Amphenol FC1816P2S AA 14 connectors providing EMI RFI shielding and flexible contact size accommodation
Product Overview
The Positronic SP Max series offers rugged power and signal connectors engineered for demanding applications in military, space, satellite, and commercial air sectors. These connectors feature precision-machined shells providing EMI/RFI protection and the flexibility to accommodate a variety of contact sizes (#12, #16, #18, #22) within a single unit. Designed for performance compatibility with EN4165, ESA/ESCC-3401, and DO-160 standards, the SP Max series ensures reliable operation in harsh environments, including ground-based, air/space transport, and deep space applications. Key features include liquid crystal polymer insulators for wide temperature range operation, high current ratings, integral blind mating, and multiple termination and hardware options for customized solutions.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Positronic
- Series: SP Max
- Performance Level: Mil/Aero
- Spaceflight Qualifications: FAR-25-853(a), FAR-25-855(d)
- RoHS Compliance: Yes (by default)
- Insulator Material: LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer)
- Insulator Color: Black
- Flammability Rating: UL 94V-0
- Contact Material: Copper alloy
- Contact Plating Options: Gold flash (0.76m Au min), 1.27m Au min
- Shell Material: Aluminum
- Body Style: Free cable, Panel mount
- Insulator Construction: One-piece
- Contact Style: Fixed, Removable
- Contact Design: Closed entry (Female)
- Contact Retention Mechanism: Metal clip, Press-in
- Mating Cycles: 500
- Blind Mating Allowance: Up to 2mm offset
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| General Information | connectpositronic.com |
| Insulator Resistance | 2.5 G |
| Proof Voltage (rms) | Up to 2200V |
| Working Voltage (rms) | Up to 600V |
| Initial Contact Resistance | As low as 0.5 m |
| Contact Current Rating (at 30C Temperature Rise) | Size 12: 27A (Standard Conductivity), 35A (High Conductivity) |
| Size 16: 15A (Standard Conductivity), 21A (High Conductivity) | |
| Size 18: 13A (Standard Conductivity), 17A (High Conductivity) | |
| Size 22: 3A (Standard Conductivity) | |
| Operating Temperature | -55 to 175C |
| Contact Retention Force | 27N to 67N (6 lbs to 15 lbs) |
| Contact Termination Options | Wire, PCB, Crimp, Solder, Press-fit |
| Shell Sizes | X (18.00 mm active insulator length) |
| S (40.00 mm active insulator length) | |
| M (65.00 mm active insulator length) | |
| Hardware Options | Angle brackets, boardlocks, jackscrews, quick-locking system, standoffs, keying guides |
| Contact Layouts | Refer to page 4 in source document for detailed configurations (e.g., A033 (6) #12, A049 (6) #16, A050 (12) #18, A051 (24) #22) |
| Termination Type Codes | 30 (Straight solder), 38 (Straight solder, high conductivity), 40 (Right angle solder), 48 (Right angle solder, high conductivity), 63 (Right angle press-fit), 93 (Straight press-fit) |
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