The History of Mil-DTL-26482

The explosive growth of airborne electronic systems in the 1950s demanded high-density connectors with smaller contacts than the size 16 specified in MIL-C-5015. Specification MIL-C-26482 came into being with insert arrangements originally available with sizes 20 and...

Connector Accessories: ShrinkMate™

ECCO ShrinkMate™ conductive heat shrink provides EMI shielding without the use of solder This proprietary lightweight solution provides electrical continuity, EMI, RFI, and ESD cable shielding, while also enabling electrical connection between various components of...

What is Isodyne?

What We Make: EMI Spring-Band backshells What is a backshell? A device that attaches to a connector, and transitions from that connector, to a wire bundle or jacketed cable Backshells provide either Strain relief, EMI termination, Environmental sealing, or some...

What You Should Know About Mil-DTL-5015 Connector

This spec will accommodate larger wire sizes than the other mil- specs. It is typically used in applications where a higher voltage is required. Features a quick threaded coupling. Requires approximately eight turns to fully engage. Although series 1 is inactive for...

History of the Mil-DTL-5015 Connector

The first military specification which defined all physical and operating parameters of a circular connector, AN9534, appeared on November 1, 1934. This specification was superseded two years later by AN-W-C-591, which was used with various revisions for the duration...