Mil-Spec connectors are circular and seal with O-rings and retaining rings. They are small by comparison and only require a 1 or 2 inch hole to allow the wiring to pass through the firewall.

[Chris] over at the 23B hackerspace had a bit of a problem – a project required the use of a very old rotary encoder with a mil-spec connector. While it might be possible to simply buy one of… ...

Mil-spec bulkhead connectors use a circular design with barrel crimps and high-quality gold terminals to ensure perfect connectivity. These connectors use threaded-on back shells to serve as an ...

Currently, Digi-Key offers over 52,000 separate Amphenol military-spec product SKUs, in-stock and ready for immediate shipment to its North American customers. Digi-Key will be expanding this ...

The two new varieties of products are designed either to meet the military specification MIL-C-83522 , or to be commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) ruggedized, and include connectors, couplers, and ...

Don’t worry, you’re not alone, many people who have not had the specific training find Mil Spec connectors totally baffling. Firstly there is the specification type, most commonly 38999, 26482 and ...

So let’s take a closer look at the connector types and their differences. First a history lesson. The industrial and mil-spec connector industries both grew from the desire to create uniformity and ...

Military-grade products are everywhere, from phone cases to backpacks, but what about military-spec? There's a big difference ...