FCI Launches Power Distribution Connector System With A Dedicated Microsite
FCI announced the launch of the HCI® Power Distribution Connector System. In addition to FCI’s Power Solutions microsite which contains information regarding FCI’s various power solutions, a microsite dedicated to HCI is available to assist designers in determining which HCI products are right for their design.
HCI technology is said to anticipate increasing system power demands that are driving the need for greater power density. A single HCI power contact accommodates over 82A based on a 30°C temperature rise with zero airflow. The high current-carrying capacity coupled with a robust, molded-in guidance system are suitable for high-wattage, blind-mate power supplies.
"The stamped and formed HCI power contacts, initially pioneered by FCI on its PwrBlade ® system, are an innovative and cost-effective alternative to expensive screw-machined contacts for high-current applications", said John Dodds, FCI’s Global Product Marketing Manager for Power Products.
The company claims that the HCI connector system is designed to address requirements that extend beyond the capability of FCI’s PwrBlade connector system, described as the industry standard for dc power supply interfaces and power distribution.
Tooled HCI configurations support standard co-planar and backplane interfaces. The fully integrated HCI design enables dc power, ac power and signal contacts in a single molded housing. Similar to PwrBlade, HCI is modularly tooled, which is said to allow the flexibility to address custom configuration requirements.
HCI features stamped contacts, a vented but touch-proof housing to optimize airflow above, below and through the connector. This allows heat to convect away from contact surfaces producing what is described as the lowest product height among comparable high-current connectors.
Pricing for a typical HCI backpanel configuration of 5DC+24S is $16 USD per mated pair in prototype quantities.
