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 as well as other mil-spec and commercial circulars. These connectors incorporate PCB contacts in sizes 16, 20, and 22D. Most popularly used arrangements are shown with pin out dimensional layouts in 12-170, Circular connectors for PCB Applications.

PC tails also available in MIL-DTL-26482 and MIL-DTL-5015 CONNECTORS

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.

Request the following catalogs for insert and shell style availability information:

• 12-092, Amphenol® Tri-Start Subminiature Circular Connectors (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III)
• 12-090, Amphenol® JT/LJT Subminiature Circular Connectors (MIL-DTL-38999 Series I and II)
  
  

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.