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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AirMax VS® Connectors for CompactPCI® Serial System
AirMax® high speed signal connectors meet the dimensional and electrical requirements described in CompactPCI® Serial (PICMG CPCI-S.0) specification. It moves CompactPCI® architecture to high speed serial interconnects to add greater support for serial point to point fabrics like PCI Express®, SATA, Ethernet and USB in the classic CompactPCI® form factor with mechanics fully compliant to IEC 1101.
AirMax VS® Coplanar High-Speed Backplane Connector
AirMax VS® coplanar connectors permit mating 2 boards in the same plane. This is very useful for many applications, one base card can mate to many IO cards to cost effectively offer different system IO options. ATCA systems, Zone 3 connectors directly connect front and rear cards, bypassing the backplane, effectively doubling the electronic capabilities of each slot within the system.
AirMax VS® High-Speed Backplane Connector
AirMax VS® connectors use innovative edge-coupling and air dielectric between adjacent conductors to deliver insertion loss and crosstalk. The AirMax VS® connectors address a broad range of system architectures, including backplane, mid-plane, coplanar, mid-plane orthogonal, cabled backplane, and mezzanine applications.
AirMax VS® Orthogonal High-Speed Backplane Connector
AirMax VS® Orthogonal mid-plane interface features two back-to-back AirMax VS® headers oriented at 90 degrees to each other. The headers connect 16 differential signal pairs through shared vias in the mid-plane, providing a direct, high-speed connection while eliminating traces on the mid-plane. The AirMax VS® Orthogonal mid-plane interconnects can support differential signaling at up to 20Gb/s.
AirMax VS® SBB High-Speed Backplane Connector
AirMax VS® high-speed signal connectors, guide modules, and power connectors meet the dimensional and electrical requirements for the Storage Bridge Bay Mid-plane Interface (SBBMI) to connect bridge/controller cards to the mid-plane in a drive enclosure. It comes with high-speed serial data rates that can scale from 2.5Gb/s to 12.5Gb/s without requiring the redesign of a basic platform.
AirMax VSX®
Amphenol's AirMax VSX® connectors are high speed, high density, 2.00mm pitch connectors that support 56Gb/s PAM4 performance. Innovative design reduces crosstalk and reaches excellent SI performance. AirMax VSX provides a migration path to 56Gb/s PAM4 with backward mating compatibility with traditional AirMax VS®, AirMax VS2® and AirMax VSe® series. Industry leading robustness with field proved components.
Alternate to Cadmium Platings
Multiple options for alternate-to-cadmium platings, including Durmalon, Black Zinc Nickel, and the new AP-93 1000-hour salt spray approved plating. Amphenol uses the RoHS requirements and the latest revisions to the MIL-DTL-38999 specification to develop these platings.
Alternative to M12 - Ultra High-Density X-Lok Push-Lock Connector
Amphenol LTW’s 33-pin Ultra High-Density (UHD) X-Lok Metal Mini Size push-lock connector boasts a compact design and high contact density, providing space efficiency and enhanced data transmission. This connector serves as an excellent alternative to traditional M12 solutions【Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gU_zye2zIw】【Quck guide: https://amphenolltw.com/down.php?supp_download=112】
Alternative to M8 | X-Lok Push Lock Micro Size Connector
Amphenol LTW’s X-Lok Micro Size connectors compatible with the M8 panel cutout, offer an advanced secure solution for signal, and data transmission. Featuring a spring-loaded push lock mechanism, ensure intuitive, fast, reliable connections with audible feedback, minimizes mating failures【Video: https://youtu.be/63FoeMHT9mM】【Quick Guide: https://amphenolltw.com/down.php?cn=news_content&id=151】
AM & AL - Industrial Relay
AL & AM is available in a variety of contact forms and load specifications, and LED lights indicate the operational status of coil on or off. It is suitable for debugging personnel to test the circuit manually.
AMC4 Connector Series
The AMC4 (Amphenol Micro Coaxial, 4th Generation) connector series is a low-profile series with an extremely small board footprint.
AMC Connector Series
The AMC (Amphenol Micro Coaxial) connector series is a low profile (2.5 mm of the board) series with an extremely small board footprint (3mm x 3mm). This series is used in applications with 50 Ω impedance requirements and has a performance from DC to 6 GHz. The coupling style of the AMC connector series is snap-on for secure and easy mating.
AMHTC Series Connectors
Amphenol “AMHTC” high tension connector series for railway vehicle installable power distribution systems, offers the ultimate in safety and reliability under the most severe operating conditions.
The AMHTC series connectors allow the user to connect electrical equipment quickly with ultimate safety.
AMMC Connector Series
The AMMC (Amphenol Micro-Miniature Coaxial) connector series is a low profile (1.4 mm of the board) series with an extremely small board footprint (2mm x 2mm). This series is used in applications with 50 Ω impedance requirements and has a performance from DC to 6 GHz. The coupling style of the AMMC connector series is snap-on for secure and easy mating.
