QUADRAX CONTACT

Ethernet & High Speed Networks
MIL-DTL-38999, ARINC 600, EN2997, EN3646

Quadrax Technology

Presentation
Today’s technology for Aeronautic and Military equipment is more and more complex, requiring the managementof an increasing flow of information at greater speeds.
In response to this need, SOURIAU offers a wide range of electrical and fiber optic solutions for high speed networks
in harsh environments. These solutions can handle data speeds from several Mbit/s up to several Gbit/s using a widearray of communication protocols (Ethernet, ATM...).
Quadrax is the best electrical solution for: High speed electrical network applications, excellent network
performances, crosstalk, return loss, high density of links, harsh environment use...
Typical network applications are 100Mbit/s Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 1394, Fibre Channel, ...

Contents
Overview
Typical applications................................................... 06

EN2997 / 853 Series ................................................. 19
EN3646 / 8525 Series ............................................... 22
ARINC 600 Series ..................................................... 23

Features & Benefits................................................... 07
Description & Technical features............................... 08
Technology overview................................................. 09

Range Extension
Fiber optic ELIO® contacts ...................................... 26

Product Series

BMA coaxial contacts ............................................... 26

Quadrax contact ....................................................... 12High power contacts ................................................ 27

MIL-DTL-38999 Series I / 8LT Series ......................... 13

Power contacts for PCB ............................................ 28

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III / EN3645 / 8D Series ....... 14230V connectors ....................................................... 28

Power contacts ......................................................... 27

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Overview
Typical applications .................................................................................................

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Features & Benefits .................................................................................................

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Description & Technical features .............................................................................

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Technology overview ...............................................................................................

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Typical applications

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Landing Gear

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IFE / Lightning

Radio / Network Systems

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Features & Benefits

An Optimized Electrical Contact
HIGH
SPEED

Size 8 contact with 4 strategically spaced size 24 inner contacts.
One Quadrax contact = Two twinax contacts.
One contact provides a full duplex 100 Mbps ethernet link.

A Versatile Technology
COMPATIBILITY

Fit the major harsh environment MilAero connectors:
MIL-DTL-38999 - EN3645, ARINC 600, EN2997, EN3646.

A Standardized Technology
2 designs for 2 standards:

QUALIFIED - Protruding alignment key: ABS qualified / ARINC 664 compliant.
- In-line alignment key: EN3155 qualified.

Superior Signal Integrity Performance
SMART
DESIGN

Innovative insert design to enable radial insertion of contacts toimprove cross talk performance.

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Quadrax Technology | Quadrax Contact
Description• Front and rear removable versions available• Crimp and PC tail versions available• Standard #8 cavity insertion and removal tools• Ground connection of the cable braid to theshell possible through the external shell of the#8 contact• Compatible with star quad cable• Characteristic impedance of 100 Ohms

Technical features
MechanicalElectrical

2 designs for 2 Standards• Operating temperature:-65°C up to 200°C
Stainless steel (class K, E, Y and YE)• ISO/IEC 11801 category 6 compliant:
Next (cross talk): >46 db at 250 MHz
Return loss: >16 db at 250 MHz
Shield effectiveness: >36 db at 80 MHz• Protuding alignment key:for ARINC 600, EN2997, EN3646• Inner contact:
Copper alloy• Contact body:
Copper alloy• Insulator:
Thermoplastic resin• Contact plating:Gold over nickel• Contact to shell continuity:<10 mΩ (ARINC 600)
• Contact resistance (low level):Initial: 15 mΩ
After tests: 30 mΩ
• Dielectric withstanding voltage:
AltitudeService I

Sea level

500 Vrms

21 000 m

125 Vrms• Insulation resistance:
At ambient temperature: >5000 mΩ
At high temperature: >1000 mΩ
• #24 contact cable size acceptance:
AWG 22 to AWG 26

