Product Catalog

M02 Rev B 19/11

CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
124Timeline & History
Vertical Integration
Our Focus / Our Strengths

1991

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
6

1983

Tech Specs

Operations
in Europe
began

PRODUCTS
Power
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
		

Scorpion
Low-Profile Scorpion
Panther
Power Connection Systems
GoldfishGreat Golden
Compact Power Connector
Dragonfly
Infinity
AutoShunt
Power Input Connector
Safety Shroud / VITA 41 (VXS)PICMG Standards
20 AdvancedTCA / CompactPCI
		 AdvancedTCA RTM

1980

Qualified to
MIL-DTL-24308& MIL-C-39029

1978

Qualified to
MIL-DTL-28748

1966

Founded as
an aerospacecomponent
manufacturer

D-subminiature
22 Standard Density
23 High Density
24 Combo-D
25 Spaceflight
26 Waterproof
27 Dual Port (Stacked)
28 Hermetic
30 Optik-D / Backshells & Accessories
Rectangular
31 Standard Density
32 High Density
33 Utility
Circular
33
34
35
36

Circle Hex
Talon Mini
Front Runner
Baby King Cobra

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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37
38
39
40

PosiBand Contacts
LSA & Press-Fit Contacts
Custom Connectors
Contact Us

Operationsin Puerto
Rico
began

ABOUT USTIMELINE& HISTORY1993

Qualified
to NASAGSFC

Founded in 1966

1995

Operationsin Asia
began

Divisional headquarters in
Americas, Europe and Asia

1999

CompactPCI P47
standard power
connector interface
adopted2005

AS9100 / ISO9001

Operationsin India began

Global sales and service network

2009

Since 1966, Positronic has provided connector
solutions to customers around the world.
Positronic offers a wide variety of power,
D-subminiature, circular and rectangular connector
products and accessories. Value-added s­ ervices arealso available.
Our connectors feature precision machined
contacts and can be p
­ rovided to industrial or
military performance levels to meet various target
price points.
Our products are used in all areas of the electronics
industry from basic power supplies to advanced
weapon systems.

Revolutionary
PosiBand contact
introduced
Higher level subassembly capability

2010

PosiBand receives
SAE AS39029 andNASA qualification

Vertically integrated
manufacturing capability

Modular Scorpion
product released

Patent holder for various
connector technologies

2016

Positronic celebrates
50th anniversary

Involved in international
connector standards development

2019

Became OCP
Community Member

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COMPLETECAPABILITY
CONNECTOREXCELLENCEVERTICAL INTEGRATIONDESIGN &SUSTAININGENGINEERINGThe Engineering department accomplishes a variety of key company objectives
such as designing new products for standard and customer-specific applications,modifying existing products to meet customer demands, undertaking value
engineering initiatives, and offering technical support for existing product lines.
A focus on 3D modeling during the design process is augmented by in-house 3D
printing capabilities.

TOOLINGThe Tooling department has a host of capable machines like CNCs and EDMs
that are used to manufacture punch press dies, molds, assembly fixtures, cams
and other tools for in-house use. The department also manufactures assembly
tools used by Positronic customers worldwide.

METAL
FABRICATION/ STAMPING

The Metal Fab department boasts a number of punch presses in varying sizes
and capabilities that are used to manufacture connector shells, backshells, angle
brackets, cable clamps and other metal accessories.

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TEST
LABORATORY

With a variety of test equipment to choose from, the Positronic test lab is certified
to carry out a variety of tests to IEC standards plus QPL testing to military
standards MIL-DTL-24308, SAE AS39029 and MIL-DTL-28748. In addition, thelab is approved by UL as part of the Client Test Data program and has the ability
to verify product performance to IP65 and IP67 requirements.

MOLDING

The Molding department houses multiple thermoplastic and thermoset plastic
molding machines that are used to mold connector insulators, backshells, angle
brackets, cable clamps and other plastic accessories.

MACHINING

One of the core competencies of Positronic is screw machine technology. Acrossall locations, Positronic has over 200 automatic lathes to manufacture thousandsof varieties of electrical contacts for use in its broad connector product lines.
These machines are also used to manufacture certain types of component
hardware.

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PLATING

The internal plating shop applies gold, nickel, copper, zinc, tin, chromate
conversion, electroless nickel and anodic coatings to connector components
prior to the assembly process. Plating inspection technology exists to verify
plating thickness, adhesion and appearance to meet military specifications.

MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING

Manufacturing Engineering designs and implements state of the art manufacturing
processes and proprietary equipment for in-house use. This includes automated,
high-speed assembly tools and robotic equipment used to maximize efficiency
while minimizing manufacturing defects.

STOCKING

Positronic has multiple stocking locations around the world for both components
and finished goods. Finished goods are available to ship within 1 business dayfrom the time the order is received and PosiShop, the e-Commerce division of
Positronic, offers thousands of products for sale online.

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ASSEMBLY &SECONDARYOPERATIONSThe Assembly department handles finished connector assembly along with avariety of secondary manufacturing operations such as slotting, drilling, tapping,milling, depressing, sleeving, striping and reeling, among others.

QUALITY
ASSURANCE

Positronic has a robust TQM program and is AS9100/ISO9001 compliant at
various locations. The QA department manages continuous improvement
initiatives to ensure quality is designed into the product through rigid processcontrol and a dedicated Quality Engineering staff. The company is also certified
to act as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR) for some of theworld’s most respected companies.

SALES &CUSTOMERSERVICE

Positronic has an extensive sales and support network all over the world withkey regional offices in the USA, France, India, Singapore and China. In addition to
many highly trained direct sales staff, the company also partners with electronics
distributors in strategic parts of the world to better serve the customers inthose areas.

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POWER ELECTRONICS
INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL AEROSPACE

OUR
FOCUS

TELECOM / DATACOM
DEFENSETEST & INSTRUMENTATIONSPACEFLIGHT
TRANSPORTATIONMEDICALOIL & GAS

4SOLID MACHINED, LOW RESISTANCE CONTACTS
POWER CONNECTORSOURSTRENGTHS

D-SUBMINIATURE CONNECTORSRECTANGULAR CONNECTORSCUSTOM CONNECTOR DEVELOPMENTPOSIBAND CONTACT TECHNOLOGY
E-COMMERCESERVICE & SUPPORT

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TECH
SPECS
POWER CONNECTORSFAMILYSCORPION

LOW-PROFILESCORPIONPANTHER

POWER
CONNECTIONSYSTEMSGOLDFISHGREATGOLDENCOMPACT
POWER
CONNECTORDRAGONFLY

INFINITYAUTOSHUNT

POWER
INPUT
CONNECTOR

SAFETYSHROUD

VITA 41(VXS)

AdvancedTCA

SP

LSP

PA, PB

PLA, PLB,
PLC

GFSH

GG

PCIH, PCIA,
PCIB,
PCIC, PCIM

DF

IP, MIP,
MMIP

PLZ,
DFS

PLB3W3

PLS

VPX

VPB

10

11

12

13

14

15, 20

16

17

18

19

19

19

20

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

PAGE NUMBERCONTACT
SIZE

8, 9, 20CURRENTRATING
1(AMPS) *

#4
#8
#12
#16
#18
#22

100
50
40
26
16
3

#12
#20
#22

38
12
3

#0
#12
#22

110
25
3

#8
#16
#20

40
18
7.5

#12
#16
#20
#22

35
20
5
3

#0
#8
#12
#16
#20

175
50
35
20
5

2

40 *
28 *2
5
3

#16
#16
#20
#22

#16
#20
#22

20
7.5
3

#8
#12
#16
#20

60
40
20
5

#16

15

#12

40

#12

40

#20

24

#16
#22

30
2

FEMALE CONTACTDESIGN

Open Entry
PosiBandOpen Entry
PosiBandLSA

PosiBandOpen Entry
LSA

Open Entry
PosiBand
LSA

LSA
Crown

Open Entry
PosiBand
LSA

Open Entry
LSA

Open Entry
LSA

LSA

LSA

LSA

PosiBandOpen Entry
LSA

CONTACTTERMINATION

Crimp
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Solder Cup
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Ring Terminal
Busbar

Crimp
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Solder PCB
Screw Terminal

