Avionics connector inserts

ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced three avionic connector inserts to join its ARINC 600 range.

The inserts; 30Q2, 13Q2 and 17Q2, have been developed to save space and weight in aircraft flight control systems and according to ITT, can all be combined with existing signal, power and quadrax inserts to develop an infinite combination of connector layouts. The 30Q2 model features 28 signal contacts and two quadrax contacts in a single size 1 insert and is available in standard rear release, rear removable pin and socket versions and also a front release, front removable socket option. Combining 11 power contacts and two quadrax contacts into a single size 2 insert, the 13Q2 insert standard version is also available in rear release, rear removable pin and socket versions and a front release, front removable pin version. The 17Q2 insert provides three power, two quadrax and 12 fibre optic contacts in a single size 2 insert, plus ARINC 801 1.25mm genderless termini.