8ABS

QUALIFIED

ARINC
664

COMPLIANT• In-line alignment key:for MIL-DTL-38999

EN3155QUALIFIED

Quadrax Technology | Quadrax Contact
An optimized high speed electrical contact
Size 8 outer contact with 4 strategically spaced size 24 inner contacts forming two 100Ω or 150Ω matched impedancepairs with excellent 360° shielding.
Equivalent to two twinax contacts with:- better performance (reduced cross talk)- shorter cabling time
- compact profile- lighter weight=

One contact provides a full duplex 100 Mbps ethernet link, and fulfills the ISO/IEC 11801 category 6 requirements.

A versatile technology
Fit the major harsh environment MilAero connectors:

ARINC 600

MIL-DTL-38999/EN3645

EN2997

EN3646Ground connection of the cable braid to the connector shell on:- All ARINC 600 layouts- MIL-DTL-38999 Series I & III - EN3645- EN2997- EN3646

Superior signal integrity performance
Innovative insert design enabling radial insertion of inner
crimped contacts.

Radial insertion of contacts in insert enabling minimum
untwisting of the cable for wiring operation.

Minimum untwisting of the cable= improved cross talk performance.

BAD

GOOD

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Product Series
Quadrax contact: ordering information, tooling & accessories ...............................

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MIL-DTL-38999 Series I / 8LT Series ........................................................................

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MIL-DTL-38999 Series III / EN3645 / 8D Series ......................................................

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EN2997 / 853 Series ................................................................................................

19

EN3646 / 8525 Series ..............................................................................................

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ARINC 600 Series ....................................................................................................

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Quadrax Technology | Quadrax Contact
38999 Series I & III contacts - In-line alignment key

All crimp contacts are sealed thru a sealing boot. Crimp contacts ordered separately are delivered with sealing boot.
Contact type
Pin
PC tail

L= 4±0.1mm

SocketPin
Crimp
SocketSOURIAUpart number

Cross norm

Impedance

ReleaseT° MaxETH1-1237A

-

100Ω

Rear

125°C

ETH1-1501A

-

150Ω

Rear

125°C

ETH1-1238A

-

100Ω

Rear

125°C

ETH1-1502A

-

150Ω

Rear

125°C

ETH1-1345A

EN 3155-074

100Ω

Rear

150°C

ETH1-1503A

-

150Ω

Rear

150°C

ETH1-1346A

EN 3155-075

100Ω

Rear

150°C

ETH1-1504A

-

150Ω

Rear

150°C

ARINC 600, EN2997, EN3646 contacts - Protruding alignment key
All crimp contacts are unsealed. Sealing boots are available. All contacts delivered without boot.
Contact typePC tail

L= 6.35 mm

Tinned PC tail
L= 6.35 mm

Pin

PC tail

L= 4.45 mm

Pin
Crimp
SocketSOURIAUpart numberABSpart number

Impedance

ReleaseT° MaxETH1-1110A

-

100Ω

Front

125°C

ETH1-1123A

-

100Ω

Front

125°C

ETH1-1137A

-

100Ω

Rear

200°C

ETH1-1100A

ABS0973 M08A

100Ω

Rear

125°C

ETH1-1126A

-

100Ω

Rear

200°C

ETH1-1101A

ABS0974 F08A

100Ω

Rear

125°C

ETH1-1127A

-

100Ω

Rear

200°C

T° Max# Cable200°C
EN2997
ARINC 600

8

260°C
200°C

EN2997

EN3646

Recommanded cable

Sealing bootConnector

ARINC 600

SOURIAUpart numberABSpart number

Impedance

Reference

Cable
type

Numberof pairs

8533-8236

ABS0992B01

100Ω

ABS 1503 KD24

Star quad28533-8307

10/12

8533-8287

Quadrax cable

8660-6053

ABS0992B02

Quadrax tools• Inner contacts: M22520/2-01
crimping tool and K709 locatorlocator12• Outer body: M22520/5-01 crimping
tool and M22520/5-45 die set

die set• Insertion/extraction tool, standard size 8 cavity tools:
8660-197 (metallic) or M81969/14-06 (plastic)

