SP MAX
POWER & SIGNAL CONNECTORS FOR RUGGED ENVIRONMENTS■ Developed specifically for power and signal management in military, space, satellite,and commercial air applications■ Precision machined shell, available in three sizes, provides EMI/RFI protection■ Combine a multitude of contact sizes in a single connector including #12, #16, #18, and #22 contacts■ Performance compatibility to EN4165 and DO-160

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SP Max General Information
TECH SPECSFEATURESAPPLICATIONS■ Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) insulators ensure proper operation from■ Power and signal I/O■ LRUs for military, space, satellite, and-55°C to 175°C■ Rated up to 35A per contact at 30ºC temperature rise
■ Integral blind mating allows for up to 2mm of offset■ Machined contacts in crimp, solder, or press-fit termination options■ Slim metal housing allows for heat dissipation and shielding■ Hardware options include angle brackets, boardlocks andjackscrews

commercial air applications■ Ground-based, air/space transport, andoperation in rugged environments (deepspace complex and planetary-basedcommunications)■ Battery and solar power distribution andmanagement■ High-wattage switchable power supplies■ Inside-the-box power and signal distribution■ Sequential mating, selective loading, and customized contact
positioning helps solve difficult application solutions

TECH SPECS
GENERALMECHANICALPart Number Prefix

SMShape

Rectangular

Performance Level

Mil/AeroSpaceflight

Body Style

Free cable
Panel mount

Qualifications

FAR-25-853(a)FAR-25-855(d)Insulator Construction

One-piece

RoHS Compliance

Yes (by default)

Locking System

Optional

Contact Style

FixedRemovableContact Size

#22
#18
#16
#12Female Contact Design

Closed entry

Contact Retention Mechanism

Metal clip
Press-in

MATERIAL AND FINISHES
Insulator

LCP

Insulator ColorBlack

Flammability Rating

UL 94V-0

Contact Material

Copper alloy

Contact PlatingGold flash
0.76μm Au (min)1.27μm Au (min)Contact Retention

27N to 67N (6 lbs to 15 lbs)

Contact Termination

Wire
PCB

Aluminum

Mating Cycles

500

Blind Mating Allowance

Up to 2mm offset

Shock

EIA 364-27 Condition D

Vibration

Random vibration per EN 60068-2-64 Method B
Sine vibration per MIL-DTL-202 Procedure 204

Shell Material

ELECTRICALInsulator Resistance

2.5 GΩ

Proof Voltage (rms)

Up to 2200V

Working Voltage (rms)

Up to 600V

Initial Contact Resistance

As low as 0.5 mΩ

Contact Current Rating at
30ºC Temperature Rise

Standard
Conductivity

HighConductivity

Size 12Size 16Size 18
Size 22

27A
15A
13A
3A

35A
21A
17A

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Operating Temperature

2-55 to 175ºC

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SP Max Dimensions
SHELL DIMENSIONS

MALE FACE VIEW

MALE SIDE VIEW

A
BC
D18.30 14.40[.720] [.567]

20.00[.787]

21.00[.827]

Contact Layout Area

FEMALE FACE VIEW

FEMALE SIDE VIEW

AB
C
D

18.30 14.40[.720] [.567]

21.55[.848]

21.00[.827]

Contact Layout Area

MATING VIEW

Contact LayoutDimenison

A

B

C

D

X

18.00 [.709]

46.00[1.811]40.00[1.575]38.00[1.496]30.40[1.197]

S

40.00 [1.574]

68.00[2.678]62.00[2.441]60.00[2.363]52.40[2.063]M

65.00 [2.362]

93.00[3.662]87.00[3.426]85.00[3.347]77.40[3.048]C

DEF

5.50 [.216]

4.50 [.177]

30.70 [1.209]28.30 [1.114]
7.40[.291]

13.50 [.531]

DA

4x C

SHELL SIZE

AX

30.80
[1.213]S

52.80[2.078]M

77.80[3.063]E
B

F

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3B

38.00
[1.496]18.70[.736]

3.10 [.122]

60.00[2.362]85.00[3.346]

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SP Max Contact Layouts
CONTACT L AYOUTS

Scale 1:1
Shell Size X

A033

A049

A050

A051

A062

A063

A064

A065A066(6) #12(6) #16(12) #18(24) #22(4) #12, (8) #22(6) #16, (4) #22(4) #12, (8) #22(6) #18, (12) #22(4) #16, (8) #22

All 'X' modules measure 14.60 [.575] in height and 18.00 [.708] in length

Shell Size S

A067

A068

A069

(4) #12, (4) #16, (24) #22(6) #12, (28) #22(4) #16, (9) #18, (24) #22

A070

A071

A072

(4) #16, (40) #22(4) #12, (8) #16, (8) #22(12) #12, (4) #22

All 'S' modules measure 14.60 [.575] in height and 40.00 [1.574] in length

Shell Size M

A036

A037

(24) #18, (40) #22(12) #16, (40) #22

A038

A039

(10) #12, (40) #22(12) #16, (24) #18

A040

A041

(10) #12, (24) #18(10) #12 (12) #16

All 'M' modules measure 14.60 [.575] in height and 65.00 [2.560] in length

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#16

#18

#22

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SP Max Temperature Rise Curves

AA

Current (A)Current (A)B

Size 16 Temperature rise (°C)

Size 12 Temperature rise (°C)

A Developed with (6) #16 high conductivity contacts

A Developed with (6) #12 high conductivity contacts
B Developed with (6) #12 standard conductivity contacts

