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High Power Card Edge (HPCE®) Cable Assdembly

High Power Card Edge (HPCE®) Cable Assdembly

High Power Card Edge (HPCE®) Cable Assdembly

Product catalog summary
Features & Benefits
  • Current rating: 36A for high power and 21A for low power contacts, maintaining a temperature rise below 30°C in still air.
  • Low profile height of 7.5mm enhances airflow for system cooling.
  • Vented housing design for optimal heat dissipation.
  • Configurable power and signal contacts for custom needs.
  • Polarized housing ensures correct board orientation.
  • Integrated guide features for blindmate applications.
  • Touch-proof safety features compliant with UL/IEC 60950.
  • First-Mate, Last-Break sequencing for hot swap applications.
  • Various contact types: High Power (10-14 AWG), Low Power (14-16 AWG), Signal (22-26 AWG).
Target Markets/Applications
  • Data & Communications: AC/DC power supplies in data, telecom, and networking equipment.
  • Industrial: PCs, controls, and instrumentation.
  • Medical applications.
HPCE® Cable Assembly Description

The HPCE® cable assembly is designed for high linear current density and low power loss, offering one-piece and two-piece solutions with a low profile height. It is suitable for AC and DC power distribution in servers, storage enclosures, and telecommunications equipment.

Technical Specifications
  • Materials: High-performance copper alloy contacts, high-temperature thermoplastic housings.
  • Mechanical Performance: Nominal contact wipe distances for power and signal, durability of 200 mating cycles.
  • Environmental: Operating temperature from -55°C to +105°C, RoHS compliant.
  • Product Specifications: Production specification GS-12-1031, application specification GS-20-TBD.
  • Approvals & Certifications: UL and CSA pending.
  • Packaging: Contact resistance and current ratings specified for power and signal contacts.

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Catalog excerpts

High Power Card Edge (HPCE®) Cable Assdembly-1

HIGH POWER CONNECTORS HIGH POWER CARD EDGE (HPCE®) CABLE ASSEMBLY The HPCE® cable assembly is a next-generation power cable assembly for demanding applications requiring high linear current density and low power loss. It offers both one-piece (cable to card edge) and two-piece (cable to header) solutions. Both have a low profile height (7.5mm) and are based on very cost-effective and highly reliable stamped-and-formed power contact technology similar to other power solutions The HPCE® cable assembly incorporates an innovative power contact and housing design that permits a more compact and lower profile package for demanding AC and DC power distribution applications. HPCE® cable assembly offers low profile height (for maximized airflow), significantly increased linear current density and low contact resistance characteristics make it ideal for next generation 1U/2U servers, storage enclosures, telecommunications equipment FEATURES & BENEFITS Current rating of 36A for high power contact and 21A for low power contact (with multiple power contacts fully energized) without exceeding a 30°C temperature rise in still air Low profile height (7.5mm) maximizes airflow for effective system cooling Highly vented housing design maximizes heat Signal contacts are available for power control Number and placement of power and signal contacts are highly configurable for custom power needs Polarized housing option ensures proper mating board orientation for one-piece Integrated guide features make it ideal for blindmate applications for two-piece solution Robust design includes touch-proof safety features that are UL/IEC 60950 compliant Power & Signal First-Mate, Last-Break sequencing available for hot swap applications Various contact types to meet many power distribution applications: TARGET MARKETS / APPLICATIONS Data & Communications • AC/DC pluggable power supplies in data, telecom & datacom/networking equipment • Industrial controls & instrumentation

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High Power Card Edge (HPCE®) Cable Assdembly-2

HIGH POWER CARD EDGE (HPCE®) CABLE ASSEMBLY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Contacts: High performance copper alloy Plating: Performance based plating at separable interface (Telecordia GR-1217 CORE Central Office) tin or tin-lead over nickel on press-fit tails Housings: High temperature thermoplastic, UL94-V0 RoHS information, this product is compatible according to the European Union Directive 2002/95/IEC Telcordia GR-1217-CORE Central Office qualification: MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE Nominal contact wipe distance • First Mate Power: 5.07 mm • First Mate Signal: 3.93 mm • Last Mate Power: 3.80 mm • Last...

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