Metallic tool

Plastic tool

Quadrax Technology | MIL-DTL-38999 Series I
Description• High contact density• MIL-DTL-38999 Series I: Bayonet coupling• Numerous layouts• 100% scoop proof• RFI - EMI shielding and shell to shell continuity• Nickel or cadmium plated

Contact layout
9*

11

17

19

21

05

81

80

81

82

84

78

80

84

1#8
Quadrax

1#8
Quadrax

2#12
2#8 Quadrax

32#22D
1#8 Quadrax

2#8
Quadrax

14#22D
4#8 Quadrax

17#22D2#8 Quadrax

18 #202#8 Quadrax

4#8
Quadrax

23

25

86

80

81

82

86

87

88

6#8
Quadrax

10#20 - 4#12
13#16
3#8 Quadrax

22#22D - 3#20
11#16 - 2#12
3#8 Quadrax

97#22D2#8 Quadrax

40#20
4#16
2#8 Quadrax

36 #22D
6 #8 Quadrax

8#8 Quadrax

Ordering information & Dimensions
Please consult ‘‘8LT Series - MIL-DTL-38999 Series I’’ catalog.

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Quadrax Technology | MIL-DTL-38999 Series III
Description• Front and rear removable versions available• Twinax: crimp version available• Quadrax: crimp and PC tail versions available• Standard #8 cavity insertion and removal tools• Ground connection of the cable braid to theshell possible through the external shell of the#8 contact• Compatible with star quad cable• Characteristic impedance of 100 Ohms
• Mixed layouts not groundedTechnical features
MechanicalElectrical• Operating temperature:-65°C up to 150°C• ISO/IEC 11801 category 6 compliant:. Next (cross talk): > 46 db at 250 MHz. Return loss: > 16 db at 250 MHz. Shield effectiveness: > 36 db at 80 MHz• Inner contact:copper alloy• Contact body:copper alloy• Contact insulator:
thermoplastic resin• Contact plating:gold over nickel• Shell plating:. Aluminum shell:
Cadmium olive drab (W)Nickel (F)Black zinc nickel (Z)Green zinc cobalt (ZC)
. Composite shell:
Cadmium olive drab (J)Nickel (M)Without plating (X). Stainless steel shell:
Passivated (K)Nickel (S). Titanium shell:
Without plating (TT)Nickel (TF)
. Bronze shell:
Without plating

Next (dB)• Contact to shell continuity:< 10 mΩ• Contact resistance (low level):. Initial 15 mΩ
. After tests 30 mΩ

Frequency (MHz)Return loss (dB)

• Dielectric withstanding voltage:
AltitudeService I

sea level

500 Vrms

21 000 m

125 Vrms• Insulation resistance:. At ambient temperature: > 5000 MΩ
. At high temperature: > 1000 MΩ
• #24 contact cable size acceptance:
AWG 22 to AWG 26

Frequency (MHz)Shield effectiveness (dB)Frequency (MHz)14

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Contact layouts
Contact #22D

Contact #12

Contact #20

Contact #8, Twinax or Quadrax

Contact #16

09

11

17

05*

81

80

81

82

1#8

1#8

2#12
2#8

38#22D
1#8

2#8

19

21

84

78

80

84

86

14#22D
4#8

17#22D
2#8

18#20
2#8

4#8

6#8

23

25
80

81

82

86

87

88

10#20, 13#16
4#12, 3#8

22#22D
3#20, 11#16
2#12, 3#8

97#22D2#8

40#20, 4#16
2#8

36#22D
6#8

8#8* 09-05 layout with twinax or quadrax contact:- grounded version only
- plug with female contact & receptacle with male contact only
Note: Mixed layouts not grounded.

