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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PowerSafe
PowerSafe MIL-DTL-38999 Series III is developed to transfer high power (500 V) in harsh environments, with full safety for the user.
PowerSafe as per VG96944
Circular connectors, TV of aluminum, stainless steel, marine bronze, approved as per MIL-DTL-38999 Series III. Versions available as power plugs from 250V to 500V, Powersafe, with pre-mated mass contacts.
POWERSOK
HV/HP connector for applications >60V. The POWERSOK family is grouped into different classes that define the resulting RADSOK and installation size. All connectors are equipped with a corresponding lock.
Power USB Connector
FCI Basics Power USB Connector enables additional power delivery to 5V, 12V, or 24V peripheral devices connected using USB 2.0 cable links. When compared to a standard USB connector, this USB+Power connector interface includes four additional contacts each rated at 5A/contact, to supplement the connector's current-carrying capability. This eliminates the need for a separate power cable.
Pre-Tinned (De-Golded) Capabilities
SV Microwave has developed a unique and proprietary method for removing gold in the solder area of our RF connectors. We plan for gold removal in the design stage, modifying the connector body so it can be fixtured effectively and gold can be thoroughly removed from the solderable area - including nearby areas which may be prone to capillary effect wicking.
Pre-Tinned (De-Golded) PCB Connectors
SV Microwave's new pre-tinned PCB connectors are available in our proven high-performance, high-density SMP and SMPM series. SV Microwave has developed a unique and proprietary method for removing gold in the solder area of our RF connectors. These connectors are designed to work with our automated de-golding process, which mitigates undesirable remnants of gold plating in the solder joint.
PRM Series™ Panel Rack Mount
Amphenol Sine Systems’ PRM Series™ (Panel Rack Mount) Connectors, available in both Plugs and Receptacles, are a quick-connect power connector solution for use in panel rack mount network applications. Our quick-connect design enables denser installations, faster deployments, and upgrades.
Process Capabilities
We support the full spectrum of equipment necessary to design, assemble and test your harnesses, from basic hand tools to semi-automated equipment, including:
1. Automated wire cutting and stripping
2. Certified Solder Technicians (IPC/J-STD-001S)
3. Wire/cable bundling
4. Over-braiding (fiber and wire)
Promi
Promi is a miniature optical cable adaptor for reduced space. It features a compact removable splice for easy installation & maintenance, a split nut for easy installation, and a boot for sealed connection.
Protective Vent
Amphenol LTW's Vent series is engineered to +B29 equalize the pressure inside/outside the sealed enclosure and prevent heat dissipation of electronic components from shortening devices service life and affecting components performances. Building with hydrophobic/oleophobic membranes & meet IP68/IP69K ingress protection.
PSMP Connector Series
Amphenol RF PSMP connectors are the perfect solution for board-to-board applications requiring high power. With a minimum board spacing of 12.6 mm, the three-piece design allows maximum flexibility for high-density board spacing and is an ideal solution for blind-mate situations.
PT/451 Series
Amphenol PT/451 connectors are in accordance with American MIL-DTL-26482 Series I standard in crimp, solder, wire wrap, and PCB contacts versions, which are used in aeronautics, military, and industrial applications. PT/451 Series offers a multitude of options through their different backshell possibilities, contact terminations, and insert arrangements.
PT as per VG95328
Circular connector, PT, with bayonet locking, up to 61 contacts, approved as per VG95328 as per MIL26482 Series I, for crimp, solder, single solder, and wire-wrap contacts. An HF-sealed version is also available. The connectors of the PT series are also available in marine bronze (VG95328 version B) and Zinc-Tin (VG95328 version J) versions.
PT Series
This series, a commercial MIL-DTL-26482, Series 1 crimp and solder contacts, general duty or ruggedized harsh environment, metal bayonet coupling, power, and signal connector. With over 60 insert arrangements ranging from 1 to 61 contacts per connector and up to 23 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -55°C to +125°C.
Pulse-Lok® Medical Connectors
Lighter and more cost-effective than traditional circular metal connectors, the Pulse-Lok® series offers field-proven interconnect solutions for your system’s needs. Utilizing our intuitive auto-coupling latch mechanism, Pulse-Lok® assures the user of a secure connection with visual, audible, and tactile confirmation of engagement.
PV® Wire-to-Board Connector System
VERSATILE DESIGN FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS
FCI Basics PV® solution is a versatile and modular system able to meet all the board-to-board, board-to-wire, wire-to-wire applications where high density, outstanding electrical and mechanical performances are required.
PwrBlade+® Cable Connectors
PwrBlade+® cable connectors offer flexibility to meet a wide variety of customer needs. The connectors come in both Cable-To-Cable and Cable-To-Board solutions. The PwrBlade+® cable provides a flexible, low-cost solution in applications such as telecommunication switches, high-end servers, and hot-swappable power supplies.
