Amphenol FCI PwrBlade® Cable Assemblies & Connectors
Amphenol FCI PwrBlade® Cable Assemblies and Connectors mate to PwrBlade right-angle or vertical board-mounted headers. By expanding beyond board-to-board applications, designers can connect power supplies and power distribution subassemblies in a wider range of applications. The combination of cable connection capability with Amphenol's proven PwrBlade board-to-board system provides a universal power distribution connector system. The PwrBlade connectors are available in squeeze-to-release form factors for applications that require active latching and in panel-mount configurations for modular installation of large power distribution systems. The PwrBlade power distribution connector system provides both power and signal contacts to enable power distribution and power control in a single connector. Amphenol PwrBlade connectors are also available in a wide variety of configurations.
Features
- 48A/individual power contact; 30A/contact for 10 adjacent contacts at 30°C temperature rise in still air
- Vertical board connector enables power distribution to mid-board components
- Panel-mount option or squeeze-to-release latches are available to accommodate various system configurations
- Multiple wire sizes include 14AWG to 8AWG wire for power contacts and 26AWG to 22AWG for signal contacts
- Power contact spacing options exist for AC (300V max.) or DC (200V max.) power
- Right-angle board connector enables front I/O applications
- Provides power contacts for power distribution and signal contacts for power control
- Number and placement of power and signal contacts are highly configurable for custom power needs
Applications
- Telecommunications
- Datacom/Networking
- Power supplies
- Servers
- Storage
- Enclosures
- Communications equipment
Additional Resources
Temperature Rise Curve
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