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Ordering information
Aluminum, Composite, Stainless steel & Titanium connector
Basic Series

8D

0

Q

11

W

81

P

N

284

L

284

L

Shell style:
0: Square flange receptacle
5: Plug
7: Jam nut receptacle
Type:
C: Quadrax PC tail contacts*
Q: Quadrax crimp contacts
Shell size: 9 - 11 - 17 - 19 - 21 - 23 - 25 (see next page)
Plating:
Aluminum shell:
W: Olive green cadmium
F: Nickel
Z: Black zinc nickel
ZC: Green zinc cobalt
Stainless steel shell:
K: Passivated
S: Nickel

Composite shell:
J: Olive green cadmium
M: Nickel
X: Without plating
Titanium shell:
TF: Nickel
TT: Without plating

Contact layout: See previous page
Contact type:
P: Pin
S: Socket
Orientation: N, A, B, C, D & E
Specification:
284: Quadrax grounded PC tail contact (100Ω)*
308: Quadrax not grounded PC tail contact (100Ω)
384: Quadrax grounded crimp contact (150Ω)*
408: Quadrax not grounded crimp contact (150Ω)
620: Quadrax grounded crimp contact (100Ω)*
621: Quadrax not grounded crimp contact (100Ω)

550: Tin plated Quadrax not grounded PCB contact SnPb
550S: Tin plated Quadrax not grounded PCB contact SAC305
550E: Tin plated Quadrax not grounded PCB contact Sn pur

L: For P or S contact type only, connectors delivered without contacts, connectors marking P or S plus orientation

Bronze connector
Basic Series

JVS

C

00A

09

35

P

N

Type:
C: Quadrax PC tail contacts*
Q: Quadrax crimp contacts
Shell style:
00A: Square flange receptacle
16A: Plug
07A: Jam nut receptacle
Shell size: 9 - 11 - 17 - 19 - 21 - 23 - 25 (see next page)
Contact layout: See previous page
Contact type:
P: Pin
S: Socket
Orientation: N, A, B, C, D & E
Specification:
284: Quadrax grounded PC tail contact (100Ω)*
308: Quadrax not grounded PC tail contact (100Ω)
384: Quadrax grounded crimp contact (150Ω)*
408: Quadrax not grounded crimp contact (150Ω)
620: Quadrax grounded crimp contact (100Ω)*
621: Quadrax not grounded crimp contact (100Ω)

550: Tin plated Quadrax not grounded PCB contact SnPb
550S: Tin plated Quadrax not grounded PCB contact SAC305
550E: Tin plated Quadrax not grounded PCB contact Sn pur

L: For P or S contact type only, connectors delivered without contacts, connectors marking P or S plus orientation* For PC tail contacts or grounded versions please consult us.
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Dimensions
Square flange receptacle - Type 0
BC

PC Tail contacts

Crimp contacts

A

A Max
Shell
size

Aluminum Composite

B Min
Stainlesssteel,
Titanium& Bronze

Aluminum Composite

B Max
Stainlesssteel,
Titanium& Bronze

C Max

Aluminum Composite

Stainlesssteel,
Titanium& BronzeAllmaterials

11 to 19

10.72

11.96

11.4

11.5

12.5

12

13.5

13.5

14

29

21 to 25

11.54

12.76

11.8

12

14.5

12.5

14

15.5

14.5

30

Jam nut receptacle - Type 7
E

Plug - Type 5
FGDPC Tail contacts

Crimp contacts

Material

Aluminum, Stainless steel, Titanium & Bronze

Shell size
11 to 25

D Max

E Min

E Max

F Max

9.9

9.5

12

27

All materials
Shell size
11 to 25

G Max
48

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Quadrax crimp contact
15.88 Max
0.79±0.5

