Microminiature Ds aim for aerospace applications

Microdot MCK and MCD high density microminiature D connectors,from Tyco Electronics, deliver a complete connector systemdesigned for both military and aerospace applications.

The rangeof connectors is easily adapted to a wide variety of formfactors.

Rectangular and circular connectors for round and flatcables are available for high reliability applications withlimited space and extreme lightweight requirements.

MCK and MCDconnectors are designed to meet MIL-PRF-83513 specifications forintermateability, interchangeability and performance.

Lowengaging force is achieved through the unique design of theconnector's twist pin contacts.

The male contact forms abreathing helical spring, allowing electrical contact at manypoints around the periphery of the pin bundle rather than at afew discrete points as with conventional pin designs.

Low forcetwist pins exhibit a typical engaging force of 1.11N and 1.39Nmaximum.

The metal shell MCKs and plastic shell MCDs areavailable with solder cup and solid or stranded wireterminations.

MCK transition blocks are standard for printedcircuit board mounting, with custom termination configurationsavailable for both the MCK and MCD.

All connectors in the rangeare very durable with no known detrimental mechanical orelectrical issues after 500 cycles of mating and unmating.

Boththe MCKs and MCDs are especially well suited for use inminiaturised airborne and space electronics, missiles, computersand test equipment.