High Performance D-subminiature

Technical Specifications

 
Materials and Finishes
Connector Insert:
SND Series: Glass-filled DAP per ASTM-D-5948, Type SDG-F, UL 94V-0, ASTM E-595, NASA-RP-1124, green color.
SDD Series: Glass-filled polyester per ASTM-D-5927, UL 94V-0, ASTM E-595, NASA-RP-1124, blue color.
SCBM, SCBC, SCBDD, SCBCD Series: Glass-filled polyester per ASTM-D-5927, UL 94V-0, ASTM E-595, NASA-RP-1124, blue color.
 
Contacts:
SND Series: Precision-machined copper alloy.
SDD Series: Precision-machined high tensile copper alloy.
SCBM, SCBC Series: Signal contacts: Precision-machined copper alloy.

Size 8 power: Machined of high conductivity copper alloy.

Size 8 shielded: Precision-machined copper alloy. Dielectric material: PTFE teflon

Size 8 high voltage: Insulator - PTFE teflon. Contact - Precision machine copper alloy.
SCBDD, SCBCD Series: Size 22: Precision machined copper alloy.

Size 16: Precision machined high conductivity copper alloy.

Size 8 power: Precision machined high conductivity copper alloy.

Size 8 shielded: Precision machined copper alloy. Dielectric material: PTFE teflon.

Size 8 high voltage: Insulator - PTFE teflon. Contact - precision machined copper alloy.
 
Contact Plating: 0.000050 inch (1.27 µ) gold over copper plate. Other finishes are available.
Connector Housing (Shells): Brass with 0.000050 inch (1.27 µ) gold over copper plate
Mounting Spacers and Brackets: Brass with 0.000050 inch (1.27 µ) gold over copper plate
Push-on Fasteners: Phosphor bronze or beryllium copper with 0.000050 inch (1.27 µ) gold over copper plate
Jackscrews Systems: Brass with 0.000050 inch (1.27 µ) gold over copper plate
Cable Adapter (Hood): Brass with 0.000050 inch (1.27 µ) gold over copper plate; aluminum with electroless nickel plate. Other finishes available.
 
Environmental Initiatives
Electrical Characteristics
Contact Current Rating:
SND Series: 18 amperes, 2 contacts energized

14 amperes, 6 contacts energized

11 amperes, 15 contacts energized

10 amperes, 25 contacts energized

9 amperes, 50 contacts energized
SDD Series: 12 amperes, 2 contacts energized

10 amperes, 6 contacts energized

7.5 amperes, 26 contacts energized

6.5 amperes, 65 contacts energized

5.0 amperes, 104 contacts energized
SCBM, SCBC Series: Signal contacts - 7.5 amps nominal

Power contacts - 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40 amps nominal
 
See Temperature Rise Curves
 
Initial Contact Resistance:
SND, SDD Series: 0.004 ohms maximum
SDD Series: 0.005 ohms maximum
SCBM, SCBDD, SCBCD Series: Signal contacts - 0.005 ohms maximum

Power contacts - 0.0005 ohms maximum

Shielded contacts - 0.008 ohms maximum
SCBC Series: Signal contacts - 0.004 ohms maximum

Power contacts - 0.0005 ohms maximum

Shielded contacts - 0.008 ohms maximum
 
Nominal Impedance (Shielded contacts): SCBM, SCBC, SCBDD, SCBCD Series: 50 ohms
Insertion Loss (Shielded contacts): SCBM, SCBC, SCBDD, SCBCD Series: -0.46 dB at 1 GHz
-1.5 dB at 2 GHz
VSWR (Shielded contacts): SCBM, SCBC, SCBDD, SCBCD Series: 1.15 average at 1 GHz
1.56 average at 2 GHz
 
*Above values measured using frequency domain techniques
 
Proof Voltage: 1000 V r.m.s.
Insulation Resistance: 5 G ohms
Clearance and Creepage Distance: SND Series: 0.039 inch (1.0 mm) minimum

SDD Series: 0.042 inch (1.06 mm) minimum

SCBM, SCBC Series: 0.039 inch (1.0 mm) minimum

SCBDD, SCBCD Series: 0.042 inch (1.06 mm) minimum
Working Voltage: 300 V r.m.s.
Climatic Characteristics
Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
Damp Heat, Steady State: 21 days
Mechanical Characteristics
Fixed Contacts:
SND, SCBM Series: Size 20 contacts. Male contact: 0.040 inch (1.02 mm) diameter.

Female contact: PosiBand closed entry design.
SDD Series: Size 22 contacts.

Male contact: 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) diameter.

Female contact: PosiBand closed entry design.
SCBC, SCBCD Series: No fixed contacts.
SCBDD Series: Size 22 male contact: 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) diameter.

Size 22 female contact: PosiBand closed entry design.

Size 16 male contact: 0.062 inch (1.57 mm) diameter.

Size 16 female contact: PosiBand closed entry design.
 
Removable contacts:
SND Series: Size 20: Install contact to rear face of connector insert and remove from rear face of connector insert. Male contact - 0.040 inch (1.02 mm) diameter. Female contact - PosiBand closed entry design.
SDD Series: Size 22: Install contact to rear face of connector insert and remove from rear face of connector insert. Male contact - 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) diameter. Female contact - PosiBand closed entry design.
SCBM, SCBDD Series: Size 8 power: Install contact to rear face of connector insert and remove from front face of connector insert. Male contact - 0.142 inch (3.61 mm) diameter. Female contact - Features Large Surface Area (LSA) closed entry design utilizing BeCu mechanical retention member. Male and female contacts have terminations for wire sizes 8, 12, and 16 AWG.

