Lightweight Aluminium Connector
DATA SHEET
Amphenol’s Terrapin connector series is now available in a new
lightweight Aluminium option. Terrapin connectors have long
been used in military communications equipment so this new
extension to the product range is perfectly suited not only to
weight critical soldier system applications but also industrial
applications such as hand-held instrumentation.
The miniature size and footprint of the Terrapin connector series makes it a popular choice
for applications where space is at a premium i.e. hand-held devices and highly connectorised
equipment, however these applications are often also subject to strict weight restrictions.
The entire Terrapin product range is now available in this new lightweight Aluminium shell
material which is fi nished in the latest RoHS compliant, Cadmium Free, Black Zinc Nickel
plating fi nish. Typical weight savings are as much as 50% compared to the standard
Terrapin product which is made from Brass.
All popular performance features and high specifi cations of the Terrapin product range
have been retained, i.e IP68 sealing in mated and unmated conditions, planforms with up
to 37-contacts, integral backshell for low cost overmoulding and of course the unique
mating mechanism which allows the same plug to mate with either break-away or locking
receptacles.
The new Lightweight Terrapin is fully intermateable and backwards compatible with original
Terrapin connectors.
Key Features
• Weight Reduction New lighter
weight option, Weight saving of up
to 50%, Ideal for handheld
equipment
• Mechanical Two different mating
styles, Integral backshell for
screening, Up to 37 contacts, 2000
mating cycles, 5 different keying
options, Miniature footprint <12mm Ø
• Environmental Aluminium Shell,
Black Zinc Nickel Plating, Temp
Range -55°C to + 125°C, RoHS
compliant, IP68 sealing as standard
in mated and unmated condition,
500hrs salt spray
• Electrical Suitable for Gigabit
Ethernet, USB 2.0, Micro-USB
version available
Amphenol Ltd Thanet Way Whitstable Kent CT5 3JF Tel:+44 (0)1227 773200 info@amphenol.co.uk www.amphenol.co.uk