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MIL-PRF-39012/16H
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20 April 2009
SUPERSEDING
MIL-PRF-39012/16H
16 November 2006

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION SHEET

CONNECTORS, PLUGS, ELECTRICAL, COAXIAL RADIO FREQUENCY,

(SERIES BNC (CABLED), PIN CONTACT, CLASS 2)

This specification is approved for use by all Departments

and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

The requirements for acquiring the product described herein shall

consist of this specification sheet and MIL-PRF-39012.

NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in inches.
2. Metric equivalents are given for information only.
3. For dimension A, see tables I and III.
4. Dimension .593 inch (15.06 mm) is the largest overall diameter of the connector.
5. Wrench flats are to accommodate standard wrench opening in accordance with FED-STD-H28,
appendix 10.
6. All undimensioned pictorial representations are for reference purposes only.
7. Dimension A defines the maximum length of the connector when assembled to the appropriate
cable.
8. Series BNC, pin contact interface in accordance with MIL-STD-348.

FIGURE 1. General configuration.

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Inches mm
.002 0.05
.010 0.20
.015 0.38
.036 0.91
.077 1.96
.267 6.78
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in inches.
2. Metric equivalents are given for information only.
3. In the mated condition, the longitudinal force of the spring of the coupling mechanism shall exceed
the pressure exerted bed the sealing gasket by an amount necessary to insure butting of the outer
contacts at the reference plane.
4. Chamfer is optional.

FIGURE 2. Category D captivation detail.

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TABLE I. Dash numbers, cross reference, and dimensions.

Part or Identifying
Applicable cable 2/ Inches (millimeters)
Number (PIN) 1/ Dimensions
M17/ maximum #
M39012/16-
Category A – Field serviceable (no special tools required) 3/

X101 Cable group VI

(superseding –X111 4/)
60-RG142 5/
128-RG400 6/

X102 Cable group VII

(Superseding –0118 4/) A 1.250 (31.75)
110-RG302 5/ 6/ 7/

X103 Cable group IV

54-RG122 6/

X220 Cable group II

113-RG316 5/ 6/

X225 Cable group X

Cable group X A 1.739 (44.17)
127-RG393 5/ 6/

Category C – field replaceable (MIL-DTL-22520 crimp tool)

See note next to applicable cable for crimp die 3/ 8/

X013 Cable group VIA 9/

111-RG305 5/ 6/

X014 Cable group VIB 9/ A 1.500 (38.10)

60-RG142 5/
128-RG400 6/

X015 Cable group VIIA 10/

(Superseding –X220 4/) 110-RG302 5/ 6/ 7/

See notes at end of table.

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TABLE I. Dash numbers, cross reference, and dimensions – Continued.

PIN 1/ Applicable cable 2/ Inches (millimeters)

Dimensions
M39012/16- M17/ maximum #
Category C – field replaceable (MIL-DTL-22520 crimp tool)
See note next to applicable cable for crimp die 3/ 8/

X016 Cable group IV 11/

54-RG122 6/

X017 Cable group VIIB 10/

A 1.500 (38.10)
90-RG71 6/ 7/

X222 Cable group IIA 12/

113-RG316 5/ 6/ 12/

Category D – Field replaceable – Defined piece part 3/ 8/ 13/ 14/

X501 Cable group IV

54-RG122 6/

X502 Cable group V

95-RG180 5/ 6/ 7/
A 1.500 (38.10)

X503 Cable group VIB

Cable group VIB
60-RG142 5/
128-RG400 6/

X504 Cable group VIA

111-RG303 5/ 6/

1/ For cross-reference of dash number to superseded PIN or designation, see table IV.

2/ The latest version of each cable shall be applicable.

3/ These connectors have captivated center contacts.

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TABLE I. Dash numbers, cross reference, and dimensions – Continued.

4/ The superseded PIN is NOT acceptable for Government use.

5/ Cable to be used for the +200°C temperature cycling tests. This cable can be used for tests with the
approval of the Qualifying Activity.

6/ Cable to be used when performing test requiring cable except as in 5/ and 7/.

7/ These are not 50-ohm cables; therefore, when attached to the specified connectors, VSWR, RF,
leakage and insertion toss are not applicable.

8/ These connectors are assembled using the applicable crimp tool, to the specified cables stripped as
shown on figure 4.

9/ M22520/5-19 closure B or MS22520/5-05 closure A.

M22520/5-11 closure A.
M22520/5-57 closure A.

10/ M22520/5-19 closure A or M22520/5-07 closure A.

