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WPI General Connector Tactical Communications

WPI General Connector Tactical Communications
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WPI General Connector Tactical Communications

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Company Overview: WPI General Connector, a division of WPI Interconnect Products, specializes in designing and manufacturing audio, filtered audio, and power connectors for military applications. The company is recognized for its rapid production of customized products using in-house facilities.
Quality Systems and Certifications: The company adheres to quality systems such as ISO 9002-2000, MIL-I-45208A, and MIL-I-45662A. It holds military QPL certifications for various connectors and is recognized by Underwriter Laboratories for specific connector types.
Product Offerings: WPI General Connector offers a range of standard products, including card edge connectors, D-subminiature connectors, audio connectors, and power connectors, all designed to meet military specifications like MIL-C-21097/21, MIL-DTL-24308/2, and MIL-C-55116.
Testing and Inspection Capabilities: The company provides extensive testing services, including x-ray fluorescence plating testing, optical comparison, insulation resistance, thermal cycling, and vibration testing, ensuring product reliability under various conditions.
Connector Specifications: Specifications for different connector types are detailed, including D-subminiature connectors qualified to MIL-DTL-24308, audio connectors conforming to MIL-C-55116, and 10-contact connectors per MIL-C-10544. Specifications cover materials, finish, electrical ratings, mechanical properties, and environmental resistance.
Applications: The connectors are used in various military communications equipment, with specific applications listed for each connector type. U-type multipurpose connectors are also used in military communications.
Miscellaneous Components: Additional components such as shorting plugs and dust caps are listed, used in conjunction with the connectors for various military applications.
MW and UW Series Connectors: These connectors are designed for reliability and durability in harsh environmental conditions, meeting MIL-C-55181 standards and used in the U.S. Army’s VRC-12 communication system. They feature a center-locking, double-lead screw for reliability and are waterproof.
Filtered Connectors: WPI General Connector offers a range of filtered connectors to control electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), suitable for military and commercial applications. These connectors are available in various configurations, including pi-network and C-Type, and can be customized for specific applications.
Technical Specifications and Ordering Information: The document provides technical specifications and ordering information for WPI General Connector's line of filtered adapters and connectors, designed to retrofit existing systems without requiring system shutdowns. Detailed dimensions and mounting configurations are provided to ensure compatibility and proper fit.
Part Number Code: The document explains the part number coding system, which includes series prefix, filtered series code, mounting configuration, contact arrangement, filter type, shell size, insert arrangement, contact type, and insert position.
Specialized Connectors: The company supplies Signal Corps Connectors and Transient Protection Connectors, which include standard audio connectors and transient voltage suppressors, capacitors, and filters as integral parts of the connector.
Contact Information: WPI General Connector is located at 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079. They can be contacted via phone at 856-935-7560, fax at 856-935-0102, or email at [email protected]. More information is available on their website, www.wpi-interconnect.com.
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A HUBZone Certified Company

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General Connector, an industry leader in tactical communications, designs and manufactures audio, filtered audio and power connectors for the military market through the Salem production facility. WPI General Connector’s competencies lie in the design and the production of customized products quickly and efficiently, with its own tooling, molding and in-house manufacturing facilities. A division of WPI Interconnect Products, WPI General Connector has a variety of standard products on the shelf, ready to ship, at competitive prices. WPI General Connector meets several qualifications and offers...

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Miscellaneous Components General Information Shorting Plugs Dust Caps General Information Specifications UW Series MW Series-QPL General Information EMI Filtered Connectors Audio Filtered, MIL-C-55116 Type MIL-DTL-24308 Type Series MIL-C-26482 Type Series Special Filtered Connectors U-Type Multipurpose Filtered Connectors General Information

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WPI’s D-subminiature rectangular connectors are space and weight saving, reliable and accommodate several circuits. These D-subminiatures are qualified to the requirements of MIL-DTL-24308. They are designed for rack and panel, cable-to-panel, and cable-to-cable connection. They have rear insertion type crimp contacts and include 9, 15, 25, 37 and 50 contact arrangements, with two shell platings available. Materials & Finish Shells Steel .0003 cadmium plate with yellow chromate coating or .0003 zinc plate with yellow chromate coating. Socket Contacts Glass-filled DAP SDG-F or GDI-30F per ASTM...

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Ordering Information* Shell Plating Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Zinc Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium *Custom available. Consult factory. 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079

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Audio General Information 5 & 6 Contact The 10-contact connectors conform to MIL-C-10544, latest revision. Construction and mating action are similar to the 5-contact line. Years of successful field experience have proven the remarkable reliability of this line of connectors for all types of military and commercial communications equipment. These connectors are universally used in communications equipment where the highest reliability is needed under the most severe environmental conditions. The standard 5-contact connectors meet all requirements of MILC-55116, latest revision. 6-contact connectors...

