Tyco Connector Targets MicroTCA

Tyco Electronics now offers the MINIPAK HD connector designed to carry high-density power and signal as required in the developing MicroTCA standard. The MINIPAK HD connector is designed to carry 280A of power plus 72 signal contacts in a space of just 65mm X 27mm. The connector delivers current density exceeding 170 Amps per square inch and is designed to meet the output requirements of the Power Entry Module for the MicroTCA Standard.

"Tyco Electronics' MINIPAK HD connectors feature a popular hot-pluggable contact design to minimize contact damage during live mating and unmating cycles," comments Mike Blanchfield, global product manager for MINIPAK HD connectors.

The MINIPAK HD connector utilizes a flat-rock seating design for the compliant press-fit vertical receptacle. The mating right angle plug utilizes solder tails designed to accommodate circuit boards from 0.062" to 0.093" thick. Tyco Electronics' MINIPAK HD connectors are RoHS compliant.

Samples are available. Prices for 1000 piece quantities of the right angle plug and vertical receptacle are $9.76 and $7.61, respectively.