ARINC 404 Connectors
Amphenol's "AR" Series, ARINC 404 rack and panel connectors, are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of MIL-C-81659 and ARINC Specification 404. The "AR" Series is a multi-purpose connector used in aerospace, military, and computer periphery applications. These connectors are available in five shell styles with up to four insert cavities. Inserts in this product line accommodate signal and power contacts in sizes 12, 16, 20 and 22. Coaxial contacts are available in sizes 5 and 9. Insert arrangements are available utilizing a single type contact or a combination of standard and coaxial contacts. Non-environmental and environmentally sealed connectors are offered. The environmental sealing is accomplished by wire sealing grommets and interfacial seals. Application specific designs, including transient protection, are available from Amphenol. Please ask your local sales engineer or contact Amphenol Canada Corporation for further information.
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ARINC 404 Catalog
FILTER CONNECTORS
- Reduced inspection and assembly labor
- High-frequency EMI performance superior to a board-level filter solution
- Superior shielding effectiveness
- Solderless design
TERMINATION MODULES
- Eliminates exposure of connector to soldering and cleaning process
- Allows for easy repair of damaged socket contacts
- Easy installation and removal from motherboard facilitates repair and rework
- Guideposts guarantee proper alignment during installation
- Optional rubber interfacial seal protects the connector from the environment
BACKSHELLS
- Provides strain relief and EMI shielding
- Multiple cable entry points available
- Custom configurations available
| PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Amphenol "AR" Series Connectors are designed per ARINC 404 specifications and utilize pin and socket contacts manufactured in conformance with MIL-C-39029. | ||
| Insulation Resistance: | 500 megohms @ 25°C | |
| Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (Sea Level): | ||
| Service Rating A | Service Rating B* | |
| Environmental Sealed | 1,500V rms | 1,800V rms |
| Non-environmental, Standard | 1,000V rms | 1,500V rms |
| Temperature Range: | (-55° C to +125 C) -67 F to +257 F | |
| Contact Current Rating: | ||
| Size 22 (#22 AWG Wire) | 5.0 amps | |
| Size 20 (#20 AWG Wire) | 7.5 amps | |
| Size 16 (#16 AWG Wire) | 13.0 amps | |
| Size 12 (#12 AWG Wire) | 23.0 amps | |
| Contact Retention: | ||
| Size 22 | 15 lb. | |
| Size 20 | 20 lb. | |
| Size 16 | 25 lb. | |
| Size 12 | 30 lb. | |
| Durability (Mating and Unmating) | 500 cycles | |
| Salt Spray: | MIL-STD-1344, Method 1001, Condition B | |
| Vibration: | MIL-STD-1344, Method 2005, Condition IV | |
| *Meets service ratings as shown in MS 3157 | ||
| MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Material | Material | Finish |
| Shells | Aluminum Alloy | "Yellow or Olive drab Chromate over Cadmium, Electroless Nickel, Chem film (Anodized), Nickel-PTFE/ Durmalon" |
| Retaining Plates | Aluminum Alloy | Blue anodized, Electroless Nickel |
| Insulator Material | Thermoset or Thermoplastic | |
| Screws, Lock washers, Washers | Stainless Steel | Passivated |
| Contact | Copper Alloy | Gold over Nickel |
| Contact Hood | Stainless Steel | Passivated |
| Contact Retention Clips | Beryllium Copper | |
| Face Seals, Grommets | Silicone Rubber or Fluorosilicone Rubber | |
| Polarization Kit - PLUG | ||
| Post, Lock washer | Stainless Steel | Passivated |
| Nut | Brass | Yellow Chromate over Cadmium or Electroless Nickel |
| Polarization Kit - RECEPTACLE | ||
| Plate | Aluminum Alloy | Electroless Nickel |
| Keys | Aluminum or Zinc Alloy | Yellow Chromate over Cadmium |
| Screws | Stainless Steel | Passivated |