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PowerPlane Busbar Connectors

PowerPlane Busbar Power Connectors deliver high-current performance along with various configurations and feature options. These power connectors offer high reliability for enhanced performance and are excellent for a wide range of power-distribution applications. ​

Product Highlights


Operating Temperature Range:Termination Style:Current:
-40 to +125˚CSolder Tail, Screw Mount130.0 to 320.0A

PCB Headers

Power and Signal Cable Assemblies

Features and Benefits


Float-Mount Design

Allows up to +/- 1.00mm of misalignment, facilitating blind mating in deep racks​.

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One part number mates with 3.00- and 3.18mm-thick busbar tabs

This facilitates mating with de facto output blades for typical power supply applications and gives designers options for enhanced performance while meeting various system requirements.

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Multiple, independent points of contact

This allows for 40% more points of contact than competitors do for high reliability and enhanced performance.

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Several different current ratings and attachment methods utilizing the same separable interface

Engineers can overcome design limitations and have confidence in achieving a reliable interface with a variety of attach options across different current ratings. This provides a scalable solution for customers to meet different application requirements.

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Mounts to a busbar via two holes using customer-supplied machine screws
as well as solder tab options: 

Promotes secure fastening to busbar and PCBs.

High-conductivity copper alloy: 
Provides superior electrical performance.


Dimensionally compatible with competitive connectors:
Allows for drop-in replacement for second-source opportunities.

Low voltage drop:
Affords minimal heat generation.

Silver plating for lower resistance: 
Provides excellent reliability and performance.

Overview


Designers are often faced with system alignment challenges. Sometimes it is difficult to have accurate alignment when mating connectors. PowerPlane Busbar Power Connectors deliver +/- 1.00mm alignment to help ensure correct mating and help prevent potential damage.

Engineers in different industries face limitations when trying to meet design demands. They are challenged, as system requirements vary from one design to another. PowerPlane Busbar Power Connectors provide several different current rating options and attachment methods while utilizing the same separable interface.

Manufacturers often look for supply continuity and additional suppliers for their design options. PowerPlane Busbar Power Connectors meet the needs of a second source by providing direct board and footprint drop-in replacements for competitors’ products.

Applications by Industry


EV charging stations

Battery backup units
Power shelves
Routers
Servers
Storage units
Switches

Base stations
Network interfaces
Networking equipment
Power supplies
Rack-mount servers
Routers
Switches

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.

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