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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Metral® High Speed 2000 Series Backplane Connectors
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
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.
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.
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 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.