B Developed with (6) #16 standard conductivity contacts

AB

Current (A)Current (A)B

B

Size 18 Temperature rise (°C)

Size 22 Temperature rise (°C)

A Developed with (6) #18 high conductivity contacts

B Developed with (6) #22 standard conductivity contacts

B Developed with (6) #18 standard conductivity contacts

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TEMPERATURE RISE CURVES

Tested per IEC Publication 60512-3, Test 5a

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SP Max Contact Terminations
CONTACT TERMINATIONSStraight solder

Right angle solder

AAPress-fit

Right angle Press-fit

AA

CodeTermination typeA

30

Straight solder

5.00 [.197]

38

Straight solder, high conductivity power contacts (from size 18)

5.00 [.197]

40

Right angle solder

5.00 [.197]

48

Right angle solder, high conductivity power contacts (from size 18)

5.00 [.197]

63

Right angle press-fit, for use with PCBs >= 2.29 [.090]

5.72 [.225]

93

Straight press-fit, for use with PCBs >= 2.29 [.090]

5.72 [.225]

CRIMP CONTACTS

Size

Standard Conductivity
FemaleHigh Conductivity
FemaleStranded
AWG [mm2]

12FC1210P2/AA

FC1210P2S/AA#10 [6.0]

12FC1212P2/AA

FC1212P2S/AA#12 [4.0]

16

FC112P2/AA-PA907

FC112P2S/AA-PA907#12 [4.0]

16

FC114P2/AA-PA907#14-16 [2.5-1.5]

16

FC116P2/AA-PA907#16-18-20 [1.5-1.0-0.5]

16FC120P2/AA-PA907#20-22-24 [0.5-0.3-0.25]

18

FC1816P2/AA

FC1816P2S/AA#16-18 [1.5-1.0]

18

FC1820P2/AA

FC1820P2S/AA#20 [0.5]

22FC422P9/AA#22-26 [0.3-0.12]

PLATING
Standard finish
Optional finishes

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Gold flash over nickel plate.
0.76μm Au (min) over 0.76μm Ni (min) over Cu by adding “-14” suffix onto part number.
Example: FC1212P2/AA-14
1.27μm Au (min) over 1.52μm Ni (min) over Cu by adding “-15” suffix onto part number.
Example: FC1212P2/AA-15

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SP Max Create a PartX

A049-MA

30C-T7CREATE A PARTSM

All SP Max products
are RoHS-compliant
by default.

S1SeriesTermination Side Accessories
••
SMXX
B1
B2
B3
S1
S2

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Shell Sizes•XSM

18 mm of active insulator
40 mm of active insulator
65 mm of active insulator

NoneAngle brackets, through holes
Angle brackets, threaded holes
Angle brackets, integrated boardlocks
Standoffs, 4-40
Standoffs, boardlocks

Mating Side Accessories•Contact Layout

XXT7
E7
K1
K2K3

•
Axxx Select from layout codes on page 4

Contact Gender•MSRCMale pin
Female socket
Female socket with sealing ring
Female socket with conductive sealing ring

K4NoneFixed male jackscrews
Rotating female jackposts
Keying guide, 2x male pins, for use with K2
Keying guide, 2x female sockets, for use with K1
Keying guide, 1x male pin (left),
1x female socket (right), for use with K4
Keying guide, 1x female socket (left),
1x male pin (right), for use with K3

Contact Plating

Shell Options
•AB
C
D*2
E*2
F*2

X
AC
DE

Electroless nickel
Electroless nickel, non-conductive panel gasket
Electroless nickel, conductive panel gasket
Electroless nickel PTFEElectroless nickel PTFE, non-conductive panel gasketElectroless nickel PTFE, conductive panel gasket

No contacts
Gold flash, Au over 0.51μm Ni (min) over Cu
0.76μm Au (min) over 0.76μm Ni (min) over Cu
1.27μm Au (min) over 1.52μm Ni (min) over Cu
1.27μm Au (min) over Cu•Termination Type•00*130
38
40
48
63*3
93

Wire, order contacts separately
Straight solder
Straight solder, high conductivity power contacts (from size 18)
Right angle solder
Right angle solder, high conductivity power contacts (from size 18)
Right angle press-fit, for use with PCBs >= 2.29 [.090]
Straight press-fit, for use with PCBs >= 2.29 [.090]*1

Available on female connector only. Contact Technical Sales for availability of crimp
contacts on male connector.

*2

Mating force reduces when PTFE plating selected*3

Contact Technical Sales for availability

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SEALING RING / SHELL OPTIONS

Sealing RingGasket

Conductive or non-conductive perimeter sealing ring for female connectors
using code ‘R’ and ‘C’ in Contact Gender step

Conductive or non-conductive panel gasket for shellusing code 'B', 'C', 'E', 'F' in Shell Options step

MATING SIDE ACCESSORIES

E7

T7

K1

K2

Rotating female jackposts

Fixed male jackscrews

Keying guide, 2x male pins,
for use with K2

Keying guide, 2x female sockets,for use with K1

K3

K4

Keying guide, 1x male pin (left), 1x female socket (right), for use with K4

Keying guide, 1x female socket (left), 1x male pin (right), for use with K3

TERMINATION SIDE ACCESSORIES

B1B2

B3

S1S2

Angle brackets, through holes

Angle brackets, threaded holes

Angle brackets, integrated
boardlocks

Standoffs, 4-40

Standoffs, boardlocks

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