MKJ4 Breakaway (Quick Disconnect) Coupling

Series:

Part of the MKJ family of miniature circular connectors, ITT Cannon’s MKJ4 breakaway features a canted retention spring disconnect coupling mechanism. This durable coupling mechanism allows for quick and easy mating and unmating. MKJ4’s versatility, performance and reliability enable unparalleled functionality to support critical communication, navigation and high-speed data transmission needs, at half the size and weight of traditional connectors.*
 
*When compared to the 38999 layouts with size 22 contacts.

Features

  • Up to a 52% smaller and 71% lighter
  • Prevent miss-mating with 4 clocking position
  • Customer flexibility for connectivity
  • Ideal for direct attachment of cable shield or over-molding

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MKJ Sell Sheet

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MKJ Warrior Sell Sheet

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MKJ 4 Catalog

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MKJ Clip Lock Miniature Circular Connector Sell Sheet

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MKJ Clip Lock Catalog

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MKJ5 Catalog

Product Specification

Electrical

Operating Voltage 500 VAC-Size 23 Contacts; 1800 VAC-Size 20 Contacts; 1800 VAC-Size 16 Contacts; 1800 VAC-Size 12 Contacts
Current Rating 5 Amp- Size 23 Contact; 7.5 Amp-Size 20 Contact; 13 Amp-Size 16 Contact; 23 Amp-Size 12 Contact
Number of Signal Contacts (Min/Max) N/A
Gauge Wire Size #22-28 AWG-Size 23 Contacts; #20-#24 AWG-Size 20 Contacts; #16-#20 AWG-Size 16 Contacts; #12-#14 AWG-Size 12 Contacts

Material

Shell Aluminum Alloy, Stainless Steel
Shell Plating Aluminum/Anodized (Black), Aluminum/Electroless Nickel, Aluminum/OD Cad, SS/Passivated, Aluminum/Zinc Nickel, Black Aluminum Teflon Nickel
Insulator MKJ0, MKJ4-Thermoplastic; MKJ1,MKJ3 -Thermostatic
Contact Copper alloy, gold over nickel plating
Contact Plating Gold, Nickel

Mechanical

Shape Circular
Shell Style Jam nut, PCB mount, Wall mount
Durability >500 Mating Cycles
Power & Signal In Same Layout No
Contact Style / Termination Crimp, Solder, Printed Circuit

Environmental

Sealing Environmental
Operation Temperature -55°C to +150°C