Connectors
Amphenol has been designing and manufacturing electrical and electronic connectors since the company’s inception in 1932. For nearly a century, we’ve been helping customers transmit power, data and signal in the harshest environments, from subsea applications to the outer reaches of space and everywhere in between. Our wide array of electrical and electronic connectors come in multiple form factors and are designed to meet the latest market needs including high power, high speeds, size and weight reduction, EMI shielding, hermeticity, high pressure and improved board retention. Amphenol also offers a broad portfolio of contact styles, termination types, mating styles, connector geometries and environmentally-friendly RoHS plating.
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VPX Optical and Coax Backplane (VITA 66 & 67)
VITA 66.x and VITA 67.x are standards that define families of blind mate Fibre Optic interconnects and analogue coaxial interconnects respectively, for use with VPX 46 backplanes and plugin modules.
Features:
-multiple guiding features for blind mate
-support industry standard MT ferrules up to 24 fibre optic channel per MT
-rugged durability to chassis, payload cards
-interoperability
Warrior Grip Series
2M804 push-pull series to offer a solution designed to exceed the rigorous requirements of the US Army’s Nett Warrior program. Includes a unique mate-force rating for even quicker disconnect and selectively plated shells for improved conductivity. When paired with our 7.5 Amp Warrior Grip Contact system, you can get even more power out of your application in the same lightweight package.
Waterproof Interconnects (IP67 & IP68 Rating)
Amphenol SV Microwave offers a wide range of IP67 and IP68 waterproof interconnect products designed to withstand rigorous environments and harsh elements. SV's waterproof adapters include hermetically sealed connectors to 1 x 10-8 cc/sec, making them ideal for high-pressure, vacuum applications, and the prevention of liquid or gas leakage.
Waterproof I/O Connectors
Amphenol develops waterproof I/O connectors for mobile and wearable devices including smartphones, rugged mobile phones, smartwatches, and fitness bands where the environment requires protection at Ipx7 or even Ipx8 levels. Our range of waterproof products covers micro-USB connectors, AudioJack connectors, and the more recent USB Type C connectors.
Waterproof Micro USB 2.0
Amphenol's Waterproof Micro USB 2.0 comes with full shielding that protects against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI), and Electromagnetic Discharge (ESD). The USB connector supports fast charging with 1.8A power contacts and is capable to support up to 3A for customized needs. These halogen-free connectors meet IPX4 industry ratings.
Waterproof USB Type C
SCALABLE, SUPERSPEED CONNECTOR SYSTEM
Waterproof USB Type C with IPX8 performance supports a variety of protocols such as USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and meets high-speed communication and power delivery (20V, 5A). The usability of Waterproof Type C is with strong IP performance and unique IP technology to ensure each part meets the high quality of waterproof performance.
WireLock®
WireLock® is a 1.80mm pitch wire-to-board connector system. Its compact design addresses the growing need for space-saving automotive-grade connectors. WireLock® is a double row connector system offering four coding types with different colors.
Wire Protector System
This series is economical PCB terminal blocks, which mainly take 2P/3P as the base pole and can be combined into any desired pole according to customers' requirements. With anti-vibration characteristics, flexible and convenient connection mode. Space 2.50mm-10.16mm, product design in line with IEC/EN60998, IEC/EN60947-7-4, UL1059, CSA C2.22 No.158, and other international standards.
Wire-to-Board Connector System (1.20mm pitch)
FCI Basics 1.20mm wire-to-board connector system is low profile and compact with 3, 4, and 6 pin counts. The plug and receptacle use a frictional mating method enabling up to 20 mating cycles.
The enclosed receptacle makes sure that the side entry matings are secure in tight spaces. Additional polarized key slots prevent any misalignment between the plug and receptacle.
Wire-to-Board Connector System (1.25mm pitch)
FCI Basics 1.25mm wire-to-board connector system is designed for a wide variety of applications in Industrial, Automotive, and Consumer markets. The comprehensive range consists of terminals, crimp housings, and PCB headers in straight and RA, SMT, and through-hole configurations. It is available in 2 to 15 circuits in a single row. 1.25mm WTB solution conforms to the EU Industry Safety Standard.