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Douglas Electrical Components’ hermetic MIL-DTL-38999 connectors are designed for power, signal, networking, and fiber optic applications across various industries. Its compact and lightweight design, coupled with robust metal housing and various pin counts, offers design flexibility without compromising durability in harsh environments.

 


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Standard Hermetic MIL-DTL 38999 Connectors

Douglas Electrical Components manufactures a line of standard hermetic MIL-DTL-38999 connectors in Series I and III configurations. This series offers the ultimate design flexibility in selection of: pin counts, materials, mounting type, and feedthrough connection types. Design based on a non-hermetic connector layout or a standard 38999 hermetic connector configuration. Douglas can also customize to your specific needs with competitive lead times.

We specialize in customizing standard MIL-DTL-38999 connectors and converting them into hermetically sealed assemblies to meet your precise needs. Select from a variety of 38999 series, and trust Douglas to deliver hermetic sealing tailored to your requirements. Our offerings include simple drop-in replacements with integrated pins or terminals, as well as complete wire, cable, or fiber assemblies to streamline installation and integration.

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To get started with your custom hermetic 38999 connector solution, provide us with information about the connector you’d like to hermetically seal, the desired electrical interface (pins, wires, cables, optical fibers, etc.), and any custom mechanical interface requirements. Trust Douglas Electrical Components for all your hermetic MIL-DTL-38999 connector needs.

Features

FEATURES
  • Series I, II, III, and IV Circular Connectors for signal, fiber, networking, and power applications customized to your hermetic needs
  • Choose a standard, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) 38999 connector and customize it to the hermetic properties and mounting configuration you need
  • Tell us your requirements (series, shell type, finish, insert arrangement, contact type, and keying) and combine it with any mechanical or electrical configuration you need
  • Create lightweight, assemblies with integral wire, cable, or bulkheads as needed
  • Customize the design regardless of order volume
ADVANTAGES
  • Protects against moisture and dust, but creates a true hermetic seal to a standard leak rate of
  • < 1X10-8  cc He/sec.
  • A back-potted MIL-spec connector can be integrated into a larger cable harness and designed with other hermetic connections.
  • Simplify installation and reduces potential failure points within the wiring.
  • Available in different materials
  • Suitable for OEM applications
  • Lightweight

MIL-DTL-38999 Series Connectors

MIL-DTL-38999 Series I Box Mount Connector

The MIL-DTL-38999 Series I Box Mount Connector is a high-performance connector featuring a box-shaped housing for panel mounting. It is designed for demanding military and aerospace applications, providing reliable and durable connections suitable for environments requiring ruggedness and resilience. 58657 38999 Series I Box Mount receptacle features a threaded coupling mechanism that provides secure mating and prevents accidental disconnection.

While box mount hermetic 38999 connectors typically require more space than a jamnut design, they do offer easier access and alignment of connectors, typically when mounting multiple connectors to a panel or system.

58657 Series I 38999 connectors are available with various insert arrangements to make your integration simple. Design a new solution with Douglas.

MIL-DTL-38999 Series I Jam Nut Connector

58658 MIL-DTL-38999 Series I jam nut connectors are built for high-vibration and shock environments, offering a threaded jam nut for a secure and unwavering connection. Featuring a jam nut coupling mechanism, this circular connector ensures secure mating and resistance to vibration, guaranteeing uninterrupted connectivity in demanding applications like aerospace, military, and industrial applications. Douglas hermetically seals the jamnut connector while incorporating pins, solder cups, or wires directly within the epoxy; this protects the electrical connection directly within the assembly.

58658 hermetic 38999 jam nut connectors are designed and manufactured in New Jersey with 100% testing of the hermeticity and electrical connection.

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Box Mount Connector

The 58659 MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Box Mount Connector sets the standard for ruggedized circular connectors, delivering exceptional performance in harsh environments. Designed for aerospace, military, and industrial applications, this connector features a threaded coupling mechanism that ensures secure mating and prevents accidental disconnection. 58659 38999 Series III Box Mount Connector shares the box-shaped housing design for secure panel mounting and easy connector access.

The box mount design enables simplified mounting, alignment, and grounding for power and signal applications. Douglas will hermetically seal various electrical connections directly within our low outgassing hermetic epoxy to ensure a complete air and moisture-tight seal.

