Miniaturised connectors with rapid transmission speeds and high resistance to environmental extremes

Amphenol Pcd µCom-10Gb+ Series, stocked by Mouser, is designed to meet the need for miniaturised connectors with rapid transmission speeds and high resistance to environmental extremes and now includes a push pull version. The receptacle and in-line receptacle are compatible with both thread and push pull plugs. Environmentally tested to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III military specifications for the thread version and MIL-DTL-26482 military specifications for the push pull version, these miniature connectors with a 15mm max. external diameter can exceed 10Gb/s per IEEE 802.3an-2006 even in the harshest environments. The rugged IP68 design features four completely insulated twisted wire pairs throughout the connector to minimise cross-talk and special patent-pending interfacial shapes to minimise perturbation. A threaded coupling mechanism provides high vibration resistance. The design provides IP68 sealing for mated and unmated receptacles with 500 hours of salt spray resistance, 24AWG max per solder contact and 24AWG to 26AWG per crimp contact, and a 1500Vrms dielectric withstanding voltage in a temperature range of -55C to +125C. Typical applications include defence, aeronautical, rail mass transit, passenger information systems and communication systems.