IT Datacom
With our industry-leading high-speed, power and fiber optic technologies, together with superior simulation and testing capability and cost-effectiveness, Amphenol is a market leader in interconnect development for the information technology (IT) and datacom market. Whether industry standard or application-specific designs are required, we can provide customers with products that enable performance at the leading edge of next-generation, high-speed, power and fiber optic technologies. Our primary end applications include cloud computing and data centers, gaming systems, internet appliances, networking equipment, servers, storage systems, transmission and web service providers.
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M8 SMT/DIP Connectors
Amphenol LTW's M8 SMT/DIP connectors are designed for surface mounting termination and make it cost-effective by delivering secure & reliable data/power transmission for limited space applications. It's ideal for automated pick and place process with tape & reel package.
Magnetic Jack (RJMG) - 1x1
RJMG series offers a wide variety of fully RoHS compliant Magnetic Modular Jacks for RJ45. Both right angle and vertical through-hole types are offered in a single port with tab-up and tab-down options. This series comes with LED options and is compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE). RJMG series is offered with both shielded and EMI options, which provides enhanced protection.
Magnetic Jack (RJMG) - 1xN
RJMG series offers a wide variety of fully RoHS compliant Magnetic Modular Jacks for RJ45. The right-angle through-hole type is offered in a 1xN (1x2, 1x4 through1x8) port with tab-up and tab-down options. This series comes with LED options and is compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE). RJMG series is offered with both shielded and EMI options, which provides enhanced protection.
Magnetic Jack (RJMG) - 2xN
RJMG series offers a wide variety of fully RoHS compliant Magnetic Modular Jacks for RJ45. The right angle and through-hole type are offered in 2xN (2x1, 2x2, 2x4, 2x6, and 2x8) port with tab-up and tab-down options. This series comes with LED options and is compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE). RJMG series is offered with both shielded and EMI options, which provides enhanced protection.
Magnetic Jack (RJMG) - Stacked
RJMG series offers a wide variety of fully RoHS compliant Magnetic Modular Jacks for RJ45. The right angle through hole type is offered in RJMG Stacked USB 2.0/3.0. This series comes with LED options and is compatible with Power over Ethernet. RJMG series is offered with both shielded and EMI options, which provides enhanced protection. Gold plating option is also available for the contact area.
Magneto-Lok Connector
Amphenol LTW's Magneto-Lok series offers a low-profile, self-aligning magnetic connection with 360°rotation and quick disconnect at any angle. Available in both receptacle and overmolded versions. With insulation resistance of 100 MΩ, voltage ratings up to 12Vdc / 24Vdc, and a vibration resistance 10 ~ 55 Hz, it ensures reliable performance for up to 10,000 mating cycles.
M-CRPS +54V Connectors & Cable Assemblies
Amphenol's M-CRPS (+54V) Connectors and Cable Assemblies are designed to meet the Open Compute Project's M-CRPS power supply input specifications, providing robust performance and flexibility. Capable of delivering up to 40A per contact, these connectors support 8AWG - 12AWG wire sizes, enabling standardized DC-MHS rack and power architecture while maintaining design adaptability.
MCX Connector Series
The MCX (Micro Coaxial) series is a 50 Ω series with broadband capability ranging from DC to 6 GHz. In addition, the MCX series features secure, fast and easy snap-on/ snap-off coupling.
MEG-Array® 32Gb/s High Density BGA Connector
The MEG-Array® Mezzanine Connector provides the high density and high-speed benefits of a large array supported by the reliability and low costs of standard surface mount PCB assembly.
1.27x1.27mm array of discrete circuit contacts allows flexible ground distribution to optimize high-speed signal integrity at speeds up to 32Gb/s. MEG-Array® is offered in a variety of PCB mezzanine stack heights
Metral® Board Connectors
FCI Basics Metral® product offers the broadest range of backplane connector solutions which includes RA and vertical for both header and receptacle series. The connectors are designed in accordance with IEC 61076-4-104 and Telcordia GR-1217- CORE. Metral® backplane connectors meet Futurebus+ standards to support applications in data, industrial and instrumentation, medical and telecom markets.
Metral® HDXS IO Connector
Metral® HDXS is designed with minimum guaranteed clearance and creepage distances to comply to ANSI requirements of resistibility to overvoltages of up to 2500V. It is ideal for use in ADSL/VDSL as well as for harsh environments and other demanding telecom applications requiring high density cable-to-board interface.
