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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Smart Card Connectors
FCI Basics Smart Card connectors are 8- or 16-pin connectors primarily used as full-size smart card readers. These are deployed in health, social security, ID cards, and credit card "chip-and-pin" schemes. These products also account for durability with a very large number of mating cycles.
SMARTSOK
HP connector for applications <60V with smart connection systems. Due to its optimized design, the SMARTSOK connectors can be installed quickly and easily. If necessary the connection can be locked by various solutions.
SMASH
The SMASH connector offers extremely high robustness where signal integrity is required. Based on an
aluminum shell with 1, 2, or 3 bays, the SMASH connector can house up to 450 contacts.
The chevron grid pattern provides high contact density for advanced electronics packaging. The metallic shell is equipped with grounding, guide pins, and keying devices to ensure mechanical reliability.
SMB Connector Series
The SMB interface features a snap-on coupling mechanism and is available in 50 Ohm and 75 Ohm configurations. SMB products offer broadband performance with low reflection DC to 4 GHz and utilize die-cast components on non-critical areas to provide a low-cost solution.
SMC Connector Series
The SMC interface features threaded coupling with 10-32 threads and is available in 50 and 75 Ohm configurations. SMC connectors offer broadband performance with low reflection DC to 10 GHz and are primarily used in telecommunications and instrumentation applications.
SMP and SMPM PCB Connectors
SV has just released a new line of high-density thru-hole and surface mount connectors. These connectors are ideal for high frequency printed circuit board applications where precision is key. Current configurations include male interfaces in the SMP and SMPM series. Take your system to the next level!
SMP and SMPM Spring Bullets
SV Microwave’s SMP and SMPM spring bullets guarantee maximum RF performance by eliminating gaps between the bullet and shroud during gang mating. Additionally, these spring loaded bullets have been designed for repeatable VSWR performance under all states of compression by solving radial misalignment issues when fully mated.
SMP Connector Series
The SMP interface is a subminiature interface in the same scale as MMCX connectors but offers a frequency range of DC to 40 GHz. It is commonly used in miniaturized high frequency coaxial modules and is offered in both push-on and snap-on mating styles.
SMPM Connector Series
The SMPM interface is a micro-miniature interface with a frequency range of DC to 65 GHz. It is commonly used in miniaturized high-frequency coaxial modules and is offered in both push-on and snap-on mating styles.
SMPM/SMPS VITA 67.3 RF Terminations
This line of VITA 67.3 contact terminations prevents RF signals from reflecting back and causing damage to your embedded system. Now available for both SMPM and SMPS series. SV Microwave’s VITA product line is the latest addition to the RF / coaxial section of the VPX platform. SV Microwave is an associate member of The Open Group and an active participant of the SOSA Electro-mechanical hardware g
SMP, SMPM AND SMPS PCB Surface Mount Connectors
SV Microwave's new line of single port, two-port, and four-port PCB surface mount connectors are ideal for high frequency printed circuit board applications where precision is key. Current interface configurations include SMP, SMPM, and SMPS series. Take your system to the next level!
SMP Spring Bullets
SV Microwave’s SMP spring bullets guarantee maximum RF performance by eliminating gaps between the bullet and shroud during gang mating. Additionally, these spring-loaded bullets have been designed for repeatable VSWR performance under all states of compression by solving radial misalignment issues when fully mated.
SMZ Connectors
SMZ connector features the 75 ohm impedance and are ideal for instrumentation applications.
SOCAPEX Connector - 19-Pin
The original 19 Pin SOCA connector for a dimmer rack with 19 gold plated contacts, with straight or right-angle split backshell & straight mono piece backshell.
SOFIX® Power Connectors
The SOFIX® front I/O interconnect system is comprised of right-angle headers and cable plugs that are suitable for the distribution of power and signals. The design rules for the SOFIX® family of I/O connectors are derived from the Metral® system (IEC 61076-4-104). The SOFIX® system can be used as a complement to the Metral® backplane connector family or applied as dedicated I/O solution.
SOFIX® Right Angle Board Headers
SOFIX® is a front IO interconnection system comprised of Right Angle headers and cable plugs, suitable for the distribution of power or signal. The design rules for the SOFIX® family of I/O connectors are derived from the Metral® system (IEC 61076-104). The SOFIX® system can be used as a complement to the Metral® backplane connector family or applied as a dedicated I/O solution.
SOFIX® Shielded Cable Connectors
SOFIX® is a front IO interconnection system comprised of Right Angle headers and cable plugs, suitable for the distribution of power or signal. The design rules for the SOFIX® family of I/O connectors are derived from the Metral system (IEC 61076-104). As such, the SOFIX® system can be used as a complement to the Metral® backplane connector family or applied as a dedicated I/O solution.
