
Manufacturers of passenger and cargo aircraft require highly reliable components into their flight critical systems. From the beginning this reliability is designed into our products, whether standard or custom, because of our leading-edge interconnect technologies. Sabritec offers a wide range of high speed interconnect that meet these demands. Our products serve in cockpit avionics, communications equipment, navigation systems, inflight entertainment systems and various other airframe applications.
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Filter Connectors
MIL-DTL-38999 Style Connectors
MIL-DTL-38999 filter connectors are designed to meet or exceed all applicable requirements of Series I-IV. Filter connectors are intermateable and interchangeable with standard non-filter connectors. Sabritec has not been certified under the cognizance of the MIL-DTL-38999 standard and these parts are not covered by the QPL.
MIL-DTL-83723 Style Connectors
MIL-DTL-83723 Series III/MIL-C-26500 filter connectors are designed to meet or exceed all applicable requirements of military specifications. Filter connectors are intermateable and interchangeable with standard non-filter connectors. Sabritec has not been certified under the cognizance of the MIL-DTL-83723 standard and these parts are not covered by the QPL.
MIL-DTL-26482 Style Connectors
MIL-C-26482 Series II/MIL-DTL-83723 Series I filter connectors are designed to meet or exceed all applicable requirements of military specifications. Filter connectors are intermateable and interchangeable with standard non-filter connectors. Sabritec has not been certified under the cognizance of the MIL-DTL-83723 standard and these parts are not covered by the QPL.
ARINC 404
MIL-C-81659/ARINC 404 filter connectors are designed to meet or exceed all applicable requirements of military specifications. Filter connectors are intermateable and interchangeable with standard non-filter connectors.
ARINC 600
Filter Connectors ARINC 600 ARINC 600 filter connectors are designed to meet or exceed all applicable requirements of military specifications. Filter connectors are intermateable and interchangeable with standard non-filter connectors.
MIL-DTL-83527 Style Connectors
Filter Connectors MIL-DTL-83527 MIL-DTL-83527 Connectors come standard with anti-rotational keyed insert assemblies for Filter, High-Speed Fibre Channel or Ethernet Twinax and Quadrax Connectors and Contacts. Offered in a number of different contact arrangements and shell sizes. Sabritec has not been certified under the cognizance of the MIL-DTL-83527 standard and these parts are not covered by the QPL.
MIL-DTl-24308 Style Connectors
MIL-DTL-24308 D-Subminiature filter connectors are designed to meet or exceed all applicable requirements of military specifications. Filter connectors are intermateable and interchangeable with standard non-filter connectors. Sabritec has not been certified under the cognizance of the MIL-DTL-24308 standard and these parts are not covered by the QPL.
MIL-DTL-83513 Micro D Style Connectors
MIL-DTL-83513 filter connectors are designed to meet or exceed all applicable requirements of military specifications. Filter connectors are intermateable and interchangeable with standard non-filter connectors. Sabritec has not been certified under the cognizance of the MIL-DTL-83513 standard and these parts are not covered by the QPL.
Combo D-Sub
High powered EMI filtered D-Sub connectors including the single row size 8 power contacts (3W3, 3WK3, etc.). These connectors can achieve up to 47 nF per line. The planar capacitor provides excellent attenuation as well as meeting the Bellcore requirements for 1000 VDC Dielectric Withstanding Voltage. These connectors are intermateable and interchangeable with standard non-filter d-sub connectors. This series is available in PC tail, solder cup, and solderless press-fit terminations into standard plated thru holes.
Triax Connectors
NDL-T (Threaded)
The series includes straight and right angle cable mount and PCB mount connectors, in-series and between series adapters, as well as coax/triax transitional adapters, bulkhead receptacles and cable-bus terminators. Cable mount connectors are designed for all types of data-bus and video interconnect systems including MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 429, 100 Base-T Ethernet, high speed video hot-link and fibre channel data links.
These connectors are available through our authorized distributors
Multiway D-Sub
- Designed to ground outer shield of triax contact directly to the shell of the connector
- Multi-finger ground spring provides a multi-point contact engagement for superior EMI shielding
- Extremely low contact resistance
- Transmits data at 100 ohms
- Mates up to 14 contacts in a single interface
MIL-DTL-38999/MIL-DTL-83527/ARINC 404/ARINC 600/MIL-DTL-24308
The triax contact series fit standard MIL-DTL-38999 size 8, 10 & 12 contact cavities, d-sub size 8, and ARINC size 1, 5, 8, 9 & 12 standard rack & panel connector cavities and MIL-DTL-83527 size 8 cavities. Sabritec offers Qualified Product List (QPL) triax contacts under specifications MIL-C-39029/90-529 and MIL-C-39029/91-530.
