Connector Series employs genderless housing design.
Press Release Summary:
AMP Power Series model 175A is 2-pole, wire-to-wire style connector rated for 175 A at 600 V AC/DC when using 1/0 wire. Housing design allows mating between two identical housings. Single pole model 180A is rated for 180 A at 600 V and incorporates interlocking feature on housing that allows multiple connectors to be horizontally or vertically stacked. Each model uses impact resistant, UL 94V-0 polycarbonate housing and accepts 1/0-4 AWG wire.
Original Press Release:
Tyco Electronics Adds 175A and 180A Connectors to AMP Power Series Connector Lineup
HARRISBURG, Pa., February 21 - Tyco Electronics today introduced the 175A and 180A AMP Power Series Connectors. 175A AMP Power Series Connectors are a two pole, wire-to-wire style connector rated for 175A at 600V (AC or DC) when using 1/0 wire. The connector employs a genderless housing design that allows mating between two identical housings so that only one housing part number is necessary. The contact system uses one contact style rather than a male/female arrangement also simplifying ordering and stocking for customers. A rugged housing design and highly durable contacts make this connector suitable for industrial environments. These connectors can be used in material handling equipment, electrical vehicles, electric utility vehicles, power supplies, power distribution modules, rechargeable batteries and industrial equipment.
For applications requiring similar performance in a single pole connector, the 180A AMP Power Series Connector is also available. This connector is rated for 180A at 600V, but retains many of the features and design attributes of the two-pole 175A version. An interlocking feature on the housing allows multiple connectors to be horizontally or vertically stacked.
Both connectors use an impact resistant, color-keyed (175A version only), UL 94V-0 polycarbonate housing. Housing colors, which help indicate voltage include yellow, orange, red, gray and blue for the 175A and blue, black, white, red and green for the 180A. Contacts are silver plated copper offering low resistance and superior conductivity. Designers can select from individual cold-headed contacts or two contacts kitted with a housing. The contact design helps to wipe corrosion and debris away between mating surfaces and is rated for up to 10,000 mating cycles. The connectors accept 1/0 to 4 AWG wire. Reducing bushings are available to make the contacts compatible with wire down to 10 AWG.
Pricing for the 175A two-pole housings and cold-headed contacts based on 10,000 pieces is $1.90/each for housings, and $1.15 for contacts. Delivery is typically 1 week on low volume orders and six weeks for larger quantities.
Pricing for the 180A single-pole housings and cold-headed contacts based on 10,000 pieces is $1.05/each for housings, and $1.15 for contacts. Delivery is typically 1 week on low volume orders and six weeks for larger quantities.
For more information, literature or samples of 175A or 180A AMP Power Series Connectors and accessories, from Tyco Electronics, contact Tyco Electronics' technical support center at 1-800-522-6752. E-mail requests may be sent to: newproducts@tycoelectronics.com
ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS
Tyco Electronics, a division of Tyco International, is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a world leader in cutting-edge wireless, active fiber optic and complete power systems technologies; and is also rapidly developing extensive networking and building technology installation services. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch. AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, OneSource Building Technologies, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.
