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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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 3.0 Connector
Micro USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) SuperSpeed connector delivers 10x the data transfer rate of Hi-Speed USB as well as optimized power efficiency. This smaller version of the Mini USB 2.0 connector performs up to 5Gb/s and supports USB On The Go (OTG). It has full-duplex signaling over two differential pairs, improving host-directed simultaneous-bidirectional communication.
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® Cable 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® cable connectors in standard 5+2 row configuration, transversal mounting on pin array
Millipacs® Compact PCI
FCI Basics Compact PCI Millipacs® 2mm hard metric (HM) connectors are designed in accordance with IEC 61076-4-101 and fulfill the interconnection requirement of the Compact PCI bus architecture. Millipacs® range currently supports 10Gb/s and 25Gb/s data rate with backward mating compatibility to the standard 2mm HM IEC 61076-4-101 connectors.
Millipacs® High Speed Right Angle Receptacle
FCI Basics offers Millipacs® speed (HS) right-angle receptacle suitable for data rate up to 25Gbps and with mating compatibility to the IEC 61076-4-101 series 2mm hard metric (HM) backplane header. The Millipacs HS receptacle and standard 2mm HM vertical header mating combination deliver low cross talk performance at higher frequencies.
Millipacs® High Temperature Backplane Connectors
Amphenol's Millipacs® is a 2.00mm grid Interconnection system in a hard metric configuration designed in accordance with IEC 917, IEC 61076-4-101, Telecordia GR-1217-CORE standards and fulfills Compact PCI bus architecture. Millipacs® high-temperature series addresses the market requirements for Backplane connectors compatible with higher operating temperature applications.
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
FCI Basics Millipacs® Hard Metric Right Angle header Modules are available in all popular versions - Type A, B, C, B19, B22, AB22, and AB25 with options for top row shielding, high-temperature grade,
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
FCI Basics Millipacs® is a 2.00mm modular, Board-To-Board or Cable-To-Board 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 options for the outer row.
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 ICC introduces the next-generation OverPass™ solution - Mini Cool Edge IO. The 0.60mm pitch connector comes with a slim form factor design, capable of transmitting a high-speed signal up to 56G PAM4, 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
The Mini-SAS external I/O connector consists of a die-cast metal cage and a Compact Multi-Lane SMT connector. It supports Fiber Channel & InfiniBand standards, making it the perfect solution to the ever-growing demand for high-speed mass storage systems, servers & storage area networks. Providing four serial send/receive channels/ports, this connector provides signal speeds of 6 Gbps/channel.
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 Copper Cable Assemblies 3G/6G
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. Mini-SAS solutions satisfy the applicable requirements of the INCITS T10 and SAS 2.1 specification and conform to the mechanical requirements described in the SFF-8086 and SFF-8088 documents.
Mini-SAS HD
Mini-SAS High-Density receptacle is the next-gen SAS system; the SAS 2.1 standard meets SAS-3 next-gen speed & density requirements that provide faster data transmission & more bandwidth for end users. The low-profile system provides 4X and 8X cable-plug options & 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
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 Copper Cable Assemblies 6G/12G/24G
Amphenol's Mini-SAS HD product is the present generation SAS storage interface addressing multi-channel bandwidth requirements of 6Gb/s, 12Gb/s, and 24Gb/s while meeting or exceeding SAS 2.1 SAS 3 and SAS 4 specifications. The Mini-SAS HD product provides greater port density (11mm port-to-port) versus the legacy Mini-SAS 2.1 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.
Minitek127® 1.27mm Board-to-Board
FCI Basics Minitek127® standard board-to-board connector is the improved 1.27mm pitch modular system. The halogen-free product includes the straight, right-angle, and surface mount, post option for surface mount, different plating variations, and position numbers up to 100.
Minitek127® 1.27mm Wire/Cable-to-Board Connector System
FCI Basics Minitek127® 1.27mm connector system is an extensive range of modular connectors for all types of wire/ cable-to-board applications. It includes straight and right angle, surface mount and through-hole, pin headers and board receptacles in different plating variations, customized stacking headers, IDC version, available in up to 100 positions.
Minitek® 0.80mm Wire-to-Board Connector System
Designed for the finest pitch wire-to-board applications, FCI Basics Minitek® 0.80mm is the ideal solution for devices that require compact and low-profile connectors. With wire gauge range from 32AWG-28AWG, these connectors are available in a single row vertical SMT and right angle SMT configurations. These connectors come with locking features to provide enhanced contact reliability.
Minitek® 1.00mm Wire-to-Board Connector System
FCI Basics Minitek® 1.00mm connector system is the ideal solution for devices that require compact and low-profile connectors. These connectors are designed for fine pitch wire-to-board application with wire gauge range from 32AWG-28AWG. Minitek® 1.00mm solution includes single row vertical surface mount and right angle surface mount configurations.
Minitek® 2.00mm
Minitek® is Amphenol ICC's brand for BTB and wire/cable to board connectors in 2.00mm pitch. It is a fully modular system enabling all types of connections between PCBs, wires, and flat cables. Its 2mm spacing allows up to 38% space saving compared to traditional modular systems. It is available in vertical and horizontal configurations both in single and double row with 2 to 25 positions per row.
Minitek® 2.00mm Blind Mate Interface (BMI) Connectors
FCI Basics Minitek® 2.00mm Blind Mate Interface (BMI) is a flexible and comprehensive solution designed for application with a current rating of up to 2A per circuit. It allows misalignment and provides floating for easy blind-mate connections. BMI option is available in a dual row with 8 or 12 circuits. These connectors provide an ideal solution for panel-to-board applications.
