ACT96MA35SN-3025 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ACT96MA35SN-3025 is a 6-position circular connector plug with female sockets, manufactured by TE Connectivity Deutsch Connectors. This connector features crimp termination, gold-plated mating contacts, and composite shell construction compliant with MIL-DTL-38999 Series III specifications. The part is designed for aerospace and military applications requiring shielded, environment-resistant connections with operating temperatures from -65°C to 200°C.

This part is discontinued at DiGi Electronics. Equivalent and substitute parts are available from alternative manufacturers that maintain compatibility with the same electrical and mechanical specifications, ensuring continued availability for system integration and maintenance applications.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Connector Type	Plug, Female Sockets
Number of Positions	6
Shell Size - Insert	9-35
Shell Size, MIL	A
Termination	Crimp
Fastening Type	Threaded
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)
Shielding	Shielded
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold
Shell Material	Composite
Current Rating	5A
Operating Temperature	-65°C ~ 200°C
Series	MIL-DTL-38999 Series III
Ingress Protection	Environment Resistant

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the ACT96MA35SN-3025 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Primary Substitution Criteria:

Connector type: Plug with female sockets
Number of positions: 6
Shell size (insert): 9-35
Shell size (MIL): A
Termination method: Crimp
Fastening type: Threaded
Mounting configuration: Free Hanging (In-Line)
Shielding: Shielded
Contact finish (mating): Gold
Operating temperature range: -65°C ~ 200°C
Series compliance: MIL-DTL-38999 Series III

The substitute parts listed maintain these electrical and mechanical parameters, ensuring direct compatibility in applications requiring the ACT96MA35SN-3025 specifications. Variations in manufacturer, shell finish material, and compliance certifications do not affect functional interchangeability when these core parameters are matched.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	ACT96MA35SN-3025 (TE Connectivity)	D38999/26FA35SN (Glenair)	D38999/26KA35SN (Souriau-Sunbank)	D38999/26MA35SN (Amphenol)	D38999/26WA35SNLC (Amphenol)
Connector Type	Plug, Female Sockets	Position Circular Connector	Position Circular Connector	Plug, Female Sockets	Plug Housing
Number of Positions	6	6	6	6	6
Shell Size - Insert	9-35	9-35	9-35	9-35	9-35
Shell Size, MIL	A	A	A	A	A
Termination	Crimp	Crimp	Crimp	Crimp	Crimp
Fastening Type	Threaded	Threaded	Threaded	Threaded	Threaded
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)
Shielding	Shielded	Shielded	Shielded	Shielded	Shielded
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold	Gold
Operating Temperature	-65°C ~ 200°C	-65°C ~ 200°C	-65°C ~ 200°C	-65°C ~ 200°C	-65°C ~ 175°C
Series	MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, ACT	MIL-DTL-38999 Series III	MIL-DTL-38999 Series III	MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, Tri-Start™ TV	MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, Tri-Start™ TV
Ingress Protection	Environment Resistant	Environment Resistant	Environment Resistant	Environment Resistant	Environment Resistant
Product Status	Discontinued at DiGi Electronics	Active	Active	Active	Active
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant	REACH Unaffected	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	RoHS non-compliant
Inventory Availability	1053 Pcs	887 Pcs	1079 Pcs	1082 Pcs	1106 Pcs

Engineering Selection Recommendations

D38999/26MA35SN (Amphenol Aerospace Operations) is the primary substitute for the ACT96MA35SN-3025. This part maintains full electrical and mechanical compatibility with identical connector type, position count, shell size, termination method, and operating temperature range. The D38999/26MA35SN is currently active in production, offers superior compliance status (ROHS3 Compliant), and provides the highest inventory availability at 1082 pieces. The contact finish thickness specification (50.0µin / 1.27µm) is explicitly documented, supporting precise engineering requirements.

D38999/26KA35SN (Souriau-Sunbank by Eaton) serves as a secondary substitute with equivalent mechanical and electrical parameters. This part is ROHS3 Compliant and maintains active production status with 1079 pieces in inventory. Full compatibility is assured across all critical substitution criteria.

D38999/26FA35SN (Glenair) provides an alternative substitute meeting all core mechanical and electrical specifications. This part maintains active status with 887 pieces available. REACH Unaffected status indicates compliance with environmental regulations.

D38999/26WA35SNLC (Amphenol Aerospace Operations) is a connector housing variant designed for female sockets. This part differs in that it is a plug housing assembly rather than a complete connector plug. The operating temperature range is limited to -65°C ~ 175°C, which is 25°C lower than the main part specification. This part is suitable only for applications where the lower temperature ceiling is acceptable and where a housing-only configuration meets system requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can D38999/26MA35SN directly replace ACT96MA35SN-3025 in existing assemblies?

A: Yes. The D38999/26MA35SN maintains identical connector type (plug with female sockets), position count (6), shell size (9-35, MIL A), termination method (crimp), fastening type (threaded), mounting configuration (free hanging in-line), shielding (shielded), contact finish (gold), and operating temperature range (-65°C ~ 200°C). Direct substitution is supported without modification to mating connectors or cable assemblies.

Q: What is the difference between D38999/26MA35SN and D38999/26WA35SNLC?

A: The D38999/26MA35SN is a complete connector plug assembly with integrated contacts. The D38999/26WA35SNLC is a connector housing designed to accept separate crimp contacts. Additionally, the D38999/26WA35SNLC has a maximum operating temperature of -65°C ~ 175°C, which is 25°C lower than the D38999/26MA35SN specification of -65°C ~ 200°C. The D38999/26WA35SNLC is suitable only for applications where this lower temperature limit is acceptable.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant?

A: No. The ACT96MA35SN-3025 and D38999/26WA35SNLC are RoHS non-compliant. The D38999/26MA35SN and D38999/26KA35SN are ROHS3 Compliant. The D38999/26FA35SN is REACH Unaffected. Selection should account for system-level compliance requirements.

Q: Which substitute part offers the best availability?

A: The D38999/26WA35SNLC offers the highest inventory at 1106 pieces. However, this is a housing-only variant. For complete connector plug assemblies, the D38999/26MA35SN provides the highest availability at 1082 pieces with full specification equivalence.

Q: Can substitute parts be mixed in the same system?

A: Yes, provided the application does not require uniform compliance certifications or identical shell finish specifications. All substitute parts maintain the same electrical and mechanical parameters required for MIL-DTL-38999 Series III compatibility. System design should account for variations in shell material (composite versus aluminum) and shell finish (nickel versus electroless nickel versus cadmium) if these factors affect system performance or environmental resistance requirements.

Q: What is the significance of the contact finish thickness specification on D38999/26MA35SN?

A: The D38999/26MA35SN specifies a contact finish thickness of 50.0µin (1.27µm) for the gold mating surface. This explicit specification supports applications requiring documented contact durability and wear resistance characteristics. The ACT96MA35SN-3025 does not provide this specification in the available data.

Q: Are there any temperature limitations when substituting parts?

A: The D38999/26WA35SNLC has a maximum operating temperature of -65°C ~ 175°C, which is 25°C lower than the ACT96MA35SN-3025 specification of -65°C ~ 200°C. All other substitute parts maintain the full -65°C ~ 200°C range. Applications requiring operation above 175°C must use the ACT96MA35SN-3025, D38999/26MA35SN, D38999/26KA35SN, or D38999/26FA35SN.

Request Quote (Ships tomorrow)

Part Number

Quantity

Company

Contact Name

E-mail

Message