Eaton 85100A168SY50 Receptacle - MIL-DTL-26482 SI

Part Number: 85100A168SY50
Manufacturer
Eaton
Part number
85100A168SY50

Quick Summary

Eaton 85100A168SY50 Receptacle is a MIL-DTL-26482 SI qualified connector used in aerospace and rugged industrial automation. Engineers often face mating reliability and environmental exposure challenges in field deployments; this unit addresses those by pairing cadmium plating with female solder cup contacts and a straight adaptor. MIL-DTL-26482 SI qualification and REACH environmental compliance support high-vibration, corrosive environments, while the eight-contact, shell size 16 configuration enables scalable integration in both aerospace and automation projects. The combination of a square flange receptacle, Y orientation, and delivered-with-connector options helps streamline procurement and installation, reducing lifecycle risk and total cost of ownership.

Product Information

Extended Description

85100A168SY50 Eaton: Square flange receptacle, straight adaptor, cadmium plating, female solder contacts, pos Y; 85100A168SY50
Product Name
Eaton Souriau 851 series MIL-DTL-26482 SI qualified
Catalog Number
85100A168SY50
Product Length/Depth
41 mm
Product Height
31.3 mm
Product Width
31.3 mm
Product Weight
32.1 g
Environmental conditions
REACH
Backshell angle
Straight
Backshell type
Adaptor
Connector accessory option
Delivered with connector
Connector orientation
Y
Connector type
Receptacle
Contact delivery
Loaded
Contact gender
Socket (Female)
Contact type
Solder Cup
Coupling type
1/3 Bayonet
Plating
Cadmium
Shell material
Aluminium
Shell size
16
Operating temperature - max
125 °C
Operating temperature - min
-40 °C
Receptacle type
Square Flange Receptacle
Number Of Contacts
8
Number of cavity #16
8
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The eight-contact, shell size 16 design delivers a compact yet capable interface, enabling higher-density assemblies without sacrificing reliability, which translates to smaller equipment footprints and improved performance in control panels used in automation and aircraft systems. This is complemented by cadmium plating that enhances corrosion resistance, reducing maintenance cycles and downtime in harsh environments such as factory floors or exposed aerospace installations. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The straight adaptor backshell simplifies routing and mating alignment during panel assembly, cutting installation time and minimizing mating errors in complex harness layouts found in defense and industrial automation projects. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Solder Cup contacts provide robust, field-repairable terminations for high-reliability connections, improving repairability and lowering life-cycle costs in mission-critical equipment. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The 1/3 bayonet coupling and square flange receptacle geometry ensure reliable engagement under vibration, supporting quick field mating while maintaining electrical integrity in rugged equipment like robotics and avionics. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Delivered-with-connector options reduce sourcing complexity and ensure compatibility across Souriau 851 series assemblies, enabling faster design cycles and smoother supply chains for OEMs and integrators. Feature → Business Impact → Application: With REACH compliance and MIL-DTL-26482 SI qualification, the connector meets stringent regulatory and performance standards, improving risk management and regulatory signaling for aerospace and heavy industry applications.

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FAQs

Consider that this receptacle is delivered with the connector and comes with a straight adaptor backshell. It uses a Y orientation and 1/3 bayonet coupling, mounted in shell size 16. Plan for eight solder cup contacts and 41 mm insertion depth to ensure proper panel cutouts and secure mating in vibration-prone environments. Confirm REACH compliance for your application.
The unit provides eight contacts in shell size 16, with socket (female) solder cup contacts, cadmium plating, and a straight backshell adaptor. Operating temperature ranges from -40 °C to 125 °C, enabling reliable operation in wide ambient conditions common to aerospace and rugged industrial settings.
Yes. It is part of the Souriau 851 series MIL-DTL-26482, SI qualified, with a square flange receptacle design and a 1/3 bayonet coupling. The combination of robust materials, cadmium plating, and REACH compliance makes it well-suited for aerospace, defense, and demanding automation environments.
The product is MIL-DTL-26482 SI qualified and REACH compliant, ensuring high-reliability performance in vibration-prone environments and adherence to environmental regulations. The cadmium plating is a design feature for corrosion resistance, and the overall assembly supports stringent regulatory expectations in aerospace and industrial contexts.
Cadmium plating provides enhanced corrosion resistance, reducing maintenance needs in harsh environments. The straight adaptor backshell and eight-contact configuration support quicker assembly and reliable field replacements, lowering downtime and total cost of ownership in ongoing production lines, aerospace systems, and automated equipment lifecycles.