Crimp
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB
Screw Terminal

Crimp
Solder PCB

Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCBPolyester

Polyester

LCP
PEI

Polyester

Nylon

Nylon

Polyester

Nylon

Polyester

Nylon
Polyester

Polyester

Polyester

Polyester

Polyester

INSULATOR COLOR

Blue

Black

Black

Blue

Gold

Gold

Blue

Green
Black

Blue

Green
Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

SHELL MATERIAL

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

SHELL FINISH

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

POLARIZATION

Insulator

Insulator

Insulator
Trapezoidal

Insulator

Insulator

Insulator

Insulator

Insulator

Insulator

Insulator

Insulator

Insulator

Pin Layout

Insulator

Optional

Optional--

Optional

Included

Included----

Included

--

--

--

--

Included> 1,000,000> 100,000

3

16

6

625

12

5

16

2

1

2

1

1

Jackscrew
Lock Lever

Integrated Latch

JackscrewJackscrew--

Integrated Latch

Jackscrew----

INSULATOR MATERIAL

BLIND MATINGLAYOUTS

Integrated Latch
Integrated Latch
Jackscrew

LOCKING SYSTEM

Integrated Latch Integrated Latch Integrated Latch

BACKSHELL

Plastic--

Plastic

Plastic

Plastic

Metal--

Plastic

Plastic

Plastic

Plastic

--

--

--

MOUNTING

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

PCB

PCB

TEMPERATURE
RANGE (°C)

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +200
-55 to +160

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

2

2

2

3

3

2

3

--

3

--

2

2

3

4

UL

--

IP65/67/68/69K
EN45545-2 HL3
FAR 25.853
NFF 16-101/102

CUL

UL

--

UL
CSA

UL

UL
CSA

--

--

--

--

UL
CNR

SEQUENTIAL MATINGLEVELS4QUALIFICATIONS *All Positronic contacts are machined from solid copper alloy and plated gold for maximum performance. Gold plating thickness options include gold flash, 30 microinches and 50 microinches. All insulators meet UL 94V-0 requirements.

*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families. On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.
*2 28 amp rating applies to DC output and 40 amp rating applies to AC/DC input.
*3 7.5 amp rating applies to GAP/GAPL series and 13 amp rating applies to GMCT series.
*4 The listed qualification may not apply to all products within the family. Safety agency certifications not listed here may have been pending at the time of printing. Consult sales for current status.

D-SUBMINIATURE CONNECTORSCIRCULAR CONNECTORSRECTANGULAR CONNECTORSSTANDARD
DENSITY

HIGH
DENSITY

COMBO-D

SPACEFLIGHT

WATERPROOF

DUAL PORT(STACKED)OPTIK-D

STANDARD
DENSITY

HIGH
DENSITYUTILITY

CIRCLE
HEX

TALON

FRONT
RUNNERBABY KING
COBRA

SD, MDX,
RD, PCD,
HDC, XAVAC,
SAVAC, HIVAC

ODD, DD,
PCDD, XVAC,SAVAC, HIVAC

CBD, CBM,
CBC, CBDD,
CBCD, XAVAC,
SAVAC, HIVAC

SND, SDD,
SCBC, SCBM,SCBCD,SCBDD

WD, WDD,
EVD

DP, MDP,XD, DDA,
DDB, DDC,
CBDP

CBF

GMCT, GM,
GAP, GAPL

SGM, SGMC,
SMPL

GF, GFPL

GH, MGH

TB

FR

BKC

22, 2823, 2824, 28

25

26

27

30

31

32

33

33

34

35

36

#20

7.5

#22

5

#8
#16
#20
#22

40
16
7.5
5

#8
#16
#20
#22

40
16
7.5
5

#20
#22

7.5
5

#8
#20
#22

40
7.5
5

#8
#20
#22

40
7.5
5

3

13 *
7.5 *3
7.5

#16
#16
#20

#22

5

#20

7.5

#20
#22

7.5
5

#18
#22

14
3

#12
#16
#20
#22

25
13
7.5
5

#20

7.5

Open Entry
PosiBandOpen Entry
PosiBandOpen Entry
PosiBandLSA

PosiBand
LSA

Open Entry
PosiBandOpen Entry
LSA

Open Entry
PosiBandLSA

LSA

Open Entry
PosiBandOpen Entry

Open Entry

PosiBandOpen Entry
LSA

Open Entry

Crimp
Solder Cup
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Solder Cup
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Solder Cup
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Solder Cup
Solder PCB

