MIL-Spec Circular Connectors

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Part RoHS Manufacturer Connector Type Option Reliability Contact Gender Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (V) No. of Connectors Maximum Plug Diameter Panel Mount Contact Type Connector Back Interface Body Length Mixed Contacts EMI Shielded Filter Feature Body Width Termination Contact Finish Rated Voltage MIL Conformity Coupling Type Insulator Material Maximum Operating Temperature (Cel) DIN Conformance Description Contact Design IEC Conformity Minimum Operating Temperature Empty Shell Shell Finish No. of Ports Backshell Assembly (Mil Ref) Contact Material UL Flammability Code Mating Contact Finish Polarization Key Additional Features Rated Current - Signal Reference Standard Insulator Color Polarization Rotation Degrees Total No. of Contacts Unique Insert No. Backshell Type Fluid Resistance Level Contact Arrangement Minimum Wire Size Durability Mounting Type Environmental Characteristics Assembly Part No. Maximum Wire Size Sub-Category Shell Material Terminal Pitch (mm) Mating Info. Mains Connector Rating Contact Sizes Contact Quantities Drawing Date & Revision Mil Standard Connector Shell Termination Type Contact Part Numbers Manufacturer Series Body or Shell Style Mounting Style Contact Style Connector Insert Detail National Stock Number (NSN) JESD-609 Code Mounting Option-2 Mounting Option-1 Shell Size

PT06E-10-6S424

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

NICKEL

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

6

10-6

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

6

SOLDER

PLUG

10

PT06E-12-10S424

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

NICKEL

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

10

12-10

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

10

SOLDER

PLUG

12

PT06E-12-10S(476)

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

NO

BLACK ZINC COBALT

STANDARD: MIL-C-26482

10

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION/ENVIRONMENT/MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

PLUG

12

PT06E-12-4S

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

CADMIUM

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

4

12-4

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

16

4

SOLDER

PLUG

12

PT06E-14-2SSR

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

CADMIUM

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

2

14-2

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

12

2

SOLDER

PLUG

14

PT06E-14-5PSR

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

NOT APPLICABLE

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

CADMIUM

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

5

14-5

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

16

5

SOLDER

PLUG

14

PT06E-14-5P

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

NO

STRAIGHT PLUG

NO

-55 Cel

NO

CADMIUM

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

5

14-5

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

16

5

SOLDER

PLUG

14

PT06E-14-5S470

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

BLACK ZINC COBALT

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

5

14-5

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

16

5

SOLDER

PLUG

14

PT06E-14-8PSR

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

CADMIUM

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

8

14-8

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20,12

6,2

SOLDER

PLUG

14

PT06E-16-8P(476)

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

NO

BLACK ZINC COBALT

STANDARD: MIL-C-26482

8

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION/ENVIRONMENT/MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

PLUG

16

PT06E-16-8S470

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

Gold (Au)

YES

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

NO

STRAIGHT PLUG

NO

-55 Cel

NO

BLACK ZINC COBALT

COPPER ALLOY

GOLD

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

8

16-8

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

16

8

SOLDER

PLUG

e4

16

PT06E-8-2S023

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

NICKEL

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

2

8-2

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

2

SOLDER

PLUG

8

PT06E-8-2S424

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

NICKEL

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

2

8-2

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

2

SOLDER

PLUG

8

PT06J-14-5S

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

NO

CADMIUM

STANDARD: MIL-C-26482

5

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION/MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

PLUG

14

PT06SE-10-6P023

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

NICKEL

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

6

10-6

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

6

CRIMP

PLUG

10

PT06SE-10-6S424

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

NO

STRAIGHT PLUG

NO

-55 Cel

NO

NICKEL

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

6

10-6

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

6

CRIMP

PLUG

10

PT06SE-10-6S470

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

NO

STRAIGHT PLUG

NO

-55 Cel

NO

BLACK ZINC COBALT

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

6

10-6

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

6

CRIMP

PLUG

10

PT06SE-12-3P424

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

NO

STRAIGHT PLUG

NO

-55 Cel

NO

NICKEL

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

3

12-3

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

16

3

CRIMP

PLUG

12

PT06SE-12-8P023

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

NICKEL

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

8

12-8

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

8

CRIMP

PLUG

12

PT06SE-16-26S023

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

STRAIGHT PLUG

-55 Cel

NO

NICKEL

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

26

16-26

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

26

CRIMP

PLUG

16

PT06W-8-4S(025)

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

NO

BLACK ZINC COBALT

STANDARD: MIL-C-26482

4

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION/MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

