Cylindrical Connectors meet non-magnetic specifications.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for MRI applications, multi-pin Amphe-Lite Series features corrosion-resistant composite housings with IP67 rating when mated. Non-magnetic contacts are available for power, signal, and coax applications ranging from single Twinax contact up to 128 size 22D contacts for crimping 22-28 AWG. Standard crimp contacts can be terminated to discrete wires, and PC tail contacts are available for termination to PCBs or flex circuitry.
Original Press Release:
Amphenol Introduces Non-Magnetic Multi-Pin Cylindrical Connectors
Sidney, NY, June 2005 -- Amphenol Industrial Operations, a manufacturer of high reliability connectors and interconnection systems for the industrial markets, has modified its Amphe-Lite series of connectors to meet non-magnetic specifications for MRI or other applications requiring the use of a non-magnetic interconnect.
Amphe-Lite connector housings are made from durable, corrosion-resistant composite materials and provide a lightweight IP67 rating when mated. Non-magnetic contacts are available for power, signal and coax applications ranging from a single Twinax contact up to 128 size 22D contacts for crimping 22 AWG thru 28 AWG in a multitude of insert combinations. Standard crimp contacts can be terminated to discrete wires and PC tail contacts are available for termination to printed circuit boards or flex circuitry. The Amphe-Lite series of connectors is UL and RoHS compliant.
Pricing for a mated pair of Amphe-Lite connectors starts at $20. Delivery is eight to ten weeks ARO.
For more information, contact Chris France, product manager, Amphenol Industrial Operations, Delaware Ave. Sidney, NY 13838. Telephone: 607-563-5011, Fax: 607-563-5351, e-mail: cfrance@amphenol-aio.com; Web: www.amphenol-industrial.com.
Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in a 675,000 square foot facility in Sidney, NY, provides a full range of high reliability connectors and interconnection systems specifically for the industrial markets including base stations, rail/mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, and petrochemical/power generation. Products include ruggedized-for-industry cylindrical, fiber optic, rectangular, and industrialized versions of Amphenol's MIL-C-5015 cylindrical, MIL-C-26482 miniature cylindrical and GT reverse bayonet cylindrical connectors. It employs more than 1,400 people and is both ISO9001 and MIL-STD-790 certified. Amphenol Industrial Operations is a division of Amphenol Corporation, Wallingford, CT, one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world, with year 2004 sales topping $1.5 billion.
