Military Connectors for Rugged & Mission-Critical Applications
INTE-AUTO provides rugged push-pull military connectors designed for reliable signal, data, and power connections in defense, field communication, military electronics, test equipment, and other demanding applications.
Military Connectors for Harsh Environments
INTE-AUTO military connectors are designed for equipment requiring secure connections under vibration, shock, repeated mating, and demanding environmental conditions. Robust metal housings, reliable locking mechanisms, shielding, and multiple keying options help maintain stable electrical connections in critical applications.
Our military connector solutions include F Series, U Series, and Y Series push-pull connectors, covering multiple shell sizes, contact configurations, IP ratings, locking mechanisms, and selected high-speed data options.
Military Push-Pull Connectors
Y Series Plug Assembly Instruction
Y Series Receptacle Assembly Instruction
Part Number
INT13-S102A052-13050Z
0F 3 pins straight plug, code 1, 5.0 mm cable collet, male solder contacts, pearl chrome with red dot, nut for fitting bend relief
INT13-K103A053-14060
1F 4 pins cable mount receptacle, code 1, 6.0 mm cable collet, female solder contacts, black chrome with white dot
INT13-D104A054-240KLL
2F 7 pins fixed receptacle, front panel mount, code 2, nut fixed, female solder contacts, black chrome with white dot
Get the Right Connector for Your Application
Tell us your application, connector specifications, cable requirements, operating environment, and special performance needs. Our engineers will help you select the right connector or develop a customized cable assembly solution for your equipment within 24 hours.
Military Connectors Applications
Provides secure signal and data connections for tactical radios, communication terminals, field communication systems, and related electronic equipment.
Suitable for vehicle-mounted communication, control, sensing, and monitoring equipment exposed to vibration and demanding operating environments.
Provides reliable connections for rugged control panels, mission-control electronics, and other military control equipment.
Supports reliable signal connections for detection, monitoring, sensing, and other defense electronic systems.
Suitable for portable test, diagnostic, and measurement equipment used for field maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting.
Provides secure electrical connections for aerospace and avionics test systems used for equipment verification, diagnostics, and maintenance.
Features for Military Connectors
Push-pull self-latching, break-away, and selected quick-release structures are available for different equipment requirements.
Effective shielding helps reduce electromagnetic interference and maintain stable signal transmission in complex electronic systems.
Multiple contact arrangements and mechanical keying options support different electrical requirements while helping prevent mismating.
Military Connectors – The Ultimate FAQ Guide
INTE-AUTO offers F, U, and Y Series connectors for different military and rugged equipment requirements. Selection depends on connector size, contact count, locking method, IP protection, shielding, data requirements, and operating environment.
F Series provides rugged metal construction with a wide range of shell sizes and contact arrangements. U Series focuses on compact, high-density, IP68 connections with blind-mating capability. Y Series offers push-pull and break-away locking options together with selected high-speed data configurations.
Yes. Selected F Series models and the U and Y Series provide IP68 options for equipment requiring protection against water and dust. The applicable IP rating should be confirmed according to the specific connector model and mating condition.
Yes. The F, U, and Y Series are designed for demanding mechanical environments. Selected models support vibration resistance up to 15g and shock resistance up to 100g. Requirements should be confirmed against the specific connector selected.
Selected F, U, and Y Series connectors are designed for operating temperatures from -40°C to +150°C. The applicable temperature range should be confirmed according to the specific model and configuration.
Depending on the series, mechanical keying, multi-key structures, color coding, and blind-mating designs are available to help prevent incorrect mating between connectors.
Yes. Selected Y Series connectors are available with break-away locking for applications requiring rapid and convenient disconnection.
Yes. Selected Y Series contact configurations support high-speed applications including Ethernet, USB 2.0, and HDMI. Available data performance depends on the specific contact arrangement.
Yes. INTE-AUTO can provide custom military cable assemblies based on connector type, cable specification, wire gauge, shielding, cable length, wiring, overmolding, and equipment interface requirements.
- Connector series or existing part number
- Number of contacts
- Plug or receptacle
- Locking method
- Cable specification
- Current and voltage
- Signal or data requirements
- IP rating
- Operating temperature
- Vibration and shock requirements
- Equipment interface
- Required quantity
