3-173985-1

TE Connectivity AMP Connectors's 3-173985-1 revolutionizes connectivity in the Rectangular Connectors - Board In, Direct Wire to Board space, specifically developed for renewable energy systems and smart grid applications. These rugged connectors withstand extreme environmental conditions while maintaining flawless power transmission in solar and wind energy installations.The Individual Wires design incorporates UV-resistant materials and wide-temperature-range performance, making it ideal for solar panel junction boxes and wind turbine pitch control systems exposed to decades of outdoor weathering.Scalable from 11 positions, the connector family addresses diverse requirements in power conversion systems, from simple string monitoring to complex MPPT controller interfaces in utility-scale solar farms.Precision 0.079" (2.00mm) alignment ensures uniform current distribution in high-power applications, preventing hot spots in solar tracker motor connections subject to continuous movement and repositioning.The 0.079" (2.00mm) board interface accommodates thick copper PCBs used in power inverters, maintaining reliable connections despite different thermal expansion coefficients between connector and board materials.The 1-row configuration optimizes current carrying capacity while minimizing voltage drop, critical for battery energy storage systems where efficiency directly impacts ROI in megawatt-scale installations.Through Hole mounting ensures reliable connections in vibrating environments like wind turbine nacelles, while providing sufficient strain relief for cables subject to constant movement and thermal cycling.Featuring IDC technology, the connector achieves gas-tight seals that prevent oxidation in high-current applications, maintaining low contact resistance in photovoltaic combiner boxes operating at 1000V DC.Compatible with 26-28 AWG conductors, the connector handles both control signals and power transmission in hybrid renewable systems combining solar, wind, and battery storage technologies.Tin plating technology prevents galvanic corrosion in coastal wind farms, where salt spray accelerates degradation of conventional connector materials.The Blue housing incorporates infrared-reflective pigments that reduce heat buildup in concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems, improving overall system efficiency and component longevity.