XMP Connectors
Amphenol CIT introduces the XMP™ interconnect series designed to provide a convenient blind-mateable solution, specifically for ultra high-power applications. The XMP™ connectors combine our design expertise in push-on connectors with application specific materials to achieve high-power handling capability at RF frequencies. Similar to its predecessors, the XMP™ series is durable in construction and can tolerate radial and axial misalignment for multiple engagement/disengagement cycles without degradation in electrical performance.
The first set of XMP™ connectors were designed specifically for use in RF-excited CO2 lasers that are capable of delivering between 100W to 600W of power. These connectors were constructed from brass bodies with Beryllium Copper male and female center contacts, a PTFE dielectric and silver over copper plating. They are capable of handling greater than 3 KW (Kilowatts) of power at 100 MHz, ideal for design in RF-excited CO2 lasers.
Additionally, we can provide a variety of custom XMP™ connectors with different dielectric materials, alternate plating metals and back-end interface to accommodate different types of flexible cables. The XMP™ interconnect series is ideal for design in industrial applications (lasers); radars; missile and satellite systems and commercial applications.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC to 5 GHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 50 ? |
| Power Handling | 3KW @ 100 MHz; TBD @ 5 GHz |
| VSWR | 1.2:1 (max) |
| DWV | 1000 VRMS min. at 60 Hz (sea level) |
| Insulation Resistance | 200 M ? min. |
| Temperature Range | -65°C to +165°C |
| Materials | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dielectric | PTFE |
| Front Body (male connector) | Beryllium copper |
| Rear Body (male connector) | Brass alloy |
| Body (female connector) | Brass alloy |
| Center Conductor | Beryllium copper |
| Gaskets | Silicone rubber (optional) |
| Other Metal Parts | Brass |
| Plating | Specification |
|---|---|
| Center Conductor | Gold over Nickel / Silver over Copper |
| Body | Gold over Nickel / Silver over Copper |
XMP™ Connectors Interconnect Series product information sheet
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