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underwater electrical connectors for deep
submersion applications. The Submariner
series of subsurface wet- and dry-mate
connectors can be used in depths up to
6,000m, at underwater pressures of up to
600 bar.
The connector is designed for use by the
military and government, diving equipment
manufacturers, remotely operated vehicle
(ROV) and autonomous underwater
vehicle (AUV) manufacturers as well as
deep submergence science and research
projects.
The Submariner series is fully compatible
with similar products in the industry, and can
be interchanged with existing connections
in an ROV, for example, without replacing
all of the vehicle’s connections.
The new product series uses Amphenol’s
molding and adhesion expertise to offer
an optional molded-to-cable feature. This
feature ensures that the seal between the
cable and connector remains intact under
water. All polymer-to-metal bonding surfaces
are carefully sandblasted, cleaned, primed
and molded. The rugged metal shells and
recessed pins assure reliable performance
in the most demanding environments.
Available in three different shell sizes and
a variety of configurations, Amphenol’s
Submariner series features wire gauges
from 10 AWG to 20 AWG, a maximum
operating voltage of 600V and operating
temperatures ranging from –5ºC to 65ºC.
For longer life and prolonged mating
cycles, each connector is designed with
gold-plated contacts per MIL-G 45204 at 30
microns.
Mini cable for easy management
Manufacturer CABLExpress has added a
mini category 6 (CAT6) copper trunk to
its cabling product set. With a significant
reduction in diameter, themini copper trunk
decreases cabling congestion and allows
for increased airflow in the data center.
The mini CAT6 copper trunk bundle has an
outer diameter of 0.62'' (compared to its
original diameter of 1.2''). The copper trunk
breakout legs have a diameter of 0.148'',
reduced from 0.29''.
“This product will be very beneficial for those
looking to create a well designed structured
cabling system that maximizes space in the
datacenter,” said Peter Belyea, president of
CABLExpress. “While the use of fiber cabling
has been steadily increasing to keep up
with faster network speeds, copper cabling
is still a main component in many data
center platforms. We’re excited to offer
a copper trunking solution that provides
the high performance of CAT6 with the
manageability of a slimmer design.”
Features of the new CABLExpress mini CAT6
copper trunk include options for even or
staggered breakouts to reduce excess
cable; customizable trunk and breakout