NATC - NASA specification ssq 21635

Connectors, backshells, and contacts

Eaton's NATC (NASA Threaded Coupling) connectors utilize space-rated materials to meet all of the requirements of NASA Specification SSQ 21635. Solutions are available in 53 standard contact patterns including bussed contact configurations.

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Core features

Power configurations based on MIL-DTL-5015 inserts in shell sizes 25L to 37.
Interchangeable with MIL-DTL-38999 Series III shell sizes 9 to 25.
-115°C to 200°C (-175°F to 392°F) operating temperatures.

Custom space-rated connectors

Eaton's extensive array of space-rated connectors in MIL-DTL-38999 Series III and IV, miniaturized, and custom form factors includes heritage-proven G&H Technology solutions. Additional features and design options include:

Ergonomic Wing-Lok configurations (depicted to the left) facilitate rapid engagements even when wearing bulky space gloves.
Low-imparted shock connectors compensate for mating/demating misalignments.
Extreme-environment capabilities include cryogenic to 5000 degrees F. temperature ranges.
EMI/RFI filtered, hermetic, and NASA SSQ 21635 NATC connectors.

For additional space-rated connector information, please visit our space and launch solutions web pages.

Specifications

Shell sizes 9 to 37 - over 50 standard insert arrangements

Finish class g specifications

	Class G
Operating Temperature	-115°C to 200°C (-175°F to 392°F)
Sealing	Sand and Dust as per MIL-STD-202 and Ice Resistance
Corrosion Resistance	Withstand 500 Hours Salt Spray
Fluid Immersion	Various Fuels, Solvents, Ccoolants, and Oils as per EIA-364-10
Sine Vibration	Per MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Condition G
Random Vibration	+6 dB/octave 20Hz to 100Hz; 1g2 Hz; 100Hz to 2KHz
Shock	75g, 11 ms Half-Sine, each Axis
EMI Leakage Attenuation	90dB at 100MHz and 65dB Through 10GHz
Shell-to-Shell Conductivity	1.0 Millivolt Maximum Drop

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NATC - NASA specification ssq 21635

Core features

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