Quadrax Multi-Signal Contact System for High-Speed Applications
Multi-signal Quadrax connectors and contact systems for high-speed applications are adaptable to a variety of connectors, including ARINC 600, 404, D-Subminiature and MIL-DTL-38999 and are designed for use in high-speed applications such as Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3Z and Fibre Channel X3T11.
Versatile Pin and Socket Multi-Signal Contact Systems. TE Connectivity (TE) offers the highly versatile Quadrax multi-signal contact system consisting of two differential pairs (matched impedance) used with quadraxial Ethernet and Fibre Channel cables. Quadrax contacts are available in shell size 8 (keyed), 24 AWG pin and socket contacts, hex crimp, and pin PCB tail solderable versions. They are adaptable to a variety of connectors, including ARINC 600, 404, D-Subminiature and MIL-DTL-38999, and are designed for use in high-speed applications such as Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3Z and Fibre Channel X3T11.
Key Features of TE’s Quadrax Multi-Signal Contact System
Easy to Use
- Uses standard insertion/ extraction tool
- Shells are keyed for proper orientation inside connector insert blocks
- Single-piece dielectric design simplifies termination and improves reliability
Convenient
- Adaptable to a variety of connectors
- Fits into keyed connector inserts forconnectors such as: ARINC 404 and 600, general purpose rectangular, MIL-DTL-38999 style, BACC65/EPXB, and custom interconnects
- Rear release/rear remove cable versions and front release/front remove PCB versions
High Performance
- Meets ASTM E595 outgassing limits for spacecraft materials
- Multi-signal contact system designed for Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3Z and Fibre Channel X3T11.2
Quadrax Family of Connectors & Cables
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Quadrax Contacts
One-piece dielectric inserts for easy assembly and lowest applied cost
TE’s full family of crimp termination Quadrax Contacts is the high speed solution for harsh environment applications such as commercial avionics, military communications, and in-flight entertainment. The multi-signal contact system consists of two differential pairs for matched impendence and is adaptable to a wide variety of connectors to meet your application needs.
| TE Part No. | Pin/ Socket | Airbus/Boeing Specs | ARINC Specs | EN Specs | QPL Status | Adaptable to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III | Adaptable to EN3545, 3646, 2997 | Adaptable to EN4165, 3645 | Adaptable to ARINC 600 |
| 187-0108-08 | P | ABS0973 | N/A | EN3155 -072 | Airbus - yes EN - no | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| 187-0109-08 | S | ABS0974 | N/A | EN3155 -073 | Airbus - yes EN - no | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| 187-0204-08 | P | N/A | N/A | EN3155 -074 | Airbus - yes EN - no | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| 187-0205-08 | S | N/A | N/A | EN3155 -075 | Airbus - yes EN - no | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| 1445692-1 | P | BACC47GB BACC47GB1 | ARINC 600 Suppl. 19 | N/A | Boeing-yes ARINC-meets* | No | No | No | Yes |
| 1445693-1 | S | BACC47GA BACC47GA1 | ARINC 600 Suppl. 19 | N/A | Boeing-yes ARINC-meets* | No | No | No | Yes |
