Amphenol is one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of connectors and interconnect systems, antennas solutions, sensors and high-speed cable. Our connector and connector system solutions include fiber optic interconnect, harsh environment interconnect, high-speed interconnect, power interconnect, power distribution and busbars and radio frequency (RF) interconnect products. Our sensors and sensor-based product solutions include gas and moisture sensors, level sensors, position sensor, pressure sensors, temperature sensors and vibration sensors. Our value-added cable assemblies include cable assemblies and harnesses, cable management products and backplane interconnect systems. Our cable solutions include coaxial cable, power cable and specialty cable. We also provide combiner/splitter products, flexible and rigid printed circuit boards, hinges and molded parts.
The Amphenol 905 series was the first fiber optic interconnect system to gain industry-wide acceptance. Today, we support these markets with a variety of standard and custom SMA connectors and accessories. Our long-standing history and development of the SMA product ensure exceptional quality and long-term reliability. The SMA is an excellent choice for a robust, cost-competitive solution.
Medi|mate connector kits combine the familiarity of circular push-pull interconnects with Amphenol’s unparalleled commitment to quality products. Sterilizable, reliable, and robust, Medi|mate is available in multiple keying and color options, enabling fast and safe product identification wherever multiple interconnects are used.
At 132 circuits and beyond, the Medi|stac® connector series provides improved value by delivering superior signals through an ergonomic and cost-effective package. Medi|stac® was designed for easy termination of fine gauge wire to a flex circuit tail for an added adaptability in applications at a lower cost.
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
Amphenol produces high-quality parts with over 90% metal density through our metal injection molding (MIM) process. The MIM process provides greater flexibility in design complexity, prevents corrosion, and provides a resistant polish. The MIM process is used on components of various applications including mobile phones, laptops, and industrial and automotive platforms.
A large range of backshells for all series to provide mechanical retention, EMI shielding, or sealing performances (M85049 series and proprietary series).
Customer and application-specific molded components to replace metal parts for weight reduction. Consulting regarding plastic-specific design and structural requirements, tool design, and tool building.
FCI Basics Metral® accessories are compatible with Metral® 2mm Board-to-Board and Board-to-Cable connector systems. These are comprised of shrouds, coding keys, and guiding systems. These enhance the usability and flexibility of Metral® connectors that are designed according to Futurebus+ standards.
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® 2mm pitch cable connector meets the Board-to-Cable interface requirements and is part of the Metral® product family offering the widest range of backplane connector solutions. The connector is designed in accordance with IEC 61076-4-104 and Telcordia™ GR-1217-CORE. Metral® cable connector is available in 4 and 5 row versions. They come in single and multi-module configurations.
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.
FCI Basics Metral® power, high power, and coax connectors are standalone modules, end-to-end stackable with Metral® signal modules. The connectors are designed in accordance with IEC 61076-4-104 and Telcordia GR-1217-CORE. Metral® power, high power, and coax connectors support power solution with a current rating of 3 to 40A for each pin. They are available in 4 and 5-row versions.
SV Microwave now offers fixed-length Ø.085" RF cable assemblies in standard 250mm and 500mm lengths. Available in straight and right angle orientations for SMA, 2.92mm, SMP, and SMPM series.
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® 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.