Power drawer connectors
18 April 2012
Interconnection
TE Connectivity launched the new FORGE power drawer connector for high-current and high-voltage power supplies and power distribution systems. This blind-mateable connector, produced from a scalable mould platform, allows users to specify the connector configuration that best meets their design requirements.
With a voltage rating of up to 1000 V a.c. or d.c., coupled with a robust design, the product is well suited for high-efficiency power conversion applications and high-reliability power systems used in rugged environments. Target applications include power inverters, servers, switches and routers used in data centres, alternative energy power conversion, and military and aerospace products.
With a scalable mould platform, the FORGE power drawer connector allows users to specify the number of modules on its housing as well as the size and location of its contacts. Housings can be designed in two-row, one-to-five column configurations for a maximum of 10 modules and a current carrying capacity of over 1000 A (dependent on configuration). This customisability allows TE to quickly deliver a power connector to help shorten design time and save design space.
An added benefit of the connector is its use of POWER ARCH contacts – highly conductive contacts, also manufactured by TE, which allow for a much lower mating force than other drawer contacts. This low mating force enables easy mating for a secure connection and helps to reduce potential damage during mating/unmating cycles.
Contacts are touch-safe and available in five different sizes with current ratings from 3 A to 250 A per contact. Additionally, the product offers three mating sequences for use in hot plug applications. The contact sequencing helps to control power arcing during mating and unmating.
For more information contact TE Connectivity, +27 (0)41 503 4500, [email protected], www.te.com
Further reading:
Designing with PCIe
Spectrum Concepts
Editor's Choice Interconnection
PCI Express has become the backbone of modern high-performance systems with each new generation promising higher bandwidth, but that performance comes with a cost.
Read more...
Connectivity solutions for hydrogen technologies
Hiconnex
Interconnection
As the production distribution and utilisation of hydrogen continue to scale, connectivity becomes a key enabler for efficient energy transmission, data communication, and system control.
Read more...
Robust single-pole power connectivity
Hiconnex
Interconnection
Designed for cable-to-cable and cable-to-equipment use, Radiall’s single-pole power connector support current ratings from 250 A to 750 A and operating voltages up to 1000 V AC or DC.
Read more...
M12 push-pull connectors
IOT Electronics
Interconnection
Phoenix Contact’s M12 push-pull connectors with internal locking set a new benchmark for fast, secure, and space-saving connectivity in industrial automation.
Read more...
Versatile outdoor waterproof connectors
Vepac Electronics
Interconnection
The LP-20 outdoor waterproof connector series offers a versatile range of rugged, circular connectors with 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 14-pin configurations.
Read more...
Comprehensive range of data connectors
IOT Electronics
Interconnection
Phoenix Contact’s comprehensive range of data connectors provides reliable connection solutions for modern networked applications across industrial, infrastructure, and commercial environments.
Read more...
Compact inline connector for aerospace
Hiconnex
Interconnection
Radiall’s Small Inline Connector series is a fully qualified wire-to-wire solution designed to simplify harness creation, installation, and modification in aerospace applications.
Read more...
Compact hybrid power storage connector
IOT Electronics
Interconnection
Phoenix Contact has introduced a new hybrid connector for electrical energy storage systems, designed to combine power, signal, and data transmission in a single, compact interface.
Read more...
MIL-spec connector series
Future Electronics
Interconnection
The MIL-HD2 connector series from Amphenol is the company’s next-generation, SOSA-aligned solution engineered to meet the most demanding requirements of modern military embedded systems.
Read more...
DC connectors approved for 2000 V
IOT Electronics
Interconnection
Phoneix Contact’s Sunclix DC connectors are now approved for system voltages of up to 2000 V in accordance with TÜV Rheinland’s new test specification, opening the door to higher-voltage PV designs and reduced system costs.
Read more...
printer friendly version