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Jam Nut Connector

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Jam Nut Connector combines high-density contact arrangements with a compact design, maximizing space efficiency while maintaining robust functionality. Whether utilized in avionics, missile systems, or ruggedized communication equipment, this connector delivers dependable performance where it matters most. Similar to the Series I jam nut receptacle, it prioritizes security in high-vibration environments with a threaded jam nut for a firm connection.

Available in a variety of housing materials including aluminum, stainless steel, nickel, and composites, Series III connectors can be hermetically sealed with wires, PC tails, or solder cups directly within the electrical connection protecting against moisture and air. With nine standard shell sizes, this series offers a high level of customization to your exact requirements.

Image Library

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Hermetic RBTW optical fiber connectorized feedthru

OptiSeal RBTW MIL-spec connector-to-wire feedthrough creates a hermetic package with customer-specific wire

hermetic 38999 connector to wire assembly with O-ring seal

Hermetic 38999 Assembly Side View

Create a customized hermetic seal for pressure applications

38999 backpotted fiber optic connector rear view

Hermetic Fiber Optic Connector

38999 backpotted fiber optic connector rear view

Integral optic fiber wire assembly with backpotted 38999 connector for plug-and-play use

Fiber Optic 38999 Connector

Integral optic fiber wire assembly with backpotted 38999 connector for plug-and-play use

Backpotted USB connector with 38999 shell with mating USB connector and epoxy extension

Hermetic USB 38999 Mil-Spec Backpotted Connector

Backpotted USB connector with MIL-DTL-38999 shell with mating USB connector and epoxy extension

MIL-SPEC connector hermetically sealed assembly with integral wires

Electrical MS connector

MIL-SPEC connector hermetically sealed assembly with integral wires

Standard 38999 non-hermetic connector backpotted with integral wires

Standard 38999 non-hermetic connector backpotted with integral wires

Standard 38999 non-hermetic connector backpotted with integral wires

Dual 38999 hermetic feedthrough CF flange

Dual Connector CF Feedthru

Dual 38999 hermetic feedthrough CF flange

Hermetic push-through feedthrough design with vacuum face seal and D38999 connectors

PTR Hermetic Push-through Feedthrough

Hermetic push-through feedthrough design with vacuum face seal and D38999 connectors

FAQ

What is a hermetic 38999 connector?

A hermetic 38999 connector is a type of electrical connector that is designed for use in applications where it is important to maintain a hermetic seal. A hermetic seal is a barrier that prevents the exchange of gases or liquids between the inside and outside of an enclosure, and is often used to protect components or devices from external factors such as moisture, dust, or contamination. The MIL-DTL-38999 connector is a specific type of circular connector that is widely used in military and aerospace applications.

What are the different types of hermetic 38999 connectors?

There are several different types of hermetic 38999 connectors available, including standard, high-density, and high-speed connectors. Standard hermetic 38999 connectors are designed for general-purpose applications and have a moderate density of contacts. High-density hermetic 38999 connectors are designed for applications where space is limited and a large number of contacts are required. High-speed hermetic 38999 connectors are designed for applications where high-speed data transmission is required and have special features to improve signal integrity. Douglas Electrical can integrate virtually any option including optical fiber connectors into a hermetic assembly or as a backpotted connector.

Does Douglas Electrical Components manufacture the 38999 connector?

No. We source standard D38999 connectors from the most trusted sources in the industry to meet MIL-DTL38999 standards. We then design using non-hermetic connectors to encapsulate the electrical termination in low out-gassing epoxy to hermetically seal it.

What types of terminations are available?

Our epoxy grants us design flexibility to terminate a variety of types of electrical connections to the D38999 connector including pins, terminals, and wires. For fiber connections, we can integrate fiber cable assemblies directly to the connector, protecting the termination.

Can you offer this for any other MIL-spec connectors?

Yes. Douglas Electrical Components has been servicing the MIL/Aero industry for decades, hermetically sealing MIL-spec connectors for land, sea, and air applications. We are ITAR registered to support military programs.

Popular series include:

  • MIL-DTL-5015
  • MIL-DTL-26482
  • MIL-DTL-24308
  • MIL-DTL-83513
  • MIL-DTL-32139
  • and more

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