Metral® High Speed 1000 Series Backplane Connectors
Amphenol’s FCI Basics Metral® 1000 Series is a high-speed 2mm backplane connector system consisting of right-angle receptacles and vertical headers. The 1000 Series features a unique stripline structure in the receptacle and outer ground shields in the header. The stripline structure allows improved signal performance when routed in either a single-ended or a differential pair configuration.
Metral® High Speed 2000 Series Backplane Connectors
Amphenol’s FCI Basics Metral® 2000 Series is a high-speed 2mm backplane connector system of vertical headers. The 2000 Series features a unique stripline structure that allows having improved signal performance when routed in either a single-ended or a differential pair configuration.
Metral® High Speed 4000 Series Backplane Connector
Amphenol’s FCI Basics Metral® 4000 Series is a high-speed 2mm backplane connector system consisting of right-angle receptacles and vertical headers. The 4000 Series features a unique stripline structure in both the receptacle and header. Compared to the Metral® 1000 and 2000 Series, Metral® 4000 receptacle connectors employ a modified receptacle contact geometry optimized for 100Ω differential signals.
Mezzostak® 0.50mm Pitch 5.2mm Stacked Height
Mezzostak® 0.50mm is a robust fine-pitch mezzanine connector suitable for a wide range of high-reliability applications and demanding environments. The innovative hermaphroditic design of these connectors provides a precise mating interface with extra housing guidance. Mezzostak® 0.50mm mezzanine connectors are available in 120 positions with other position options provided on request.
Mezzostak® 0.5mm Mezzanine Connectors
Mezzostak® is a robust 0.5mm fine pitch mezzanine connector suitable for a wide range of high-reliability applications and demanding environments. The hermaphroditic design of these connectors provides a precise mating interface with extra housing guidance. Mezzostak® 0.5mm are available in two versions, which offer a choice between supplemental PCB hold-downs and pegs for short overall length.
Micro Cool Edge NF1/NGSFF 0.50mm Connectors
Micro Cool Edge NF1/NGSFF 0.50mm is a new small form factor card edge connector designed for enterprise and data center SSD (Solid State Drive) servers. It supports NF1/NGSFF (Next Generation Small Form Factor) which can double storage capacity and enable front side service within server systems compared to the M.2 standard.
micro-LinkOVER™ OverPass™ Assemblies
micro-LinkOVER™ OverPass™ products remove high speed signaling from the PCB and create a double ended, high performance cabling interconnect by overpassing the PCB. These cables support 56G and 112G signaling in hardware system designs as well as a technology for future 224G signaling systems.
Micro Power 3.0
Micro Power 3.0 connector system is a 3.00mm pitch power connector designed for wire-to-board applications. It is mainly used for power applications and supports a current rating up to 6.5A per pin and a wire gauge range from 30AWG-20AWG. It is available in 2 to 24 circuits for dual rows and 2 to12 circuits for a single row. Scoop-proof housings prevent mismating between header and receptacle.
Micro Power Plus 3.0
Micro Power Plus 3.0 connector system, is a 3.00mm pitch power connector designed for wire-to-board applications. It is mainly used for power applications and supports a current rating of up to 12.5A per pin and wire gauge range from 30AWG-16AWG. It is available in 2 to 24 circuits for dual row and 2 to12 circuits for single rows.
Micro Power Super
Micro Power Super series is a 3.00mm pitch power connector designed for flexible wire-to-board applications, based on different wire gauges and circuits. It provides a maximum current rating of 17A/pin and accommodates a wire gauge of 16AWG and 15AWG. It is foolproof against mismating among different circuits. This series is available for 2 to 24 circuits for dual rows.
Micro SD and SD Card Sockets
MEMORY CARD CONNECTORS WITH SUPPORT FOR UHS-I AND UHS-II
Micro SD and SD card sockets are user-friendly and ideal for use in portable devices such as digital cameras and mobile phones. They are also suitable for server applications as well as automotive devices, notebooks, and servers.
microSD Express Connector
Amphenol is the first in the industry to offer card sockets for both microSD Express and Micro SD cards (UHS-I). The 17 pin microSD Express connector is capable of achieving high speeds up to 985MB/s and meeting PCIe® 3.0 requirements. The connector enables microSD Express platform to reach its full potential; making microSD Express card possible to serve as a removable Solid State Drive (SSD).
Micro-TCA Card Edge Connectors
FULLY COMPLIANT CONNECTOR FOR ADVANCED MC™ MODULES
MicroTCA (μTCA) vertical card edge connectors provide 170 contacts on a 0.75mm pitch and enable Advanced MC™ modules to be plugged directly into a backplane. MicroTCA card edge connectors' conventional press-fit or surface mount assembly processes and connector designs require no costly hardware, resulting in low total applied cost.
