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.
AMPHENOL is a registered trademark of Amphenol Corporation.
@2004 Amphenol Corporation Printed in U.S.A. 1/2004
Amphenol
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.
R2
R1
S
T
TT
VISUAL
INDICATOR NOTCH
FOR TOP C OF
INSERT PATTERN
(SIZE & CONFIGURATION
OPTIONAL)
L
F RADIUS B
PCB STICKOUT
(SEE SUFFIX CHART BELOW)
G
.020 ± .001
.040 ± .001 (SIZE 20)
.0625 ± .0010 (SIZE 16)
B
PCB STICKOUT
(SEE SUFFIX CHART BELOW)
.050
G
SIZE 22
CONTACT VIEW
SIZE 16 AND 20
CONTACT VIEW
The drawing below shows the standard universal adapter for use with MIL-DTL-38999 and MIL-C-26482 connectors.
Consult Amphenol, Sidney NY for drawings of headers for ARINC configurations.
HOW TO ORDER INFORMATION
For Universal Adapter Used with MIL-DTL-38999 and MIL-C-26482
Connectors
Use coded number as follows:
21-9040 XX - XX X
Designates Amphenol®
Interface Adapter
Shell size designation for
MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, III and IV
or MIL-C-26482, Series 1 and 2.
See Suffix chart.
Arrangement number - See MIL-STD-1560
or MIL-STD-1669. Also consult Amphenol
catalogs 12-092 (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III),
12-090 (MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II), and
12-070 (MIL-C-26482, Series 1, 2).
Contact PCB Stickout designation
See Suffix chart.
For how to order information on adapters to be used with ARINC connectors, consult
Amphenol, Sidney NY.
Assembly Shell F G S T R1 R2 TT
Part Number Size Radius ± .005 ± .005 + .008 TPTP+ .008
– .006 – .006
21-904008-XX( ) 8/9 .094 .938 .128 .719 .594 .216
21-904010-XX( ) 10/11 .094 1.031 .128 .812 .719 .194
21-904012-XX( ) 12/13 .094 1.125 .128 .906 .812 .194
21-904014-XX( ) 14/15 .125 1.219 .128 .969 .906 .173
21-904016-XX( ) 16/17 .125 1.312 .128 1.062 .969 .194
21-904018-XX( ) 18/19 .125 1.438 .128 1.156 1.062 .194
21-904020-XX( ) 20/21 .125 1.562 .128 1.250 1.156 .194
21-904022-XX( ) 22/23 .125 1.688 .154 1.375 1.250 .242
21-904024-XX( ) 24/25 .125 1.812 .154 1.500 1.375 .242
Assemblies containing Size 22 contacts only: .175
Assemblies containing Size16 or 20 contacts: .195
See Suffix Chart
Shell Size Arrangement Contact
Designation* Number PCB Stickout**
Suffix*** Suffix B ± .015
Stickout
08 1 .120
10 2 .185
12 3 .270
14
16
18
20
22
24
Insert
Arrangement
Suffix
from
MIL-STD-1560
or MIL-STD-1669
* Shell size designation for MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, III & IV and
MIL-C-26482 Series 1 & 2:
Examples: Shell size 9 use 08. Shell size 25 use 24.
** Size 22 contacts available in all 3 stickout lengths.
Size 16 and 20 contacts available only in .185 and .270 lengths.
*** Insert arrangement 14-97 and 15-97 are not available at this time.
Consult Amphenol, Sidney NY for information.
ASSEMBLY NUMBER SUFFIX CHART
TP designates true position dimensioning.
NOTE:
Size 22 accepts .018 to .022 dia. PCB tails.
Size 16 accepts .048 to .064 dia. PCB tails.
Size 20 accepts .037 to .043 dia. PCB tails.