Minitek® 2.00mm - Wire-to-Board
Minitek® is FCI Basics brand for board-to-board and wire/cable-to-board connectors in 2.00mm pitch. It is a fully modular system enabling all types of connections between PCBs, wires, and flat cables. Its 2mm spacing allows up to 38% space saving compared to traditional modular systems.
Minitek® Board-In 2.00mm and 2.50mm Connector
Minitek® Board-In connector system is a flexible solution designed for economical and permanent wire-to-board applications up to 3A. It is a one-piece direct solder-to-board solution that provides space and cost savings compared to a two-piece connector system. It is currently offered in 2-16 positions under 2.00mm and 2.50mm pitch sizes covering vertical and horizontal configurations.
Minitek® MicroSpeed 1.00mm Board-to-Board Connector
FCI Basics Minitek® MicroSpeed connector family with 1.00mm pitch supports high-speed data applications with up to 25Gb/s. These connectors feature a shielded design that provides superior EMC performance and significantly improved electromagnetic compatibility. The poka-yoke polarization prevents visual mismating, which makes it ideal for use in industrial environments.
Minitek® Pwr 3.0 BMI Connector System
FCI Basics Minitek® Pwr 3.0 Blind Mate Interface (BMI) is a flexible and comprehensive solution designed for power applications with a current rating of up to 5A per contact. These connectors provide an ideal solution for wire-to-board applications. Minitek® Pwr 3.0 BMI is featured with scoop-proof housings that prevent terminals and headers from damage during angled mating.
Minitek® Pwr 3.0 Connector System
FCI Basics Minitek® Pwr 3.0 is a flexible and comprehensive solution designed for power applications with a current rating oup to 5A per contact. It is available in 2 to 24 circuits for dual row and 2 to 12 circuits for single row. Crimp, snap-in header and receptacle contacts are used to terminate 30-20AWG wires. Header and receptacle housings allow wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations.
Minitek® Pwr 3.0 High Current Connector
3.0MM HIGH CURRENT SOLUTION WITH CURRENT RATING UP TO 12A
FCI Basics Minitek® Pwr 3.0 High Current Connector (HCC) is designed for high-current, and power-dense applications with a current rating of up to 12A per contact and wire gauge range from 20AWG-16AWG. These are used for both wire-to-wire and wire-to-board applications. It is available in 2 to 24 circuits for dual row.
Minitek® Pwr 4.2 BMI Connector System
FCI Basics Minitek® Pwr 4.2 Blind Mate Interface (BMI) is a flexible and comprehensive solution designed for power applications with a current rating of up to 9A per contact. These connectors provide an ideal solution for wire-to-board applications. Minitek® Pwr 4.2 BMI is featured with scoop-proof housings that prevent terminals and headers from damage during angled mating.
Minitek® Pwr 4.2 Connector System
FCI Basics Minitek® Pwr 4.2 is a flexible and comprehensive solution designed for power applications with a current rating ofup to 9A per contact. It is available in 2 to 24 circuits in dual row and 3 to 5 circuits in single row. Crimp, snap-in header and receptacle contacts are used to terminate 38AWG-16AWG wires. Header and receptacle housings allow wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations.
Minitek® Pwr 4.2 High Current Connector
FCI Basics Minitek® Pwr 4.2 High Current Connector (HCC) is designed for high-current, and power-dense applications with a current rating of up to 13A per contact and wire gauge range from 20AWG- 16AWG. These are used for both wire-to-wire and wire-to-board applications. It is available in 2 to 24 circuits for dual row and 3 to 5 circuits for single row. Current rating up to 13A per contact.
Minitek® Pwr 4.2 TPA Connector System
COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION FOR POWER APPLICATIONS WITH TPA
FCI Basics Minitek® Pwr 4.2 TPA connector system ensures that the terminal is fully seated in the housing and that the terminal will not back out of the housing during mating or when in use. AFCI TPA aligners are optional and can be used as an add-on part.
Minitek® Pwr 5.7 Connector System
Minitek® Pwr 5.7 is a flexible and comprehensive solution for power application with a high current rating of up to 23A per contact and wire gauge range from 16-12AWG for wire-to-board application. Minitek® Pwr 5.7 features polarized mating geometry, this helps to prevent mismating. It offers a wide operating temperature, ranging from -40°C to 105°C, making it suitable for a range of applications.
Minitek® Pwr CEM-5 PCIe® Connector System
Amphenol ICC introduces the Gen 5, Minitek® Pwr PCIe® connector system. This new introduction CEM 5.0 PCI Express® 12VHPWR auxiliary hybrid connector and cable assembly support the 600W GPU cards. The 12VHPWR connector is not designed to mate with legacy PCI Express® 2x3 and 2x4 12V Auxiliary Power connectors. The 12VHPWR connector power pins have a 3.00mm pitch.
Minitek® Pwr Hybrid 4.2 Connector System
FCI Basics Minitek® Pwr Hybrid 4.2 is designed for power and signal application with a current rating of up to 9A per contact, available for dual row and 2 to 24 power circuits, and 2 to 12 signals for wire-to-board applications. Crimp, snap-in receptacle contacts are used to terminate 30AWG-16AWG wires. Receptacle housings allow wire-to-board configurations.
Mini USB 2.0
Amphenol Mini USB Type B design offers customized design. Mini USB 2.0 connector takes up only about 1/8 of the space of standard USB-B, five circuits, with one circuit reserved for future use in host identification between devices. These portable devices are used for consumer applications and charging. These are available in both SMT and through-hole receptacles available.