PwrBlade+® Cable Connectors for EV Charging
PwrBlade+® cable connectors offer flexibility to meet a wide variety of customer needs. The connectors come in both Cable-To-Cable and Cable-To-Board solutions. The available wire range is 10AWG-6AWG for high power, 16AWG-12AWG for low power, and 26AWG-22AWG for signal allowing users to select the appropriate connector to meet their application needs.
PwrBlade+® Connector
The PwrBlade+® connector is a next-generation AC/DC power distribution connector system for demanding applications requiring higher linear current density and low power loss. It is capable of 192A/linear inch with eight adjacent high power contacts energized simultaneously and 0.7m power contact resistance after environmental exposure.
PwrBlade+® Connector for EV Charging
The PwrBlade+® connector is a next-generation AC/DC power distribution connector system for demanding applications requiring higher linear current density and low power loss. It is capable of 192A/linear inch with eight adjacent high power contacts energized simultaneously and 0.7m power contact resistance after environmental exposure.
PwrBlade® Connector
The PwrBlade® power distribution connector system from Amphenol includes power and signal contacts to provide power distribution and power control in a single connector. Options for either vertical or right-angle versions of PCB-mount headers and receptacles deliver support for coplanar, backplane, or mezzanine connections.
PwrBlade® ULTRA Connector System
PwrBlade® ULTRA is the addition to the PwrBlade® product line. This new design offers an overall height reduction of 24% to reduce airflow impedance in high-density power supplies. 3 contact choices are available; High & Low Power and Signal. Ultra-high conductivity materials and new highly conductive plating, combine to produce an ultra-low resistance of just 0.4mΩ at end-of-life conditions.
PwrBlade® ULTRA Connector System for EV Charging
The PwrBlade® ULTRA connector is the newest addition to the PwrBlade® product line. This new design offers an overall height reduction of 24% to reduce airflow impedance in high-density power supplies. Three contact choices are available; High Power, Low Power, and Signal.
PwrBlok® Connectors
PwrBlok® connectors provide a high current power interconnection with a quick connect/disconnect function for space-constrained board-to-board, board-to-busbar, and busbar-to-busbar power distribution applications.
PwrLoPro®
PwrLoPro® connectors are a family of board-to-board power connectors designed to deliver more current with lower profile height and less board space. This high-density and low-profile connector is developed to meet next-generation of 1U applications, telecommunications switches, high-end servers, and hot-pluggable power suppliers.
PwrMAX® G2 Power Connector
PwrMAX® G2 is the highest density blind-mate power and signal connector available. PwrMAX® G2 series carries up to 100A per contact and features design improvements to reduce board space depth, while also improving the blind mate gatherability. The depth on board has been reduced from 32.4mm to 27.4mm with an overall space savings of 18%.
PwrMAX® Ortho Power Connector
100 A ORTHOGONAL APPLICATION POWER CONNECTOR
The PwrMAX® Ortho power connector offers a compact means for connecting up to 100A DC power in a PCB edge-to-PCB edge application. The blind mate connector offers low resistance to satisfy modern orthogonal systems architectures.
PwrMAX® Power Connector
HIGH-DENSITY POWER AND SIGNAL CONNECTOR SYSTEM
The PwrMAX® connector family offers a compact means for connecting up to 100A DC power in modern system architectures requiring high density and high current. Configurations include coplanar, backplane, mezzanine, and orthogonal.
Pwr Profile+®
LOW PROFILE, HIGH CURRENT DENSITY CABLE ASSEMBLY
Pwr Profile+® I/O addresses applications requiring additional power density in space-constrained, chassis-based equipment platforms. The innovative power contact design has a lower profile for cable-to-board applications.
Pwr Profile®
LOW PROFILE, HIGH CURRENT DENSITY CABLE ASSEMBLY
Pwr Profile® I/O addresses applications requiring additional power density in space-constrained, chassis-based equipment platforms. The innovative power contact design has a lower profile for cable-to-board applications.
Pyle 26500
Medium-sized connectors with a rugged design, lightweight construction, and continuously dependable performance serving such diverse fields as avionics, missile systems, aircraft general-purpose applications, aircraft engines, and firewalls. Aluminum, stainless steel, firewall versions. Wire splice connectors are also in this family.
Pyle 26500 Hermetic Connectors
Amphenol/Pyle Commercial 26500 Connectors are qualified to Military Specification MIL-DTL-26500, as well as numerous high-performance customer specifications. Available in Stainless Steel receptacle, with bayonet or threaded coupling. Amphenol/Pyle is an experienced supplier of highly reliable hermetic connectors for the aircraft industry and our ZZL and ZZB series of hermetics.
QMA Connector Series
The QMA connector is a quick disconnect version of the SMA connector and shares the same internal construction, which allows the connector to have excellent performance up to 6 GHz.
QN Connectors
Amphenol RF’s QN connector is a quick disconnect version of the N-Type connector with similar internal construction, which enables fast and easy matings with minimum space requirements.
