FCI's High Power Card Edge (HPCE™) connector is a next generation power card edge connector for demanding applications requiring high linear current density and low power loss. HPCE™ offers a low profile height (2.8mm for straddle mount and 7.5mm for right angle) and is based on very cost effective and highly reliable stamped-and-formed power contact technology similar to other power solutions from FCI.

The HPCE™connector incorporates an innovative power contact and housing design that permits a more compact and lower profile package for demanding AC and DC power supply and/or add-in card applications. HPCE's low profile height (for maximized airflow), significantly increased linear current density and low contact resistance characteristics are ideal for next generation 1U/2U servers, storage enclosures, telecommunications equipment and datacom/networking equipment.

The HPCE™connector is available with power and signal contacts integrated into a single molded housing for power distribution and power control. Similar to other FCI power solutions, HPCE™ is modularly tooled making the product highly configurable in terms of the number and placement of the power and signal contacts for custom power needs.

Part Number	View Inventory
Vertical Solution 56 P + 12 S
Right Angle Solution 56 P + 12 S
Straddle Mount Solution 36 P + 24 S

Features & Benefits:

• Current rating to 9A/power contact beam (with multiple power contacts fully energized) without exceeding a 30°C temperature rise in still air
• Low 2.8mm for straddle mount and 7.5mm for right angle profile height maximizes airflow for effective system cooling
• One-piece assembly enables cost-effective power delivery for 1U and 2U power supplies or power distribution applications
• Highly vented housing design maximizes heat dissipation
• Vertical and right angle and straddle mount options are available with both power contacts for power distribution and signal contacts for power control
• Number and placement of power and signal contacts are highly configurable for custom power needs
• Polarized housing option ensures proper mating board orientation
• Plastic housing features and mounting ears are available for polarization to the host PCB as well as to secure the connector during the wave solder process
• Robust design includes touch-proof safety features that are UL/IEC 60950 compliant
• Solder or press-fit tails are available on the vertical option for termination flexibility
• Compatible with lead-free processing temperatures

Applications:

• AC/DC pluggable power supplies in data, telecom & datacom/networking equipment
• Industrial PCs
• Industrial controls & instrumentation
• Medical
  
  

See also:
HPCE Datasheet (.pdf) for more product information, specifications, applications and ordering information.

Customer Presentation (.pdf)