Eaton 85100AC2232SZ50 Receptacle - MIL-DTL-26482 SI Qualified
Part Number: 85100AC2232SZ50
Quick Summary
Eaton 85100AC2232SZ50 Receptacle is a MIL-DTL-26482 SI qualified connector for rugged aerospace wiring harnesses. Engineers face challenges with high contact density, vibration, and space constraints in demanding environments, and this part addresses those needs with a compact, robust interface. MIL-DTL-26482 SI qualification provides space-grade reliability, while REACH compliance supports safer materials and safer production. The Souriau 851 series design ensures dependable performance in harsh conditions, delivering a 32-contact, square-flange receptacle that remains easy to install within compact layouts. In practice, this translates to lower assembly risk, reduced field failures, and streamlined procurement for high-mybrid applications requiring cadmium plating and corrosion resistance.
Product Information
Extended Description
85100AC2232SZ50 Eaton: Square flange receptacle, straight adaptor, cadmium plating, female solder contacts, pos Z; 85100AC2232SZ50
Product Name
Eaton Souriau 851 series MIL-DTL-26482 SI qualified
Catalog Number
85100AC2232SZ50
Product Length/Depth
53 mm
Product Height
40 mm
Product Width
40 mm
Product Weight
64 g
Environmental conditions
REACH
Backshell angle
Straight
Backshell type
Adaptor
Connector accessory option
Delivered with connector
Connector orientation
Z
Connector type
Receptacle
Contact delivery
Loaded
Contact gender
Socket (Female)
Contact type
Solder Cup
Coupling type
1/3 Bayonet
Layout
32
Plating
Cadmium
Shell material
Aluminium
Shell size
22
Operating temperature - max
125 °C
Operating temperature - min
-40 °C
Receptacle type
Square Flange Receptacle
Number Of Contacts
32
Number of cavity #20
32
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The 32-contact arrangement in a square flange receptacle maximizes contact density in a compact footprint, enabling more signals per harness and reducing connector count, which lowers assembly time and maintenance costs in avionics and defense assemblies. This directly improves system reliability and simplifies wiring diagrams for complex machinery. Feature → Application: Cadmium plating on the shell provides enhanced corrosion resistance in challenging environments, extending service life in coastal or high-humidity applications and reducing replacement cycles for critical equipment. Feature → Business Impact: 53 mm length and 40x40 mm footprint enable straightforward integration into constrained enclosures, cutting install time and minimizing hardware clearance issues during assembly. Feature → Application: Aluminium shell with 22 shell size balances strength and weight, supporting weight-sensitive aerospace designs while maintaining durability under vibration and thermal cycling. Feature → Business Impact: Backshell adaptor and straight backshell angle simplify route planning in tight panels, reducing misalignment risk and improving seal integrity. Feature → Application: 1/3 bayonet coupling and Z-oriented connector layout provide quick, repeatable mating in field conditions, improving maintenance efficiency and reducing downtime. Feature → Business Impact: Solder Cup contacts deliver reliable, soldered connections for high-reliability harnessing, aiding technicians in achieving robust electrical continuity during harsh service. Feature → Application: Delivered with connector and loaded contacts ensure immediate usability on installation, minimizing prep work and enabling faster deployment across programs. Feature → Business Impact: Operating temperature range from -40 °C to 125 °C supports deployment across extreme climates, from arctic environments to hot aircraft bays, reducing the need for temperature-specific variants. Feature → Application: 32 cavities and 2-row layout provide symmetry and balance in harness runs, simplifying harness design and ensuring signal integrity in dense applications.
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FAQs
The 85100AC2232SZ50 is designed within the Souriau 851 series family, sharing common backshell, layout, and 32-contact configurations. It accepts compatible receptacles and adaptors from the same series, simplifying inventory management and reducing the risk of mis-mating in complex harness assemblies.
Key specs include 32 solder cup contacts, a 53 mm product depth, 40x40 mm width/height, aluminium shell size 22, cadmium plating, and a straight backshell with a Z orientation. The connector is a square flange receptacle with 1/3 bayonet coupling, suitable for high-density, vibration-prone environments.
Yes. It operates from -40 °C to 125 °C, delivering reliable performance across extreme climates found in aerospace and defense installations. Cadmium plating adds corrosion resistance, while the aluminium shell provides mechanical resilience under vibration.
The backshell is straight with a Z connector orientation, which aligns with specific harness routing paths. This simplifies panel cutouts, reduces installation time, and minimizes misalignment risks during mating, contributing to faster field maintenance and consistent seal integrity.
MIL-DTL-26482 SI qualification signals compliance with stringent performance standards for military-aerospace connectors, supporting long-term reliability in demanding operating conditions. Combined with RoHS/REACH considerations, it helps reduce field failures and supports regulator-aligned supplier qualification processes.