M22520/5-13 closure A.
M22520/5-59 closure A.

11/ M22520/5-41 closure B or M22520/5-05 closure B.

M22520/5-09 closure A.

12/ M22520/5-35 closure B or M22520/5-03 closure A.

13/ Complete connector assembly shall consist of a body, center contact, ferrule and assembly
instructions.

14/ Not to be used in Army equipment.

# Dimensions are in inches. Metric equivalents are given for information only.

X Denotes connector body plating material option. The only plating options allowable are Silver or
Nickel over brass in accordance with MIL-PRF-39012. Only connectors of the same materials shall
be mated to avoid dissimilar metal problems. CAUTION: A NICKEL PLATED BODY IS NOT FOR
USE IN APPLICATIONS WHERE PASSIVE INTERMODULATION GENERATION (PIM) MAY BE A
CONCERN (http://amphenolrf.com/simple/PIM%20Paper.pdf). Silver is the preferred plating.

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Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm

.001 0.03 .033 0.84 .145 3.68 .220 5.59
,002 0.05 .035 0.89 .175 4.45 .230 5.84
.003 0.08 .040 1.02 .183 4.65 .235 5.97
.005 0.13 .043 1.09 .206 5.23 .245 6.22
.015 0.38 .067 1.70 .210 5.33 .250 6.35
.017 0.43 .083 2.11 .212 5.38 .478 12.14
.500 12.70

Crimp Color Color

A tensile band band
Dash Contact no. Basic crimp Crimp die or
+0.001 B pounds
no. 1/ tool 2/ positioner
-0.002 min.
(N)
.005 +.003
10 lbs
X501 16 – 12 0.033 -.000 Orn
(44.48)
x 45° M22520/1- M22520/1-
.005 +.003 01 12
6 lbs
X502 16 – 11 0.017 .- 000 Blue Yellow
(26.69)
x 30°
.005 +.003
X503 M22520/1- M22520/1- 20 lbs
16 – 10 0.043 -.000 Red
X504 01 12 (88.96)
x 45°
1/ Contact numbers and ferrule numbers are for identification only.
2/ Class 2 tool may be used by OEM (see MIL-DTL-22520).

FIGURE 3. Contact and ferrule dimensions for category D only.

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Crimp die
Ferrule A B Basic crimp
Dash number or positioner
number 1/ ± 0.003 ± 0.003 tool 2/
M22520/5
-9 Closure A
X501
16-50 0.212 0.175 -5 or –41
X502
Closure B
M22520/5-01
X503 16-51 0.250 0.220 -5, -11, -57
Closure A or –
X504 16-52 0.245 0.206
19 Closure B
1/ Contact numbers and ferrule numbers are for identification only.
2/ Class 2 tool may be used by OEM (see MIL-DTL-22520).

NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in inches.
2. Metric equivalents are given for information only.
3. Crimp tensile test shall be in accordance with SAE-AS39029.
4. Copyright notice: ALL information disclosed in these specification sheets which is or may be copyright
is reproduced herein with the express permission of the copyright owner.
5. .003 inch maximum break.
6. Color bands shall be positioned so that no coloring material enters the inspection hole.

FIGURE 3. Contact and ferrule dimensions for category D only – Continued.

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Inches mm
.146 3.71
.166 4.22
.333 8.46
.353 8.97
.427 10.85
.447 11.35
.593 15.06

NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in inches.
2. Metric equivalents are given for information only.

FIGURE 4. Cable stripping dimensions for field replaceable connectors.

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ENGINEERING DATA:

Nominal Impedance: 50 ohms.

Frequency range: 0 to 4 GHz.

Voltage rating:

500 volts rms, maximum working voltage at see level.

125 volts rms, maximum at 70,000 feet (4.437 kPa).

Temperature rating; -65°C to +165°C.

REQUIREMENTS:

Design and configurations: See figures 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Force to engage and disengage:

Longitudinal force: 3 pounds (13.34 N), maximum.

Torque: 2.5 inch-pounds (.28 Nm), maximum.

Coupling proof torque: Not applicable.

Inspection conditions: Coupling torque not applicable.

Mating characteristics;

In accordance with MIL-STD-348 and figure 2.

Outer contact:

Test ring ID: .319 inch (8.10 mm) maximum, 16 microinch (0.406 µm) finish.

Insertion force: 5 pounds (22.24 N), maximum when inserted a minimum of .093 inch (2.36 mm).

