97-3106A-16S-5P is a medium to heavy-weight cylindrical connector from Amphenol's 97 Series, designed for reliable field-proven applications requiring durable electrical connections. This straight plug connector features a 16-contact insert arrangement with 5 circuits, solder-type termination, and a threaded coupling ring machined from solid aluminum bar stock for high tensile strength. The connector operates across a wide temperature range from -55°C to +125°C and includes single key/keyway polarization for proper mating alignment. It is intermateable and intermountable with existing 97 Series and SAE AS50151 connectors, and carries UL recognition (File E115497) and CSA certification (File LR69183). The 16S size connector features a 7/8-20 fitting thread and is commonly used in aerospace, industrial, and military applications where robust, field-proven connections are essential.