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5 & 6 Contact Materials & Finish Shells Panel Nuts Contacts Insulators Stainless steel, passivated, sand-blasted. Stainless steel, passivated, sand-blasted. Copper alloy, .000030 gold per MIL-G-45204, Type I, Class 0 over .001 nickel. Diallyl phthalate per MIL-M-14F, Type MDG. Specifications Electrical Dielectric Strength—500 V RMS. Insulation Resistance—1000 Megohms, Min. Contact Resistance (mated)—0.050 Ohms, Max. Air Pressure—2.5 psi. Immersion—48 hrs. at 6 ft. Durability—3000 cycles, mate and unmate. Receptacle Shells Plug Shells Plug Rear Housing Panel Nuts Contacts Insulators Stainless...

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Audio 5-Contact Standard per MIL-C-55116 U-183/U RECEPTACLE Spring loaded contacts, solder terminals, mates with U-229/U, GC 217 & GC 217A. Other pin styles available. Spring loaded contacts, barrel pin terminals,* mates with U-229/U, GC 217 & GC 217A. U-229/U PLUG Rigid contacts, barrel pin terminals,* mates with U-183/U, U-228/U & GC183S. *Solder pin terminals also available.

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GC429 RECEPTACLE Rigid contacts, solder terminals, mates with U-183/U, U-228/U & GC183S. Rigid contacts, solder terminals, mates with U-183/U, U-228/U & GC183S. MOUNTING HOLE PATTERN 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079

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Audio 5-Contact Lightweight (Conforms to MIL-C-55116) GC183S RECEPTACLE Spring loaded contacts, solder terminals, mates with U-229/U, GC217 & GC217A. Other pin styles available. Rigid contacts, solder terminals, mates with U-183/U, U-228/U & GC183S. GC217A* PLUG Rigid contacts, solder terminals, mates with U-183/U, U-228/U & GC183S. *Shell material is aluminum.

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6-Contact Standard (Conforms to MIL-C-55116) GC283 RECEPTACLE Spring loaded contacts, solder terminals, mates with GC329, GC617 & GC617A. Other pin styles available. GC328 PLUG Spring loaded contacts, solder pin terminals, mates with GC329, GC617 & GC617A. GC329 PLUG Rigid contacts, barrel pin terminals,* mates with GC283, GC328 & GC683S. *Solder pin terminals also available. 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079

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Audio GC529 RECEPTACLE Rigid contacts, solder terminals, mates with GC283, GC328 & GC683S. Also available in 5-pin version. Rigid contacts, solder terminals, mates with GC283, GC328 & GC683S. #4-40 UNC-2B (4) PLACES MOUNTING HOLE PATTERN

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6-Contact Lightweight (Conforms to MIL-C-55116) GC683S RECEPTACLE Spring loaded contacts, solder terminals, mates with GC329, GC617 & GC617A. GC617 PLUG Rigid contacts, solder terminals,* mates with GC283, GC328 & GC683S. GC617A** PLUG Rigid contacts, solder terminals,* mates with GC283, GC328 & GC683S. Weight In Ounces *Also available with barrel terminals. **Shell material is aluminum. 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079

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Audio 10-Contact Per MIL-C-10544 U-78/U PLUG Non-rigid, spring loaded contacts, solder terminals, mates with U-77/U, U-126/U, U-127/U & U-161/U. Non-rigid, spring loaded contacts, solder terminals, mates with U-77/U, U-127/U & U-161/U. U-126/U RECEPTACLE Rigid contacts, solder terminals, mates with U-78/U.

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U-77/U PLUG Rigid contacts, solder terminals, mates with U-78/U & U-79/U. U-127/U PLUG Rigid contacts, solder terminals, mates with U-78/U & U-79/U. U-161/U PLUG Rigid contacts, taper pin terminals, mates with U-78/U & U-79/U. 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079

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U-Type Multipurpose General Information The following U-type connectors are used in a great variety of military communications equipment and cable assemblies. Some specific applications are listed. Military Spec. or Dwg. No. Power receptacle. 3 #12, 15 #16 socket contacts. Typical Equip. Application U-Type Multipurpose Power receptacle. 18 pin contacts.17 contacts integrally filtered (1500 pf). Mates with U-344/VRC. Medium power plugs and receptacles. 12 #20 contacts. GC290R and U-393/U are right angle versions of U-290/U and U-289/U, respectively. Medium power plugs and receptacles. 14 #20 contacts....

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.