Glenair MWDM Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors | Solder Cup, Pigtail and Cable Assemblies
Glenair MWDM Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors
Glenair MWDM metal shell Micro-D connectors are compact, high-density rectangular connectors designed for demanding electronic systems where space, weight and reliability are critical. As part of Glenair’s Micro-D connector family, the MWDM series is widely used in aerospace, defense, space, avionics, industrial control and high-reliability equipment applications.
The MWDM series covers multiple connector and harness configurations, including solder cup metal shell connectors, insulated wire pigtail connectors, back-to-back unshielded cable assemblies and shielded Micro-D cable assemblies. Glenair’s metal shell Micro-D product page also lists MWDM options together with other metal shell Micro-D series for harnessing applications.
MWDM Series Overview
The Glenair MWDM series is a standard metal shell Micro-D connector family built for compact interconnect designs. Compared with larger rectangular connector formats, Micro-D connectors help reduce panel space and cable harness weight while maintaining dependable signal connection performance.
MWDM metal shell Micro-D connectors are available in multiple termination and cable assembly styles, allowing engineers to select the right configuration according to system layout, wiring method, shielding requirement and installation environment.
| MWDM Product Type | Description | Typical Use |
| MWDM Solder Cup Connector | Metal shell Micro-D connector with solder cup contacts | Manual wiring, prototypes, harness termination and repair |
| MWDM Insulated Wire Pigtail | Pre-wired metal shell Micro-D connector | Cable harnesses, avionics wiring and defense electronics |
| MWDM Back-to-Back Cable Assembly | Micro-D connector on both cable ends | Equipment interconnection and module-to-module wiring |
| MWDM Shielded Cable Assembly | Shielded Micro-D cable with direct shell shield termination | EMI-sensitive aerospace and defense systems |
| MWDM 177-710 / 177-740 | Untwisted or twisted-pair shielded Micro-D assemblies | Signal wiring, data wiring and controlled cable assembly designs |
Key Features of Glenair MWDM Micro-D Connectors
Glenair MWDM connectors are selected for applications requiring miniature size, metal shell durability and proven Micro-D performance. Main features include:
·Metal shell Micro-D construction
·Compact high-density contact layout
·Gold-plated TwistPin contact system
·Solder cup and pre-wired pigtail versions
·Insulated wire, back-to-back cable and shielded cable assembly options
·Multiple shell material and finish choices
·Multiple contact layouts from 9 to 130 contacts
·Pin and socket contact options
·Hardware options such as jackposts, jackscrews, float mounts and threaded inserts
·Suitable for MIL-DTL-83513 performance requirements
Glenair’s solder cup MWDM documentation lists contact layouts including 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 51-2, 67, 69, 75, 100 and 130 positions, with shell material and finish options such as cadmium, nickel, black anodize, gold, chem film, nickel-PTFE, passivated stainless steel, tin-zinc and Mega Nickel.
Performance Characteristics
Glenair Micro-D performance specifications cover MWDM metal shell Micro-D connectors manufactured in accordance with MIL-DTL-83513. The specification describes MWDM metal shell connectors on .050 inch centers with TwistPin contacts.
Key performance values listed by Glenair include:
| Parameter | Glenair Micro-D Specification |
| Contact spacing | .050 inch / 1.27 mm centers |
| Insulation resistance | 5,000 megohms minimum |
| Dielectric withstanding voltage | 600 VAC rms at sea level |
| Contact current capability | 3.0 A continuous duty |
| Operating temperature | -55°C to +150°C |
| Low signal level contact resistance | 32 milliohms maximum |
| Contact resistance | 8 milliohms maximum |
| Durability | 500 mating cycles |
Typical Applications
Glenair MWDM metal shell Micro-D connectors are suitable for high-reliability systems where compact packaging and dependable interconnect performance are important. Typical applications include:
·Aerospace electronics
·Avionics systems
·Military communication equipment
·Radar and electronic warfare systems
·Satellite and spacecraft electronics
·UAV and airborne platforms
·Embedded control systems
·Industrial automation equipment
·Test and measurement instruments
·Compact electronic modules
In these systems, MWDM connectors help engineers save space while supporting reliable multi-contact signal transmission.
Glenair MWDM Product Options
| Product Option | Recommended For |
| MWDM Solder Cup | Custom harness wiring, prototypes and repair |
| MWDM Insulated Wire Pigtail | Pre-wired harness integration |
| MWDM Back-to-Back Cable Assembly | Connector-to-connector equipment wiring |
| MWDM Shielded Cable Assembly | EMI-sensitive systems and shielded cable routing |
| 177-710 Shielded Assembly | Untwisted wire shielded cable applications |
| 177-740 Shielded Assembly | Twisted-pair shielded cable applications |
FAQ
What is a Glenair MWDM connector?
A Glenair MWDM connector is a metal shell Micro-D connector series used for high-density miniature interconnect applications. It is available in solder cup, pigtail and cable assembly configurations.
What contact layouts are available for MWDM connectors?
Glenair MWDM solder cup documentation lists contact layouts including 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 51-2, 67, 69, 75, 100 and 130 positions.
What is the difference between MWDM solder cup and MWDM pigtail connectors?
MWDM solder cup connectors require the user to solder wires to the connector. MWDM pigtail connectors are supplied with pre-attached insulated wires, helping reduce assembly work.
Are MWDM connectors suitable for EMI-sensitive applications?
Yes. For EMI-sensitive systems, Glenair offers MWDM shielded cable assemblies with direct shield termination to the connector shell, and optional ground spring configurations can improve EMI shielding performance.
Can DataStorageIC help with Glenair MWDM part number selection?
Yes. DataStorageIC can help customers review Glenair MWDM connector part numbers, contact layouts, shell finishes, wire options and cable assembly requirements for quotation and sourcing support.
