Amphenol Industrial, a global leader in interconnect systems, has announced that its Helios H4 connector has achieved the two top ranked positions in an independent annual test comparison of solar connectors performed by Photon, The Solar Power Magazine.Beating out 26 competing connectors, the Helios H4 performed exceptionally well in a series of tests including contact resistance, separation force and high voltage withstand.
Amphenol Industrial introduces a high amperage, single pole, plastic circular power connector for benign environment power applications. The Amphe-PPC is ideal for outdoor power supply, control systems and communications environments in various industrial markets including hybrid and electric vehicle, heavy equipment, outer door LED and factory automation.The compact, lightweight and cost-effective Amphe-PPC uses silver-plated 5.7 mm RADSOK crimp-termination contacts, with gold-plated available, and can carry a current up to 120A.
Source: Company WebsiteAugust 23: Amphenol: AFSI Offers Fiber Optic Connectors for Space Applications.Allen, TX. 8/22/2011 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) now offers a fiber optic MIL-STD-83522 style connector and strain relief boot compliant to NASA EEE-INST-002 material guidelines for space applications. AFSI's Space ST connectors were tested to ASTM E 595 to evaluate the boot's outgassing properties and are available for all of the popular fiber sizes.AFSI is a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of fiber optic products for harsh environments.
October 17, 2011