The Astronics/EADS/Racal 407664 is a 160-pin mating connector kit engineered for VXIbus switching systems. This modified DIN-style connector assembly with 0.025″ square posts provides the complete component set needed to establish secure electrical interfaces between Adapt-a-Switch carrier modules and plug-in switch cards. The kit ships with 170 pins and all necessary mechanical hardware for field assembly and installation.
## Technical Specifications
**Connector Architecture**
• 160-pin modified DIN configuration with 0.025″ square posts
• Part Number 602258-116 connector body
• 170-count pin set (Part Number 602258-900)
• 24 AWG cable gauge compatibility
• DC path resistance: <500 mΩ
• Thermal EMF: <10 µV
• Insulation resistance: 10⁹ Ω
**Electrical Performance**
• Maximum switching voltage: 300 VDC or 300 VAC
• Maximum switching current: 2 ADC or 2 AAC
• Maximum switching power: 60 W, 125 VA
• AC bandwidth (−3 dB): 100 MHz
• Switching time: <3 ms including settling
• Mechanical switch operations: 1 × 10⁸
• MTBF (MIL-STD-217E): 749,095 hours
**Environmental Ratings**
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Relative humidity: 85% ±5% non-condensing at <30°C
• Operating altitude: 10,000 ft
• Shock: 30 g, 11 ms, 1/2 sine wave
• Vibration: 0.013 in (pk-pk), 5 to 55 Hz
• Bench handling: 4-inch drop at 45°
**Compliance**
• Emissions: EN55011A
• Immunity: IEC801-2, 3, 4
• Safety: EN61010-1
## Key Features
• Complete kit includes connector body, bracket, washers, nuts, and screws
• Factory-supplied 170-count pin inventory minimizes field procurement delays
• MTTR <5 minutes supports rapid system diagnostics and reconfiguration
• Low thermal EMF and path resistance ensure signal integrity in precision measurement applications
## Typical Applications
Designed for integration with Astronics 1260-100 and 1260-101 Adapt-a-Switch VXI carrier modules, enabling modular relay and switching card configurations in test and measurement systems.
## Compatibility & Integration
• VXIbus plug-and-play architecture with WIN96/NT driver support
• LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW compatibility
• Option 01T interface control for Adapt-a-Switch plug-in cards
• Mating cable assemblies available: 407408-001 (6 ft, 24 AWG) and 407409-001 (12 ft, 24 AWG)
• Pin insertion tool P/N 990898 recommended for assembly