Crimp
Solder Cup
Solder PCB
Pre-Wired

Solder PCB

Crimp
Solder Cup
Solder PCB
Optical Cable

Crimp
Solder Cup
Solder PCB
Press-Fit PCB

Crimp
Solder Cup
Solder PCB

Solder Cup
Solder PCB

Solder Cup
Solder PCB

Crimp
Solder PCB

Crimp
Solder PCB

Solder Cup

DAP
Nylon
Polyester

Polyester

Polyester

DAP
Polyester

DAP
Nylon
Polyester

Nylon
Polyester

Polyester

DAP

DAP

DAP

DAP

LCP

DAP

Nylon

Green
Black
Blue

Blue
Black

Blue

Green
Blue

Green
Black

Black
Green

Blue

Gray

Green
Gray

Gray

Green
Gray

Black

Black

Black

Steel
Stainless Steel

SteelStainless Steel

SteelStainless Steel

Brass

Steel
Stainless Steel

SteelStainless Steel

SteelStainless Steel

Aluminum

Aluminum----

Aluminum

--

--

Tin
Zinc
Cadmium

Tin
Zinc
Cadmium

Tin
Zinc
Cadmium

Gold

Tin
Zinc
Cadmium

Tin
Zinc
Cadmium

Tin
Zinc
Cadmium

Black Anodize
Yellow Anodize
Yellow Chromate

Black Anodize
Yellow Anodize
Yellow Chromate

--

--

--

--

--

Trapezoidal

Trapezoidal

Trapezoidal

Trapezoidal

Trapezoidal

Trapezoidal

Trapezoidal

Guide Pilots
Jackscrews

Guide Pilots
Jackscrews

Pin Layout

Pin Layout

Insulator

Insulator

Insulator

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

5

6

29

37

10

Variable

8

16

14

2

6

2

16

2

Jackscrew
Lock Lever

Jackscrew
Lock Lever

Jackscrew
Lock Lever

JackscrewJackscrewJackscrew
Lock Lever

JackscrewJackscrew
Lock Lever

Jackscrew
Lock Lever--

Lock Spring

Coupling Nut

Coupling Nut

Coupling Nut

Metal
Plastic

Metal
Plastic

Metal
Plastic

Metal

Metal
Plastic--

Metal
Plastic

Metal

Metal

--

Metal
Plastic

Metal

Plastic

Plastic

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
PCB

Free Cable
PCB
Panel

Free Cable
Panel-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-25 to +85-55 to +125
-40 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125
-65 to +150

-55 to +135

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

-55 to +125

4

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

2

--

UL
CSA
MIL-DTL-24308
SAE AS3902

UL
CSA
MIL-DTL-24308
SAE AS39029

UL
CSA
DESC 85039
SAE AS39029

MIL-DTL-24308
GSFC S-311

IP65/67UL
CSA
SAE AS39029

UL
CSA

ARINC 801
SAE AS39029

UL
MIL-DTL-28748
SAE AS39029

UL
MIL-DTL-28748
SAE AS39029

UL

UL

IP65

IP65/67

UL

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POWERD-SUBMINIATURE
RECTANGULAR
CIRCULARSCORPION

The most versatile modular
power/signal connector on the market
FEATURES
Modular tool design allows for practically limitlesscustomer-defined contact arrangements
Molding process yields a one-piece insulator

High conductivity contacts available to maximize current density

CONTACTS

The connector width is variable up to 101.00 mm

For high voltage requirements, increase creepage and clearance
distances with spacer modules

Venting options for improved cooling
Backshell available

TERMINATIONSSuperior blind mating

SP

CONTACT SIZE *1

CURRENT RATING
2(AMPS) *

4

100

8

50

12

40

16

26

18

16

22

3

CONNECTORS

Sequential mating

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

1M+
LAYOUTS

crimp

solderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

*1 Contact Sales for size 24 options.
*2 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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POWERD-SUBMINIATURE
RECTANGULAR
CIRCULARSCORPION

1. Define the requirements
2. Select the modules
3. Configure the part number

Size 4Size 8MODULES

Size 12Size 16Size 18

Size 221

Size 24*

Spacers*1 Contact Sales for size 24 options.

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RECTANGULAR
CIRCULAR

LOW-PROFILE SCORPION

A low-profile (8.20mm) version of
the modular Scorpion family
FEATURES

Molding process yields a one-piece insulator
Maximize power throughput and minimize space claim

CONTACTS

Modular tool design allows for tens of thousandsof customer-defined contact arrangements

For high voltage requirements, increase creepage and clearance
distances with spacer modules
Sequential mating
Integrated blind mating

TERMINATIONSHigh conductivity contacts available to maximize
current density

LSP

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *

12

38

20

12

22

3

CONNECTORSThe connector width is variable up to 101.00 mm

PART NUMBER
PREFIX100K+
LAYOUTS

crimp

solderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

Venting options for improved cooling

10

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POWERD-SUBMINIATURE
RECTANGULAR
CIRCULARPANTHER

Rugged IP65/67/68/69K connector
for use in rail, earth moving, battery
and related applications
FEATURES

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

PA, PB

IP65/67/68/69K ratings are achieved in mated condition

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *Operating temperatures to 200ºC

0

110

8

TBD

12

25

16

TBD

18

TBD

22

3

TERMINATIONSCONNECTORS

Contact current ratings up to 110 amps per contact when using
high conductivity versions

