wiredinUSA November 2013

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.

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

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.

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