ACT94MD15BN Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ACT94MD15BN is a 15-position circular connector receptacle housing manufactured by TE Connectivity Deutsch Connectors, designed for panel mount applications with bulkhead front-side nut fastening. This component is classified as MIL-DTL-38999 Series III compliant and features a shielded composite shell with electroless nickel finish. The part is currently discontinued at DiGi Electronics, necessitating identification of equivalent substitute components that maintain functional compatibility for existing applications and new designs requiring equivalent performance characteristics.

Substiute Parts

ACT94MD15BN

TE Connectivity Deutsch ConnectorsIn Stock: 1102ACT94MD15BN Datasheet

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CTV07RW-15-15B

Amphenol Aerospace OperationsIn Stock: 777CTV07RW-15-15B Datasheet

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CTV07RW-15-15JN

Amphenol Aerospace OperationsIn Stock: 808CTV07RW-15-15JN Datasheet

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CTV07RW-15-15JN-LC

Amphenol Aerospace OperationsIn Stock: 1154CTV07RW-15-15JN-LC Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the ACT94MD15BN are identified based on strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Primary Substitution Criteria:

• Connector type: Receptacle housing for female sockets
• Number of positions: 15
• Shell size configuration: 15-15
• Contact type: Crimp
• Contact size configuration: 16 (1), 20 (14)
• Mounting type: Panel mount with bulkhead front-side nut fastening
• Fastening type: Threaded
• Orientation: Normal (N)
• Shell material: Composite
• Shielding: Shielded
• Ingress protection: Environment resistant
• Series compliance: MIL-DTL-38999 Series III

Secondary Compatibility Parameters:

• Operating temperature range (minimum -65°C required)
• Moisture sensitivity level: 1 (Unlimited)
• Contact shape: Circular
• Contacts not included in housing

The substitute parts CTV07RW-15-15B, CTV07RW-15-15JN, and CTV07RW-15-15JN-LC from Amphenol Aerospace Operations meet all primary substitution criteria. These components are manufactured under the MIL-DTL-38999 Series III standard with Tri-Start™ TV series designation and maintain mechanical and electrical compatibility with the ACT94MD15BN for panel mount receptacle housing applications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Product Status Consideration: The ACT94MD15BN is discontinued at DiGi Electronics. All three substitute parts (CTV07RW-15-15B, CTV07RW-15-15JN, and CTV07RW-15-15JN-LC) are active products from Amphenol Aerospace Operations with confirmed inventory availability, ensuring long-term supply chain continuity.

Compliance and Certification: All substitute parts maintain MIL-DTL-38999 Series III compliance and are RoHS non-compliant, consistent with the original ACT94MD15BN specification. All components carry MSL 1 (Unlimited) rating, indicating no moisture sensitivity constraints during storage and handling.

Operating Temperature Differential: The ACT94MD15BN operates across -65°C to 200°C, while substitute parts operate across -65°C to 175°C. Applications requiring operation above 175°C cannot use these substitutes. Applications operating within the -65°C to 175°C range are fully compatible.

Shell Finish and Housing Color: The ACT94MD15BN features electroless nickel finish with silver housing, while substitutes feature cadmium finish with olive drab housing. These differences reflect military specification variations and do not affect electrical or mechanical compatibility for standard panel mount receptacle housing applications.

Contact Configuration: CTV07RW-15-15B and CTV07RW-15-15JN-LC explicitly specify contact size configuration 16 (1), 20 (14), matching the ACT94MD15BN. CTV07RW-15-15JN does not specify contact size in provided data but maintains all other critical parameters for 15-position receptacle housing compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can CTV07RW-15-15B, CTV07RW-15-15JN, or CTV07RW-15-15JN-LC be used as direct replacements for ACT94MD15BN?

A: Yes. All three substitute parts meet the critical substitution criteria: 15-position receptacle housing, 15-15 shell size, crimp contact type, panel mount with bulkhead front-side nut fastening, threaded fastening, normal orientation, composite shielded shell, and environment-resistant ingress protection. All are MIL-DTL-38999 Series III compliant.

Q: What is the difference between the three substitute parts?

A: CTV07RW-15-15B and CTV07RW-15-15JN-LC are functionally equivalent receptacle housings with identical specifications. CTV07RW-15-15JN is classified as a receptacle with female sockets rather than a housing assembly, but maintains the same 15-position, 15-15 shell size, crimp contact configuration, and panel mount characteristics. All three are active products with available inventory.

Q: Are there operating temperature limitations when substituting?

A: The ACT94MD15BN operates to 200°C, while all substitute parts operate to 175°C maximum. Applications requiring operation above 175°C cannot use these substitutes. Applications within the -65°C to 175°C range are fully compatible.

Q: Do the shell finish and housing color differences affect compatibility?

A: No. The ACT94MD15BN features electroless nickel finish with silver housing, while substitutes feature cadmium finish with olive drab housing. These are cosmetic and corrosion-resistance variations that do not affect electrical or mechanical connector compatibility for standard panel mount applications.

Q: Are contacts included with these receptacle housings?

A: No. The ACT94MD15BN and all substitute parts are supplied as housings without contacts. Contacts must be procured separately and crimped into the housing according to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III specifications.

Q: What is the significance of the contact size configuration 16 (1), 20 (14)?

A: This notation indicates the receptacle housing accommodates one size-16 contact and fourteen size-20 contacts, totaling 15 positions. CTV07RW-15-15B and CTV07RW-15-15JN-LC explicitly specify this configuration, matching ACT94MD15BN. CTV07RW-15-15JN does not specify contact sizes in provided documentation but is designated for 15-position female socket applications.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant?

A: No. The ACT94MD15BN and all three substitute parts are RoHS non-compliant, consistent with military-grade MIL-DTL-38999 Series III specifications that typically employ cadmium plating and other materials restricted under RoHS directives.

Q: What is MSL 1 (Unlimited) and why is it important?

A: Moisture Sensitivity Level 1 (Unlimited) indicates the component has no moisture sensitivity constraints. These parts can be stored and handled without special humidity control or desiccant packaging, simplifying logistics and inventory management.

Q: Can I mix ACT94MD15BN and substitute parts in the same application?

A: Yes, provided the application operates within the -65°C to 175°C temperature range. All parts are mechanically and electrically compatible for panel mount receptacle housing applications meeting MIL-DTL-38999 Series III standards.