CONTACTS

Meets EN45545-2 HL3 smoke and toxicity requirements
for rail passenger applications

2

3

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

solderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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POWERD-SUBMINIATURE
RECTANGULAR
CIRCULAR

POWER CONNECTION SYSTEMSThe original blue power connector
with size 16 contacts
FEATURES

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

PLA, PLC, PLC

One, two or three contact row options

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *Unique right angle press-fit available
Terminate a variety of wire gauges into a single connector

40

16

18

20

7.5

14

16

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

wire

d er c uolsolderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

p

Economical

TERMINATIONS

Locking latch integrated into connector housing

CONNECTORS

Sequential mating

8sHigh conductivity contacts available to maximize current density

CONTACTS

An industry-leading, high reliability power connector for
more than 20 years*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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POWERD-SUBMINIATURE
RECTANGULAR
CIRCULARGOLDFISH

COMPACT POWER SYSTEMSGOLDFISH

A economical, blind mating power/signal
connector with many options
FEATURES
Ideal for applications requiring robust blind mating in acompact, economical package

Touch-safe recessed female contacts

CONTACTS

Mixed density (hybrid) connector offers options for AC/DC
input, DC output at multiple voltages and signal control

Excellent blind mating
Hot swap

TERMINATIONS

Sequential mating

CONNECTORSHigh conductivity contacts available to maximize current density

PART NUMBER
PREFIXGFSH

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *

12

35

16

20

20

5

22

3

3

6

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

solderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%..

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POWERD-SUBMINIATURE
RECTANGULAR
CIRCULARGREAT GOLDEN

Up to 400 amps of throughput
in a robust, modular housing
FEATURES
Fixed-length modular connector for ultra-highpower applications

Busbar options available
Superior blind mating

CONTACTS

Select one of five different modules for each of thefour insert positions

Robust housing stands up to abuse

TERMINATIONSCONNECTORS

Hot swap

PART NUMBER
PREFIXGG

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *

0

175

8

50

12

35

16

20

20

5

1

625

PACKAGE SIZELAYOUTS

crimp

wire
*Ring terminal and busbar options available
1* High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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POWERD-SUBMINIATURE
RECTANGULAR
CIRCULARCOMPACT POWER CONNECTORGOLDFISH

Plug-in power interface forCompactPCI and other platforms
FEATURES
P47 connector (PCIH47) is compliant to the PICMG 2.11 Power
Connector Interface specification also known as CompactPCI

Touch-safe recessed female contacts

CONTACTS

Mixed density (hybrid) connector offers options for AC/DC input,
DC output at multiple voltages and signal control

Sequential mating

TERMINATIONS

Coplanar mounting options

CONNECTORS

Keying options

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

PCIH, PCIA, PCIB,
PCIC, PCIMCONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *
2

16

40 *

16

28 *

20

5

22

3

2

5

12

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

solderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

*2 28 amp rating applies to DC output and 40 amp rating applies to
AC/DC input.

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POWERD-SUBMINIATURE
RECTANGULAR
CIRCULARDRAGONFLY

Economical and miniature
power/signal connector
FEATURES

PART NUMBER
PREFIXDF

Sequential mating

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *Integrated locking system

CONTACTSPower/signal connector ideal for applications requiringhigh power density at an economical priceTERMINATIONS

2-pole, auto-shunting version available

CONNECTORS

Maintains low contact resistance over 10,000 mating cycles

16

20

20

7.5

22

3

4

5

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

solderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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INFINITY

Superior blind mating, mixed density
connector with robust housing
FEATURES

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

IP, MIP, MMIP

Touch-safe recessed female contacts

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *Excellent blind mating compensating for 7.62mm
of misalignment
Robust housing stands up to abuse
High voltage capability
Hot swap

CONNECTORSHigh conductivity contacts available to maximize current density

TERMINATIONS

3-level sequential mating

CONTACTS

Mixed density (hybrid) connector offers options for AC/DC input,
DC output at multiple voltages and signal control

8

60

12

40

16

20

20

5

3

16

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

solderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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An innovative alternative to
CT shorting blocks
FEATURES

Two position connector is ideal for “Ground Fault
Protection” configurations
Accepts 10 and 12 AWG wire
Reduces operating cost

CONNECTORSFor use in six-line “Delta” configurations or four-line“Y” configurations

TERMINATIONSInnovative design automatically shorts male contacts (circuits)
together upon decoupling

CONTACTS

Quick and easy alternative to commonly used
CT (current transformer) shorting blocks

