Times Microwave High Density Interface families provide quick mate/de-mate of multiple cable assemblies to give you unprecedented microwave connectivity and maintainability. Our high performance M8 Multi-Port, Mini-Multi-Port (MMP) and BMB 38999 contacts with standard and custom connector shell designs make Times Multi-Port products the best choice in high density interconnect applications.
Developed to break through physical space barriers
Multi-Port connections maximize I/O packaging densities and give you nearly instantaneous connect/disconnect/re-connect of multiple microwave transmission lines, providing unmatched system maintainability.
Times High Density Interface Benefits:
- Reduce panel space requirements for multiple connector outputs/inputs drastically.
- Minimize box installation clearances for connections.
- Prevent cross connected cable assemblies.
- Radically improve overall system maintainability.
- Significantly reduce costs and downtime associated with equipment installation and removal.
- Eliminate the need to Torque or Lockwire individual connectors.
Complex interconnect installation challenges made possible - with Times Multi-Ports
Times Microwave High Density Interface families provide quick mate/de-mate of multiple cable assemblies to give you unprecedented microwave connectivity and maintainability. The M8 Multi-Port, Mini-Multi-Port (MMP) and 38999 (BMB) series contacts provide broadband performance extending up to 40 GHz. All of our High Density Interconnect products have been developed to provide extended life and full performance in harsh environments. Sealing features are built into the contact interfaces and connector shells, providing redundant assurance of long-term performance in fielded systems.
There are a range of standard and custom choices available to you within the Times HDI families. Contacts are available to cover several broadband frequency ranges, and Times Multi-Port shells, Mini-Multi-Port shells or standard Mil-C-38999 shells can be used. Customized Times shells also allow you the ability to optimize interconnect placement, interconnect density, and system maintenance.
LOWEST LOSS - Times MMP or M8 interconnects give you the ability to minimize system losses and maximize packaging density. The standard Times shells have been developed with center-to-center spacing dimensions to support the most commonly used Times low-loss cable sizes. This makes implementing minimum loss, high density multi-port connections in your system possible. Custom shell capability lets you take the optimization of system loss and packaging size to the next level.
FREQUENCY RANGES - Times M8, MMP, and BMB contacts are all 50 Ohm, low VSWR broadband microwave interfaces. Mode-free connections up to 40 GHz are supported.
MAINTAINABILITY - Maintainability features are designed into the the Times HDI product line. Simple hand tool use supports installation or removal of M8 and MMP contacts, while BMB contact designs require no insertion tools, and incorporate a removal tool as part of the contact. No other interfaces come close to the field-friendly maintenance features built into Times HDI systems.
FULL QUALIFICATIONS - Times HDI family products are already used in many military and commercial systems. Times Multi-Ports have logged countless flight hours on F22, F18, E2, EA6, AH64 and other aircraft. They are used in mobile "quick-reaction" systems, supporting simple equipment installation in a range of vehicles. Times has supplied broadband HDI Multi-Port Interconnects since the early 1990's - an unmatched, real-life pedigree.
| INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS | |
| FREQUENCY RANGE | |
| M8 Interface | DC - 20 GHz (varies with cable, 125 and 137 styles limited to 18.5 GHz, 24 GHz available in M8E variant) |
| MMP Interface | DC-40 GHz (varies with cable, 141 styles limited to 30 GHz) |
| Size 12 MMP Interface | DC-40 GHz (varies with cable) |
| Size 8 BMB Interface | DC-20 GHz (varies with cable) |
| VSWR | 1.20:1 (per mated pair, nom) up to 20 GHz, 1.40:1 up to 40 GHz |
| SEALED INTERFACE | O-Ring Seals used in MMP and M8 interfaces |
| POWER | M8 interface provides TNC equivalent power handling |
| MATERIALS | |
| Pins and Bodies | Gold Plated Heat Treated Beryllium Copper (BeCu) |
| Shells | Plated Aluminum |
M8 MULTI-PORT SERIES EXAMPLES
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FOR M8 MULTI-PORT STANDARD SHELL CONFIGURATIONS - CLICK HERE
MMP MINI-MULTI-PORT EXAMPLES
MMP BENEFITS
SIZE COMPARISONS: 38999 and MMP density
(Excerpt of previously-published Times Report)
MMP Contacts are available as Replaceable Front Ends and non-replaceable style contacts.
MMP Mini-Multi-Port Connector Shells
MMP Shells mate and de-mate quickly, using a 1/3 turn captive fastener.
STANDARD SHELL CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES
Rectangular
Circular
FOR CURRENT STANDARD MMP MULTI-PORT SHELL CONFIGURATIONS - CLICK HERE
SPECIALIZED - Shell configuration possibilities are virtually unlimited
Circular 26 Position Recepticle / 2x13 Position Plug
Rectangular 26 Position RECEPTICLE / 2x13 Position PLUG
17 position custom contact position rectangular RECEPTICLE with 2 mating PLUGS
Custom Options -
38999-style shells with Times # 8 BMB contacts
Typical 38999 shells for # 12 contacts
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CHOOSING AND APPLYING THE RIGHT TIMES MULTI-PORT
With an extensive range of existing product choices, Times is ready to help you with your Multi-Port application -
Choose a product family the best way - by working with a Times Applications Specialist to ensure you have the right product for your application.
Blind-Mating customized examples
Custom Combinations - Combine Times Multi-Port Contacts with your custom Shell
