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Mil-Aero, defense and space connectors, backshells and contacts

8ST series

Our 8ST series is suited to withstand the most severe requirements of military aerospace applications, including communication equipment, ballistic missiles and weapon systems, tanks, and test equipment. 8ST connectors offer a large selection of contact arrangements that maximize weight and space savings.

With 76 available layouts, nine shell sizes (from size 8 to 24 ) and excellent shielding performance, 8ST connectors address universal interconnection, particularly data connection systems. 8ST connectors are available with RoHS (nickel & black zinc nickel) and tin-zinc plating. They are qualified to JN1003, PAN6433-2 and VG96912.

Core features

  • Quick bayonet coupling
  • Contact protection 
  • Audible, tactile and visual mating
  • EMI-shielding 
  • Keyway polarization 

Advanced plating for ground military

Eaton’s groundbreaking REACH/RoHS-compliant tin-zinc plating expands our portfolio to include connectors that are free from cadmium and hexavalent chromium.
Specifications
  • Temperature range: Black zinc nickel, olive green cadmium and tin-zinc plating: -65°C to 175°C; nickel plating: -65°C to 200°C
  • Nickel Plating: -65°C to +200°C+ Tin Zinc
  • Nickel plating: 48 hours
  • Salt spray resistance: Black zinc nickel, olive green cadmium and tin-zinc plating: 500 hours nickel plating: 48 hours​
  • Shielding:  70 dB at 0.01 to 100MHz​
  • Durability: 500 mating cycles
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