Product Data Sheet
Amphenol® Universal “Header Assembly” for
Flex Print/PC Board Mounting
No. 169-3
Mounts to all MIL-DTL-38999
and MIL-C-26482 Connectors
The use of connectors with printed circuit
termination is rapidly gaining popularity
due to the rise of high volume, vapor
phase or wave solder manufacturing
processes. Termination of this style of
connector to flex print or a printed circuit
board represents a major cost in the
manufacturing process for users. When
adding flex or printed circuit board assem-
blies to an expensive filter or filter/transient
protection connector, the total cost of a failed solder joint, a bent pin, or an
unanticipated electrical failure becomes prohibitive. The universal header
assembly from Amphenol will provide for easy separation of the connector
from the board on these occasions.
Header Assemblies Provide Cost Savings
Incorporation of the header assembly provides the user with time and cost
saving potentials. These header assemblies can be vapor phase or wave
soldered to flex or printed circuit boards prior to the receipt of the EMI/EMP
connector. Headers can be installed to standard connectors, allowing for
electrical testing that would adversely affect the sensitive diodes, MOV’s or
capacitors in the EMI/EMP connectors. Expensive connector assemblies can
be easily removed from and reattached to the header assembly as the
manufacturing process dictates.
Mounting Applications
Shell modifications are recommended, but are not necessary. The header
assembly can be attached to connectors with standard flange placement or
directly to the circuit board. The ideal application would involve either a single
flange moved all the way to the rear of the connector or a double flange.
Cinch nuts can be installed in either flange to allow easier mounting to the
panel or the header assembly. The forward flange would mount the connec-
tor to the panel; the rear flange would be used to mount the header assem-
bly. Various types of captivated or loose attaching screws can be utilized for
unique applications.
Amphenol universal headers are slotted to allow mounting to all series of
MIL-DTL-38999 or MIL-C-26482 connectors without special alterations. They
are of similar dimension as the flange of the mounting connector and would
be approximately .185 inches (4.70 mm) thick.
Incorporates a Shorter Pin/Socket Contact
The heart of the header assembly is a short pin/socket contact. The tail of
the contact would accommodate standard through-hole diameters and
thickness of the flex or printed circuit board materials. The socket is imbed-
ded in the molded material, making electrical engagement with the printed
circuit tail of the connector.
Notice: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your nearest Amphenol Corporation Sales Office for the latest specifications. All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and
reliable but are presented without guarantee, warranty, or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied. Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such
use is free of patent infringement and are not recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required. Specifications are typical and may not
apply to all connectors.
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Cylindrical Configuration
• 3 PCB stickout dimensions are available.
• Size 22D contacts use .175 thick headers
• Size 16 to 20 contacts use .195 thick
headers
• Consult Amphenol, Sidney NY for additional
configurations.
• Headers for cylindrical connectors accom-
modate up to 128 pins. Consult Amphenol
catalogs for mating connector contact
layouts (12-092 and 12-090 for MIL-DTL-
38999 and 12-070 for MIL-C-26482)
Mounting to Rectangular ARINC Connectors
• Headers for ARINC connector arrange-
ments accommodate up to 150 pins
• Consult Amphenol, Sidney, NY for ARINC
configurations and detailed dimensions.
Materials
• Body is molded from Torlon or PPS
(Polyphenylene Sulfide)
• Electrical engagement areas of the header
contact are plated with .00003 inches
minimum of gold over .00005 inches
minimum of nickel.
See drawing on back of standard header.
Headers provide easy
separation of the
connector from the PC
board.