mPOWER Connectors Add Through-Hole Termination for Harsh Environments
Applications requiring mechanical robustness under vibration, shock, or thermal stress—common in military, aerospace, and industrial environments—often demand through-hole termination where surface-mount connections fall short. Samtec's mPOWER Ultra Micro Connector System now includes through-hole PCB termination options across its vertical board connectors (UMPS, UMPT) and right-angle board connectors (UMPT-RA).
The through-hole configuration delivers the same current capacity as the existing surface-mount lineup: up to 18 A per power blade. The compact form factor provides a 40% reduction in space compared to conventional power connectors. Vertical and right-angle orientations are available, with stack heights from 5 to 20 mm (0.20 to 0.79 in) and 2 to 10 power positions. Latching features are included for added retention. The system supports board-to-board, wire-to-board, and wire-to-wire configurations. PVC or fluoropolymer (Teflon) cable assemblies are available in multiple wire gauges.
Applications
- Board-to-board power interconnection
- Wire-to-board power interconnection
- Wire-to-wire power interconnection
- High-current density PCB designs
Industries
- Industrial
- Military
- Aerospace
Who It's For
- Designs requiring enhanced mechanical strength at the board interface
- High-current applications with limited board space
- Systems subject to vibration, shock, or harsh environmental conditions
- Engineers needing vertical or right-angle power connector options
Features
- Through-hole PCB termination on UMPS and UMPT (vertical) and UMPT-RA (right-angle) connectors
- Surface mount termination also available
- Up to 18 A per power blade
- 40% space reduction vs. conventional power connectors
- Stack heights: 5 mm to 20 mm (0.20 to 0.79 in)
- 2 to 10 power positions
- Vertical and right-angle board configurations
- Board-to-board, wire-to-board, and wire-to-wire compatibility
- Rugged latching retention feature
- PVC or fluoropolymer cable assemblies in multiple wire gauges
- Design resources available: prints, models, test reports
Samtec, Inc.
New Albany, IN
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