Power and signal connectors assure flexibility in high-reliability applications

Astute Electronics has announced the availability of Positronic's Scorpion modular signal power connector family including the low profile version. Positronic uses modular tooling that enables the quick turnaround of a very large number of customer-specified contact variants up to 100mm long, yet the moulding process yields a one-piece insulator. Power options include 60A, 40A and 30A contacts, or 55A and 12A in the low 8.2mm profile version. Contact resistance is as low as 1nohm for standard conductivity contacts and 0.7mohm for high conductivity contacts. The 3A signal contacts are available, and blank module options enable creepage and clearance specification to be made. Contact terminations include board-to-board, board-to-cable, cable-to-cable, and panel mount options. A wide variety of accessories is available, including ventilation slots in the connector housing, integral blind mate system, integral locking system, float mounts and panel-mount clips, says the company. Commenting, Gary Evans who heads up Astute's newly-formed Franchise Connectors Division, said: "Every designer is looking to reduce size, weight and parts count. Scorpion gives them the flexibility they need in demanding hi-rel applications such as aerospace and defence, rail, oil and gas and industrial."