XHP-14

Rectangular Connectors - Housings

The XHP-14 is an interconnect system with several benefits for applications ranging from medical, industrial, and consumer, to commercial and automotive uses. It utilizes an innovative design that enables a high density of power pins in a small package, and includes two power and signal contacts with ultra-low insertion force.

Application Field

XHP-14 connectors are widely used in many applications, including consumer electronics, medical equipment, industrial machinery, construction tools, home automation systems, automotive and transportation vehicle propulsion & transmission, spacecrafts, and more. They are especially useful where high power and low mass need to be combined with low profile housings.

Consumers electronics, industrial machinery, home automation systems, and construction tools benefit from XHP-14 connectors’ environmental resistance, due to their tight contact seals and inner O-rings. XHP-14 connectors also provide a complete system, including casing, power and signal contacts, and cable rings. This helps minimize the number of components used, reducing wiring points and increasing reliability of the whole system.

The XHP-14 actively accepts one contact in two pins, which is also beneficial for automotive and transportation applications, where weight and space saving need to be combined with high performance and reliability. This high-density interconnect system makes it possible for electric vehicles to reduce their wiring loads, as well as their energy consumption. Additionally, vibration and shock resistance help ensure the load stays in place no matter the environment.

Working Principle

The XHP-14 interconnect system consists of two contact pieces: a contact pin and a contact sleeve. It uses a unique design that allows for a reliable, one-step mating process. The two contact pieces are inserted into the XHP-14 connector housing, where a thin dielectric layer between the contact pin and the contact sleeve ensures connection.

The contact pin and contact sleeve have a long travel that helps prevent accidental unmating. The contact pin has a metal shield at the head that offers vibration resistance and protection from shock. Additionally, the contact sleeve has an integrated O-ring that prevents dust and dirt from entering the system. This helps keep the contacts clean and provide an additional layer of protection.

The contacts in the XHP-14 system are designed to mate with a receiver’s contacts in two places - the power pins and the signal pins. When the connector is mated, the power pins are connected first and then the signal pins. This ensures that voltage and current travel in opposite directions to facilitate operation of the system.

The XHP-14 system also features a service life of up to five million insertions/removals. This longer life cycle helps reduce downtime and maintenance costs associated with the system. Additionally, XHP-14 connectors are designed for superior performance in extreme conditions, ranging from temperature differences to UV radiation.