DC to 26.5 GHz Size 8 Coaxial Contacts that Fit Standard MIL-C-38999 Connectors

Times Microwave Systems has introduced a new series of Size 8 coaxial contact designs that fit all standard MIL-C-38999 connector shells and are capable of operating broadband from DC to 26.5 GHz with exceptional electrical performance. These unique contact designs have also been carefully engineered with a host of other design features that greatly improve maintainability and offer the design engineer an additional degree of design freedom not previously available.

Integrated Contact Removal Tool Feature

A novel solution now completely eliminates the age old problems associated with current MIL-C-38999 Size 8 contact designs—the need to use awkward contact removal tools, often in confined spaces inside LRUs/equipment boxes.

To remove these new Times Microwave Size 8 contacts from their MIL-C-38999 shells, the user simply pushes down on the integrated tool built into the rear of the new Size 8 contacts and slides it out—no tools are required, making contact removal extremely easy and simple (see Figures 1 and 2).

All Contacts are Fully Field Replaceable

In the unlikely event of contact damage, for whatever reason, there is no need to completely change the cable assembly, as is the case today with dedicated Size 8 contact designs. Instead simply remove and replace the Size 8 contacts in seconds and re-install. This new feature saves downtime and the cost of new replacement cable assemblies.