HIGH-PERFORMANCE ALTERNATIVE TO OLDER MIL-DTL-5015 SOLDER TYPES

The Amphenol MS3450 MIL-DTL-5015 Rear-Release Threaded (Matrix®) series connectors use rear-release crimp contacts with a retention clip. These Amphenol MS3450 connectors fill the gap between older MIL-DTL-5015s and the environmental and higher-performance needs of new technologies. These MS3450 connectors are sealed to withstand moisture, condensation, vibration and flash-over. Over 165 contact layouts are available, in variations that allow for just power, just signal, or a mix of both contact types. These were formerly MIL-C-5015. For more detailed product information on MS3450 series connectors, please see the specifications below.

Get shopping! Mil spec part number prefixes include MS3450, MS3451, MS3452, MS3454, MS3456 and MS3459.

Features

• Broad Operating Temperatures
  The electroless nickel plating and stainless steel shell connectors will operate in temperature ranges from -67°F to 392°F (-55°C to 200°C). The cadmium olive drab plating connectors will operate in temperatures ranging from -75°F to +347°F (-55°C to 175°C).
• Environmental
  These connectors will perform in the full range of operating conditions defined in MIL-DTL-5015 and are recommended for conditions where vibration, moisture, pressure, and/or temperatures are extreme.
• Rugged Shell
  The rugged aluminum alloy or stainless steel shells are highly resistant to damage and corrosion with firewall capabilities. Shells are available in four different styles, like a self-locking coupling nut in seventeen different sizes.
• Wide Range of Wire Gauges and Current-Carrying Capacity
  Up to 150/245 amps for standard military contacts and wire gauges from size 20 to size 0 AWG.

Materials & Finishes

Electrical Data

Operating Voltage/Test Voltage

* Each insulator has a specific service rating. These numbers should be used by the designer only as a guide. The Service Ratings for each layout are listed on here.

† Not corrected for change in density resulting from variations in temperature.

MS connectors show no evidence of breakdown when the given test voltages are applied between the two closest contacts and between the shell and the contacts closest to the shell for a period of one minute, per MIL-STD-1344 Method 3001.

Current Rating & Contact Resistance

*Using non-military crimp Radsok contact

Maximum total current to be carried per connector in wire bundles as specified in MIL-W-5088. Contact resistance when tested to MIL-C-39029 will not exceed voltage drops listed in above table.

Mechanical

Operating  Classes L, LS and KS -75°F to 392°F (-55°C to +200°C)
                    Temperature classes W and KT -75°F to 347°F (-55°C to 175°C)

Wire Sealing Range

Insulation Strip Length