Amphe-309 Pin and Sleeve
Pin & Sleeve IEC 60309 UL listed. The Amphe-309 consists of both IP44 (splash-proof) and IP67 (Water Proof) devices from 16 A up to 125 A, from a simple plug to customer-specified combination units. The series range covers all clock positions in use for low profile, watertight, and Heavy Duty solutions. EC 603 09-1 & 2, EN 60 309-1 & 2, BS 4343-2 1992, and UL 1682 & 1686.
Amphe-BTS
This series, based on the MIL-DTL-26482 series 2 with clip retention crimp contacts and EMI shielding, is a ruggedized harsh environmental, brass, bayonet coupling, power connector. With two or three poles per connector and up to 20 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -55°C to +85°C.
Amphe-Ex
Miniature, explosion-proof connector specifically designed to allow a signal to pass through Zone rated areas using copper contacts, coax, or fiber optics. The new Amphe-EX™ is complimentary to Amphenol’s industry-proven Star-Line EX™ enabling it to work with smaller wires.
Amphe-GTR
This series, utilizing RADSOK® technology socket contacts, is an IP67 rated, thermoplastic, reverse bayonet coupling, high power connector. With four or five contacts per connector and up to 120 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -40°C to +125°C.
Amphe-HST
This family of heat shrink tubing with options that are chemical and solvent resistant, irradiated or cross-linked materials, unlined, and adhesive lined. With 2:1 to 6:1 shrink ratios and a wide temperature range.
Amphe-Lite
This series, a commercial 38999 Series III type, ruggedized harsh environment, composite, tri-start ACME threaded coupling, signal connector. With over 60 insert arrangements ranging from 2 to 128 contacts per connector and up to 33 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -55°C to +125°C.
Amphe-OBTS
This series, similar to the Amphe-BTS with MIL-DTL-26482 type bayonet coupling and EMI shielding, is a ruggedized, harsh environmental power connector with zinc shell components. It has two or three screw termination contacts per connector and up to 26 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -55°C to +105°C.
Amphe-PD™
This series, utilizing RADSOK® socket contact technology, is a general duty, touch-proof, thermoplastic rectangular with integrated latch push-pull coupling high power connector. Two poles per connector and up to 120 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -55°C to +125°C.
Amphe-Phase
Amphe-Phase is a High Current Single pin connector with a smart design to keep performance and safety as a top priority keeping the solution price competitive. Finger Proof Protection against electric shock (IP2X) on both sides of Source and Drain and have a bayonet mechanical locking system requiring a key to unlock for additional safety.
Amphe-Power
This series, based on SAE AS50151 and AS95234 utilizing RADSOK® socket contact technology, is ruggedized for harsh environments, high power connectors with metal threaded, reverse bayonet, or push/pull coupling. With over 90 insert arrangements ranging from 1 to 59 contacts per connector and up to 1000 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -55°C to +125°C.
Amphe-PPM
This series, is a rapid-mating, general duty, or ruggedized harsh environment, metal push/pull coupling, power, and signal connector. With over 20 insert arrangements ranging from 2 to 12 contacts per connector and up to 23 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -40°C to +100°C.
Amphe-PRB
This series, utilizing RADSOK® socket contact technology, is an IP67 rated, thermoplastic reverse bayonet coupling, high power connector. With over six insert arrangements ranging from 3 to 5 contacts per connector and up to 70 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -40°C to +100°C.
AmpheSEAL High Pressure
The AmpheSEAL connectors provide sealing between the plug and receptacle interfaces and have been tested to withstand pressure to at least 300 PSI. Not intermateable with standard products. Must use AmpheSEAL on both sides of the mated pair.
AMT
The AMT supports distributed split architecture, which is designed to push the PON splitters further into the network and closer to the customer’s premise with multiple levels of splitting. In order to support this network architecture, Amphenol Fiber Optic Products has developed a small form factor, factory-sealed, closure, the AMT.
AMT - Conductive Bracket
Conductive bracket are a type of connector commonly used in electronic devices to connect circuit boards and electronic components.
AP-93 Plating
AP-93 is a conductive REACH/RoHS compliant finish that outperforms Cadmium. AP-93 exceeds Olive-Drab Cadmium plating by meeting 1000 hours of dynamic salt spray, 500 mating cycles, and meets the millivolt drop shell-to-shell conductivity of nickel (Class F). AP-93 meets a 200° C temperature rating, is compatible with other platings, and is available on all D38999-style Series III connectors.
AP - Industrial Relay
It is mainly used for electrical isolation between control unit and field equipment, electrical transmission and coordination of amplified signals.
APR - MOS Relay
MOS Relay are classified to semiconductor relays that have no moving contact, therefore they are superior to conventional electro-mechanical relays in life-expectance and reliability of contacts, operation speed, and their sizes.
Aquacon Connectors
Designed to provide maximum service in oceanic or fluid immersion applications. A specially designed aluminum bronze coupling nut and type 316 stainless steel shells resist corrosion and provide a pressure withstanding connector. Positive threaded coupling. “O” rings, and a color band visual indicator assures sealing and proper mating. A rear accessory thread provides for the use of EMI hardware.
