New rugged, power and I/O interconnect products
31 October 2007
Interconnection
 
Samtec has added new rugged interface products including PowerStrip high power interconnects, LifeJack I/O interfaces and MicroMate micro rugged discrete wire system to its standard product offering.
PowerStrip high power connector strips (PES/PET Series) can handle up to 30 amps at 75°C ambient and are available as an all power interface or as a combination signal/power system (PESC/PETC Series) with up to eight power pins and 40 signal pins.
LifeJack (MODS-LJ series) connectors can provide nearly unlimited RJ45 modular jack cycles with a field replaceable contact system.
MicroMate discrete wire system (SFSD/TFSD series) incorporates rugged micro board-to-board interconnects.  This discrete wire system mates with Samtec's SFM/TFM Series TigerEye connectors for high cycle applications. 
	
 
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