Expanded signal and power interconnect range
20 February 2008
Interconnection
Samtec has expanded its Power board-to-board and cable-to-board interconnect systems to include PowerStrip and Mini PowerStrip high power headers and sockets, Power Mate and Mini Mate headers and sockets and discrete wire cable systems, board stacking interconnects for standard power and combination signal/power, and Acclimate IP68 sealed circular power cables and panel interfaces.
PowerStrip (PES/PET Series) interconnects are rated up to 25 Amps, while Mini PowerStrip (MPT/MPS Series) connectors are rated up to 15 Amps. Both systems are available with all power pins or signal/power combinations.
Power Mate (IPBT/IPBS Series) is rated up to 13 Amps, while Mini Mate is rated to 4 Amps for board-to-board applications. These interconnects are also available for wire-to-board applications with Samtec’s unique Align & Latch features.
AccliMate (SCP1/SCR1 Series) power sealed circular interconnects are available in both shell sizes 10 and 17 and meet IP68 requirements for dust and waterproof sealing. They are rated for up to 4,4 Amps.
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