2170773-3

Pluggable connectors are an incredibly important type of connection. These include a variety of connectors and network structures which allow for electronic signals between components in different spaces. The 2170773-3, more commonly known as the 217 connector, is one such type. Originally created as an air-cooled, high-voltage battery coupling, it is now made for a variety of applications, including power connection, interlock connection, and data transmission.

The 2170773-3 pluggable connector is composed of two interdependent pieces: a specially designed plug that connects to corresponding connected components, and a receptacle to receive the connection. While the receptacle typically remains in place, the plug is removable. This feature of the 2170773-3 makes it a great choice for businesses that routinely need to connect and disconnect connections quickly and efficiently.

The connectors of the 2170773-3 typically comprise several different contacts, depending on the purpose and configuration of the connector. These contacts give transmitters access to a variety of power sources, such as high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage, or can be used to transmit data (as from signal and control systems). The amount of contacts is closely related to the voltage of the device, with low voltage typically having fewer contacts (six or fewer) while the highest voltage requires nine or more.

The2170773-3 is most commonly used in industrial, automotive, marine, and aerospace applications. In the automotive industry, it is used to connect the battery to the powertrain, while in marine environments the connector is used to interlock the main engine and electric system, enabling the engine to function. The 2170773-3 is also frequently used in aircraft, to provide connection between electrical systems such as avionics, power management, navigation systems, fire protection and other cockpit safety features.

The 2170773-3’s working principle is fundamentally similar to other pluggable connectors. As a plug is inserted, the many contact points of the two pieces come together, allowing either power or data to be transmitted. As the connection is made, the current is provided in one of two ways. If power is the transmitter, the current is provided through direct contact between the contacts. If data is the transmitter, the data is transmitted as a modulation or transmission over a separate circuit.

The 2170773-3’s main advantages include its superior reliability, quick and easy installation and removal, and its ability to handle higher currents. Despite its advantages, there are still a few downsides to the connector, like its relatively expensive upfront costs and the complexity of setting it up. These factors are balanced by its intuitiveness and unrivalled performance.

In conclusion, the 2170773-3 is an incredibly reliable and robust pluggable connector that can be used in a variety of applications, from industrial, automotive, marine, and aerospace. Its contacts make it ideal for transmitting both power and data. It has the added advantage of being quick and easy to install and remove. And despite its higher upfront costs, its overall advantages make the 2170773-3 a worthwhile investment.