445718-8
TE Connectivity AMP Connectors
Product details
Designed for renewable energy systems, TE Connectivity AMP Connectors's 445718-8 sets new standards in Backplane Connectors - ARINC reliability. This heavy-duty connector withstands extreme weather conditions while maintaining low contact resistance, critical for solar farm and wind turbine applications.The Receptacle configuration features UV-resistant polymer housing that maintains mechanical integrity after 20+ years of sun exposure.A rating ensures compatibility with IEC 62852 requirements for DC connector systems.Available in 3 variants, the connector family accommodates from residential solar inverters to utility-scale combiner boxes.Cavity A's C4 configuration supports 15A continuous current per contact at 1500V DC rating.The C4 arrangement provides isolated measurement paths for IV curve tracing diagnostics.With 13C2 layouts, the connector enables RS-485 communication for smart inverter networks.150 pin assignments are optimized for power line communication in DC microgrids.The 100 options support temperature monitoring contacts for predictive maintenance systems.The Un-Sealed design exceeds IP68K requirements, surviving pressurized water jet cleaning in offshore wind installations.Chromate treatment provides 1000+ hour salt fog resistance while maintaining <5m contact resistance.Press-Fit methods are optimized for field installation with torque-controlled crimping tools.Including Cinch Nuts (6-32), Front Release, the connector incorporates arc-fault detection compatibility for enhanced system safety.
Product Attributes
- Product Status: Active
- Shell Style: Receptacle
- Class: -
- Class Code: A
- Shell Size: 3
- Cavity A: C4
- Cavity B: C4
- Cavity C: 13C2
- Cavity D: -
- Cavity E: 150
- Cavity F: 100
- Sealed: Un-Sealed
- Shell Plating: Chromate
- Termination: Press-Fit
- Features: Cinch Nuts (6-32), Front Release