Amphenol FCI (ACS) PwrBlade Power Connectors

Amphenol FCi PwrBlade Power Connectors combine power and signal contacts in a single connector for power distribution and control. These connectors are available in vertical and right-angle PCB-mount configurations, supporting coplanar, backplane, and mezzanine connections. The PwrBlade connectors can be configured with up to 20 power contacts and 148 signal contacts, with individual power contacts rated for 48A and multiple-contact configurations rated for 30A per contact. These connectors are designed for use in pluggable power supplies, servers, storage enclosures, and industrial equipment.

Features

  • Complies with UL current interruption standards for hot plug use
  • Configurable power and signal contact placement for custom applications
  • Molded-in guides ensure proper alignment for blind mating
  • Power contact spacing options support AC up to 300V, DC up to 200V, or high-density power configurations
  • Server System Infrastructure (SSI)-compliant interface for pluggable power supplies and distribution
  • Supports both power distribution and control with power and signal contacts

Applications

  • AC/DC pluggable power supplies:
    • Data
    • Networking
    • Telecommunication
  • Industrial controls and instrumentation
  • Industrial PCs
  • SSI server systems

Technical Specifications

Parameters Values
Power Contact Signal Contact
Insulation resistance 10,000MΩ 500MΩ
Mating force 25 ounces per contact 3.5 ounces per contact
Withstanding voltage  2500V DC 1000V DC

PwrBlade Power Connectors Temperature Rise Curve

Amphenol FCi PwrBlade Power Connectors Temperature Rise Curve Graph