Micro USB 2.0
Micro USB 2.0 connectors have power contacts of 1.8A and 3A current for fast charging. The plastic tongue and two-layer shells design ensure high reliability and prevent connector damage. Amphenol offers customized designs to suit various customer requirements. These connectors also offer high-speed signal stability of up to 480Mb/s transmission.
Micro USB 2.0 Connector
FCI Basics Micro USB 2.0 connectors deliver a data transfer rate up to 480Mb/s and are characterized by their high-speed signal stability. This smaller version of the Mini USB 2.0 connector while complying with the physical, electrical, and environmental standards of the micro form factor, supports 1.8A and 3A currents for fast charging.
Micro USB 3.1 GEN 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 now operates with full-duplex signaling over two differential pairs, improving host-directed simultaneous-bidirectional communication. USB 3.1 Micro offers a 5Gb/s signaling rate offering a 10x performance increase over Hi-Speed USB 2.0. SuperSpeed USB is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and will provide optimized power efficiency.
MIL-DTL-24308 Connectors
Positronic M24308 connectors are an important designation for ensuring quality, high reliability. It meets and often exceeds, the requirements under the M24308 specification. Our connectors have gone through rigorous testing to certify quality and performance. You can find them used in communications, information technology, aircraft, missiles, and related ground support systems and satellites.
MIL-HD2 Next-Gen SOSA™/VITA 91 Aligned Connector Series
Developed in alignment with The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture™ (SOSA) technical standard, MIL-HD2 provides developers with a readily available, robust open architecture solution for tighter card pitches and chassis designs where space requirements and density are critical.
Millipacs® Accessories
FCI Basics offers a wide range of accessories compatible with 2mm Hard Metric (HM) series Millipacs® connectors. Millipacs® series accessories increase the usability and flexibility of the connector systems. They include shrouds, guiding systems, coding keys, power contacts.
Millipacs® Mezzanine
FCI Basics Millipacs® Vertical header and receptacle mating combination offer a range of stack heights between 15mm and 25mm for low speed and 10Gb/s mezzanine applications. Millipacs® connector interfaces provide high reliability and robustness making them suitable for the most demanding applications in aerospace, industrial, and also traditional telecom segments.
Millipacs® Power & Hybrid Connectors
FCI Basics Millipacs® is a 2.00mm modular board to board or cable to board Interconnection system in Hardmetric configuration designed in accordance with IEC 917 and IEC 61076-4- 101. FCI Basics offers Millipacs® Hard Metric Hybrid connectors in standard signal modules of type L, M, N, D, E with signal pins, integrated guide pins, and power/coax contacts.
Millipacs® R/A Headers
Millipacs® is a 2.00mm modular board to board or cable to board Interconnection system in Hardmetric configuration designed in accordance with IEC 917 and IEC 61076-4-101 and Telcordia GR-1217-CORE standards. Millipacs® Right angle headers features hot plugging application with different mating sequences and are suitable for both Coplanar and Backplane mating.
Millipacs® R/A Receptacles
FCI Basics Millipacs® is a 2.00mm modular, BTB & CTB Interconnection System in Hard Metric (HM) configuration designed in accordance with IEC 917, IEC 61076- 4-101, and Telcordia GR-1217-CORE standards. These connectors are enriched with additional options for higher speed, shielding, High operating temperature (175°C), higher current rating (3A/pin), and low smoke low halogen compatibility.
Millipacs® Vertical Headers
FCI Basics Millipacs® is a 2.00mm modular BTB or CTB Interconnection system in a hard metric configuration designed in accordance with IEC 917 and IEC 61076-4-101 and Telcordia GR-1217-CORE standards. These connectors are enriched with additional options for higher operating temperature (175°C), current rating (3A+/pin), low smoke low halogen (LSLH) materials, touch-proof / dust-free caps.
Millipacs® Vertical Receptacles
Millipacs® HM vertical receptacles are offered in standard 5 and 8 row signal modules and up to maximum of 200 signal contacts. Vertical receptacle module, when mated to a standard straight header are suitable for parallel Board-to-Board applications. Vertical receptacle can also be used in backplane in the place of vertical header and mated with right angle header on the daughter card.
Miniature Jack Connector
Amphenol's 3.5mm diameter miniature jack connector is a family of connectors used for analog signals, primarily audio. Available in 3 to 5 contacts, the connector comes with an innovative contact design for robustness and high mating cycles. This solution is used for composite video & audio output in consumer electronics devices such as digital cameras, camcorders, and portable DVD players.
