DESCRIPTION

D38999/46WF35SA-L/C is a MIL-DTL-38999 Series III subminiature connector designed for rugged, harsh environment applications in aerospace, defense, and marine industries. The connector features a threaded 360° coupling mechanism with a stainless steel shell and electrodeposited nickel plating (48-hr. salt spray rating), providing excellent corrosion resistance. It supports multiple contact sizes (23, 22, 20, 16, 12, 10, 8) with a maximum of 187 signal contacts, and offers contact styles including crimp, solder cup/eyelet, and PCB tail configurations. The connector operates across a wide temperature range of -65°C to +200°C (depending on shell finish), features environmentally sealed construction with scoop-proof design, and includes optional EMI spring fingers and hermetic versions. With 500 mating cycles durability and multiple mounting options (box mount, wall mount, jam nut, solder mount, weld mount, through-hole bulkhead), this connector is ideal for mission-critical applications requiring reliable signal transmission in demanding environments.