Series 80 “Mighty Mouse:” Awesome Performance, Itty-Bitty Package

Summary of Selected Environmental and Mechanical Performance Requirements for Military Applications  MIL-STD-810F (Sand and Dust)  Immersion and Corrosion  Contact Retention  Insert Retention  Mating Cycles  Weapon Shock

Summary of Selected Electrical Performance Requirements for Military Applications  500 Volts DC  5 AMP Current (Continuous Rating)  2 Milliohm Shell-to- Shell Resistance  Insulation Resistance: 5,000 Megohms Minimum

 Durable (2000 Mating Cycles)  Shielded/Grounded  Keyed  Field Cleanable  Crimp Contacts  Power, Signal, Coax Layouts  Gage Wire  These are established baselines for military type connectors Basic Connector Packaging Requirements for Military Systems

 Analysis of electrical requirements may enable selection of a smaller connector.  There are many available alternatives to standard high density military type connectors.  But only Mighty Mouse meets both tactical (military) application performance AND size reduction requirements. Mighty Mouse (Left) Nano Circular (Center) Micro Circular (Right) D38999 (Far Right) Reducing Weight / Fitting Into Tight Spaces

Current Standard Insert Arrangements

 Expanded Insert Arrangement Project –Many more standard signal arrangements; now up to 130 pins –14 new power arrangements –8 New Hybrid arrangements  Ongoing Expansion of the Mighty Mouse Line Something to Look Forward to…

 Half the Size and Weight  Higher contact density  Thinner wall construction on connector housing  Elimination of long scoop-proof barrel  Integration of banding platform on connector back-end  Smaller wire gauge (#26) support  Mil-spec caliber performance in just ½ the size and weight. Head-to-Head Comparison with D38999

 Mil-Spec or Commercial  Environment/Connector Class  Termination Style  Shell Material/Plating  Mounting Configuration  Panel Thickness  Shell Size/Insert Arrangement  Pin/Socket  Wire Type, Gauge, Length  Polarization  EMI Ground Spring  EMI/EMP Filtering Application Checklist

 Cordsets for 100BASE-T, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 and Other High-Speed Applications  New Reduced Size Backshells for Environmental and EMI Protection  Heat Shrink Boots for All MM Connectors  Rubber and Metal Protective Covers  Banding and Other Essential Tools  Ongoing new product development and same-day stock expansion. The Series 80 Is a Full Spectrum Product Line

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