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

PLZ, DFSCONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *

16

15

2

2

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

solder

wire

PCB

ew
sc r

te

rm i nal*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS

POWER INPUT CONNECTORSAFETY SHROUD(3) size 12 contacts spaced ideallyfor AC/DC power input

Shrouded, touch-safe power connector
in 5 and 7-pin versions

FEATURESFEATURES

Screw termination facilitates field installation

Prevents unsafe exposure to both male and female contacts

Sequential matingHigh voltage capability

Hot swap

Hot swap

VITA 41 (VXS)
System power interface for
VITA 41 systems
FEATURES
Standard power interface for VITA 41 (VXS) systems
Ultra-miniatureThree-level sequential mating

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AdvancedTCA RTM

THE PICMG 3.0 AdvancedTCA
Zone 1 connector of choice

For data and management on the reartransition modules (RTM) in PICMG 3.0 R3.0

FEATURESFEATURES

The original Zone 1 power interface forAdvancedTCA systems – copied but never duplicatedCommon in instrumentation and high energy physics
applications

Four-level sequential mating

Integrated blind mating

Internal blind mate guide

Small size minimizes space claim

CompactPCI
Plug-in power interface forCompactPCI and other platforms
FEATURES
P47 connector (PCIH47) is compliant to the PICMG 2.11 Power
Connector Interface specification also known as CompactPCI
Mixed density (hybrid) connector offers options for AC/DC input,
DC output at multiple voltages and signal control
Keying options

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STANDARD DENSITYHigh reliability D-subs
with size 20 machined contacts
FEATURES
Various performance levels for best cost/performance ratio

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

SD, MDX,
RD, HDC, PCD

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *Popular lock lever available

7.5

6

6

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

wire

d er c uolsolderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

p

Connector savers available for all sizes

20sAbility to provide application-specific modifications
at low MOQs

CONNECTORS

Stainless steel shells available for corrosion protection
or near zero magnetism

TERMINATIONS

Mix and match connector with accessories to suit
application requirements

CONTACTS#1 in the world for MIL-DTL-24308 connectors*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

Thermocouple contact options available
Machined compliant press-fit technology
Hermetic options available

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CIRCULARHIGH DENSITYHigh reliability D-subs
with size 22 machined contacts
FEATURES

Mix and match connector with accessories to suit
application requirements

Ability to provide application-specific modifications at low MOQs

ODD, DD, PCDDCONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *

22

5

6

6

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

wire

d er c uolsolderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

p

Stainless steel shells available for corrosion protection ornear zero magnetism

PART NUMBER
PREFIXs#1 in the world for MIL-DTL-24308 connectors

CONNECTORS

Various performance levels for best cost/performance ratio

TERMINATIONS

Shell size 6 (104-pin) available

CONTACTS

Maximize signal count and minimize space claim while
adhering to standard D-sub shell sizes*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

Connector savers available for all sizes
Thermocouple contact options available
Machined compliant press-fit technology
Hermetic options available

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COMBO-D

Mixed density D-sub to mix
signal/power/coax/HV and fiber optic
FEATURESHigh quality, mixed density D-subs to combine signal,
power, coax, high voltage and fiber optic (ARINC 801)
in a single package

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

CBD, CBM, CBC,
CBDD, CBCD

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *Connector savers available for all sizes
Thermocouple contact options available

40

16

16

20

7.5

22

5

6

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PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

wire

d er c uolsolderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

p

Mixed high density options

TERMINATIONS

Ability to provide application-specific modifications at low MOQs

CONNECTORS

Stainless steel shells available for corrosion protection ornear zero magnetism

8sShell size 6 (46W4-pin) available

CONTACTS

Ideal for mixed mode I/O on slim “black boxes”*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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For extreme applications requiring
non-outgassing and low magnetism
FEATURES

Meets NASA outgassing standards
Near zero magnetic characteristics

CONTACTS

Select products qualified to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
S-311 requirements and MIL-DTL-24308 Class M

Connector saver options

SND, SDD, SCBC, SCBM,SCBCD, SCBDDCONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *

8

40

16

16

20

7.5

22

5

6

37

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

wire

d er c uolsolder

wire

PCB

p

Lightweight aluminum backshells available

TERMINATIONS

Available with mixed power and signal for all package sizes

CONNECTORSStandard and high density signal options

PART NUMBER
PREFIXsHighest reliability D-subs for mission critical applications*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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For applications requiring IP65 / IP67
waterproofing characteristics
FEATURES
Water and dust ingress protection to IP65 / IP67