High Impedance Contacts
- Designed for ARINC 600 and MIL-DTL-38999 connectors
- Available in 60, 75 and 85 Ohm
- Optimized for balanced characteristic impedance between middle and center conductors
- No polarization required
- Multidirectional routing of cable
- Ideal for blindmate, rack and panel and circular interconnect requirements
Quadrax & Twinax Circular Connectors
MIL-DTL-38999
- Data Rates Exceeding 2 Gbit/Sec
- Bandwidth: Up to 3 Giga Hertz
- Can Be Driven Via Matched Impedance Differential Pair Interconnections For Board To Board High Speed Data Transfer
- Ideal For Reliable, High-Speed Transfer Of Digital Audio/Video Signals.
These connectors are available through our authorized distributors - click here for parts list
Quadsplitter (Patent #6,794,578)
Quadrax is a system where four conductors are located within a single conducting enclosure. The connection to two separate twinax cables is accomplished without disturbing the differential or signal-to-shield impedances values. A complete series of connectors are available utilizing the Quadsplitter technology with Mil-DTL-38999 Series III connector types available in shell size 11 and shell size 25 housings.
Quadrax/Twinax Rack & Panel Connectors
ARINC 404
- Data Rates Exceeding 2 Gbit/Sec
- Bandwidth: Up to 3 Gigahertz
- Low-latency, High-Throughput Signal Processing Applications
- Low Skew & Jitter
- Matched Impedance Differential Pair Twinax & Quadrax
- Standard & Custom Insert Arrangements
- Anti-Rotational Cavities
- Size 5 & 9 Quad and Twinax Contacts
ARINC 600
- Data Rates Exceeding 2 Gbit/Sec
- Bandwidth: Up to 3 Gigahertz
- Low-latency, High-Throughput Signal Processing Applications
- Low Skew & Jitter
- Matched Impedance Differential Pair Twinax & Quadrax
- Standard & Custom Insert Arrangements
- Anti-Rotational Cavities
- ARINC 664 Compliant Quadrax Contacts
MIL-DTL-83527
- Data Rates Exceeding 2 Gbit/Sec
- Bandwidth: Up to 3 Gigahertz
- Available W/Anti-rotational Keyed Inserts
- Twinax And Quadrax Contacts
- Designed For Extreme Levels Of Shock, Vibration And Humidity
- Meets All Applicable Requirements Of MIL-C-83527
- Low-latency, High-Throughput Signal Processing Applications
- Low Skew & Jitter
Quadrax/Twinax Rectangular/Modular Connectors
Backplane
Panel Mount
- Incorporates Differential Pair and Quadrax Contacts Into Standard
- Footprints for backplane termination
- High Density – 2 to 21 contacts
- Mixed Layouts (Signal, Power, Fiber Optic)
- 100-ohm and 150-ohm Impedance
- Allows the Use of Standard Bus Architecture
- Data Rates Exceeding 2 Gbits/sec
Rugged D-Sub
These connectors provide low RF noise and high durability of up to 1,000 mating cycles. Sabritec connectors meet or exceed all requirements of MIL-STD-202 for shock and
vibration. Offered with 100 ohm quadrax and/or differential pair twinax contacts. Consult factory when other impedances are required. The size 10 contacts are 30% smaller package size than standard size 9 for tight space constraints. These contacts offer the same performance in a much smaller package size.
These connectors are available through our authorized distributors
Quadrax/Twinax Stand Alone PCB & Cable Mount Connectors
Micro Twinax Threaded and Quick Disconnect
Sabritec’s Micro Twinax line features matched impedance miniaturized connectors that provide the user with controlled impedance and tightly spaced PCB footprint spacing. These connectors are available in true differential twinax packages of:
The NDL Micro Twinax Series is offered in threaded and quick disconnect styles and are 25% smaller in diameter than SMA coaxial connectors. The quick disconnect version has a diameter of .250” max and the threaded version has .250” Hex coupling nut.
These connectors are available through our authorized distributors
Micro Quadrax Connectors
The micro quadrax connectors maintain the signal to shield impedance throughout the mated connector pair (quad configuration applications exceeding 1 Gbit/sec) and are available in threaded versions including straight and right angle cable mount and PCB mount configurations.