7.69±0.2
0.79±0.5

1

Ø 7.99±0.04

15.95 Max

Male contact

Female contact

Ø 7.31 Max

5 Min

22.75 Max2

Ø 6.97±0.4

Ø 5.53±0.02

Ø 6.97±0.4

2

1

45°

Quadrax PCB contact
19.85 Max

15.96±0.514.45±0.5

7.69±0.2

14.45±0.5
0.79±0.5

0.79

14.72 Min2

Ø 7.31 Max

3.75±0.15

Ø 6.97±0.42
1

45° Ø 7.99±0.04±0.5

3.75±0.15
19.8 Max

Male contact

Female contact

Drill dimensions for PCB mountØ 1.2 Min

45°

1.41

1.41

Ø 1.2 Min

Ø 0.75 Min

2.24

1.41

1.41

2.24

2.24

Ø 0.75 Min

2.24

45°
Male contact

Note: All dimensions are in millimeters (mm)18Female contact

Quadrax Technology | EN2997 Series
Description• Robust aluminum or stainless steel screw
coupling connector.
• The utmost solution to combine high vibrations
and high temperature.
• Quadrax contact size 8 to use in size 6 cavity.
• Standard strain relief backshell or spacer
accessory to adapt any specific backshell.
• Airbus ABS 1340-1343, 1426-1427, 1452
qualified.
• Grounded insert option for perfect shielding.
• PC tail as well as crimp contacts available.

Technical features
Mechanical• Shell:. nickel plated aluminum (R class),. passivated stainless steel (K class).
• Grommet and seal:. silicone elastomer.
• Insulator:. thermoplastic.
• Contact body:. copper alloy.
• Contact plating:. gold over nickel.
• Contact retention:. size 8: 130N.
• Endurance:. 500 mating cycles (K class),. 250 mating cycles (R, W & A classes).

Electrical

Environmental• Insulation resistance:. 5000 MΩ under 500 Vdc.

• Temperature range:. -60°C +200°C R & K classes.

• Max current rating per contact:. size 24: 1A(4 size 24 inner contacts in a size 8 outter
contact).

• Leakage:. as per 2591-312:
Method B differential pressure: 100kPa
Maximum leakage flow: 16x10-6 m3/h

• Contact resistance:. initial < 0.4 mΩ.

• Salt spray:. 48 hours (R class),. 500 hours (K class).

• Electrical continuity:. 5mΩ with RFI shielding.
• Shielding:. to 100 MHz at 1 GHz attenuation 65 dB.

• Fire resistance:. as per EN 2591-318:
6 min under a 1100°C flame without
electrical perturbation, plus 14 min withno flame propagation (ES class).
• Resistance to fluids:. MIL-H 5606 - SKYDROL 500 B4 - LD4 JP5 - MIL-L 7870A - MIL-L 23699 MIL- L 7808 - MIL-C 25769 - MIL-A 8243

• Vibration & shock:. according to EN2997.

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Contact layout
08

18

20

28

01

02

04

06

1 Quadrax(Grounded only)

2 Quadrax

4 Quadrax

6 Quadrax

Ordering information
SOURIAU part numbers
Basic series

8533

0

R

S

20

04

Shell type:		
0: Square flange receptacle		
3: Plug with RFI shelding		
7: Jam nut receptacle
Shell class:		
R: Nickel plated aluminum shell (200°C)		
K: Stainless steel shell (200°C)
S: With 360° teeth
Shell size:
08, 18, 20, 24, 28
Contact layout:
See above
Contact type:
P: Pin
S: Socket
Orientation:
N, 6, 7, 8, 9, Y
Insert class:None: Not grounded
G: Grounded - for Quadrax applications only
Mandatory suffix for shells sizes 18, 20, 24 & 28 :
125: With quadrax contact + sealing boot (200°c max)
126: With backshell, without contact and sealing boot231: With spacer, without contact and sealing boot (see next page for available layouts)
L: Without contact and sealing bootMandatory suffix for layout 08-01 only (200°C, plug with female contact & receptacle with male contact only):
165: With quadrax contact + backshell for heatshrink sleeving
L165: Without quadrax contact, with backshell for heatshrink sleeving

Dimensions
Please consult ‘‘853 Series’’ catalog.

