors are devices that join electrical circuits together. Male connectors plug into receptacles, jacks, and outlets. Female connectors contain sockets to receive other devices.
Fibre Channel Connectors
Fibre Channel connectors are high-speed connectors used in Fibre Channel systems.
Micro Connectors and Nano Connectors
Micro connectors and nano connectors exhibit contact pitches of 0.05'' (micro) and 0.025'' (nano), respectively.
RF and Microwave Connectors
RF and microwave connectors are used to connect the ends of cables in systems that operate in the radio frequency (RF) or microwave spectrum. They include threaded or bayonet-style couplings that snap, screw, or push into place.

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