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DSX - Arinc 404 - SAE-AS81659

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Used on most major civil and military programs, Radiall’s DSX series is a proven solution to electrically connect equipment rack to avionics equipment. This historical series exists in several versions:

  • DSX SAE AS81659 is available in four shell sizes and in environmental or non-environmental versions. With an EMI/RFI option available to improve shielded effectiveness, DSX SAE AS81659 connectors cover both civil and military applications.
  • DSX Arinc 404 shell type A and B is the original connector, mainly dedicated today to commercial applications.

In order to answer equipment manufacturers’ specific needs, Radiall also developed a solution for front release front removable (FR/FR) contacts to facilitate installation and maintenance: DSX-F and DSX-K receptacles. Fully intermateable with ARINC 404 type B and SAE AS81659 plugs, they offer the same characteristics as SAE AS81659 connectors.

With numerous configurations and a wide variety of contacts and accessories, the DSX series offers a robust and high performance solution for both OEMs and aircraft manufacturers. 

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Materials and Finishes:

  • Shell: Aluminum alloy (cadmium yellow chromate or Nickel plating)
  • Inserts: Thermosetting or high-grade thermoplastic
  • Metallic Inserts: Aluminum alloy (cadmium clear chromate or nickel plating)
  • O-ring and grommet: Silicone rubber
  • Contacts: Copper alloy (gold over nickel plating)
  • Retention clip: Copper alloy
  • Insert retention plate: Aluminum alloy (gold or blue anodized, or nickel plating)
  • Polarization posts: Stainless steel
  • Polarization keys: Zinc alloy (cadmium yellow chromate or nickel plating)
  • Polarization retention plate: Aluminum alloy (cadmium yellow chromate or nickel plating)
  • Screws, washers and clinch-nuts: Corrosion resistant steel

Mechanical Performance:

  • Durability: 500 mating and unmating cycles
  • Random Vibrations: According to EIA 364-28 (MIL-STD-1344A method 2005 test condition IV) - 20g -   10 to 2000Hz
  • Shock: According to EIA 364-27 (MIL-STD-1344 method 2004.1 test condition A) - 50g
    11 ms half sine, 3 impacts per direction
  • Mating force: <200N (45lbs) per insert

Environmental Performance:

  • Temperature range: -65°C / +125°C
  • Temperature life: 1000 hours at 125°C (+257°F)
  • Salt Spray: According to EIA 364-26 (MIL-STD-1344 metod 1001.1 test conditions B) - 48 hours
  • Altitude moisture injection: Insulation resistance > 100 MΩ altitude 50 000 feet
  • Sealing: environment resistant to running water (environmental version only)
  • Fluid resistance: resistance to 20 hours immersion in fluids per MIL PRF5606 & MIL PRF236999

Electrical Performance:

  • Insulation resistance: > 5000MΩ
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