Contacts with slotted members: Shall contact a .324 inch (8.23 mm), minimum diameter ring within
.031 inch (0.79 mm) of their tip ends.

Hermetic seal: Not applicable.

Leakage (pressurized connectors): Not applicable.

Insulation resistance: Method 302 of MIL-STD-202, test condition B, 5,000 megohms, minimum.

Center contact retention: 6 pounds (26.69 N) minimum axial force. Applicable to captivated-center-
contact connectors only.

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Corrosion (salt spray): Method 101 of MIL-STD-202, test condition B.

Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR): From .5 to 4 GHz, or approximately 80 percent of upper cutoff
frequency of the cable, whichever is lower; 1.30, maximum.

Swept frequency VSWR test setup:

Item 6: VSWR shall be less than 1.015 + .005 F (F in GHz).

Item 16: VSVR shall be less than 1.015 + .005 F (F in GHz).

Second step of VSWR checkout procedure: VSWR shall be less then 1.045 + .019 F (F in GHz).

Group B inspection; VSWR shall be less than 1.1 +.01 F (F in GHz}.

Qualification and group C inspection: VSWR shall not exceed 1.15.

Connector durability: 500 cycles minimum, at 12 cycles per minute, maximum. The connector shall
meet the mating characteristics and force to engage and disengage requirements.

Initial: 5 pounds (22.24 N), maximum.

Final: 5 pounds (22.24 N) maximum; 1 pound (4.45 N), minimum.

Contact resistance: In milliohms, maximum:

Initial After environment

Center contact 1.5 2.0
Outer contact (silver) .2 Not applicable
Outer contact (nickel) .4 Not applicable
Braid to body .1 Not applicable

Dielectric withstanding voltage: Method 301 of MIL-STD-202, 1,500 volts rms, minimum at sea level.

Vibration, high frequency: Method 204 of MlL-STD-202, test condition B. No discontinuity permitted.

Shock: Method 213 of MIL-STD-202, test condition G.

Thermal shock: Method 107 of MIL-STD-202, test condition B, except test high temperature shall be
+85°C. High temperature shall be at +200°C for connectors using +200’C cables (see tables I and III).

Moisture resistance: Method 106 of MIL-STD-202. No measurements at high humidity. Insulation

resistance shall be at least 200 megohms within 5 minutes after removal from humidity.

Corona Level:

Voltage: 375 volts rms, minimum.

Altitude: 70,000 feet (4.437 kPa).

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RF high potential withstanding voltage:

Voltage and frequency: 1,000 volts rms at a frequency from 5 to 7.5 MHz.

Leakage current: Not applicable.

Cable retention force:

Noncrimp assemblies: 40 pounds (177.93 N), minimum.

Crimp assemblies:

10 pounds (44.48 N), minimum for cables .155 - .189 inch (3.94 mm – 4.80 mm) OD.

20 pounds (88.96 N), minimum for cables .190 - .229 inch (4.83 mm – 5.82 mm) OD.

30 pounds (133.45 N), minimum for cables .230 -.249 inch (5.84 mm – 6.32 mm) OD.

40 pounds (177.93 N), minimum for cables .250 inch (6.35 mm) OD and larger.

Coupling mechanism retention force: 100 pounds 444.82 N), minimum.

RF Leakage: -55 dB minimum, tested at a frequency between 2 and 3 GHz.

Insertion loss:

.2 dB maximum tested at 3 GHz.

PIN: M39012/16 (dash number from table I or “B” number from table III).

Group qualification: See table II.

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TABLE II. Group qualification. 1/

Submission and qualification of 2/ 3/ Qualifies the following

Group
any of the following connectors connectors
M39012/16 M39012/16
I
-X101 -X101
-X103 -X102
-X111 -X103
-X118 -X111
-X220 -X118
-X225 -X220
-X225
II -X102 -X102
III B0004 B0004
B0005 B0005
B0006 B0006
B0007 B0007
B0009 B0008
B0019 B0009
B0012
B0019
IV B0008 B0008
B0012 B0012
V -X013 -X013
-X014 -X014
-X016 -X015
-X020 -X016
-X222 -X017
-X020
-X222
VI -X015 -X015
-X017 -X017
VII -X501 -X501
-X503 -X502
-X504 -X503
-X504
VIII -X502 -X502

1/ If a connector manufacturer produces a connector which meets all the requirements for two or more
connector PIN’s (within the same series), the manufacturer may receive qualification approval for two or
more connector PIN’s qualifying the one connector. It is not necessary that such connectors be in the
same group. Each connector, however, must be marked with its own appropriate PIN. For group
qualification, the connectors must be of similar design and be of the same materials and plating.

