It offers developers and designers a wide variety of options to further tailor their board-to-board and board-to-cable solutions to the requirements of different applications.
Greater design flexibility thanks to a smart expansion of the range
With the AMP SMC essential connector, TE responds to the specific requirements of its customers and offers a tailored solution. It has been designed to be an attractively priced solution for industrial applications. The AMP SMC offers the level of performance required for most customer applications, while meeting the following requirements:
• High current carrying capacity (up to 1.7 A)
• Temperature resistance up to 125 °C.
• Vibration and shock resistance requirements compliant with IEC 60603, Class 2
Compared to the ERNI SMC connector, the balance between meeting minimum requirements and limiting maximum performance offers better value for money for those customer applications that are not exposed to harsh environments.
The AMP SMC essential connector fits perfectly into TE's product range for board-to-board and board-to-cable connectors with a 1.27 mm pitch. It complements TE's established ERNI SMC connector, which also features a 1.27 mm pitch, but is designed to meet high vibration and shock resistance requirements, as well as withstand a greater number of mating cycles. It is specifically designed for demanding and harsh environments. Its vibration and shock performance complies with IEC 60603, Class 1.
Both SMC series appeal to designers and installers
Both TE connectors—the newly developed AMP SMC essential connector and the ERNI SMC connector—offer high contact reliability thanks to their double-sided spring contacts. Positioning pins increase mechanical strength. Polarization on both connector series improves mating security. Chamfered entry points simplify assembly and allow for a high misalignment tolerance of ±0.7 mm, especially during blind mating, for example, in hard-to-reach areas.