QSFP28 100G Transceivers
Amphenol 100G QSFP28 transceivers include SR4, CWDM4, LR4, and ER4 lite, adopt MPO or LC interface, and are compatible with IEEE802.3bm, SFF-8636, and other standards. They have the characteristics of low power consumption, small size, and high speed, and are beneficial to increasing the capacity of the data center, improving the port density, and reducing the power consumption.
QSFP DD
Amphenol's QSFP DD interconnect system is comprised of a 76 position, 0.8mm pitch connector built for use in high-speed serial applications. Each port supports up to 400Gb/s in aggregate over an 8 x 50Gb/s electrical interface. It is one of the industry's leading multi-lane pluggable form factors used across Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and InfiniBand.
QSFP+ 40G Transceivers
Amphenol provides a full range of 40G QSFP+ optical transceiver from 150m to 30km reach, adopt LC or MPO interface, and is compatible with IEEE802.3bm, SFF-8436, and other standards. It has the characteristics of low power consumption, small size, and high speed which is beneficial to increase the capacity of data centers, improve the port density and reduce power consumption.
QSFP+ Cables/Connectors
QSFP connector, cage, and cable assemblies are designed to meet emerging data center and high-performance computing applications of delivering aggregate data bandwidths of 40Gb/s & 56 Gb/s & 112 Gb/s. This interconnect is fully compliant with existing industry standard specifications such as the QSFP MSA and IBTA.
Quickie® IDC Cable-to-Board Connector System
FCI Basics Quickie® is a complete solution for flat cable-to-board connections using 2.54mm pitch IDC technology. The highly durable and cost-saving connectors come with specialized features in polarization, plating, and structure. Headers are low profile and come in shrouded versions with or without eject latches. Receptacles have strain relief covers for precise alignment.
Quick Mount Relay Sockets
Quick Mount Relay Sockets snap mount into standard aircraft panel cutouts and eliminate all socket-to-bulkhead mounting hardware. Simplifying installation, reducing weight, and installation cost. Sockets meet the applicable performance and dimensional requirements of M12883 and are compatible with Mil-Spec approved relays from any manufacture.
QWL Connectors
QWL Series Connectors are tailor-made for compact, heavy-duty industrial use. The outstanding performance of this series makes it well suited for shipboard installations and ground support power distribution applications where physical strength and dependability are key requirements. The QWL Series is a versatile, economical alternative to military qualified designs.
QWLD Connectors
QWLD Series heavy-duty cylindrical connectors provide reliable power and control functions in hostile environments where ordinary connectors cannot survive. Water and explosion-proof, resistant to abrasion, corrosion, vibration, and shock. Double stub threads for fast coupling. Over 300 industrial and MS-approved insert patterns are available, including coaxial and thermocouple contacts.
R27
The Amphenol R27 Series is a robust rectangular connector designed to meet or surpass all the requirements of MIL-DTL-83527 and EN 3682. This series is particularly well suited for military and commercial aircraft applications in harsh environments. Connectors, shells, inserts, termination modules, and contacts are sold separately or as full assemblies. Can be filtered. See our 485 series.
R2CT
The R2CT field-installable IP67 weatherproof housing is designed as a cost-effective means of providing a removable interface for harsh environments. It allows for quick and easy installation onto cable assemblies. The R2CT allows direct mating to edge-mounted active devices or as a sealed feed-thru to adapters or internally mounted devices. Well suited for wireless base station applications.
R38 Series
These connectors are combinations of D-subminiature or Micro-D with RF contacts. Available in standard contacts, integrated, and reverse-gender integrated for lower-cost solutions. Have provided coax, triax, quadrax solutions for space, military, and commercial applications.
R39 - Rectangular 38999
Amphenol's rectangular 38999 connector soars to meet higher expectations. It is dynamically engineered for a changing world.
• Rectangular for space savings
• Low profile
• High density 127 position inserts or mixed inserts with power, RF, or fibre-optic available
• Blind mate
• Rugged
• Uses same contacts as standard 38999
R49 & R24 Rubber Series
The R49/R24 series are single-pole high load connectors manufactured in market-leading synthetic self-lubricating thermoset rubber. The design enables the quick, safe and secure connection of AC and DC power in the most demanding of environments. Housings and couplers and manufactured in high-grade aluminum and feature snap action ‘vibration safe’ locking mechanisms.
R58
The Amphenol R58 series are high-performance environment-resistant, rectangular connectors designed to be compatible with all MIL-DTL-83733 connectors and Amphenol Canada is interchangeable with all M83733 connectors and the only qualified supplier for the Mil-Spec JN1122. Can be filtered. See our 458 series.
Rack and Panel Connector
Brush Rack and Panel connector series utilizes Amphenol’s durable and reliable B3 contact system in a rugged, non-floating Rack and Panel connector. Included in this series are digital and power/digital “hybrid” insert arrangements. The hybrid series utilizes Amphenol’s high-performance RADSOK® power contacts along with Amphenol’s proven B3 contact.
RADSOK R8S
HV/HP contact with a new design. Asymmetric socket contact for Automotive and Industrial applications. Several connection possibilities and sizes are available. Produced by a precision and price optimized stamping and bending process.