2/ For qualification retention, where more then one part is listed in a group in this column, data may be
supplied on any of those parts in order to retain qualification for those parts in the corresponding right
hand column. The part does not necessarily have to be the part initially qualified.

3/ Qualification by similarity may be given for the like styles of currently qualified TNC series connectors
with the approval of the qualifying and preparing activity. Similarity will include, cable accommodation,
materials and plating, assembly procedures and crimp tools/dies, as a minimum.

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TABLE III. Category B – Non-field replaceable (special tools may be required).

.
Not for Air Force, Army, or Navy use. For OEM use only.

Applicable Inches
Dash number
cable M17/ Dimensions (millimeters)
1/ 2/ 3/
# maximum #
M39012/16B0004 28-RG058*
M39012/16B0005 84-RG223*
M39012/16B0006 111-RG303*
M39012/16B0007 60-RG142*@
M39012/16B0008 29-RG59*^ A 1.500 (38.10)
30-RG062 ^
97-RG210 ^
M39012/16B0009 54-RG122*
M39012/16B0012 90-RG71*^
M39012/16B0019 110-RG302^ * @

1/ For cross-reference of dash number to superseded PIN or type designation, see table IV.

2/ For maintenance replacements for category B, see table V.

3/ Inactive for new design.

# The latest version of each cable shall be applicable.

* Cable to be used when performing tests requiring cable except as in notes @ and ^.

@ Cable to be used for the +200°C temperature cycling tests. This cable can be used for tests with
the approval of the Qualifying Activity.

^ These are not 50 ohm cables; therefore, when attached to the specified connectors, VSWR, RF
leakage, and Insertion loss are not applicable.

# Dimensions are in inches. Metric equivalents are given for information only.

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TABLE IV. Cross-reference of PIN.

Preferred PIN Substitute for PIN

M39012/16 or type designation 1/ 2/

-0101 UG-88/U, M39012/16-0001

-0102 UG-260/U, M39012/16-0002, M39012/16-
0018, m39012/16-0118
-0103 UB-1033/U, M39012/16-0003
B0004 M23329/3-01, M39012/16-0004
B0005 M23329/3-02, M39012/16-0005
B0006 M23329/3-03, M39012/16-0006
B0007 M23229/3-04, M39012/16-0007
B0008 M23329/3-05, M39012/16-0008
B0009 M23329/3-06, M39012/16-0009
-0111 M39012/16-0011
B0012 M39012/16-0012
-0013
-0014
-0015
-0016
-0017
B0019 M39012/16-0019
-0020
-0501
-0502
-0503
-0504
-0225 UG-959/U

1/ The superseded PIN or the type designation is for cross-reference only. Where a superseded PIN or
type designation is not given, none was assigned or will be assigned. The PIN M39012/16-XXXX shall be
used in all cases for marking and identifying the connector.

2/ The basic type designation includes all letter versions of the specified number, e.g. UG-18/U includes
UG-18 A/U, UG-18 B/U, etc.

TABLE V. Maintenance replacements for category B.

Category B number* Category C Category A Category D

Inactive for new dash number dash number dash number
design
B0004 0013 0101 0504
B0005 0014 0101 ---
B0006 0013 0111 ---
B0007 0014 0101 0503
B0008 0015 0102 ---
B0009 0016 0103 0501
B0012 0017 0102 ---
B0019 0020 0118 ---
* Category B connectors are for original installation only. They will not be stocked or acquired
by the Government.

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Amendment notations. The margins of this specification are marked with vertical lines to indicate
modifications generated by this amendment. This was done as a convenience only and the Government
assumes no liability whatsoever for any inaccuracies in these notations. Bidders and contractors are
cautioned to evaluate the requirements of this document based on the entire content irrespective of the
marginal notations.

Referenced documents. In addition to MIL-PRF-39012, this document references the following:

FED-STD-H28
MIL-STD-202
MIL-STD-348
MIL-DTL-22520
SAE-AS39029

CONCLUDING MATERIAL

Custodians: Preparing activity:

Army - CR DLA-CC
Navy - EC
Air Force – 85 (Project 5935-2008-187)
NASA – NA
DLA - CC

Review activities:
Army: - AR, AT, EA, MI
Navy - AS, MC, OS, SH
Air Force - 19, 99

NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document.
Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information
above using the ASSIST Online database at http://assist.daps.dla.mil.

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