High-reliability connectors for high-power aerospace and defense applications offered by Powell

Summary points:

• Powell Electronics offers Harwin’s Kona high-reliability connectors for rugged aerospace and defense power applications.
• Delivers as much power as 60 amps per contact and 3,000 volts, ideal for high-current, high-performance systems.
• Engineered for durability, with gold-plated contacts, screw-lock fixings, and resistance to shock, vibration, and temperature extremes.

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Electronics distributor Powell Electronics in Logan Township, N.J., is offering Kona high-reliability, high-current connectors from Harwin Inc. in Salem, N.H., for rugged cable-to-board and cable-to-cable connections in aerospace and defense applications.

With an 8.50-millimeter pitch, these rugged connectors handle as much as 60 amps per contact (240 amps total) and feature a maximum voltage of 3,000 volts.

These high-reliability, high-current power connectors offer pin counts of 2, 3, and 4, and advanced 6-finger Beryllium copper alloy contacts. They have shrouded contacts with built-in polarization to prevent damage and mis-mating.

These power connectors offer resilience against shock, vibration, and temperature fluctuations, and maintain connector integrity through spring force and high-quality materials.

Silicone insulation

The connectors are compatible with 8 American Wire Gauge (AWG) silicone-insulated cables, soldered or crimped to straight or right-angle contacts prior to housing assembly.

Gold plating on the connects ensures wear resistance for long-term, maintenance-free operation. They have secure stainless steel screw-lock fixings, available in standard or reverse-fix configurations, with panel and board mount options.

For more information contact Powell Electronics online at www.powell.com, or Harwin at www.harwin.com.