Now at Mouser: Molex's AirBorn TriMate Rugged Circular Connectors for Reliable Aerospace and Defense Applications

June 3, 2025 – Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is now stocking the TriMate^® rugged circular connectors from AirBorn, a Molex company. The TriMate connectors are smaller, lighter, and easier to install than legacy MIL-DTL-38999 connectors while delivering equal or superior performance. The connectors, designed for demanding aerospace and defense environments, are an ideal choice for radar systems, ground vehicles, training equipment, autonomous equipment, and robotic systems.

The AirBorn TriMate rugged circular connectors, now available at Mouser, are offered as a traditional 38999-style ratcheting threaded plug, a push-pull plug, and a break-away plug for applications that require quick de-mating. Each plug type mates with the same receptacle to reduce manufacturing complexity and simplify the bill of materials (BOM).

Electrical connection integrity is vital to safe and successful flights and missions. The TriMate rugged connectors feature MIL-C-39029 contacts and heavy gold plating (0.050 micro-inch) for electrical integrity in harsh, high-vibration environments. A solid-body pin and socket construction and anti-overstress socket hoods ensure complete reliability. The TriMate connectors are easy to overmold, providing an improved ergonomic industrial design, and accept standard MIL-DTL-38999 backshells and banding accessories. The connectors are waterproof to MIL-STD-810 and withstand temperatures from -65ºC to +175ºC.

To learn more, visit https://www.mouser.com/new/airborn/airborn-trimate-circular-connectors/.

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2026 - AirBorn / Molex, a Molex Company, is a leader in developing, prototyping, and testing electronic solutions. The company offers thousands of specialized connectors for the aerospace, medical, manufacturing, instrumentation, storage and networking, space exploration, and energy industries. AirBorn is well known for high-quality products the company supplies to a wide variety of industries.

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