WPI News Releases

February 7, 2002

WPI RELEASES NEW DATA SHEET ON
MILITARY QUALIFIED D-SUBMINIATURES


Salem, NJ-WPI Interconnect Products' (WPI) D-Subminiatures meet all the requirements of MIL-DTL-24308 for the most challenging military and aerospace applications. A new, detailed data sheet is available by request at M24308@wpi-interconnect.com.

These rectangular connectors are space and weight saving, reliable, and accommodate a variety of circuits. WPI's in-house manufacturing processes and production capabilities ensure competitive pricing.

The connector is designed for rack and panel, cable-to-panel, and cable-to-cable connection, available in 9, 15, 25, 37 or 50 contact arrangements, with rear insertion type crimp contacts.

WPI's D-Subminiature shells are steel cadmium plated with yellow chromate coating, or zinc plated with yellow chromate coating. These durable connectors have a contact retention strength that will not push out with 9 lbs. of force in the direction of the mating forces.

The engagement/separation force needed is 0.7 ounces minimum with minimum diameter pin, and 18.0 ounces maximum with maximum diameter pin. There is no interruption of electrical continuity longer than one microsecond due to vibration. The contact quality and durability ensures no mechanical or electrical defects of the connector after 500 engagement and disengagement cycles.

WPI D-Subminiatures' environmental and electrical specifications include:
Temperature: -550C to +850C
Current Rating: 7.5 amperes maximum
Voltage Rating: 1,000 VAC at sea level; 325 VAC at 70,000 feet

For more information and a detailed spec sheet on WPI D-Subminiatures, contact
Bill Almon
23 Front Street
Salem, NJ 08079
Phone: 856-935-7560
Fax: 856-935-0102
Email: M24308@wpi-interconnect.com
www.wpi-interconnect.com

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