Amphenol
www.amphenol-industrial.com
Company Overview
Amphenol Industrial Operations (AIO), a division of the Amphenol
Corporation, is a prominent manufacturer of cylindrical connectors
known around the world. Amphenol Industrial’s product lines
consist of rectangular, standard miniature, ber optic, EMI/
EMP lter, and a variety of special application connectors.
Manufacturing connectors since 1932, we take pride that
Amphenol Industrial Operations is the undisputed leader in
interconnect systems for harsh environment applications.
Innovations like our RADSOK® contact technology can
provide roughly 50% more current through the same size
pin. Connectors utilizing this RADSOK® technology will
outperform similar products in the market hands down.
The Sidney, NY facility, nestled at the foothills of the Catskill
Mountains, is over 307,000 square feet (28,521m²). This
complex houses over 1,000+ employees incorporating state-
of-the-art manufacturing technologies. The facility is both
ISO9001 certied and qualied to MIL-STD-790 requirements.
Our global manufacturing facilities include locations in Sidney,
NY, Shenzhen and Zhuhai, China, and Nogales, Mexico.
The ePower Connector Series
This series of connectors is designed for the demanding
requirements of hybrid, electric vehicles, and utility truck
electrical systems, operating at 500VDC to 1000VDC with
a 200A to 700A continuous current rating. The product
incorporates patented RADSOK® technology for higher
amperage, lower T-rise, less resistance and mating force.
Meantime, it offers a 40% smaller footprint than three EMI
shielding cable glands and easier operation of termination
with shielded cable by a washer compressing the shield to the
inside surface of the shell. The connector series covers 2 or 3
power contacts. As an example, one ePower 700A connector
can replace three conventional connectors, saving space and
cost.
The markets and applications for the ePower Series include
but are not limited to the following found in both the Military
Aerospace and Industrial segments:
• Power converters
• Hybrid electric vehicles
• Heavy equipment electrication
• Two and three phase motors
• Starter generators
RADSOK® Technology Advantages
RADSOK’S twisted grid conguration allows for 50% more current to pass
through the same size pin, while providing increased reliability, ampacity and cycle
durability as well as lower insertion force, T-rise and voltage drop.
• HIGH RELIABILITY
Unique RADSOK® design and construction technology create an electrical contact
interface that exceeds typical interconnect requirements. Applications in aerospace,
medical, industrial, automotive, mining, offshore, and other harsh environments
depend on the high reliability of Amphenol’s RADSOK® technology.
• LOW CONTACT ENGAGEMENT/SEPARATION FORCES
The hyperbolic lamella socket contact construction distributes normal forces
over a high percentage of the mating pin surface. This creates a smooth, even
engagement effort. This force distribution also contributes to excellent performance
in vibration applications with resistance to typical fretting corrosion.
• LOW CONTACT RESISTANCE
The large interface area between the socket lamella and pin surface result in
very low contact resistance, enabling the RADSOK® contacts’ high current ratings
compared to traditional power contact designs.
• HIGH MATING CYCLE DURABILITY
RADSOK® contacts with typical silver plating nishes have demonstrated survival
of 20,000 mating cycles. Specialized plating and contact lubricants can extend
cycle life to 200,000 matings or higher. Even with continuous exposure to harsh
environmental abuse (salt, sand, and high humidity), RADSOK® contacts have
been tested to maintain low contact resistance beyond 10,000 mating cycles.
RADSOK® Derating Chart – Temperature vs. Current
Based on single conductors in free air. Wire cross-section same size as pin
contact cross-sectional area.