Bel Cinch Omega Catalog: C48 Series Connectors
Product Overview
The Bel Cinch Omega product series features a family of connectors qualified to the MIL-C-26500 general purpose specification. Expanded to include qualifications for numerous Boeing BACC45/BACC63 connector specifications, these connectors utilize the MIL-C-26500 mating interface. Cinch has developed a high-performance series with attributes for shielding, environmental sealing, fluid resistance, and vibration. Specific models like CN0942/CN0944 are designed for custom board mount, flex circuit, and soldered wire applications, meeting MIL-C-26500 electrical and mechanical requirements.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Bel / Cinch
- Product Series: Omega, C48 Series
- Qualifications: MIL-C-26500, Boeing BACC45, Boeing BACC63
- Key Features: Shielding, environmental sealing, fluid resistance, vibration resistance
- Materials: Shell (Aluminum, Stainless Steel options), Finish (Anodize, Electroless Nickel / Cadmium over Nickel), Rubber (Silicone / Fluorosilicone), Dielectric (Glass-filled epoxy)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Environmental - Temperature Extremes | +200C / 392F to -55C / -65F |
| Environmental - Ozone Resistance | 0.015% by volume |
| Environmental - Temperature Life | Internal 238C for 1,000 hours |
| Environmental - Moisture Resistance | 1,000 megohms minimum / MIL-STD-202, Method 106 |
| Environmental - Thermal Shock | -55C (-67F) to 260C (500F) |
| Electrical - Dielectric Strength | 1,500 volts VAC RMS |
| Electrical - Current Rating (Test) | Size 20: 7.5 Amps D.C.
Size 16: 13.0 Amps D.C.
Size 12: 23.0 Amps D.C. |
| Electrical - Insulation Resistance | 5,000 megohms minimum |
| Mechanical - Vibration Std | 20 gs; 12 hours (Sinusoidal) |
| Mechanical - Vibration MMB / Self-lock | 39.6 gs RMS, 48 hours (Random) |
| Mechanical - Vibration | 50 gs |
| Mechanical - Contact Retention | Size 20: 20 lb minimum
Size 16: 25 lb minimum
Size 12: 30 lb minimum |
| Mechanical - Durability | Threaded: 200 mating cycles
Bayonet: 500 mating cycles |
| Contact Sizes | 20, 16, 12 (Power)
12, 8 (Coax) |
| Coupling Styles | Bayonet, Threaded |
| Ordering Part Number Example (C48 Series) | C48-06R22-55P6-102 |
| Military Part Number Example (C48 Series) | MS24266R22T55P6 |
| Specific Models | CN0966, CN0967, CN1020, CN1021, CN0909, CN0942, CN0944, CN0915 |
| Cable Support Assembly Dimensions (Example: Size 8) | A Max: 0.606 in (15.393 mm)
B Max: 0.935 in (23.749 mm)
X I.D. Max: 0.186 in (4.725 mm)
C Th'D P Max: 0.437-28
Overall Length: 0.789 in (20.042 mm) |
Key Features of C48 Series Connectors
- Qualified to MIL-C-26500
- Styles qualified to Boeing BACC45 Series
- Styles qualified to Boeing BACC63 Series
- Optional fixed contacts: PC termination
- Positive Location Captivated Insert (Mechanical Interlock)
- Insert Face Seal
- Socket Contact, MIL-C-39029/32
- Pressuring Seal Contact
- Anti-Deflection Disc
- Resilient Socket Insert
- Insert Rim Seal
- Dynamic O Ring Shell Seal
- Five-Key Shell Polarization
- Metal-to-Metal Shoulder
- Bayonet or Threaded Coupling, Permanent Captivation
- Contact Retention Clip
- Pin Contact, MIL-C-39029/31
- Wire Sealing Risers
- Grommet
CN0942/CN0944 Series Specifics
- Fixed contact receptacle connectors
- Designed for custom board mount, flex circuit, and soldered wire applications
- CN0942 Series: Fluorosilicone Inserts
- CN0944 Series: Neoprene Inserts
Accessories
- Cable Support Assembly
- Contacts
- Grommet Sealing Plugs
- Insertion Tool
- Removal Tool
- Crimp Tool
About Bel
Bel is a publicly traded company with over 65 years of family operation. Through organic growth and acquisitions, Bel has established itself as a world leader with a diverse offering of power, protection, and interconnect products. These products are designed and manufactured for industries including networking, telecommunications, computing, military, aerospace, transportation, broadcasting, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics.
About Cinch Connectivity Solutions
For over 100 years, Cinch Connectivity Solutions has manufactured high-quality and reliable high-performance connectors and cable assemblies. Cinch is a world-class connectivity supplier of RF, fiber optic, hybrid, microwave components, circular, d-subminiatures, modular rectangular, electronic enclosures, and cable assemblies. Cinch provides innovative solutions to the military, commercial aerospace, networking, telecommunication, test and measurement, oil and gas, and other harsh environment industries.