Mini Cool Edge 0.60mm Connectors
Mini Cool Edge is a 0.60mm high density, high-speed card edge connector for a new generation small form factor system. These fine pitch solutions offer multiple BTB applications like a right angle, mezzanine, and coplanar and support cable interconnect options. Mini Cool Edge 0.60mm meets SFF TA-1002, Gen Z, EDSFF and OCP NIC 3.0 specifications.
Mini Cool Edge IO
Amphenol introduces the next-generation OverPass™ solution - Mini Cool Edge IO. The 0.60mm pitch connector come with a slim form factor design, capable of transmitting high-speed signal up to 64G PAM4/PCIe® Gen 4/PCIe® Gen 5/PCIe® Gen 6, and allowing much greater signal path lengths while maintaining SI performance when compared to conventional pcb routing methods.
Mini Power 4.2
Mini Power 4.2 connector system is a 4.20mm pitch power connector designed for wire-to-board applications. It is mainly used for power applications and supports a current rating up to 9A per pin and wire gauge range from 28AWG-16AWG. It is available in 2 to 24 circuits for dual row. The boardlock option ensures a strong retention force.
Mini Power Plus 4.2
Mini Power Plus 4.2 connector system is a 4.20mm pitch power connector designed for wire-to-board applications. It is mainly used for power applications and supports a current rating of up to 13A per pin and a wire gauge range from 20AWG-16AWG. It is available in 2 to 24 circuits for dual row. The boardlock option ensures a strong retention force.
Mini Power Super
Mini power super series is a 4.20mm pitch power connector designed for flexible wire-to-board applications based on different wire gauges and circuits. It provides a maximum current rating of 20A/pin and accommodates a wire gauge of 16AWG and 14AWG. It is foolproof against mismating among different circuits. This series is available in 2 to 24 circuits for dual row.
Mini-SAS Cable Assemblies
Amphenol's external Mini-SAS cable assembly solutions address the current and legacy storage industry's demand for a reliable, compact, high-speed serial I/O supporting SAS 2.1. The Mini-SAS I/O system provides a cost-effective, high-speed solution that meets the bandwidth requirements of current and legacy applications of servers and external storage systems.
Mini-SAS Connectors
Amphenol's external mini-SAS / SATA connector, cage, and cable assembly system solution addresses the storage industry's demand for more compact, high-speed serial I/O interfaces that also support evolving signal speed requirements.
Mini-SAS HD
The SAS 2.1 standard meets SAS-3 next generation speed and density requirements that provides faster data transmission and more bandwidth for end users. The lowprofile system provides 4X and 8X cable-plug options, and the external I/O connectors include eight sideband signals per 4X port, 1x4 configuration for up to 192Gb/s of total bandwidth.
Mini-SAS HD Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Amphenol's Mini-SAS HD Active Optical Cable is fully compliant with SAS 2.1 and SAS 3.0 industry standards as well as the SFF-8636 interface standard. Used primarily for external Enterprise storage applications, this cable is part of Amphenol's comprehensive Mini-SAS HD product offerings that address all board connector and cabling applications, from 1 to 100 meters.
Mini-SAS HD Cable Assemblies
Amphenol's 12G / 24G Mini-SAS HD product is the next generation SAS storage interface addressing multichannel bandwidth requirements of 12Gb/s or 24Gb/s while meeting or exceeding SAS 3.0/4.0 specifications. The Mini-SAS HD product provides greater port density (11mm port-to-port) versus the legacy Mini-SAS HD 2.0 product (19.01mm port-to-port).
Mini-SAS HD Internal
NEXT-GENERATION SAS STORAGE INTERFACE
Amphenol Mini-SAS High-Density connector system is the next-generation SAS system that provides faster data rates and more bandwidth. It provides double the port density of current Mini-SAS connectors with 1x1, 1x2, and 1x4 port options.
Mini SAS Series
UPGRADED VERSION CAN SUPPORT SAS 3.0 ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE SPEC (12GB/S DATA RATE)
Fully compliant with SFF-8087 specification provide interface for higher speed up to 6Gb/s data rate per channel (meet SAS 2.0 electrical performance spec). Upgraded version can support SAS 3.0 electrical performance spec (12Gb/s data rate).
MiniStak High Density High Speed 0.6mm Board-to-Board Connector
Amphenol has developed a product series of MiniStak high-density and high-speed board-to-board connectors on a 0.6mm pitch, performing to PCIe Gen5 SI with road map to PCIe Gen6. It supports stack heights of 5.0mm, 7.5mm, and 10.0mm. These connectors support the operating current rating at 0.5A per signal contact and 1.1A per power contact.