20

P

N

G

L

Quadrax Technology | EN2997 Series
Strain relief backshell

A

B

D

ThreadC

Holes
numberLayout
18-02
20-04
24-04
28-06

Material

Part numberMassmax (g)Aluminum85338342

40

Stainless steel

85338343

75

Aluminum85338250

40

Stainless steel

85338281

73

Aluminum85338223

53

Stainless steel

Consult us-

Aluminum85338245

82

Stainless steel

85338288

146

A±0.1

B Max

C±0.12D

Holes
numberThreadClass 2B

Coupling
torque N.m

24.90

29.45

41.78±1.2

31.62

2

1.0625-18 UNEF

16

27.72

30.12

41.78±1.2

33.21

4

1.1875-18 UNEF

20

33.71

37.26

48.95
Max

45

4

1.4375-18 UNEF

26

39.7

44.4

41.78

47.49

6

1.7500-18 UNS

29SpacerØBØA31.9±1

Self locking
ring spacer

LayoutStainless steel
Part number

Aluminum

Mass max (g)Part number

20-04

8533-8388

888533-8387

24-04

8533-8390

115

8533-8389

28-06

8533-8392

140

8533-8391

Mass max (g)Consult usØAØB Max

1''3/16-18 UNEF 2A40

1''7/16-18 UNEF 2A45

1''3/4-18 UNS

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Description• Robust bayonet coupling system withstanding
high vibrations• ABS qualified design derived from
EN3645/MIL 26482 Series 2• Environmental stainless steel version or
aluminum shell• Smallest aeronautical quadrax on the market

Contact layout
08
01

1 Quadrax

Ordering information
Shell type
Plug
Square flange
receptacle

LayoutSOURIAU part number

ABS part number

0801(8B01)

8525 16R8B01SNH164L(1)

ABS 1054 A60801 BN + ABS 1057-08A01

8525 16R8B01SNH164 (2)ABS 1054 A60801 FN + ABS 1057-08A01

0801(8B01)

8525 10R8B01PNH164L(1)

ABS 1054 A00801 AN + ABS 1057-08A01

8525 10R8B01PNH164 (2)ABS 1054 A00801 MN + ABS 1057-08A01(1) mono quadrax connector delivered with backshell and without contact.
(2) mono quadrax connector delivered with backshell and with quadrax contact.

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Quadrax Technology | ARINC 600 Series
Description• High density solution:. Blind mate, clearance device for better
rackability. Low insertion force• Rackable solution:. Up to 56 #8 quadrax contacts• Modular solution:. Build your own connector matching yourexact needs• Repairable solution:. EMI RFI shielding solution. Nickel and alodine plating. 100A power capabilty. Fixing type
. Grounding. Filtering

Contact layout - ARINC 600 sizes 2 and 3
Cavities A, B, D, E
Q11*

Q10*

118Q2

11 #8 Quadrax

10 #8 Quadrax

118 #22
2 #8 Quadrax

Cavities C, F
Q6*

68Q2

11Q2

62Q2

20Q4

6 #8 Quadrax

68 #22
2 #8 Quadrax

4 #20
3 #16
4 #12
2 #8 Quadrax

60 #222 #16
2 #8 Quadrax

20 #20
4 #8 Quadrax* Grounded metal insert

Ordering information & Dimensions
Please consult ''ARINC 600 Series'' catalog.

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Range Extension
Fiber optic ELIO® contacts ......................................................................................

26

BMA coaxial contacts...............................................................................................

26

Power contacts.........................................................................................................

27

High power contacts................................................................................................

27

Power contacts for PCB ...........................................................................................

28

230V connectors ......................................................................................................

