ITT Cannon and PEI-Genesis offer a broad range of connectors for Space applications; D-Subminature, MDM Micro-D, MDM Coax & Power, MIL-DTL-38999 Class G, KJL, KJ, KJA, MKJ, Chip-on-Flex, and Fiber Optic connectors assembled, tested and outgassed at PEI-Genesis. Our high performance space connectors are qualified by NASA / GFSC and the European Space Agency. Space / High Reliability connectors meet stringent testing for outgassing and residual magnetism and are suitable for use in space, medical and high performance military / aerospace applications. The D-Subminiature range includes D*M and D*MA which meet the performance and dimensional requirements of MIL-C-24308. Get a full pdf catalog below - and get your space rated connectors from PEI-Genesis tomorrow! |
MIL-DTL-38999 Series 3 (TV-CTV) Tri-Start connectors offer high-density contact arrangements in a miniature circular shell. TVs features include - total environmental sealing, wide operating temperature range (-65° to 200°), quick mating, triple lead threaded, self-locking coupling, 100% scoop proof shield design, EMI-RFI shielding. A 500-hour salt spray resistant plating is optional. Intermateable with Deutsch, ITT Cannon, Souriau & all MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors. Formerly MIL-C-38999. Series III Mil spec part number prefixes all begin D38999/. PEI also assembles and processes Space Rated Class G Outgassed D38999 connectors. |
MIL-DTL-38999 Series 2 (JT) connectors offer high-density contact arrangements in a low profile miniature circular shell. JT main features - very small area for mating, total environment sealing, wide operating temperature range (-65°C to 200°C), extremely light weight, quick mating three-point bayonet coupling, wide range of receptacle styles. Optional 500-hour salt spray plating. Designed for the requirements of high performance military and commercial aircraft, these connectors are finding their way into applications needing reliable interconnections. Intermateable with Deutsch, ITT Cannon, Souriau, and all MIL-DTL-38999 Series II connectors. Formerly MIL-C-38999. Mil spec part number prefixes include: MS27472, MS27473, MS27474, MS27484, MS27497, MS27499, MS27500, MS27508, MS27513. |
Series 1 connectors offer ultra high-density contact arrangements in a miniature circular shell. LJT features include - total environment sealing, wide operating temperature range (-65°C to 200°C), quick mating three-point bayonet coupling, 100% scoop-proof shell design, EMI-RFI shielding. Available in a rugged 500-hour salt spray plating. Intermateable with ITT Cannon, Deutsch, Souriau, Matrix & MIL-DTL-38999 Series I connectors. Formerly MIL-C-38999. Mil spec part number prefixes include: MS27466, MS27467, MS27468, MS27496, MS27505, MS27656. |
ITT Cannon MIL-DTL-38999 Series 3 (KJA) connectors offer high-density contact arrangements in a miniature circular shell. KJL features include - very small area for mating, total environment sealing, wide operating temperature range (-65°C to 200°C), extremely light weight, quick mating three-point bayonet coupling, wide range of receptacle styles, optional 500-hour salt spray plating. Unlimited 38999 backshell options. Intermateable with Amphenol, Deutsch, Souriau, Matrix & all MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors. Mil spec part number prefixes begin D38999/. |
ITT Cannon MIL-DTL-38999 Series 2 (KJ) connectors offer high-density contact arrangements in a Low profile miniature circular shell. KJ features include very small area for mating, total environment sealing, wide operating temperature range (-65°C to 200°C), extremely light weight, quick mating three-point bayonet coupling, wide range of receptacle styles, optional 500-hour salt spray plating. KJ connectors were originally designed for use in military vehicles became an industry standard for aerospace & military applications with unlimited 38999 backshell options. Intermateable Amphenol, Deutsch, Souriau, Matrix & all MIL-DTL-38999 Series II connectors. Mil spec part number prefixes include: MS27472, MS27473, MS27474, MS27484, MS27497, MS27499, MS27500, MS27508, MS27513. |
MIL-C-38999 Series 1 (KJL) connectors offer high-density contact arrangements in a miniature circular shell. KJL features include total environment sealing, wide operating temperature range (-65°C to 200°C), quick mating three-point bayonet coupling, 100% scoop-proof shell design, EMI-RFI shielding, and available in a rugged 500-hour salt spray plating. An industry standard for aerospace & military applications with unlimited 38999 backshell options. Intermateable with Amphenol, Deutsch, Souriau, Matrix and all MIL-DTL-38999 Series I connectors. Mil spec part number prefixes include: MS27466, MS27467, MS27468, MS27496, MS27505, MS27656. |
Designed for the high reliability demands of satellites, space vehicles and earthbound test equipment that requires connectors with low residual magnetism, and rigorous outgassing specifications. Available in styles with non-corroding gold-plated shells and high-quality silicone wire seals for crimp contacts. PEI-Genesis builds from stock and performs the magnetic testing for the entire NM/NMB line. We are proud to have PEI-Genesis built ITT connectors on 4 planets in the solar system! |
Highly reliable aerospace connector available with EMI-RFI shielding, qualified to MIL-C-26482 Series II. Silicone seals, three point quick bayonet coupling. Little Caesar metal time contacts retention system. Series II is an enhanced version of 26482 Series I, but unlike Series I is supplied without rear accessory (but has standard military rear threads allowing you to use a broad range of back end options). Series II intermates with all MIL-DTL-26482 Series I connectors. Mil spec part numbers include: MS3470, MS3471, MS3472, MS3474, MS3476,MS3475. ITT Cannon proprietary prefixes KPT, KPSE. |
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Some connector materials such as plastics, adhesives, platings, and even metals can release gases in a vacuum. In spacecraft applications, these light weight molecules can condense onto optical elements or other sensitive equipment and degrade performance. NASA's Stardust spaceprobe suffered reduced image quality due to an unknown contaminant that had condensed on the CCD sensor of the navigation camera. A similar problem affected the Cassini-Huygens spaceprobe's Narrow Angle Camera (but was corrected by repeatedly heating the system to 4 degrees Celsius). To reduce the risk of this happening, space grade connectors can be manufactured using low out-gassing materials and then treated in a vacuum oven. Baking the complete connector in a controlled vacuum drives off volatiles and significantly reduces the risk of subsequent outgassing in space. PEI-Genesis builds space-rated connectors and uses a state of the art vacuum oven system to process all of our space grade connectors.
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 PEI-Genesis has a state of the art turbo-pump vacuum oven system for out-gassing connectors destined for use in space applications. This $100K+ oven is fully automated, controlling the entire process from beginning to end and producing a vacuum in excess of 1 x 10 -7 Torr.
After processing, the connectors are flushed in a nitrogen atmosphere and then undergo special handling and packaging to insure that no contaminants are reintroduced. Full data logging is integrated into the system. A color chart and process report is issued with each shipment recording the real-time temperature and vacuum levels for each batch of connectors. Most importantly, this oven can fully outgas in 4 hours. In most cases, this allows PEI to assemble, test, outgas, package, and ship space grade connectors within our normal 48 hour build-ship promise.
To back up this extended capability, PEI-Genesis has the largest connector component inventory in the world. We can build thousands of different space grade connectors from stock including MIL-DTL-38999 Class G, NASA specifications, D-Subminiature, and even highly specialized (magnetometer tested) non-magnetic D-Subminiatures, all assembled to your exact specification and shipped in 48 hours. Questions? Need more information? We are happy to help you , contact your local PEI Sales Office. |
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PEI-Genesis assembles “outgassed” connectors that meet NASA standards (approval pending) for both ITT Cannon and Amphenol. PEI assembles: 
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