Powell Electronics extends Positronic linecard with Mach-D connectors
Defined by EMI shielding, the Mach-D, D-sub connectors from Positronic are designed for harsh environments and are now available through Powell Electronics.
The connectors are built with precision-machined shells, claimed to provide superior EMI shielding and robustness. The Mach-D connectors are available with standard density contacts (MCD series), and high density signal contact arrangements (MCDD series) as well as hybrid versions (MCBX series), which combine power and signal in a single connector body. Powell also offers a variety of accessories.
The connectors benefit from integrated hardware eliminating unintentional disassembly, banding options on the rear shell, shell-to-shell grounding strips and shell-to-backshell grounding strips. They also have IP67 sealing options, rear grommets and 36-position keyed jackscews for mechanical keying between connectors. MACH-D devices meet or exceed all M24308 Group B testing requirements.
Powell Electronics is a specialist at high reliability, harsh environment connector design, manufacturing and supply chain. In the USA, Powell has connector manufacturing capabilities at its Swedesboro, NJ facility, which is certified to ISO9001 and AS9100. Powell offers automated engineering solutions and connector ODM services. The company is an authorised, QPL’ed distributor for over 50 military specifications and is ISO9120 certified.
Powell Electronics’ European operations are in Dublin, Ireland, where it employs technical staff to support design-in activities and sign new franchises agreements with major manufacturers such as Glenair, Harwin, Amphenol Aerospace, Quell, AB Connectors, Lemo, Conesys and Positronic.
Powell addresses the broad range of demanding connector applications with products that range from miniature PCB-mount devices to high voltage, high current hi-rel solutions.
