Products described within this catalog may be pro-
tected by one or more of the following U.S. patents:
5,255,580
5,329,697
Other Patents Pending
Maximum Torque Values for 4-40 UNC Threads
TORQUE
MATERIAL
Phos. Bronze
Brass
Aluminum
Nylon
Nm
0.90
0.68
0.45
0.11
in-lb
8.0
6.0
4.0
1.0
in-oz
128
96
64
16
These torque values are applicable for threads only and do not apply to hardware assemblies. These torque
values are approximate and should not be accepted as accurate limits. Indeterminant factors in specific appli-
cations preclude the publication of accurate torque values for universal use.
Unless specified otherwise, dimensional tolerances are:
1) ±0.001 inches (0.03 mm) for male contact mating diameters.
2) ±0.003 inches (0.08 mm) for contact termination diameters.
3) ±0.005 inches (0.13 mm) for all other diameters.
4) ±0.015 inches (0.38 mm) for all other dimensions.
5) ±0.0015 inches (0.038 mm) for all press-fit contact terminations.
CATALOG NUMBER:
C–001 REV .A
PRINTED DATE:
APRIL 2001
PUBLISHED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Positronic Industries believes the data contained herein to be reliable. Since the technical information is given free of
charge, the user employs such information at his own discretion and risk. Positronic Industries assumes no responsi-
bility for results obtained or damages incurred from use of such information in whole or in part.
Positronic Industries’ FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE FOR MANUFACTURERS is number 28198.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MATED CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Exploded views of typical mated Subminiature-D
connector assemblies.
MELO-D and EURO-D CONNECTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
MD Series and ED Series. Fixed contact, 7.5 ampere
nominal rating. Solder cup, wrap post, and printed
board contact terminations for inch and metric printed
board hole patterns. Six connector variants, 9 through
50 contacts. Professional quality connectors to IEC
807-2, Performance Level Two.
SOLI-D CONNECTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-19
SD Series. Removable contact, 7.5 ampere nominal
rating. Solder cup, crimp and straight printed board
mount contact terminations. Five connector variants,
9 through 50 contacts. Professional quality connec-
tors to IEC 807-3, Performance Level Two.
DENSI-D CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-28
DD Series. Removable contact, five ampere nominal
rating. Solder cup, crimp and straight and 90° printed
board contact terminations. Six connector variants, 15
through 104 contacts. Military quality connectors qual-
ified to MIL-DTL-24308 and MIL-C-39029.
LOW COST HIGH DENSITY CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . 29-37
ODD Series. Removable contact, five ampere nominal
rating. Solder cup, crimp and straight and 90° printed
board contact terminations. Six connector variants, 15
through 104 contacts. Professional quality connectors.
LOW COST STANDARD DENSITY CONNECTORS . . . 38-41
ORD Series. Removable contact, 7.5 ampere nominal
rating. Crimp contact terminations. Six connector vari-
ants, 9 through 50 contacts. Professional quality con-
nectors.
RHAPSO-D CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-46
RD Series. Removable contact, 7.5 ampere nomi-
nal rating. Crimp contact terminations. Six connec-
tor variants, 9 through 50 contacts. Military quality
connectors qualified to MIL-DTL-24308 and MIL-C-
39029. IEC 807-3, Performance Level One.
HARMO-D CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-52
HDC Series. Fixed contact, 7.5 ampere nominal rat-
ing. Solder cup, wrap post and straight and 90°
printed board contact terminations. Five connector
variants, 9 through 50 contacts. Military quality con-
nectors qualified to MIL-DTL-24308, IEC 807-2,
Performance Level One.
PRESS-FIT CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-57
PCD Series. Machined contact, compliant termi-
nation, repairable, 7.5 ampere nominal rating.
Five connector variants, 9 through 50 contacts.
Professional quality connectors, conform to IEC
807-2, Performance Level Two.
HIGH DENSITY PRESS-FIT CONNECTORS. . . . . . . . . 58-62
PCDD Series. Machined contact, compliant ter-
mination, repairable, 5 ampere nominal rating.
Five connector variants, 15 through 104 con-
tacts. Professional quality connectors.
MIL-DTL-24308, MIL-C-39029 and MIL-C-85049
QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LISTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63-67
MATED
CONNECTOR
ASSEMBLIES
EXPLODED VIEWS OF TYPICAL MATED SUBMINIATURE-D
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES
SD9M00Z0Z
MD9F5R80TX
CONNECTOR COMPONENT DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY
A-1
A-2
B-1
B-2
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Male and female signal contacts, size 22. Terminations may be crimp, solder cup and
printed board mount.
Male and female signal contacts, size 20. Terminations may be crimp, solder cup, wrap
post, press-fit and printed board mount.
Unloaded connector insulators, male and female. Insulator retention system retains all
contact termination types. Insulator may be used as a free or fixed connector.
Loaded connector insulators, male and female. Insulators may be preloaded per cus-
tomer requirements with contacts having terminations of 90° or straight solder printed
board mount, wrap post, solder cup and press-fit. Insulator contact positions may be
selectively loaded with contacts. Connectors are normally fixed panel or printed board
connectors.
Fixed female jackscrews are the stationary threaded members of the non-polarized
jackscrew system.
Fixed male and female jackscrews are the stationary threaded members of the polarized
jackscrew system.
Rotating male jackscrews and screwlocks are the rotating threaded members of the non-
polarized jackscrew system.
Rotating male and female jackscrews are the rotating threaded members of the polarized
jackscrew system.
Vibration locking system consists of lock tabs on fixed connector and slide lock lever on
free cable connector.
Blind mating connector system with pilot probes on free connector and receptacle guides
on panel mounted fixed connector.
Cable adapters (Hoods) are used on the free cable connector to provide cable support
and contact protection.
Knobs of the polarized rotating jackscrew system are affixed to the rotating jackscrew by
a set screw.
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
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