Solar Connectors
For modern society and industry, energy supply is a key element. A high-performance, reliable connection technology is required. Our solar connectors are ideally suited for connecting solar cables, connection to photovoltaic panels, and for connection to solar inverters.
Solaris
Solaris is a small, plastic, easy-to-use rectangular connector designed specifically for low and medium power applications. Solaris’ spring-loaded slide lock mechanism is a snap to use - simply push to lock and slide to unlock. The slide lock provides convenient single-handed & tool-less mating, eliminating the Foreign Object Debris (FOD) found in typical screw mount D-Subs.
Solderless Mount Micro-D
This standard Micro-D interface connector is equipped with Amphenol surface mount clip technology. It is fully intermateable with standard M83513 connectors but provides a reduced footprint allowing for increased contact density. It eliminates the need for washing and soldering processes saving time and cost in PCB assembly. It allows for double-sided PCB design for more components.
Solderless PCB Edge Launch
SV Microwave’s high speed RF/coaxial reduced flange edge launch connectors are ideal for high frequency PCB applications where precision is key. These rugged, durable and reusable connectors are 30% smaller than the standard flange allowing for a smaller footprint on your board. Additionally, these connectors can accommodate multiple PCB thicknesses.
Solder-on PCB Edge Launch and Surface Mount Connectors
SV Microwave’s high speed RF/coaxial solder-on bulkhead edge launch and low profile surface mount connectors are ideal for high frequency PCB applications where precision is critical. These female connectors feature a new body style design and are available in SMA, 2.92mm, 2.4mm and 1.85mm series.
SOSA Aligned Products and Capabilities
As a member of SOSA's standards committees, SV Microwave spearheaded the effort to include RF industry-recognized interfaces like SMPM and SMPS as open standards. Watch the video below, and partner with SV on your next SOSA aligned project.
Spaceflight
High-performance connectors that meet the stringent qualifications required for space flight, including the Goddard Space Flight Center S-311 and MIL-DTL-24308 Class M specifications. Our D-Subminiature spaceflight series connectors work well in aviation and space flight applications.
Space ST Connector
A MIL-STD-83522 style connector and strain relief boot are compliant to NASAEEE-INST-002 material guidelines for space applications. The Space ST is an M83522 style variant, which features a higher spring force than commercial ST connectors, allowing it to meet the shock and vibration requirements of MIL-C-83522.
SP Max
The SP Max is specifically designed for power and signal management in military, space, satellite, and commercial air applications. Its slim precision machined shell is available in three sizes with four contact sizes and twenty-one layout options available for versatility.
Spring Battery
Spring battery connectors are very popular in hand-held devices applications. Amphenol's flexible, custom designs and production capabilities allow various pitch sizes, pin configurations, soldering requirements and different stack heights in spring battery connectors. It offers a current rating of 2A/pin. The durability of 5000 mating cycles adds to the mechanical performance of these connectors.
Spring Clamp Plugs for Pluggable System
This series of lock-free screw plugs has the characteristics of anti-vibration, reliable clamping, easy wiring operation, can be quickly connected to the wire.
Spring Clamp System
This series has two connection methods: spring-cage connection and push-in spring connection. They have the features of anti-vibration, simple wiring operation, and compact construction. Product design in line with IEC/EN60998, IEC/EN60947-7-4, UL1059, CSA C2.22 No.158, and other international standards.
Spring Loaded Connectors
Amphenol offers a wide product range of spring loaded connectors. These connectors have a large working range and high contact force allowing safe data transmission. They are widely used in wearable applications and can also be fitted in various customized connecting solutions.
SSL Solution Connectors (Smart Solution in Lighting)
Amphenol LTW's SSL (Smart Solution in Lighting) series is a waterproof and non-waterproof connector series developed for LED lighting and non-lighting applications. Its low profile design aims at minimizing and eliminating the field wiring and reducing labor time as well as facilitating any maintenance job.
SSMA Connector Series
The SSMA product series is characterized by compactness, high-frequency bandwidth, and highly reliable mechanical performance.
SSMB Connectors
The SSMB 50 Ohm connector is a small version of the standard SMB connector. Amphenol RF's SSMB series provides excellent electrical performance in a micro-miniature footprint.
SSMC Connectors
SSMC connectors are ideal for limited-space applications that require the security of a threaded coupling mechanism. They are best used with semi-rigid cables or miniature flexible cables in demanding applications up to 12.4 GHz.
