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MIL-C-3608Connector,plug,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5935-00-849-8278 · FSC 5935 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5935-00-849-8278 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5935-00-849-8278. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-C-3608.
Features
  • Connector,plug,electrical — FSC 5935
  • Mating End Quantity: 1
  • Shell Material Document and Classification: QQ-B-626 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
  • Contact Material: COPPER ALLOY SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts: 500.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Contact Maximum Frequency Rating: 10000.0 MEGAHERTZ SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Terminal Location: BACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Insert Material: PLASTIC TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE SINGLE MATING END
Applications
  • Electrical interconnection
  • Signal interface mating
  • Quick-disconnect coupling
General Description

The Connector,plug,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-00-849-8278, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5935 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5935-00-849-8278
Primary Part NumberMIL-C-3608
Item NameConnector,plug,electrical
FSC / FSG5935 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Mating End Quantity1
Shell Material Document and ClassificationQQ-B-626 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Contact MaterialCOPPER ALLOY SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts500.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact Maximum Frequency Rating10000.0 MEGAHERTZ SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Terminal LocationBACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Insert MaterialPLASTIC TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE SINGLE MATING END
Contact Material Document and ClassificationQQ-C-530,COMP A FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Connector Cable Strain Relief MethodCOMPRESSION NUT
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-3608 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Included Contact TypeCOAXIAL PIN SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Shell TypeSOLID
Connector Locking MethodBAYONET LATCH
Contact Position Arrangement StyleBNC SINGLE MATING END
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-3608 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Included Contact Quantity1 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Overall Diameter0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal TypeSOLDER WELL SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Body StyleSTRAIGHT SHAPE, INTERNAL COUPLING
Environmental ProtectionWEATHERPROOF
Contact RemovabilityNONREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Radio Frequency Type Contact Characteristic Impedance in Ohms50.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Shell MaterialCOPPER ALLOY
Cable Entrance Diameter0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5935-00-149-2726 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-164-7966 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-258-1767CW123AU INTERCHANGEABLE
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Joint Electronics Type Designation System
5935-00-259-9848 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-259-9849568111 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Stewart-Warner Corporation
5935-00-299-7815 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-466-1347 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-577-2281 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-577-8762 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-C-3608 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
UG-260D/U Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
UG260DU Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS35170-260D Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
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5935-00-466-1347INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5935-00-849-8278?

NSN 5935-00-849-8278 is a Connector,plug,electrical, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5935 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5935-00-849-8278?

NSN 5935-00-849-8278 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-C-3608 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), UG-260D/U (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), UG260DU (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS35170-260D (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5935-00-849-8278?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5935-00-849-8278: 5935-00-149-2726, 5935-00-149-3894, 5935-00-164-7966 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-C-3608?

Key specifications for MIL-C-3608: Mating End Quantity: 1; Shell Material Document and Classification: QQ-B-626 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE; Contact Material: COPPER ALLOY SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING; Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts: 500.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING. 25 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5935-00-849-8278 still in active supply?

NSN 5935-00-849-8278 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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