PLUG

8

PT07A-14-2P

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

JAM NUT RECEPTACLE

-55 Cel

NO

CADMIUM

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

2

14-2

SOLID

CABLE AND PANEL

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

12

2

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

14

PT07E-10-5P

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

JAM NUT RECEPTACLE

-55 Cel

NO

CADMIUM

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

5

10-5

SOLID

CABLE AND PANEL

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

5

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

10

PT07E-10-5S

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

JAM NUT RECEPTACLE

-55 Cel

NO

CADMIUM

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

5

10-5

SOLID

CABLE AND PANEL

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

5

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

10

PT07SE-12-10P023

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

BAYONET

NEOPRENE RUBBER

125

JAM NUT RECEPTACLE

-55 Cel

NO

NICKEL

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482

N

0

10

12-10

SOLID

CABLE AND PANEL

CORROSION RESISTANT; ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT; MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

20

10

CRIMP

RECEPTACLE

12

JTG06RT-14-18P

Amphenol

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

NO

CADMIUM

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-38999

18

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

CRIMP

JTG

PLUG

14

KPSE02E16-8P

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

YES

CHROMATE

8

SOLID

CABLE AND PANEL

ALUMINUM ALLOY

CRIMP

RECEPTACLE

16

KPSE06A12-10P-F0

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

YES

CHROMATE PLATED

10

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

CRIMP

PLUG

12

KPSE06E14-19P

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

YES

CHROMATE

19

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

20

CRIMP

PLUG

14

KPSE06F12-3S-F0

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

YES

CHROMATE

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL 26482

3

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

CRIMP

PLUG

12

KPSE06F12-3SY

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATER PROOF

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

YES

CHROMATE PLATED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482 SERIES I

3

SOLID

CABLE

CORROSION RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

CRIMP

PLUG

12

KPSE06F22-55PW

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATER PROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

YES

CHROMATE PLATED

55

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

CRIMP

PLUG

22

KPSE06F22-55PZ

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATER PROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

YES

CHROMATE PLATED

55

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

CRIMP

PLUG

22

KPT01A16-23P

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE

STANDARD: MIL-DTL 26482

23

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

PLUG

16

KPT01A16-8PW

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE

8

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

PLUG

16

KPT01A16-8P

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE

STANDARD: MIL-DTL 26482

8

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

PLUG

16

KPT01A20-41P

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE

41

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

PLUG

20

KPT01F12-3PY

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

Gold (Au)

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE

COPPER ALLOY

GOLD

STANDARD: MIL-C-26482, POLARIZED

3

SOLID

CABLE

MOISTURE RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

PLUG

e4

12

KPT02E14-18PW

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE

18

SOLID

CABLE AND PANEL

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

14

KPT02E14-18PX

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE

18

SOLID

CABLE AND PANEL

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

14

KPT02E14-18PY

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATER PROOF

MALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE PLATED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482 SERIES I

18

SOLID

CABLE AND PANEL

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

14

KPT02E14-5P

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

Gold (Au)

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE PLATED

NOT SPECIFIED

STANDARD: MIL-C-26482

5

SOLID

PANEL

ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT

ALUMINUM ALLOY

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

e4

14

KPT02E22-21SW

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATER PROOF

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

125

NO

NO

-55 Cel

NO

CHROMATE PLATED

21

SOLID

CABLE AND PANEL

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

22

KPT02E22-21SX

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATER PROOF

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

125

NO

NO

-55 Cel

NO

CHROMATE PLATED

21

SOLID

CABLE AND PANEL

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

22

KPT02E22-21SY

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

125

NO

NO

-55 Cel

NO

CHROMATE

21

SOLID

CABLE AND PANEL

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

22

KPT06F10-6SW

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATER PROOF

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

BAYONET

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE PLATED

STANDARD: MIL-DTL-26482 SERIES I

6

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

PLUG

10

KPT06F12-10SY

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE

10

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

PLUG

12

KPT06F16-26SZ

ITT Cannon

MIL SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

WATERPROOF

FEMALE

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

NO

CHROMATE

26

SOLID

CABLE

ALUMINUM ALLOY

SOLDER

PLUG

16

MIL-Spec Circular Connectors

MIL-Spec circular connectors are a type of electrical connector that meet the standards established by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) for use in military and aerospace applications. They are known for their rugged design and ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including moisture, dust, and extreme temperatures.

MIL-Spec circular connectors are available in a variety of sizes and configurations, with different shell sizes, pin counts, and connector types. They are typically made from durable materials such as aluminum or stainless steel, and may include features such as sealing, grounding, or EMI shielding to ensure reliable performance in demanding applications.

One advantage of MIL-Spec circular connectors is their high degree of compatibility and interoperability, which allows them to be easily integrated into existing military and aerospace systems. They are also designed to be easy to install and maintain, with simple locking mechanisms and easy-to-use connectors.

MIL-Spec circular connectors are commonly used in a variety of military and aerospace applications, including avionics, ground vehicles, and missile systems. They may be used to connect sensors, control systems, and other electronic equipment, and may be subject to rigorous testing and qualification requirements to ensure their reliability and performance.