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Wallingford, Connecticut, September 16, 2021.  Amphenol Corporation today announced it was the recipient of two Cisco awards: Cisco 2021 GSM Supplier of the Year and Cisco 2021 Supply Chain Operations Supplier of the Year. Cisco unveiled the award winners at its annual Supplier Appreciation Event (SAE).  The 30th annual SAE was aired virtually for the second year in a row on Cisco TV on September 14, 2021.

The Cisco 2021 GSM Supplier of the Year award recognizes Amphenol for demonstrating excellence in all of Cisco’s core performance areas – quality, technology, flexibility and productivity, and exceeding expectations to support the success of Cisco and its customers.

The Cisco 2021 Supply Chain Operations Supplier of the Year award recognizes Amphenol for exceeding expectations across many areas of the business including quality, technology, responsiveness, flexibility, value creation, sustainability, and consistently demonstrating a high-level of partnership.

“The way we anticipate, navigate and respond to global events that impact our industry will determine how the world builds a more sustainable, more resilient, and more inclusive future,” said Marco De Martin, vice president, Global Supplier Management, Cisco.  “Our theme this year, ‘Together Toward Tomorrow’ highlights the criticality of our extended partner and supplier network. Despite the tremendous challenges we faced this past year, we have collectively remained focused on our shared goals. Together with our valued partners, we look forward to continuing to help our customers reimagine their applications, power hybrid work, transform their infrastructure and secure their enterprise.”

At the event, Cisco celebrated the collective achievements and contributions of its most strategic supply chain partners, and recognized the suppliers and partners that executed exceptionally well across the supply chain.

About Amphenol

Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable.  Amphenol designs, manufactures and assembles its products at facilities in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa and sells its products through its own global sales force, independent representatives and a global network of electronics distributors.  Amphenol has a diversified presence as a leader in high-growth areas of the interconnect market including: Automotive, Broadband Communications, Commercial Aerospace, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications, Military, Mobile Devices and Mobile Networks. For more information, visit www.amphenol.com.

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Amphenol Industrial Operations now offers EMI Wind-Lok, a reverse bayonet connector designed to deliver high power from source to load. This heavy-duty connector with EMI shielding is used in a variety of different markets, including wind turbines, offshore windfarms, electrical generators, charging systems, as well as offshore petroleum production.

Amphenol’s EMI Wind-Lok is a single pole, high-power connector that features a 1/3 turn reverse bayonet coupling design with secondary coupling that allows for audible, tactile and visual confirmation of secure mating. Its double-dead front, finger-proof inserts help to protect the pin as well as the socket.

With a shell size of 40, this heavy-duty connector can fit a wide range of wire sizes. Its 18 mm RADSOK socket contact provides an amperage rating up to 800 A at 2,500 VDC.

EMI Wind-Lok features rugged corrosion resistant plating with a hard coat anodized finish that can withstand 300 days of continuous salt spray. The connector offers crimp or two-hole busbar termination and features silver plated contacts. It is RoHS and REACH compliant, providing more protection for insert and contact assembly. The connector is also vibration resistant.

The new connector has an operating temperature of -40˚C to +125˚C and can withstand up to 2,000 mating cycles. 

For more information about the EMI Wind-Lok® visit Amphenol Industrial Operations.

PCB Mounted Jam Nut Receptacles for Heavy Duty, Harsh Environment Applications

Available in 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 Shell Sizes and 18 Insert Arrangements

Amphenol Sine Systems’ ecomate® Aquarius™ PCB Mounted Jam Nut Receptacles are designed specifically for mounting to Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) or Flex Circuits. As part of the ecomate® Aquarius Waterproof Connector series, they provide an IP67/69K waterproof rating when in a mated condition for industrial applications, and incorporates the latest technology in high impact thermoplastic design, offering advantages of lightweight, lower-cost, sealed connector systems on the market today. ecomate® Aquarius Waterproof Connectors are ideal for Indoor/Outdoor applications and the MIL-DTL-26482 based design provides a quick, reliable, 1/3 turn bayonet coupling.

