MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
WC596/12-3
Connector, Receptacle, Electrical
Part NumberWC596/12-3
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5935-01-017-3290 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class5935 — Connectors, Electrical
Overall Height1.156 INCHES NOMINAL
Body StyleSTRAIGHT SHAPE DUPLEX
Distance Between Mounting Facility3.281 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Length2.875 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Width1.750 INCHES MAXIMUM
Polarization MethodCONTACT
Included Contact TypeFLAT SOCKET SECOND MATING END SECOND CONTACT GROUPING
Test Data Document81348-W-C-596 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA I
Connector Locking MethodFRICTION
Included Contact Quantity1 FIRST MATING END FIRST CONTACT GROUPING
Contact MaterialCOPPER ALLOY ALL MATING ENDS ALL CONTACT GROUPINGS
Cancelled NSN5935-01-240-8073 (cancelled)
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is WC596/12-3 available?
We can source WC596/12-3 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is WC596/12-3 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If WC596/12-3 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like WC596/12-3?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for WC596/12-3?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.