These connectors are available through our authorized distributors
Miniature Size 10 Twinax/Quadrax Contacts for MIL-DTL-38999 and Rugged D-Sub Connectors
- Reduction in size of 30% from Size 8 and a 25% from Size 9 contact sizes.
- Allows for more signals per connector as well as more signal density per square inch of panel space
- Offered in 100 ohm Quadrax and/or 100/150 ohm differential pair Twinax
- These contacts are available in MIL-DTL-38999 and Rugged D-Sub formats.
Cable Mount Connectors
- Data Rates Exceeding 2 Gbit/Sec
- Can Be Driven Via Matched Impedance Differential Pair Interconnections For Board To Board High Speed Data Transfer
- Unique Sabritec “Quadsplitter” Design Provides A MIL-DTL-38999, 11-4 Insert with Matched Impedance Quad/Twinax Transit
- Ideal For Reliable, High-Speed Transfer Of Digital Audio/Video Signals.
- Low-latency, High- Throughput Signal Processing Applications
- Low Skew & Jitter
- Matched Impedance Differential Pair Twinax
Micro-D Twinax (MDTX)
Micro-D Twinax Connectors (MDTX) offer twinax blindmate assemblies fitted into a low-profile metalized Micro-D style shell. This series allows for modularity of PCB routing of high speed signaling capable of 100 Ohm differential pair matched impedance for IEEE 1394b firewire and gigabit Ethernet applications in a size 10 twinax contact. These connectors allow for maximum space utilization, ultra miniature size, high vibration capability and are extremely light weight and modular with true signal integrity. Insert arrangements are available in 2, 4, 6 and 8 way twinax assemblies with mixed signal and power contacts available in hybrid layouts. These connectors are available with locking post mechanisms or blind mate features
Duraspeed Quadrax/Twinax Contacts
Sabritec’s Duraspeed line offers true differential pair matched impedance Twinax and Quadrax contacts, where the differential pair and signal to shield impedance is maintained throughout the connector pair, with rugged low insertion force/high mating cycle precision contacts capable of withstanding a minimum of 6,000 mating cycles. All Duraspeed Quadrax (DSQ) and Twinax (DST) contacts are designed to fit Sabritec's standard cavities for all existing connector formats of high speed product lines of MIL-DTL-38999, ARINC 600 and Rugged-Subminiature.
Fiber Optic Connectors / Contacts
ARINC 801 Terminus
The ARINC 801 fiber optic terminus is the next generation of high density, butt joint interconnect technology. With its standard 1.25 mm ferrule and sleeve, the ARINC 801 terminus is designed for both multimode and single-mode applications and is compatible with standard LC termination processes. The terminus is available both as a pull-proof design and as an optical disconnect style. Click Here for Qualification Test Report
ARINC 801 Terminus is available through our authorized distributors
Optical Contacts for #16 for MIL-C-38999 Shells
- Robust pin and socket design
- Easy termination process
- Typical dB loss per mated pair: 1 dB
- Lower cost than typical glass fiber assemblies
Active Electroptical Cable Assembly Transceiver
- Full electrical interface removes all limitations associated with the use of fiber optic connections in uncontrolled
environments - Operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C
- Intermateable with standard MIL-DTL-38999 electrical receptacle with 15-35 arrangement per MIL-STD-1560
- Significant weight reduction
- Enhanced signal integrity
Size 5 Expanded Beam Contacts
- Robust Pin & Socket Versions
- Multimode Applications (62.5/125)
- Available for ARINC or MIL-DTL-38999 Applications
- Reduced Influence for Alignment Errors
- Increased Protection for Fiber
- Reduced Influence from Dirt and Debris
- Simple Cleaning
- Insertion Loss: - 0.8 dB (Typical)
Size 12 Expanded Beam Contacts
- Fits standard size 12 contact cavities for
- MIL-DTL-38999 (dimensionally identical to size 12 electrical contacts per M39029/56-353 and M39029/58-365)
- Multimode applications 50/125 and 62.5/125
- Insertion loss: 1.0 dB (Typical)
- Increased protection for fiber face
- Reduced influence from dirt debris and vibration
- Simple cleaning
- Insert arrangements for MIL-DTL-38999 include: 13-2, 15-4, 17-6, 21-11 and 25-19
(other custom arrangements available, consult factory)
Size 16 Butt-Joint Contacts
- Robust Pin And Socket Design
- Multimode Applications (62.5/125)
