The new series is ideal for high-power electrified and hybrid applications with high thermal, mechanical, and electrical stresses, such as electric vehicles and manufacturing systems in the industrial, transportation, and commercial sectors, as well as energy storage systems, such as those found in data centers and electrical transformers.
Designed for design flexibility, the TS1 series offers versatile receptacle termination methods and flexible cable routing options for plugs, simplifying equipment design and improving cable management. Available in 8.0 mm and 12.0 mm contact sizes, the series can be used in a wide range of high-voltage and high-current applications.
Advanced features that enhance connector performance include a rigid metal housing and latch, 360° electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, and an operating voltage of 2000 V (12.0 mm) or 1500 V (8.0 mm). The TS1 series offers a wide current capacity range from 200 A to 450 A and supports cable sizes from 35 mm² to 120 mm², with individually shielded cable.
These rugged connectors are UL 4128 compliant, USCAR2 compliant, IP6K9K rated for environmental conditions, and have an operating temperature range of -40 °C to +125 °C. The TS1 series can withstand 500 mating cycles and 20 G of vibration at rated current.
Ty Yesensky, Director of Product Development for the Americas at Amphenol Industrial Operations, noted, "Electrification, regardless of the industry, requires connectors that must withstand frequent mating, provide complete EMI shielding, and offer reliable shock resistance, as well as tolerate sustained high-power flows. These challenges underscore the need for specialized high-power connectors, such as our new TS1 series, designed to deliver durability, safety, and performance."
