• Carlisle Interconnect Technologies connectors for high-power CO2 lasers

    The XMP interconnect series provides a blindmateable solution for use in radio frequency (RF)-excited CO2 lasers that deliver 100–600 W of power, at frequencies from DC to 5 GHz.
    Nov. 28, 2012
    2 min read

    The XMP interconnect series provides a blindmateable solution for use in radio frequency (RF)-excited CO2 lasers that deliver 100–600 W of power, at frequencies from DC to 5 GHz. Constructed from brass bodies with beryllium copper male and female center contacts, a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric, and silver-over-copper plating, the connectors tolerate radial and axial misalignment for multiple engagement/disengagement cycles without degradation in electrical performance. Applications include industrial lasers and radar, missile, and satellite systems.
    Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
    Cerritos, CA

    www.carlisleit.com

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    PRESS RELEASE

    XMP™ Interconnect Series
    High power

    Carlisle Interconnect Technologies introduces the XMP™interconnect series designed to provide a convenient blindmateable solution, specifically for ultra-high power applications. The XMP™ connectors combine our design expertise in push-on connectors with application specific materials to achieve high power handling capability at RF frequencies. Similar to its predecessors, the XMP™ series is durable in construction and can tolerate radial and axial misalignment for multiple engagement/disengagement cycles without degradation in electrical performance.

    The first set of XMP™ connectors were designed specifically for use in RF-Excited CO2 lasers that are capable of delivering between 100W to 600W of power. These connectors were constructed from brass bodies with Beryllium Copper male and female center contacts, a PTFE dielectric and silver over copper plating. They are capable of handling greater than 3 KW (Kilowatts) of power at 100 MHz, ideal for design in the aforementioned lasers.

    Additionally, we can provide a variety of custom XMP™ connectors with different dielectric materials, alternate plating metals, and to accommodate different types of flexible cables. As such, the XMP™ Interconnect series is ideal for design in industrial applications (lasers); Radar, missile and satellite systems, as well as, commercial applications.

    FEATURES

    *Frequency Range: DC - 5 GHz
    *50 Ω Impedance; Blindmateable configuration
    *MIL-STD-202 compliant for shock, corrosion, and vibration
    *Ability to withstand Radial/Axial Misalignment
    *Male and Female cable connector configurations
    *Custom Connectors Available

    Carlisle Interconnect Technologies / 12900 Alondra Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703
    Toll Free - 866.282.4708 / Fax - 562.494.0955 / CarlisleIT.com

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