Additional ecomate® Aquarius™ connectors include optional In-Line, Jam-Nut, Square-Flanged, and End Cap configurations. Their pin and socket contacts are available on reels, in strip form, for high volume, low cost, automatic machine terminations. They are also available in loose piece, machined, contact forms and can be shared with the ecomate® RM Rugged Metal Connectors multi-way connector series.

Key Features

• Built-In Stand-Off’s for consistent height off PCB for ease of cleaning
• Optional Locking Posts for secure mounting for harsh environments
• Lower Profile than industry standard Jam Nut receptacles
• Bayonet Rapid Coupling System
• Colored Rings for Visual Identification Available

Applications: Solar Energy – Power; Off-Road – Mining, Railway, Marine; Instrumentation – Measurement, Water Metering; Building Automation - HVAC, Lighting, Closed Circuit TV; Telecom – Data Infrastructure, Traffic Control

Amphenol Industrial Operations now offers a connector with high-speed contacts that provide datalink solutions for critical applications. The Amphe-Lite Quadrax provides high data transfer rates, lower power consumption and excellent EMI compatibility.

This new connector, designed for high-speed signal applications in ruggedized and high vibration environments includes two pairs (4 pins) of high-speed contacts with bandwidth up to 3.125 GHz, Ethernet 10G Base-T-100 Ohm and a data rate up to 6.5 Gbps.

USED IN THE RAIL MASS TRANSIT, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, OIL AND GAS, AND MINING MARKETS

Ideal for use in rail mass transit for WTB, MVB and PIS systems; datalink for network, sensor, audio and video in heavy equipment; as well as datalink and signal in the oil and gas mining markets, these connectors offer high bandwidth, excellent EMI shielding, a ruggedized shell and robust design for extreme environments.

VERSATILE CONNECTORS

These versatile connectors are shock and vibration resistant and can withstand 500 hours of salt spray. They are compatible with MIL-DTL-38999 shell and have excellent adaptability in a modified size 8 cavity to accommodate keyed contacts. They are also compatible with Cat 5E or Cat 6A cable systems.

Amphe-Lite Quadrax is available in size 8 crimp termination or PC tails, with high density (up to 99 contacts) hybrid signal and power. 

For more information about the Amphe-Lite Quadrax visit Amphenol Industrial Operations.

The DuraMate™ AHDM environmentally-sealed, multi-pin, heavy duty, metal, circular connector series provides an economical quick-connect bayonet locking system manufactured to withstand the challenges and complexities of harsh environment off-road applications.

In addition to the wide variety of backshell options available, we now offer a Cable Clamp Backshell in Size 18 and 24. Made of Aluminum Alloy and Nickel Plated with Stainless Steel screw and lock washers, as well as EPDM bushings.

Amphenol Industrial Operations has enhanced its Max-M12 product line to include an X coding, high-speed connector with support for 10Gb/s (1000M Ethernet with CAT6 cable) data transmission and S coding for a safer connection with First Mate Last Break. These new connectors are ideal for use in the rail and mass transit (RMT), heavy equipment vehicles, industrial automation and robotics markets.

Used on RMT door systems, on camera and communication systems, as well as on HVAC systems, the Max-M12 can easily transmit high speed data in environments where there is high vibration, moisture, salt, dirt and debris. It can also be used for off-road vehicles, ruggedized factory automation and robotics signal applications.

The Max-M12 family of connectors is based on IEC 61076-2-101 and SAE J2839. They are backward compatible and can be mated with any standard M12 connector with the same indexing. The Max-M12 features several different mounting options, including front or back lock/flange and wire termination styles, including solder, crimp and printed circuit tails.

The Max-M12 is rated to 4A and can endure extreme temperatures ranging from -55˚C to 125˚C. All Max-M12 connectors have an IP67 rating making them dust and waterproof. They are resistant to high pressure wash downs and water immersion. To ensure high performance in harsh environments, Amphenol has plating solutions designed to endure salt spray testing for up to 240 hours.

Amphenol’s Max-M12 connector in-line mated pair can withstand 444 N of connector-to-cable retention forces and contact retention forces to 110 N. Housed in an HDM 12 EX impact resistant metal or plastic shell, the in-line mated pair is available as a 90˚ right angle or straight versions. When shielding is required the Max-M12 metal version is available in multiple shell styles for a variety of interconnect requirements. Both the 4-and 5-pin configurations are available with A, B and D polarity codes. 