Standard Density D-Sub
Positronic offers a variety of standard and high-density D-subs, as well as accessories and ComboD-sub connectors. Highly reliable with precision-machined contacts, our connectors meet various industrial and military performance levels for applications from basic power supplies to advanced weapon systems and flight. Explore our design features including package size, contact, and mating variants.
Starline - Starline Ex
The Star-Line EX® series is certified for use in a Zone 1/2/21/22 hazardous environment. Classified facilities such as petrochemical refineries and land/offshore drilling systems are but a few of the applications for this broad product series. The Star-Line EX® is certified to the latest IECEx, ATEX, UL FM, EN 60079 standards, as well as the current EAC/GOST standards.
Ex db/eb/tb/op-is/op-pr
Startop
Startop product range offers the most comprehensive range of ruggedized optical connectors based on MIL DTL 38 999 Series and its derivatives. Startop offers the intermateability with other MIL 29504.
Stingray
Stingray 7 series offers compact, low profile, metal shelled connectors that withstand exposure to moisture, dust, dirt, and chemicals typically encountered by First Responders, Security, and Military personnel. The magnetic, non-keyed coupling system has no moving parts and allows the connector to be easily mated without the need for pre-alignment.
Strain Relief Boots
Our Strain Relief Boots provide protection and reinforcement for rugged applications.
Submariner
The Submariner 5500-Series are underwater electrical connectors extremely rugged and reliable. This Dry-mate solution is available in 3 different shell sizes and a variety of configurations with wire gauges ranging from 10-16 AWG.
Depth: > 6,000 meters (600 bar)
Operating Temperature: -5˚C to 65˚C
Max Operating Voltage: 600V
Machine-molded Neoprene insulation material
Made from 316 SS
SurLok Plus™
This series, a field installable compression lug utilizing RADSOK® socket contact technology, ruggedized harsh environment, thermoplastic housing, metal lug, press-fit high power connector. With a single pole arrangement ranging from 3.6mm to 14mm and up to 500 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -40°C to +105°C.
TACBEAM
Amphenol introduces the TACBeam Series into the harsh environment product portfolio. This legacy hermaphroditic fiber optic lens connector, facilitates the inter-connection of multiple identical fiber optic cable assemblies known as daisy chaining, thus eliminating the need for polarising the assemblies and the use of in-line adapters.
TacBeam as per VG95319-100; -101
TacBeam is a hermaphroditic lens connector, insensitive to dust and dirt. This connector is qualified as per MIL-DTL-83526/20 and 21. In addition, it is approved as per VG95319-100; -101, and is thus suitable for outdoor applications. A marine bronze version is also available (according to VG95319-102).
TACBeam® – MIL-DTL-83526
AFSI offers a MIL-DTL-83526/20 & /21 qualified expanded beam rugged fiber optic connector for military and industrial applications. Since the lenses do not physically contact, there is no wear on the termini, which allows the connector to be mated and demated thousands of times without affecting optical performance.
TAC Connectors
TAC Connectors are designed and manufactured to the exacting specifications of MIL-DTL-55116 requirements at half the size of the standard connectors. They are the ideal choice to reduce size and weight and still maintain many of the same performance benefits wherever an M55116 connector is needed on a newly designed system.
Telephone Plugs and Jacks
Manufacturer and supplier of airborne audio connectors, see MIL-DTL-9177. Our special ruggedized design has been the industry standard on military and commercial helmets and headsets for many years. We offer a number of connector options for different mounting styles, switch functions, and soldier attachments.
Terminal Block
Terminal Blocks
EBY offers a complete selection of industry standard terminal blocks and barrier strips - which may be customized to your needs - support a broad range of wire-to-board and wire-to-wire configurations.
For bare or terminated wires
Wire-to-board or wire-to-wire feed-through styles
No special tools required for installation
Easy field termination
Many screw, terminal, mount options
Terminal Block Accessories
Currently, the coding keys applicable to the pluggable system, handles, and wiring tools are available.
Terrapin
Terrapin SCE2 is a range of miniature circular push-pull and latched connectors. Featuring an optional locking mechanism, multiple shell sizes with up to 37 contacts, and suitability for overmoulding, Terrapin SCE2 is the preferred choice for miniature connectors in military and other harsh environment applications.
TFOCA-III® Fiber Optic Connectors
The TFOCA-III® series of 6 & 24-channel fiber optic connectors are ideal for environmentally harsh conditions. The TFOCA-III® design utilizes the latest technology in fiber optic connectivity by incorporating industry-standard physical contact ceramic ferrules and alignment sleeves.