Charging Inlet Components Product Roundup
This week’s Product Roundup highlights charging inlet components from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers.
Charging inlet components
PEI-Genesis offers Amphenol High Voltage Coupler Outlet (HVCO) IP55 connectors, used primarily in hybrid and electric vehicles. Able to withstand 10,000 mating cycles and environmentally sealed to IP55 standards when mated, HVCO connectors are a durable connector solution for battery charging in HEV applications.
CHARX connect universal vehicle charging inlets from Phoenix Contact enable AC and DC charging for all types of electric vehicles. Along with type 1 and type 2 AC and CCS (combined charging system) charging inlets, GB/T versions are also available for China. The vehicle charging inlets are used in electric cars and all kinds of utility vehicles. They allow electric vehicles to be charged continuously with a charging power of 250 kW, and even up to 500 kW in Boost Mode.
TE Connectivity’s HIVONEX charging inlet connectors available from Avnet are modular, so you can customize the product to your specific requirements. With cable exits to the left or right side, these connectors adapt to your design, not the other way around. Capable of 10,000 mating cycles while charging at 250 VAC (at 32 A) and 1000 VDC (at 200+ A), these charging inlets are designed specifically for the rigorous requirements of industrial and commercial vehicles.
The Amphenol Industrial Operations (AIO) ER Series SAE J1772 is a state-of-the-art charging solution designed for the electric vehicle market. This robust solution provides high-quality performance for electric, hybrid-electric, and e-mobility vehicles, charging stations, and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), providing an efficient, reliable charging interface between the power grid and the vehicle’s battery. The ER Series SAE J1772 charging cable provides a current rating of up to 80A with a voltage capacity of 250V AC. Its ergonomic design and durable construction ensure it meets the high demands of the electric vehicle market, withstanding more than 10,000 mating cycles and performing in challenging environments, from icy conditions to high temperatures.
As EV batteries get larger and their storage capacities continue to increase, charging inlets must also evolve to allow the passage of more voltage and current. TE Connectivity’s AMP+ Automotive Charging Inlet 500 is the industry’s first widely market-available inlet capable delivering up to 500 kilowatts of charging power. It can safely, quickly, and reliably transfer up to 1000 DC volts and up to 500 amps of continuous current from a high-powered charging station to an EV, capable of delivering 200 miles of range in about 7 minutes.
Designed to IEC2196 and SAE J1772 standards, Hypertac Green Connect from Smiths Interconnect demonstrates a significant leap in connector technology, offering unprecedented energy transfer, durability, and long-term performance. Hypertac Green Connect contact technology offers a lead-free and beryllium-free high power contact solution with unparalleled low contact resistance that reduces heat build-up and allows the contacts to handle far greater current in smaller contact assemblies without adversely effecting temperature rise. The improved crimp design of the socket provides an increased contact area between the contact body and the multi-stranded cable that contributes to Hypertac Green Connect’s low contact resistance.
Adam Tech’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) EV charging cables support the fast-growing electric charging infrastructure. Originally developed by Tesla, and since adopted into the SAE J3400 automotive standard, Adam Tech’s NACS cables are manufactured for robustness, safety, and reliability. Adam Tech’s NACS EV charging cables are certified and made to conform with UL 2251, SAE J3400, and IATF 16949 automotive production standards. With safety, quality, usability, and compatibility in mind, these cables offer many features and benefits: UL 2251 certified, bearing the UL certification mark; produced in an IATF 16949 facility to ensure the highest quality, safety, and construction; IP67 waterproof when plugged in; thermistor temperature sensor technology for additional heat protection; standard cable length options of 3m, 4m, 5m; custom cable assembly solutions, featuring custom lengths, ferrule, lug, wire stripping options; highly durable glass reinforced thermoplastic insulator, UL 94V-0 rated; robust pin touch protection for added safety, meeting IP2XB degree of protection; ergonomic handle for ease of use; AC charging with current rating options of 16A, 32A, 40A, and 48A with DC charging options to follow; and voltage rating of 240 VAC. Adam Tech offers many customizable cable options.
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