Molex Releases EXTreme Power Series For High-Current Applications

Molex Inc. has released its EXTreme Power® series of high-current power solutions at APEC 2008.

The EXTreme PowerMass™ Connector delivers up to 350.0A per inch. Said to be one of the highest capacity board-to-board connectors on the market, its multiple capacity power modules and wide signal count capability allow more power to be placed where needed, without wasting board space. Suitable for systems operating in challenging thermal-constrained spaces, the EXTreme PowerMass connector can be found in telecommunications, high and mid-range computers, power supplies and cellular communications applications.

The EXTreme LPHPower™ Connector is a mixed, high-current power and signal connector system. Designed with power blades parallel to the PC board, its low-profile height of only 7.50mm (.295") is said to allow greater system airflow while taking up 53% less space than traditional connectors with the same current rating. Molex’s EXTreme LPHPower system provides up to 127.0A per linear inch of space.

The EXTreme PowerEdge™ Connector incorporates Molex’s design elements of high performance terminal contacts with redundant interface points for optimum mating of double-sided card edge gold fingers. For high-current requirements, the EXTreme PowerEdge connector offers 40.0A rating per contact and 160.0A per inch of PCB real estate. It is a low-profile power card edge interface for applications in telecommunications, high and mid-range computing, uninterruptible power supplies, cellular communication and dc-dc conversion.

The EXTreme ZPower™ Connector uses a unique interface for mezzanine-style power connections. Anchored to the baseboard with press-fit power pins, the top board is screwed securely down from the top. The EXTreme ZPower connector not only transfers power between boards, but can double as an effective stand-off. Offering 50.0A and 30.0A versions, the EXTreme ZPower connector can be used in a variety of applications and industries where power connection between parallel boards is necessary in a very small space.

The EXTreme MicroPower™ High-Current Header uses in VRM/dc-dc converters or any board-to-board application where power transfer is needed through a non-separable interface in a compact design. The EXTreme MicroPower header offers a higher current density, rated at 16.0A per blade at 30°C T-rise, while its low profile design of 4.17mm (.164") off the PCB enhances system airflow. This connector is available in right angle and vertical mounting configurations.

The EXTreme PowerPlus™ (SSI) Connector is an expandable power and signal connector that conforms to the Server System Infrastructure (SSI) open specification, as well as many power and signal combinations beyond those covered in the SSI standard. The EXTreme PowerPlus connector system is rated at 30.0A per power blade and can be made in specified power and signal combinations to suit the application.

The EXTreme PowerBBC™ Connector is a compact, high-current connector for direct mating of power bus bars typically found in power supply or power distribution applications. Rated up to 320.0A, the EXTreme PowerBBC connector is said to offer over 20% more current than competing products. Its high-performance contact design is rated for current interruption to match true hot-plugging requirements.

The products are available now with a standard six to eight week lead time.