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MIL-DTL-38999 with PC Tail Contacts
Amphenol provides circular connectors with PC Tail contacts for solder mounting on printed circuit boards. They are available in MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, and III, MIL-DTL-26482, and MIL-DTL-5015 Connectors. These connectors incorporate PCB contacts in sizes 16, 20, and 22D.

Press Fit Connectors for Printed Circuit Board Applications
Amphenol manufactures a complete series of MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, and III Connectors with Press Fit compliant pin contacts for solderless mounting on printed circuit boards. Both pin and socket contacts are available in any MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II or III insert pattern having contact size 16, 20 or 22D. Available in Mil-Spec and custom shell configurations.


Benefits include:

  • High speed, low cost board assembly
  • Elimination of soldering thermal stress
  • No cold soldered joints
  • No short circuits by soldered connections
  • No cleaning of excess flux
  • Optional contact for piercing conformal board
    • coating is available

Press fit connectors accommodate boards with minimum 0.090 inch thickness and 0.040 +/– .003 plated through holes. The insertion force for mounting the connector on the board is 7 to 16 pounds per contact. Refer to L-40450-207 for installation instructions. Contact Amphenol Aerospace for ordering information.