Amphenol Aerospace D38999 Class G Series III Connectors
ICC now has the capability to value-add outgassed connectors for Amphenol D38999 series III.
These connectors are “space grade” as they are baked in a high temperature, high vacuum oven to remove potentially harmful substances before being launched into space. These connectors meet NASA and military specifications.
What is outgassing?
- Outgassing/vacuum degassing is required for connectors that are used in space or vacuum applications. Non-Metallic materials such as elastomer/rubber, polymer/plastic, and epoxy/adhesive can contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) that will release slowly over time. Outgassing speeds up the release of these compounds by baking the VOC’s out of the connector, resulting in a connector with significantly reduced VOC’s, minimizing the risk of harmful outgassing. This process is per NASA, ESA or military specifications.
Why is outgassing important?
- If VOC’s release naturally while in orbit through evaporation, the VOCs will re-condense on other surfaces and can quickly degrade equipment and render them inoperable, jeopardizing the mission.
How does outgassing work?
- Connectors are “baked” at high temperatures in a high-vacuum environment in order to extract the VOC’s.
Applications:
- LEO Satellites
- Manned/Unmanned Space Vehicles
- Robotics
- Launch Systems
- Mission Control
Part identification and lead time:
- Military part numbers – D38999/*G, otherwise known as “G Class”
- Commercial part numbers beginning LJT, JT, or TV ending with a suffix of “453” or “467”
- Lead time for stock to build connectors is 15 days
