ACT96MC35SN Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ACT96MC35SN is a 22-position circular connector plug with female sockets manufactured by TE Connectivity Deutsch Connectors. This connector is qualified to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III specifications and features crimp termination, threaded fastening, and gold-plated mating contacts. The part is discontinued at DiGi Electronics, necessitating identification of equivalent substitute components that maintain electrical and mechanical compatibility for aerospace and military applications.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	ACT96MC35SN
Connector Type	Plug, Female Sockets
Number of Positions	22
Shell Size - Insert	13-35
Shell Size, MIL	C
Termination	Crimp
Fastening Type	Threaded
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)
Orientation	N (Normal)
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	50.0µin (1.27µm)
Contact Material	Copper Alloy
Shielding	Shielded
Operating Temperature	-65°C ~ 200°C
Current Rating	5A
Ingress Protection	Environment Resistant
Qualification	MIL-DTL-38999 Series III

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the ACT96MC35SN is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Electrical Compatibility:

22-position connector configuration
Female socket contact arrangement
Gold-plated mating contacts with 50.0µin (1.27µm) thickness
Copper alloy contact material
Shielded configuration
5A current rating capability

Mechanical Compatibility:

Shell size 13-35 (MIL size C)
Crimp termination method
Threaded fastening type
Free hanging (in-line) mounting
Normal orientation (N)
Environment resistant ingress protection

Environmental & Operational:

Operating temperature range -65°C ~ 200°C
Aerospace and military applications
MIL-DTL-38999 Series III qualification

Substitute parts must maintain all these parameters without deviation. The following parts satisfy these criteria:

D38999/26FC35SN (Amphenol Aerospace Operations)
D38999/26MC35SN (Amphenol Aerospace Operations)
CTVS06RF-13-35S (Amphenol Aerospace Operations)

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	ACT96MC35SN	D38999/26FC35SN	D38999/26MC35SN	CTVS06RF-13-35S
Manufacturer	TE Connectivity Deutsch	Amphenol Aerospace Operations	Amphenol Aerospace Operations	Amphenol Aerospace Operations
Connector Type	Plug, Female Sockets	Plug, Female Sockets	Plug, Female Sockets	Plug
Number of Positions	22	22	22	Not specified
Shell Size - Insert	13-35	13-35	13-35	13-35
Shell Size, MIL	C	C	C	Not specified
Termination	Crimp	Crimp	Crimp	Not specified
Fastening Type	Threaded	Threaded	Threaded	Not specified
Mounting Type	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Free Hanging (In-Line)	Not specified
Orientation	N (Normal)	N (Normal)	N (Normal)	Not specified
Contact Finish - Mating	Gold	Gold	Gold	Not specified
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	50.0µin (1.27µm)	50.0µin (1.27µm)	50.0µin (1.27µm)	Not specified
Contact Material	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Not specified
Shielding	Shielded	Shielded	Shielded	Not specified
Operating Temperature	-65°C ~ 200°C	-65°C ~ 200°C	-65°C ~ 200°C	Not specified
Ingress Protection	Environment Resistant	Environment Resistant	Environment Resistant	Not specified
Qualification	MIL-DTL-38999 Series III	MIL-DTL-38999 Series III	MIL-DTL-38999 Series III	Not specified
Product Status	Discontinued at DiGi Electronics	Active	Active	Active
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	Not specified

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitutes: D38999/26FC35SN and D38999/26MC35SN

Both D38999/26FC35SN and D38999/26MC35SN are manufactured by Amphenol Aerospace Operations and maintain complete electrical and mechanical equivalence to the ACT96MC35SN across all specified parameters. Both parts are qualified to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III and feature identical 22-position configuration, shell size 13-35 (MIL size C), crimp termination, threaded fastening, and gold-plated copper alloy contacts with 50.0µin thickness.

The primary distinction between these two substitutes is shell material composition. D38999/26FC35SN features an aluminum shell with electroless nickel finish, while D38999/26MC35SN features a composite shell with electroless nickel finish. Both are actively produced and available in high inventory quantities (20,099 and 1,132 units respectively).

Both D38999/26FC35SN and D38999/26MC35SN hold ROHS3 compliance and REACH affected status, representing an improvement over the discontinued ACT96MC35SN which is RoHS non-compliant. These parts are suitable for direct substitution in aerospace, aviation, marine, and military applications.

Secondary Substitute: CTVS06RF-13-35S

The CTVS06RF-13-35S is manufactured by Amphenol Aerospace Operations and shares the critical shell size 13-35 specification with the ACT96MC35SN. However, detailed electrical and mechanical parameters for this part are not fully specified in the available data. This part is actively produced and available in inventory (837 units). Use of this part requires confirmation that all unspecified parameters align with application requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can D38999/26FC35SN directly replace ACT96MC35SN in existing assemblies?

A: Yes. D38999/26FC35SN maintains complete equivalence across all critical parameters: 22-position configuration, shell size 13-35 (MIL size C), crimp termination, threaded fastening, gold-plated copper alloy contacts, shielded configuration, and MIL-DTL-38999 Series III qualification. The connector is mechanically and electrically interchangeable.

Q: What is the difference between D38999/26FC35SN and D38999/26MC35SN?

A: Both parts are electrically and mechanically equivalent. The primary difference is shell material: D38999/26FC35SN uses aluminum with electroless nickel finish, while D38999/26MC35SN uses composite material with electroless nickel finish. Both operate across the identical temperature range (-65°C ~ 200°C) and maintain the same contact specifications. Selection between these two depends on application-specific material requirements.

Q: Is the ACT96MC35SN RoHS compliant?

A: No. The ACT96MC35SN is RoHS non-compliant. Both recommended substitutes, D38999/26FC35SN and D38999/26MC35SN, are ROHS3 compliant, making them suitable for applications requiring RoHS compliance.

Q: What is the current rating for these connectors?

A: The ACT96MC35SN is rated for 5A. Current ratings for D38999/26FC35SN and D38999/26MC35SN are not specified in the available data. Confirm current rating requirements with application specifications before selection.

Q: Are these connectors suitable for aerospace applications?

A: Yes. All recommended substitutes are qualified for aerospace, aviation, marine, and military applications. All parts maintain MIL-DTL-38999 Series III qualification and operate across the required temperature range of -65°C ~ 200°C.

Q: What is the inventory status of substitute parts?

A: D38999/26FC35SN is available with 20,099 units in stock. D38999/26MC35SN is available with 1,132 units in stock. Both are actively produced. CTVS06RF-13-35S is available with 837 units in stock and is actively produced.

Q: Can CTVS06RF-13-35S be used as a substitute?

A: CTVS06RF-13-35S shares the shell size 13-35 specification with ACT96MC35SN. However, critical parameters including number of positions, termination method, fastening type, and contact specifications are not fully documented. Confirmation of all unspecified parameters against application requirements is necessary before selection.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for these connectors?

A: All recommended substitutes operate across the identical temperature range of -65°C ~ 200°C, matching the ACT96MC35SN specification.

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