Amphenol FC1816P2AA connectors featuring precision machined shells for EMI RFI shielding in aerospace
Product Overview
The Positronic SP MAX series offers rugged power and signal connectors engineered for demanding applications in military, space, satellite, and commercial air sectors. These connectors feature precision-machined shells providing EMI/RFI protection and the flexibility to accommodate a variety of contact sizes (#12, #16, #18, and #22) within a single unit. Designed for high reliability, they are compatible with EN4165, ESA/ESCC-3401, and DO-160 standards, ensuring robust performance in harsh environments. Applications include power and signal I/O for LRUs, battery and solar power management, high-wattage power supplies, and internal power/signal distribution.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Positronic
- Series: SP MAX
- Performance Level: Mil/Aero
- Spaceflight Qualifications: FAR-25-853(a), FAR-25-855(d)
- RoHS Compliance: Yes (by default)
- Insulator Material: LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer)
- Insulator Color: Black
- Flammability Rating: UL 94V-0
- Contact Material: Copper alloy
- Contact Plating: Gold flash (0.76m Au min), 1.27m Au min
- Shell Material: Aluminum
- Body Style: Free cable, Panel mount
- Locking System: Optional
- Contact Style: Fixed, Removable
- Contact Design: Closed entry (Female)
- Contact Retention Mechanism: Metal clip, Press-in
- Mating Cycles: 500
- Blind Mating Allowance: Up to 2mm offset
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| General Information | connectpositronic.com |
| Part Number Prefix | SM |
| Insulator Resistance | 2.5 G |
| Proof Voltage (rms) | Up to 2200V |
| Working Voltage (rms) | Up to 600V |
| Initial Contact Resistance | As low as 0.5 m |
| Contact Current Rating (at 30C Temp Rise) | Size 12: 27A (Standard), 35A (High Conductivity) Size 16: 15A (Standard), 21A (High Conductivity) Size 18: 13A (Standard), 17A (High Conductivity) Size 22: 3A |
| Operating Temperature | -55 to 175C |
| Contact Retention Force | 27N to 67N (6 lbs to 15 lbs) |
| Contact Termination | Wire, PCB |
| Shell Sizes | X (18mm active insulator), S (40mm active insulator), M (65mm active insulator) |
| Shell Dimensions (Size X) | A: 18.00 [.709], B: 46.00 [1.811], C: 40.00 [1.575], D: 38.00 [1.496], X: 30.40 [1.197] |
| Shell Dimensions (Size S) | A: 40.00 [1.574], B: 68.00 [2.678], C: 62.00 [2.441], D: 60.00 [2.363], X: 52.40 [2.063] |
| Shell Dimensions (Size M) | A: 65.00 [2.362], B: 93.00 [3.662], C: 87.00 [3.426], D: 85.00 [3.347], X: 77.40 [3.048] |
| Mating View Dimensions (Size X) | A: 30.80 [1.213], B: 18.70 [.736], C: 3.10 [.122], D: 38.00 [1.496], E: 5.50 [.216], F: 4.50 [.177], X: 30.70 [1.209] |
| Mating View Dimensions (Size S) | A: 52.80 [2.078], B: 60.00 [2.362], C: 3.10 [.122], D: 60.00 [2.362], E: 5.50 [.216], F: 4.50 [.177], X: 28.30 [1.114] |
| Mating View Dimensions (Size M) | A: 77.80 [3.063], B: 85.00 [3.346], C: 3.10 [.122], D: 85.00 [3.346], E: 5.50 [.216], F: 4.50 [.177], X: 13.50 [.531] |
| Contact Terminations | Straight solder, Right angle solder, Press-fit, Right angle Press-fit |
| Termination Codes | 30 (Straight solder), 38 (Straight solder, high conductivity), 40 (Right angle solder), 48 (Right angle solder, high conductivity), 63 (Right angle press-fit), 93 (Straight press-fit) |
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