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General information
The EN4165 standard ( also known as MBBN3330 and BACC65 for the mono-module) is a rectangular , modular and multi-contact connector used in most of the new configuration of cabin interior and In Flight Entertatainment system.
This standard offers the possibility of three different shell sizes in order to meet any requirments
One size is made to accomodate 4 modules whereas the second is made to accomodate 2 modules.
The third option which is mainly used on the latest aircraft program is the mono-module due to his fast and secure connection for cabin applications and IFE.
Furthermore, the inserts used on this series are also qualified under ECS7089, BACI10 to meet the Aircraft manufacturer specifications.
Two different inserts are available under the EN4165, identified on the specifications as series 2 and 3 ( Series 3 use the same contacts than the D38999 series III)
Additionnaly, contacts used on this efficient family of connector are qualified under the EN3155, M39029 and ECS7089 depending of the standard required.
Moreover, manufacturers have created a new higher density with a reverse design to offer an excellent protection of contacts gauge 23
From the civil to the military not forgetting about the helicopters applications benefits are :
- Male and female modules can be mixed in the same housing
- Crimp or PCB contacts are available
- Allows mixing of contact types such as signal, coaxial, Quadrax, power and optical
- Compact solution
- Polarization in order to avoid mistakes during mating
- Quick install : Push-pull coupling (mono-module version)
- Time saving : color coding for the polarization
- Weight saving : composite version
Technical information
Example of break down for modules
EN4165 |
A |
04G16 |
1 |
N |
A |
STANDARD |
MODULE SERIES |
LAYOUT |
SEALING OPTION |
POLARIZATION |
CONTACT |
Example of break down for plug connector
EN4165 |
F |
6 |
A |
4 |
0 |
0 |
STANDARD |
CLASS TYPE |
CONNECTOR TYPE |
MODULES SERIES |
SHELL TYPE |
KEYING COUPLING |
DELIVERY CONDITION |
Example of Single Receptacle module
EN4165 |
M |
0 |
1 |
A |
N |
STANDARD |
CLASS TYPE |
RECEPTACLE |
SHELL TYPE |
MODULE SERIES |
POLARIZATION |
DESCRIPTION/ EN4165 CHAPTER
TYPE |
CLASS |
EN4165 CHAPTER |
TYPE |
DESCRIPTION |
CONNECTOR |
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0 |
C – W – F – J – |
EN 4165-004 |
2 |
Rectangular |
M |
EN 4165-025 |
2 |
Push-pull |
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W |
EN 4165-005 |
3 |
Rectangular |
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6 |
C – W – |
EN 4165-006 |
2 |
Plug 2 or |
EN 4165-007 |
3 |
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J – M |
EN 4165-006 |
2 |
Plug 2 or 4 |
|
M |
EN 4165-024 |
2 |
Push-pull |
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J – M |
EN 4165-007 |
3 |
Plug 2 or 4 |
|
9 |
W – F |
EN 4165-008 |
2 |
Rectangular |
EN 4165-009 |
3 |
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W – F |
EN 4165-010 |
2 |
Rectangular
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EN 4165-027 |
3 |
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7 |
C – J – M – W – |
EN 4165-011 |
2 |
Rectangular |
M |
EN 4165-025 |
2 |
Push-pull |
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W |
EN 4165-012 |
3 |
Rectangular |
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A |
For all |
EN 4165-003 |
2 |
Male and female |
B |
For all |
EN 4165-003 |
3 |
Female module, |
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3 |
W – F – M |
EN 4165-018 |
2 |
Protective |
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13 |
C – W – F |
EN 4165-013 |
2 3 |
Cable clamp, 2 |
14 |
W – F – J – M |
EN 4165-014 |
2 3 |
Accessory 2 or |
15 |
W – F– B |
EN 4165-015 |
2 3 |
Round chimney |
16 |
W – F– B |
EN 4165-016 |
2 3 |
Double oval |
17 |
W – F– B |
EN 4165-017 |
2 3 |
Round |
– |
M – C |
EN 4165-026 |
2 |
Accessory for |
CLASS TYPE
MODEL |
DESCRIPTION |
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CONNECTOR |
W |
Receptacles
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J |
Receptacles |
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Z |
Receptacles and |
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K |
Receptacles |
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F |
Receptacles |
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M |
Receptacles |
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Y |
Hermetic
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T |
Receptacles and |
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PROTECTIVE COVER |
K |
Protective
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F |
Protective
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Z |
Protective
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W |
Protective
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T |
Protective
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DUMMY RECEPTACLE
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K |
Dummy
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F |
Dummy
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Z |
Dummy
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W |
Dummy
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T |
Dummy
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Written by Loic HONORE
Photos by Luc BOUCHEZ