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Quadrax Technology | Range Extension
SOURIAU contact offer
Fiber Optic
ELIO® Contacts
ELIO® contact: ruggedized and user friendly fiber
optic technology. Easy mounting optical link forsevere applications.
Flight proven:. The only Airbus qualified fiber optic technology: ABS1379,
ABS1213. ARINC 801 and EN4531 qualified.
Robust connection:. Withstanding the most severe vibrations with excellent optical
performance (0.3 dB).
User friendly contact:. Easy cleaning: no part to remove.
. No tool needed for insertion/extraction of the contacts.
A wide range available:. In all planforms with #8 cavities. Up to 24 ELIO® contacts in
38999 size 25.

See «Fiber Optic Solutions» catalog
on www.souriau.com

BMA Coaxial Contacts
A robust and powerfull coaxial High Frequency
transmission (BMA) now available in any size 8
SOURIAU insert of D38999 Series III.
Spring HF contact:. Vibration and High Frequency.
Largest Flexibility:. 16 layouts available.
Qualified coaxial contact:. Interface according MIL-STD-348A/321.
Easy mounting:. Removable contact.

See «VGE1 ELIO® Rugged Fiber Optic Solutions»product news on www.souriau.com

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Power Contacts
Power supply in harsh environments. Designed to
be used in severe environments, fluid resistance,high shock and vibration.
A unique contact design with a braid socket:. 20 contact points for a #4 contact vs 2 or 3 for a standard socket.
. Allowing 20 % more current as compared to standard socket.
. Excellent vibration withstanding.
. Insure excellent crimping.
A versatile individual sealing on the cable:. Sealing on the cable done thanks to a sealing boot.
. Same connector can accomodate a wild range of cable diameter.
A contact technology integrated in well proven standard
MilAero connectors:. Up to 260°C service temperature.
. Up to 60G vibration withstanding.
. Shell available in, aluminium, composite, Stainless steel,
Titanium & Bronze.

See «38999 Series III - Power Contacts» product news
on www.souriau.com

High Power Contacts
38999 High Power (up to 850A). Designed tomeet the harshest military requirement wherehigh power and shielding are needed.
3 aluminum shell sizes available:. Size 19 (450A max); size 23 (650A max); size 25 (850A max).
. Different finish: cadmium, zinc nickel, electroless nickel.
. Threaded coupling.
Superior contact technology equipped with a silver plated braid:. High contact endurance.
. Low contact resistance.
. No microcut under vibration.
Modular design for easy installation:. Removable backshell: straight, right angle or bus bar.
. Backshell termination: for thread or shrink boot.
. Possible to crimp various cable (Ø from 50 to185mm).

See «38999 Series III - High Power Contacts»
product news on www.souriau.com

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Power Contacts for PCB
Firewall connector for power supply, adapted to
PCB solutions.
Safe & Quick Avoid soldering of contacts:. No heat applied: no risk of damaging the connector.
. Quicker fit in the equipment.
Robust:. True mechanical link between PCB and contacts: no additional
double flange needed. Power contacts are attached directly to theboard with screws for an optimized connection.
. Available in size 6 contact (Ø4.6mm) & size 4 contact (Ø5.74mm).
Compact:. Tapped contacts for direct and small sized connections, especiallycompared to standard lugs.
See «EN2997 Series Power Contacts for PCB»
product news on www.souriau.com

230V Connectors
The use of higher voltage to reduce cable weight
has lead to the development of double voltage in
un-pressurized connectors.
Robust design and materials:. ensuring that in un-pressurized areas no partial discharge will
weaken the connector.
. each production batch is tested to ensure performance to thishigh level.
No possible mismatch:. specific T and V clocking to avoid mating with a non 230V
qualified counterpart.
Flexible offering:. available in standard watertight as well as in hermetic connectors.
. available in composite and stainless steel shells.
See «230V Connectors» product news on
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