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Modular, scalable and immensely powerful

Designing for an electrified future requires laying the right foundations now. In the industrial and commercial transportation market, this means vital components of a vehicle must withstand years of service in the elements without failing, and so must the systems that connect them together. That’s exactly where TE Connectivity’s (TE) new PowerTube connector series, the latest addition to our HIVONEX connectors and charging solu- tions, can enable your hybrid and electric vehicle designs.

Reliability and performance go hand in hand, and it’s no exception for high power applications in hybrid and electric industrial and commercial vehicles. Whether it’s an e-motor, inverter or battery pack, the vehicle is not whole without these subsystems. However they are designed, they must operate safely and reliably for a long time regardless of external conditions, and so must any connectivity provided to them. The PowerTube connector series is the right choice for high power applications in all hybrid and electric industrial and commercial vehicles.

Built for handling large electrical loads (up to 580 A continuous current, depending on wire size and temperature, and 1000 V), TE’s PowerTube connector series can handle multiple wire sizes, between 35 mm2 to 150 mm2. Manufactured with scalability and modularity in mind, the PowerTube header is available in either 180° or 90° orientation, as well as up to 3 positions per connector.

Along with its modularity, a refined circular design greatly simpli- fies cable routing and connector assembly, thus helping lower total applied cost. The PowerTube connector is an excellent choice for providing reliable, safe connectivity, thanks to IP6K9K dust and water ingress protection, Connector Position Assurance (CPA), a robust design to withstand engine-level vibration, and High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) safety feature in each pin.

Features & Benefits

• Modular and Scalable
  • Up to 3 pins in one header connector and large cable range
  • Cube-shaped bus bar enables multiple screw orientations for easier tool access
  • Both 180° and 90° headers use the same size interface on the aggregate
  • Unshielded (48 V) and shielded (high voltage) systems can be serviced with the same connector system
• Reduced Total Applied Cost
  • Modularity reduces inventory cost
  • Circular connector design enables simplified routing
  • Decreases complexity of assembly and reduced number of components
  • Single connector design enables improved serviceability in the field
• High Performance in Every Environment
  • IP6K9K protection and ISO 16750-3 profile vibration performance
  • CPA and HVIL for each pin
  • Circular 360° shielding provides excellent EMI protection