For more information about the Max-M12 visit Amphenol Industrial Operations.

Our A Series™ Family of heavy duty, multi-pin, thermoplastic, rectangular connectors encompass a wide range of products, serving a variety of industries, and come in a variety of color modifications, as well as custom options, for your specific needs.

Colors are often used to help differentiate between keying options, but we also offer color modifications across a large number of our A Series™ product lines for your specific project needs.

Available colors are: Grey, Brown, Black, Blue, White, Yellow, Green, Red and Orange

Custom colors are also available. Contact your Sales Representative or Customer Service Representative for more information.

Amphenol Sine Systems’ PRM Series™ (Panel Rack Mount) Connectors, available in 2 position, both in Plugs and Receptacles, are a quick-connect power connector solution for use in panel rack mount network aplications. Our quick-connect design enables denser installations, faster deployments and upgrades.

Market Applications: Telecommunications Infrastructure, Data Centers, Broadband

Features & Benefits

• Field Installable w Standard Crimpers
• Stackable / Reduced Footprint / In-Line Wire Design
• Faster Installations / Replacements
• Keyed to prevent mis-mating/reverse polarity
• RADSOK®* and SureSocket™ Contacts
• Panel receptacles can be customized to your specific application

Amphenol Industrial Operations now offers the high speed contact that can be implemented in Amphenol’s GT series connectors and used in hazardous environments. Quadrax contacts offer more reliable rail mass transit (RMT) application requirements on inter-vehicle connections and database applications than multi-pole connectors without individual shielding.

This new combination of a reverse bayonet connector and Quadrax contacts results in a connector system that offers one outer contact with four inner contacts spaced to form two 100 to 150 Ohm controlled impedance differential pairs. The GT Quadrax is an excellent alternative to the more expensive DTL-38999 Series III and ARINC-type connectors for harsh environment applications, including Ethernet 100 Bas-T-100 Ohm, Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Base-T-100 Ohm, Fiber Channel-150 Ohm and IEEE1394B FireWire-110 Ohm.

Ideal for rolling stock manufacturers, factory automation solution providers and control device manufacturers, these contacts feature high EMI shielding performance, reverse bayonet locking for ease of use, high shock and vibration resistance for up to 500 mating cycles and quick positive coupling.

Quadrax contacts have a bandwidth up to 1.25 GHz, a data rate exceeding 2.5 Gbps, a maximum voltage rating of 500 Vrms at sea level and 1000 VAC rms between all inner contacts at sea level, as well as 500 VAC rms between inner and outer contacts at sea level.

Available in size 8 crimp termination style or with PC tails, these robust contacts are gold plated and supplied with gold over nickel on mating parts. The outer contact has a rugged wall section for durability.

According to EN60068-1, Quadrax contacts are rated IP67-IP69K in mated condition. With proper plating from Amphenol Industrial, they are RoHS and REACH compliant.

For more information about the GT Quadrax visit Amphenol Industrial Operations.

Amphenol Industrial Operations now offers a plastic Universal Power Connector (UPC™) series that is designed to be used in heavy equipment and electric vehicles. The UPC 14mm offers continuous power at 500A.

Ideal for use in battery connection, power distribution units, electric motors, power converters/inverters, hybrid vehicles, battery management systems, as well as in heavy equipment electrification and starter generators, this two-pole connector includes EMI shielding, HVIL (high voltage interlock loop) and a second lock function for high voltage and current connections.

The UPC 14mm features Amphenol’s patented RADSOK technology for higher amperage, low voltage drop, less resistance and lower T-rise. The connector’s RADSOK twisted grid configuration allows for up to 50% more current to pass through the same size pin, while providing increased reliability, cycle durability and lower mating forces.

The UPC 14mm also offers a quick lock and release function and a keyway design to prevent incorrect mating. It meets an IP67 rating when mated and can withstand a minimum of 100 mating cycles. 

For more information about the UPC 14mm visit Amphenol Industrial Operations.