Designed for Performance

Numerous advantages in performance capability are designed into the Amphenol Tri-Start Connector. A positive metal to metal coupling design, grounding fingers, and electroless nickel plating provide superior EMI shielding capability of 65 dB minimum at 10 GHz.

Acme threads provide coupling durability. Thicker wall sections and a greater coupling surface area improve strength and shock resistance. Blunting of the thread on both the coupling nut and receptacle eliminates cross coupling. The connector quickly mates and self locks in a 360� turn of the coupling nut.

Elongated mounting holes permit the Tri-Start Connector to intermount with various existing MIL-spec box or wall mount receptacles, giving it a design replacement advantage.

Shells of stainless steel, or cadmium over nickel plating prevent severe corrosion. Resistance is tested through exposure to a 500 hour salt spray. Composite versions provide protection from salt spray exposure for 2000 hours. Other finish options are available.

Recessed pins minimize potential contact damage in this 100% scoop-proof connector. In a blind mating application, mating shells cannot �scoop� the pins, and cause a shorting or bending of contacts.

The design of the Amphenol Tri-Start interfacial seal conform to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III requirements for electrolytic erosion resistance.

A rigid dielectric insert with excellent electrical characteristics provides durable protection to the contacts. The socket contacts are probe proof, and all contacts are rear removable.

Available in sizes 10 power, 12, 16, 20 and 22D contacts are plated in the standard 50 micro inches minimum gold, with 100 micro inches as an option. Fiber optics, extended life and shielded coaxial contacts are also available in a wide selection of standard MIL-DTL-38999 insert patterns.

Optional Features

Options include hermetic seals, nickel plated stainless steel shells, and a fail-safe lanyard release design, providing a quick breakaway connector with Tri-Start dependability. Circuit protection with filter contacts or surgearresting devices are also available. Lightweight, composite shells with conductive plating are available. Ground plane connectors for use with coaxial and triaxial contacts can also be specified.