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

WD, WDD, EVD

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *

20

7.5

22

5

5

10

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

s

crimp

wire

d er c uolsolder

wire

PCB

p

TERMINATIONSCONNECTORS

Panel mount and cable versions available

CONTACTS

Standard and high density signal options*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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Stacked right angle D-subs
to save panel and board space
FEATURES

Available in numerous combinations of standard density,
high density, and mixed density D-sub connectors
Multiple spacings available between upper andlower connector bodies

TERMINATIONS

Assembly costs are reduced by streamlining two
assembly processes into one

CONTACTS

Two D-sub connectors, vertically stacked andassembled as one unit saving panel and board space

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

DP, MDP, XD,
DDA, DDB, DDC,
CBDP

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *

8

40

20

7.5

22

5

solderPCB*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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Feedthroughs for
vacuum applications
FEATURES

Signal, power, coax and high ­voltage versions available

TERMINATIONSConnectors can be mounted on flange assembly per ­customer specification (See opposite page)

CONNECTORS

Helium leakage rate at ambient temperature:< 5x10-9 mbar.l/s under a vacuum of 1.5x10-2 mbar

CONTACTS

Intended for use as an electrical feedthrough inhigh ­vacuum applications

PART NUMBER
PREFIXXACAC, SAVAC, HIVACCONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *

8

40

20

7.5

22

5

15+

50+

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTSFEEDTHROUGHS*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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Custom Flange Assemblies
Diameter, bolt-hole locations, material, etc
per customer requirement
Capable of feeding through 1000s of signals
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ADDITIONAL PRODUCTSOPTIK-D
ARINC 801, multimode fiber optic
terminus for use in Combo-Ds

BACKSHELLS &ACCESSORIESFor D-sub connectors

FEATURESFEATURES

Ultra low insertion loss (IL) of 0.06 dB (typical)

Lightweight aluminum backshell with internal
grounding capability

Return loss (RL) > 45 dB
Quick disconnect locking device
Suitable for harsh environments
Multi-gender jackscrew options
More cost effective than D38999 or ARINC 600-based systems
Ecomonical plastic backshell options
Hybrid connector allows for mixing modes such as optical,
power, signal, high voltage and/or coax

Brackets and spacers

Advantages of fiber optics include:

Float mount options

Safe in explosive environments

360º shielding capability

High bandwidth
EMI immune
Reduced bulk and weight in wire bundles
Protected by United States Patents 8,944,697 & 9,304,263

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STANDARD DENSITY

Robust connectors forrack & panel applications
FEATURES
Rugged, durable design

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

GMCT, GM,
GAP, GAPLCONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *Multiple keying (coding) options
Great option for use as a ruggedized power connector

CONTACTS

Select products certified to MIL-DTL-28748 and SAE AS39029

2

16

13 *

16

7.5 *

20

7.5

2

16

16

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

s

crimp

wire

d er c uolsolderpress-fit

wire

PCB

PCB

p

TERMINATIONS

Grounding block connector available

CONNECTORS

Terminate a variety of wire gauges into a single connector*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

*2 7.5 amp rating applies to GAP/GAPL output and 13 amp rating applies
to GMCT series.

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CIRCULARHIGH DENSITYHigh density connectors
for rack & panel applications
FEATURES

Miniature and lightweight

SGM, SGMC,
SMPLCONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *

22

5

14

14

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

wire

d er c uolsolder

wire

PCB

p

TERMINATIONS

104-pin option available

PART NUMBER
PREFIXsMultiple keying (coding) options

CONNECTORS

Select products certified to MIL-DTL-28748 and SAE AS39029

CONTACTS

Low-profile insulator is ideal for board-to-board stacking
where reliability and ruggedness are key*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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ADDITIONAL PRODUCTSUTILITY

CIRCLE HEX

Low-profile building-block connector

For legacy avionics applications

FEATURESFEATURES

Low-profile, wafer design

Miniature and lightweight

Stackable feature with countersink screw allows formodularity and flexibility

Twist ring locking device
Round profile

Numerous options for polarization and keying
Two sizes available – standard and miniature
Miniature, lightweight and economical

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Miniature size coupled withhybird inserts
FEATURES
360 degee banding shelf near the wire exit

PART NUMBER
PREFIXTB

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *Electroless nickel-plated aluminum shell

TERMINATIONS

A knurled, quarter-turn coupling nut

CONNECTORS

Mix power and signal in one connector

CONTACTS

Audible and tactile 'click'

