RF, Microwave and Datalink Contacts
for MIL-DTL-38999, SuperNine
®
, Mighty Mouse and
Micro-Crimp
®
Connectors
Spring-Loaded Microwave Frequency Coaxial Contacts
Size #8 BMB Contacts for DC – 18 GHz
50 ohm high frequency BMB coaxial contacts snap into standard MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, III
and IVconnectors with size #8 contact cavities. Also compatible with Glenair Series 80 Mighty
Mouse and Series 23 SuperNine® connectors. Maximum operating frequency 18 GHz. Spring-
loaded BMB pin contact assures full mating under a variety of tolerance conditions. Interface
conforms to MIL-STD-348 figure 322. Aerospace-grade construction. Solder termination.
Size 8 50 Ohm BMB Coaxial Contacts for DC – 18 GHz
Pin Contact
(for use in socket connectors)
Cable
RG-402 Flex
RG-142
LL142
(Harbour Industries)
Use in Socket Connector
Pin Contact
852-070-01
852-070-02
852-070-03
852-070-04
852-070-05
Use in Pin Connector
Socket Contact
852-071-01
852-071-02
852-071-03
852-071-04
852-071-05
LMR-240
Socket Contact
(for use in pin connectors)
(Times Microwave)
RG-405 Flex
Technical Data
Specifications
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Construction
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Connector Compatibility
BMB contacts are compatible with the following
connectors with size #8 contact cavities:
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Operating temperature: -55°C. to +125°C.
Dielectric withstanding voltage: 1000 Vac
rms
Frequency range: DC – 18 GHz
VSWR: 1.10:1 DC – 1 GHz. Above 1 GHz
1.20 + .025(freq GHz).
50 ohm nominal impedance
Insertion loss: .05 dB @ 400 MHz, above 1
GHz: 0.06 x √(Freq in GHz)
Durability: 500 mating cycles
Shock: EIA-364-27 condition D
Vibration: EIA-364-28 condition VI, letter J
Center contact:
beryllium copper alloy, 50
microinches gold over nickel plating
Dielectric:
PTFE per ASTM D-1710
Body:
beryllium copper alloy, 50
microinches gold over nickel plating
Pin contact outer sleeve:
303 SST per
ASTM A-582, passivated
Pin contact spring:
302 or 17-7 stainless
steel, passivated
Sealing Boot:
fluorosilicone rubber
grommet, glass-filled PEI follower
MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, III and IV
Glenair Series 23 SuperNine
Glenair Series 80 Mighty Mouse
Note: Pin contact 852-070 is installed in
socket connectors. Socket contact 852-
071 is installed in pin connectors.
Construction Details: Pin Contact 852-070
SOLDER
HOLE
REAR
BODY
CABLE
(REF)
OUTER
SLEEVE
Construction Details: Socket Contact 852-071
SPRING
FRONT
BODY
FRONT
DIELECTRIC
CENTER
CONTACT
SOLDER
HOLE
CABLE
(REF)
DIELECTRIC
STOP
FRONT
DIELECTRIC
CENTER
CONTACT
BODY
DIELECTRIC
STOP
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© 2016 Glenair, Inc • 1211 Air Way, Glendale, CA 91201 • 818-247-6000 • www.glenair.com • U.S. CAGE code 06324 • High-Speed Contacts
Dimensions in Inches (millimeters) are subject to change without notice.
RF, Microwave and Datalink Contacts
for MIL-DTL-38999, SuperNine
®
, Mighty Mouse and
Micro-Crimp
®
Connectors
Spring-Loaded Microwave Frequency Coaxial Contacts
Size #8 BMB Contacts for DC – 18 GHz
Pin Contact 852-070
.621(15.77)
.935(23.75)
MAX
Socket Contact 852-071
.475(12.07)
.935(23.75)
MAX
Ø.276/.271
(7.01/6.88)
Ø.288/.284
(7.32/7.21)
.033/.029
(0.84/0.74)
.033/.029
(0.84/0.74)
Ø.276/.271
(7.01/6.88)
Ø.316/.313
(8.03/7.95)
Ø.316/.313
(8.03/7.95)
Sealing Boot
Sealing boots are supplied with contacts.
.985 (25.02)
MAX
.326
(8.28)
Wire Dia.
(in.)
.090 – .130
.130 – .170
.170 – .205
Wire Dia.
(mm.)
2.3 – 3.3
3.3 – 4.3
4.3 – 5.2
Part
Number
859-042-01
859-042-02
859-042-03
.350
(8.89)
Removal Tool
No tool is required for installing contact
into connector.
(
M81969/14-12
)
859-049
© 2016 Glenair, Inc • 1211 Air Way, Glendale, CA 91201 • 818-247-6000 • www.glenair.com • U.S. CAGE code 06324 • High-Speed Contacts
Dimensions in Inches (millimeters) are subject to change without notice.
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