M55302/57A40Y

Headers, Male Pins Overview

The M55302/57A40Y is a rectangular MIL-DTL-55302 qualified connector from the AirBorn W Series. It features a male pin configuration with 40 positions arranged in two rows. The unit utilizes a right-angle PCB mount style with solder termination. Electrical specifications include a current rating of 5 A and a voltage rating of 100 V. The contacts are gold-plated copper, housed in glass-filled polyphenylene sulfide. Operating temperature ranges from -65 C to +125 C, with a pitch of 2.54 mm.

Headers, Male Pins Feature Summary

• MIL-DTL-55302 qualified for military and defense applications
• Right-angle PCB mount design for flexible circuit integration
• Gold-plated copper contacts for reliable signal transmission

Headers, Male Pins Applications

• Aerospace systems
• Defense electronics
• Industrial control equipment

Headers, Male Pins Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized channels. Confirm specific suffix variations against official datasheets to ensure correct housing material and termination type. Cross-reference manufacturer part numbers to avoid substitution errors during procurement.

Headers, Male Pins Selection Notes

Select this model for high-density interconnects requiring MIL-SPEC reliability. Ensure PCB layout accommodates the right-angle footprint and 2.54 mm pitch. Validate thermal requirements against the specified operating range before finalizing the design.

Headers, Male Pins Part Context

This component belongs to the AirBorn W Series, designed for flexible circuits to reduce assembly time and costs. It provides high-reliability options for mission-critical environments where standard connectors may fail under harsh conditions.

Headers, Male Pins Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers: M55302/57A40Y/9, M55302/57A40Y/16.