Versatile and durable Amphenol MC120N AA power connector suitable for various industrial power needs
Positronic Power Connection Systems
Product Overview
Positronic's Power Connection Systems (PCS) offer robust and reliable interconnect solutions for demanding applications. Since their introduction in 1989, the PCS series has been a preferred choice for power connectors, known for features such as low contact resistance, sequential mating options, discriminating locking systems, and a variety of board-to-board, board-to-cable, and cable-to-cable configurations. With a focus on high current density and advanced contact technology, these connectors are designed for high-reliability power applications.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Positronic
- Origin: USA (Headquarters in Southwest Missouri)
- Certifications/Qualifications: EIA, IEC, ISO, PICMG, UL Recognized (File # E49351), CUL Recognized (File # E49351), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100, MIL-STD-790, MIL-DTL-24308, AS39029, DSCC 85039, MIL-DTL-28748, Space D32, GSFC S-311-P-4, GSFC S-311-P-10
- Manufacturing: Vertically integrated, from raw materials to finished connectors. Locations in USA, Puerto Rico, France, China, Singapore, and India.
- Environmental Compliance: Compliance to a variety of international and customer-specific environmental requirements. RoHS Compliant options available.
- Trademarks: Positronic Industries, Inc., Positronic, Connector Excellence, P+ logo, PosiBand, PosiShop, Optik-D, The Science of Certainty.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Contact Sizes | Size 8, 12, 16, 20 |
| Contact Materials | Precision machined copper alloy, Tellurium copper (High Conductivity) |
| Contact Finishes | Gold flash over nickel, 0.000030" gold over nickel, 0.000050" gold over nickel |
| Standard Contact Current Rating | Up to 40 Amperes (derated per IEC 60512-3, test 5b) |
| High Conductivity Contact Current Rating | Up to 55 Amperes (for Power Input series) |
| Initial Contact Resistance | Standard: 0.0016 ohms max. (Size 16), 0.001 ohms max. (Size 12/8 Power) High Conductivity: 0.0007 ohms max. (Size 16), 0.00037 ohms max. (Size 12 Power) |
| Insulation Resistance | 5 G ohms min. (per IEC 60512-2, test 3a) |
| Voltage Proof | 2000 V rms (PCS Series), 3000 V rms (Safety Shroud), 3750 V rms (Power Input) |
| Working Voltage | 600 VAC (PCS Series), 600 V rms (Safety Shroud), 1250 V rms (Power Input) |
| Working Temperature | -55C to +125C |
| Mechanical Operations | 500 operations (per IEC 60512-5) |
| PCB Thickness Compatibility (Press-in) | 0.093" [2.36mm] to 0.125" [3.18mm] (depending on contact code) |
| Mounting Styles | None, Push-on Fastener, Metal Right Angle Bracket, Plastic Right Angle Bracket with Cross Bar, Quick Release Mounting Clip, Fixed Style Mounting Clip, Blind Mating System |
| Connection Systems | Board-to-Board, Board-to-Cable, Cable-to-Cable, Cable-to-Panel Mount, Panel Mount-to-Cable |
| Sequential Mating | Available, with multiple mating lengths |
| Discriminative Locking System | Integrated |
| Dimensional Tolerances | 0.001" [0.03 mm] for male contact mating diameters, 0.003" [0.08 mm] for contact termination diameters, 0.005" [0.13 mm] for other diameters, 0.015" [0.38 mm] for all other dimensions. |
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