ARINC 600 BKAD/E/F connectors feature low insertion force contacts, both environmental and non-environmental versions, and removable polarizing posts. Field replaceable inserts are available for size 22 and power contacts, with up to 800 size 22 contacts in one connector. The connectors support crimp, coax, power, printed circuit, and wire wrappable post style contacts. They use standard DPX crimp and insertion/extraction tooling. Waveguide connections are also available. BKAF connectors are fully intermateable and intermountable with existing ARINC 600 connectors, allowing for easy contact replacement. The system maintains the advantages of low insertion force technology found in all ARINC 600 connectors.
The ARINC 600 BKAD/E/F series provides low‑insertion‑force, rear‑release and front‑release connectors for air‑transportation rack and panel applications. The connectors feature interchangeable contacts, field‑replaceable inserts, and options for crimp, coax, power, printed‑circuit and wire‑wrap post styles.
The handbook includes material specifications, shell dimensions for sizes 1‑3, contact arrangements, and a cross‑reference of part numbers for ordering. Detailed drawings and modifier codes describe the various configurations and optional features such as environmental sealing and waveguide inserts.
| Shell material | Aluminum alloy |
|---|---|
| Shell finish | 1200 |
| Insulator material | Thermoset |
| Contact finish | Gold over Nickel |
| Contact termination | Crimp (or P.C. Wrap Post for front release) |
| Maximum size‑22 contacts per connector | Up to 800 |
A single connector can accommodate up to 800 size‑22 contacts.
The shell and waveguide are made of aluminum alloy with an Alodine finish.
Contacts are terminated by crimp; front‑release versions use a P.C. wrap‑post termination.
Part numbers and customer‑use drawings are listed in the cross‑reference section on page 18.