ARB Series™
Available in a variety of positions
Amphenol Sine Systems’ ARB Series™ Connectors are an IP68 and IP69K (in mated condition) rated, rectangular, thermoplastic, heavy-duty, environmentally-sealed, connector series where high pin-counts are required in situations with controlled and/or uncontrolled environmental conditions such as bulkhead applications.
ARC Ruggedized RF Connectors
ARC ruggedized connectors feature a threaded interface and durable, single-piece body construction designed to be shock and vibration-resistant.
ARC Series™
Available in a variety of positions
Amphenol Sine Systems ARC Series™ Connectors are a rugged, heavy-duty, environmentally-sealed, rectangular connector series where high pin-counts are required in situations with controlled and/or uncontrolled environmental conditions. Amphenol Sine Systems ARC Series™ Connectors are currently available as In-Line Plugs and Flange Mount Receptacles.
ARINC 404
Amphenol's "AR" Series, ARINC rack and panel connectors, are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of MIL-C-81659 and ARINC Specification 404. The "AR" Series is a multi-purpose connector used in aerospace, military, and computer periphery
applications. It can accommodate signal and power contacts in sizes 12, 16, 20, and 22. Coaxial contacts are available in sizes 5 and 9.
ARINC 600
ARINC 600 Connectors are a recognized standard rack and panel connector for Aircraft applications. The ARINC 600 is the successor to the ARINC 404 for many of the new avionic designs. Compared to the ARINC 404, the ARINC 600 features lower mating force contacts, increased contact count, and a front release, floating keying system. Can be filtered.
ARINC 801
The ARINC 801 series is perfect for aerospace and military applications and features a removable alignment sleeve retainer (ASR) for ease of termini end face cleaning, guide pins for precision alignment, and a scoop-proof shell design. It is available in standard D38999 plug and wall mount shells. Inserts are available to support 2 to 32-channels and can support both PC and APC.
ARINC 801 Fiber Optic Connectors
Amphenol offers a multi-channel circular connector that complies with the ARINC specification. This connector, available in straight plug and wall mount receptacle, uses the ARINC 801 ceramic termini.
Armor IPX™
Available in 2 Sizes (Standard and Large). Amphenol Sine Systems' Armor IPX™ Family of Sealed Enclosures provides superior protection for printed circuit boards and electronic control modules in harsh environments and off-road applications. Available in two (2) sizes, as well as three (3) different material types: Clear Thermoplastic, Black Thermoplastic, or Ultem® (Transparent Amber).
A Series™
A Series™ Family of sealed heavy-duty, multi-pin plastic and metal connectors includes a wide range of products serving many industries. A cost-effective solution that bridges the gap between controlled and harsh environmental conditions to keep you connected.
ASGP
ASGP is a power connector specially designed for rail vehicles receiving maintenance in the garage repair station when high circuit power is cut off. This IP67 rated connector has 4pcs of 18mm Radsok for power and 6pcs of 3.6mm spring wire sockets for signal. ASGP offers a wide range of current up to 500A and its rated voltage is 500V.
ASGTC
ASGTC is an environmental cylindrical reverse bayonet coupling connector with self-locking system, which guarantee a fast locking and unlocking. Designed for Railway and Mass Transit industry. GTC family is a high-performance, rugged sealed connector with waterproof IP67 rated, robust shells for high-temperature resistance and resistant to vibrations & shocks.
ASGTC-Q
ASGTC-Quadrax is a special circular bayonet coupling connector for data line transmission in RMT application, It's IP67 protection and with a self-locking system specially designed in order to get heavy duty application, Q-contacts with the protection of copper body and multipoints band in female contact to provide to 360º shielding.
ASNE Relay Sockets
Adaptation device between a Relay and a Cable harness, these Amphenol Air LB France's ASNE relay sockets are widely used by European aircraft manufacturers. They offer sealing and polarization provided by specific contact configurations or polarized mounting devices. Available 8, 14 or 16 contacts size 20 / 16 (ASNE crimp contacts)
ASRC HV
ASRC HV series connectors are high voltage and high current heavy rectangular connectors. Up to 700A per contact and voltages up to 4000V. A wide range of inserts for signal and power transmission. The robust metal housing offers excellent EMC ratings and guarantees IP68/IP69K leakage proof.
ASR Connectors
The Amphenol Air LB France's ASR connector is a compact and easy-to-use interconnect where shielding, sealing, and space / weight-saving are prime requirements. ASR connectors use MIL-C-39029 contacts, feature a snap-locking mechanism, and are available in both male and female versions, as well as with PCB or crimp contacts.
ASVG
ASVG is an enhanced version of the MS5015 standard connector but remains completely intermateable with the MS5015 reverse bayonet connectors.
• In conformity with the French railways standard NFF 61030.
• The insulator is in hard thermoplastic, classified UL94V0.
• Rated current from 13A to 150A.
• Rated voltage from 200V to 900V.
• IP67
AT Circular
This series, is a ruggedized harsh environment, thermoplastic reverse bayonet coupling signal connector. With three insert arrangements from 3 to 9 contacts per connector commonly used for SAE J1939 vehicle bus diagnostics and up to 13 amps possible with a standard operating temperature from -40°C to +125°C.