Size 8 shielded: Install contact to rear face of connector insert and remove from front face of connector insert. RG cable numbers: 58, 178, 179, 180, 196, 316.

Size 8 high voltage: Install contact to rear face of connector insert and remove from front face of connector insert.
SCBC Series: Size 20: Male contact - 0.040 inch (1.02 mm) diameter. Female contact - PosiBand closed entry design.

Size 8 power: Male contact - 0.142 inch (3.61 mm) diameter. Female contact - Features Large Surface Area (LSA) closed entry design utilizing BeCu mechanical retention member. Male and female contacts have terminations for wire sizes 8, 12, and 16 AWG.

Size 8 shielded: Install contact to rear face of connector insert and remove from front face of connector insert. RG cable numbers: 58, 178, 179, 180, 196, 316.

Size 8 high voltage: Install contact to rear face of connector insert and remove from front face of connector insert.
SCBCD Series: Size 22: Male contact - 0.030 inch [0.76 mm] mating diameter. Female contact - PosiBand closed entry design.

Size 16 : Male - 0.062 inch [1.57mm] mating diameter. Female contact - PosiBand closed entry design.

Size 8 power: Male contact - 0.142 inch [3.61 mm] mating diameter. Female contact - Features Large Surface Area (L.S.A.) closed entry design utilizing BeCu mechanical retention member. Closed crimp barrel.

Size 8 shielded: Install contact to rear face of connector insert and remove from front face of connector insert. RG cable numbers: 58, 178, 179, 180, 196, 316.

Size 8 high voltage: Install contact to rear face of connector insert and remove from front face of connector insert.
 
Contact Retention In Insert: SND, SDD Series: 9 lbs. (40 N)

SCBM, SCBC Series: Signal contacts: 9 lbs. (40 N). Power contacts: 22 lbs. (98 N).

SCBDD:
Size 22: 5 lbs. (21N) minimum.
Size 16 power: 6 lbs. (26N) minimum.
Size 8 power / Shielded: 22 lbs. (98N).

SCBCD:
Size 22: 9 lbs. (40N) minimum.
Size 16: 15 lbs. (67N) minimum.
Size 8 power / shielded: 22 lbs. (98N).
Resistance to Solder Iron Heat: SND Series: 650°F (350°C) for 10 seconds duration per IEC 60512-6, solder cup contacts.

SCBM Series: 500°F (260°C) for 10 seconds duration per IEC 60512-6.
Contact Terminations: SND Series: Removable closed barrel crimp: Wire sizes 18 AWG (1.0mm²) through 30 AWG (0.05mm²). Removable closed barrel solder: Wire sizes 20 AWG (0.5 mm2) through 30 AWG (0.05mm2). Fixed solder cup: 0.042 inch (1.06 mm) minimum hole diameter in solder style contact for 20 AWG (0.5mm2) wire maximum. Straight printed board mount: 0.028 inch (0.71mm) diameter and 0.024 inch (0.61 mm) diameter. Right angle printed board mount: 0.028 (0.71 mm) diameter for inch system footprint and 0.024 inch (0.64 mm) diameter for European metric footprint.

SDD Series: Closed barrel crimp: Wire sizes 20 AWG (0.5mm²) through 30 AWG (0.05mm²). Closed barrel solder: Wire sizes 22 AWG (0.3 mm²) through 30 AWG (0.05 mm²). 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) diameter. Straight and right angle printed board mount - 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) termination diameter.

SCBM Series:
Size 20: Solder cup, 20 AWG (0.5mm²) wire, maximum. Straight printed board mount: 0.028 inch (0.71 mm) diameter. Right angle printed board mount: 0.028 inch (0.71 mm) diameter.

SCBC Series:
Size 20: Closed barrel crimp - wire sizes 18 AWG (1.0 mm²) through 30 AWG (0.05 mm²). Closed barrel solder - wire sizes 20 AWG (0.5 mm²) through 30 AWG (0.05 mm²).
Size 8 power: Closed barrel crimp or solder cup - wire sizes 8 (10.0 mm²), 10 (5.3 mm²),12 (4.0mm²), and 16 (1.5 mm²) AWG.
Size 8 shielded: Refer to RF Cable in chart in catalog for contact terminations.
Size 8 high voltage: Straight and right angle (90°) terminations.
0.041 inch (1.04 mm) minimum hole diameter.
Connector Housing (Shells): Male shells may be dimpled for EMI / ESD ground paths.
Polarization: Trapezoidally shaped shells and polarized jackscrews.
Mounting to Angle Brackets: Jackscrews and riveted fasteners with 0.120 inch (3.05 mm) clearance hole, and threaded riveted fasteners with 4-40 thread and polyester lock inserts.
Mounting to Printed Board: SND, SDD, SCBM Series: Rapid installation push-on fasteners and mounting posts.
Locking Systems: Jackscrews
Mechanical Operations: 1000 operations minimum per IEC 60512-5
High Performance D-subminiature