Durable Amphenol FC422P9 connector designed for harsh environments in aerospace military and satellite sectors
Product Overview
The Positronic SP Max series offers rugged power and signal connectors engineered for demanding applications in military, space, satellite, and commercial air sectors. These connectors feature precision-machined shells for EMI/RFI protection and support a versatile mix of contact sizes (#12, #16, #18, and #22) within a single unit. Designed for performance compatibility with EN4165, ESA/ESCC-3401, and DO-160 standards, the SP Max series provides reliable power and signal management in harsh environments, including ground-based, air/space transport, and deep space operations. Key features include high-temperature operation, high current ratings, integral blind mating, and various termination options for flexible integration.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Positronic
- Series: SP Max
- Performance Level: Mil/Aero
- Spaceflight Qualifications: FAR-25-853(a), FAR-25-855(d)
- RoHS Compliance: Yes (by default)
- Insulator Material: LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer)
- Insulator Color: Black
- Flammability Rating: UL 94V-0
- Contact Material: Copper alloy
- Contact Plating Options: Gold flash (0.76m Au min), 1.27m Au (min)
- Shell Material: Aluminum
- Contact Design: Closed entry (female), Metal clip retention
- Contact Termination Options: Crimp, Solder, Press-in
- Mating Cycles: 500
- Blind Mating Allowance: Up to 2mm offset
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| General Information | connectpositronic.com |
| Part Number Prefix | SM |
| Insulator Resistance | 2.5 G |
| Proof Voltage (rms) | Up to 2200V |
| Working Voltage (rms) | Up to 600V |
| Initial Contact Resistance | As low as 0.5 m |
| Contact Current Rating (at 30C Temp Rise) | Size 12: 27A (Standard), 35A (High Conductivity) Size 16: 15A (Standard), 21A (High Conductivity) Size 18: 13A (Standard), 17A (High Conductivity) Size 22: 3A |
| Operating Temperature | -55 to 175C |
| Contact Retention Force | 27N to 67N (6 lbs to 15 lbs) |
| Shell Sizes | X (18mm active insulator), S (40mm active insulator), M (65mm active insulator) |
| Contact Sizes | #12, #16, #18, #22 |
| Shell Dimensions (Example: Size S) | A: 68.00 [2.678], B: 62.00 [2.441], C: 60.00 [2.363], D: 52.40 [2.063] |
| Contact Layouts | Refer to page 4 for specific codes (e.g., A049 (6) #16, A050 (12) #18, A051 (24) #22) |
| Termination Type Codes | 30 (Straight solder), 38 (Straight solder, high conductivity), 40 (Right angle solder), 48 (Right angle solder, high conductivity), 63 (Right angle press-fit), 93 (Straight press-fit) |
| Contact Termination Wire Size | Size 12: #10 [6.0], #12 [4.0] Size 16: #12 [4.0], #14-16 [2.5-1.5], #16-18-20 [1.5-1.0-0.5], #20-22-24 [0.5-0.3-0.25] Size 18: #16-18 [1.5-1.0], #20 [0.5] Size 22: #22-26 [0.3-0.12] |
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