Lightweight cost-effective and reliable connectors for harsh environments

TE Connectivity's DEUTSCH 369 connector series is now available in Europe through TTI. A high-reliability, lightweight, compact and cost-efficient interconnect solution, TE DEUTSCH 369 Series interconnects is said to withstand vibration, is fully sealed and suit aerospace and other harsh environment applications.The Series is based on the Deutsch ARINC 809/EN4165 single module connector and is BACC qualified.

Connectors are available with three, six and nine aerospace standard AS39029 size 22 contacts.The 369 Series is manufactured from high-performance composite materials and is fully sealed for use in areas with high moisture levels; additionally it conforms to the smoke, toxicity and flammability requirements of FAR 25.

These connectors are claimed to offer fast and simple installation and maintenance of cabling and a range of individually colour-coded keyed shells.Each half of the connector can be configured with either male or female contacts, which doubles the possible keying combinations and protecting contacts on the powered side of the system.

Suitable applications for the TE DEUTSCH 369 Interconnect Series include: aerospace; agricultural vehicles; coaches and buses; commercial vehicles; forklifts; trucks; on-road vehicles; recreational marine applications.