MIL-DTL-5015, formerly known as MIL-C-5015 is a standard for circular multi-pin electrical connector

Electrical connector

An electrical connector is an electro-mechanical device for joining electrical circuits as an interface using a mechanical assembly. The connection may be temporary, as for portable equipment, require a tool for assembly and removal, or serve as a permanent electrical joint between two wires or...

s used in harsh environmental conditions. Amphenol

Amphenol

Amphenol Corporation is a major producer of electronic and fiber optic connectors, cable and interconnect systems such as Coaxial cables. Amphenol is a portmanteau from the corporation's original name, American Phenolic Corp....

 and Vansystem are notable manufacturers of this type of connectors and In2Connect a notable distributor, and the connectors themselves are also sometimes called Amphenol connectors.

The number of pins in a connector can range from one to 150. The mechanical connection is made with a thread or a bayonet

Bayonet mount

A bayonet mount or bayonet connector is a fastening mechanism consisting of a male side with one or more pins, and a female receptor with matching L slots and spring to keep the two parts locked together....

on the outer casing of the connector.

External links

• Amphenol-Industrial MIL-5015
• MIL-DTL-5015
• http://www.glenair.com/interconnects/mildtl5015/
• http://www.hec-electronic.de
• http://www.in2connect.uk.com/5015-circular-connector.html
• http://www.vansystem.eu