Amphenol Commercial IPC-M Series Power Connectors
Amphenol Commercial IPC-M Series Power Connectors feature color-coded housings and are designed to house two separate contacts. These connectors are available in M50 (up to 50A), M120 (up to 115A), M175 (up to 175A), and M350 (up to 500A) current ratings. The IPC-M connectors operate within a temperature range from -40°C to +105°C, offer an operating voltage of 600Vac/dc, and have a maximum current rating of up to 500A. Typical applications include robotics, industrial systems, eMobility, and EV chargers.
Features
- Compact design
- IPC-M50
- Rated to house 6AWG contacts up to 50A per contact
- IPC-M120
- UL rated to 2AWG contacts up to 115A per contact
- IPC-M175
- UL rated for up to 175A per 1/0 contact
- IPC-M350
- UL rated for up to 500A per 350MCM (185mm²) contact
- Mechanically keyed and color-coded housings
- Silver-plated contact materials ensure durability
- Supports high power density
Applications
- Electric vehicle chargers
- eMobility
- Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
- Industrial
- Robotics
Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Values |
|---|---|
| Durability | 10,000 cycles |
| Maximum Current Rating | 500A |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +105°C |
| Operating Voltage Rating | 600Vac/dc |
Video
This TTI Tech Specs video for Amphenol Commercial IPC-M Series Power Connectors explains that they feature color-coded housings with built-in keying to ensure proper mating and are rated for up to 10,000 mating cycles.
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Video Transcript
If you mismatch your socks, you might tell people you’re being fashionable. If you mismatch power connectors at different voltages, you might tell people you’re looking for a job. Don’t risk mismatched power connectors—use Amphenol’s IPC-M series power connectors, which feature color-coded housings with built-in keying to ensure proper mating. IPC-M series connectors house two silver-plated contacts and are rated for up to 10,000 mating cycles, ensuring a long and reliable service life. All connectors are UL-rated to 600V ac/dc, with current ratings from 50A in the IPC-M50 to up to 500A using 350MCM contacts in the IPC-M350, providing both design versatility and high power density. Withstanding operation up to +105°C, the IPC-M series connectors are suitable for a wide range of applications, including EV chargers, eMobility, energy storage systems, industrial equipment, robotics, and other high-current applications.