- Concave, flat and PC end face geometries for excellent Mechanical Performance
- Physical Contact Polish Provides Low Loss & Low Reflection
- Insertion Loss: 0.7 Db (Typical)
- Maximum loss less than 1 dB for PC polish and less than 1.5 dB for SM polish
Din Style Contacts
- Twist protection pin
- Multimode applications (62.5/125)
- Screwing lock
- Insertion loss:- 0.20 dB (Typical)
Ruggedized SC Connectors
- Ruggedized Design
- Multimode Applications and Single Mode applications
- Precision Ceramic Ferrule
- Simple Push-Pull Mating Mechanism
- Pull proof design
- Simple Cleaning
- Insertion Loss: -0.4 dB (Typical)
- Available in PC and APC geometries
LC Simplex/Duplex
- Single mode 6/125, 9/125 and Multimode 50/125, 62.5/125
- Pull-proof design
- RJ-45 style latching mechanism
- PC and APC end face geometries available
- LC Duplex includes 2 connector bodies + duplex clip * Low insertion loss: -0.20 dB (Typical)
- Low return loss (Single mode): min. -45 dB
Coax Connectors / Contacts
MDHC (High Frequency Micro-D Coax Connectors)
High Frequency Micro-D Coax Connectors (MDHC) have a low VSWR up to 40 GHz (typ). These connectors have a constant 50 ohm airline impedance interface and are 30% smaller than our SCX coaxial connectors. Each coax contact has a maximum overall diameter of Ø.133" fitted into a low-profile metalized or plastic housing. MDHC coaxial contacts are a drop in replacement to Sabritec’s MDCX RF contacts with an increased.
Insert arrangements available in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 way coax assemblies with mixed signal and power contacts available in hybrid arrangements. frequency range from 10 GHz to 40 GHz. These connectors are RoHS compliant.
Click Here for Return Loss & Crosstalk Test Report
MDCX Multipin Coax Connectors
Multipin coax connectors with low VSWR of 1.25:1 up to 10 GHz (max mated pair). Each contact has a maximum diameter of 0.125" fitted into a low profile metalized housing. Insert arrangements available in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 way coax assemblies with mixed signal and power contacts available in hybrid arrangements. These connectors are RoHS compliant.
Click Here for Electrical Test Report MDCX Connectors
SCX Connectors
SCX connectors feature a .145” maximum overall diameter with a .375” overall length for the mated connector pair. A revolutionary designed air dielectric interface resulting in exceptional RF performance with a 50-ohm characteristic impedance maintained throughout the mated connector pair. The result is an extremely small and rugged high frequency RF connector series with exceptionally low VSWR (1.25:1) from DC to 20 GHz.
SMP/SMPM Connectors
Features a snap-in vibration proof connection, suitable for high shock mobile applications and space level connector requirements of extreme random vibration, thermal shock and outgassing environments. Frequency range is DC-40 GHz with low VSWR and insertion loss (dB) parameters of 0.10 dB max.
Click here from SMP Cross Reference Guide
Semi-Rigid Coax Connectors
(Patent# 6,902,422 and 6,878,008)
The rear body of the coaxial connector is extended to alleviate stress against the cable to connector solder joint. The slotted extension straddles the semi-rigid cable confining it to its initial direction while increasing the mutual solder surfaces between the cable and connector body.
MIL-DTL-38999, ARINC 404, ARINC 600
Coax contacts include size 5, 9 and 12 contacts for various cable types and PC tail configurations. The cable types will include RG-178 and RG-316 and numerous low-loss cable configurations.
High Frequency Coax Contacts
Sabritec‘s High Frequency Coax Contacts are engineered with a “float mount” design to assure high performance (low VSWR) at microwave frequencies by preventing any air gap at the mating interface. These contacts are to be terminated to .086 diameter flexible cables.
- Size 8 and 12 cavities for MIL-DTL-38999, ARINC 404/600
- Fits Size 8 cavity for MIL-DTL-24308 D-Sub
- Spring loaded for optimum contact mating force
- High frequency performance
- Low VSWR • Size 8: 1.15:1 Typ Mated Pair
- Size 12: 1.25:1 Typ Mated Pair
- Insertion Loss:
- 0.15 dB to 26.5 GHz Typ (Size 8)
- 0.2 dB to 40 GHz Typ (Size 12)
- Socket contacts are spring loaded float mount
- Rugged interface works even if misaligned
Size 8 and 12 MIL-DTL-38999 contacts are available through our authorized distributors
