Ultra micro power connectors feature design flexibility

Compared to traditional power connectors that carry 20A per blade in a large form factor, mPOWER passes 18A per blade in about half the size, freeing up the board for other components or minimising package size.

Due to the wide variety of stack heights available, mPOWER can be easily added to new or existing architectures alongside one of Samtec’s high speed connector systems for a two-piece power and signal/ground solution.

Stack heights range from 5-12mm with up to 16mm in development for increased compatibility with other high speed connector systems. Compatible Samtec high speed systems include: AcceleRate HD, Edge Rate, SEARAY, SEARAY 0.80 mm, LP Array, Q Strip, Q2, Tiger Eye and more.

Further design flexibility is available with a choice of 2, 3, 4 and 5 power blades (up to 10 blades in development). Matte Tin or 10 µ" Gold plating are standard with optional 30 µ" Gold plating to meet specific regulations.

Additionally, the power blades have 2 stage mating, and can be selectively loaded to achieve any specific creepage and clearance requirements. Optional weld tabs provide increased stability on the board. 

“I’m excited to add mPOWER to Samtec’s power portfolio - a product that will allow any signal connector to become a power/signal combo,” said Terry Emerson, Micro Rugged Product Manager at Samtec. “This product is a good fit for several industries and will aid with size minimisation across all applications.”

A variety of other options are in development for mPOWER connectors including a right-angle version with 2-10 position counts, and a socket cable assembly to mate with both the vertical and right-angle terminal. The cable assembly will include latching for more rugged applications.