18

14

22

3

1

2

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

solderwire

PCB*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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Size 11 and size 19
composite circular
FEATURES
Lightweight, non-corrodible material

PART NUMBER
PREFIXFRCONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *Right angle PCB mount options

Environmental sealing/waterproof options to IP65/67

CONTACTS

Sequential mating

Thermocouple contact options

TERMINATIONSDefense quality on a budget

CONNECTORS

EMI/RFI shielded version, electroless nickel-plated

12

25

16

13

20

7.5

22

5

2

16

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTS

crimp

solderwire

PCB*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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Quarter-turn
economical circular
FEATURES
Quarter-turn locking system

PART NUMBER
PREFIX

BKC

CONTACT SIZE

CURRENT RATING
1(AMPS) *

20

7.5

2

PACKAGE SIZESLAYOUTSs1d er c uolp

TERMINATIONS

Qualified to UL #E220614

CONNECTORS

Economical

CONTACTSLightweight, non-corrodible, composite material

wire*1 High conductivity contacts are available for most product families.
On average, the current rating will be improved by 20-50%.

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POSIBAND CONTACTS

Closed entry female contacts are often used to enhance the performance andreliability of connectors. In legacy designs, a sleeve is placed over a standard“split-tine” contact to achieve the closed entry feature. However, Posiband, atrue closed entry contact, has an unbroken ring of solid material at the mating
end of the contact. This design offers a degree of increased reliability while thesplit-tine approach has its inherent weaknesses. The PosiBand overcomes
these weaknesses!

FEATURES
Separates mechanical and electrical functions forsuperior performance

PosiBandMaximized surface area at the male/female contact interface

Legacy Closed Entry++

Low contact resistance improves system efficiency
Lower average insertion forces without compromising electricalperformance requirements

Assembled view

Assembled view

Contact body does not require annealing of the crimp barrel
eliminating unintentional heat treating of the mating barrel

Mating Barrel Cross Sections
Qualified to SAE AS39029, MIL-DTL-24308 and thehigher 40 gram separation requirement of the NASA
GSFC S-311 specification

contact body(unbroken ring)copper alloy
spring clip

chamfermatingcavityslot to form
two tines

contact body (split)

Used primarily on size 18, 20 and 22 contacts
Protected by United States Patent 7,115,002

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LSA & MACHINED COMPLIANT PRESS-FIT CONTACTSLARGE SURFACE
AREA (LSA)

MACHINED COMPLIANT
PRESS-FITFEATURESFEATURES

Separates mechanical and electrical functions forsuperior performance

One-piece construction from tip to tailLow PCB insertion forces reduce board warpage andplated-through-hole damage

Low contact resistance provides minimized voltage
drop across the contact
True closed entry design prevents damage to female contacts
and will not allow misaligned or bent contacts to enter

Designed to meet the applicable performance requirements
and hole diameters as listed in the internationally recognizedspecification, IEC 60352-5

Precision machined from solid copper alloy

Protected by United States Patent 5,255,580 and 5,329,697

Stable insertion and withdrawal forces throughout
repeated mating cycles

Spring retention member
provides uniform retentionof male contact when matedSpringretentionmemberA

Female contact

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C U STOMCONNECTORS
Positronic stands alone in our ability and desire to provide
custom connectors at low volume. The phrase “custom
connectors” covers the spectrum from basic modifications
to clean-sheet designs. Although we boast a large catalog ofstandard products, customized solutions are common for us.

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CONTACTUSDivisional Headquarters
Positronic | Americas
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Sales Offices
Positronic has local sales representation all over the world. To find the nearest sales office, please visit www.connectpositronic.com/sales

Information in this catalog is proprietary to Positronic and its subsidiaries. Positronic believes the data contained herein to be reliable.
Since the technical information is given free of charge, the user employs such information at his own discretion and risk. Positronic
Industries assumes no responsibility for results obtained or damages incurred from use of such information in whole or in part.

Products described within this catalog may beprotected by one or more of the following US patents:

The following trademarks are owned by Positronic Industries, Inc.: Positronic Industries, Inc.®, Positronic®, Connector Excellence®,*#4,900,261#6,835,079

P+ logo®, PosiBand®, PosiShop®, Optik-D™, and The Science of Certainty®. The color blue as it appears on various connectors is
a trademark of Positronic Industries, Inc., Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

#5,255,580#7,115,002#5,329,697#8,944,697

Other Patents Pending*Patented in Canada, 1992®

®

The following trademarks are registered to PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group: CompactPCI , AdvancedTCA , and1®

PICMG .

#6,260,268#9,304,263