Samtec adds through-hole options to power connectors

By Puja Mitra May 6, 2026

Samtec has expanded its mPOWER ultra micro power interconnect system with through-hole termination options for UMPS and UMPT vertical board connectors and UMPT-RA right-angle board connectors, alongside surface-mount versions. The connectors are intended for harsh industrial, military and aerospace applications, offering up to 18 A per power blade, 40% space savings over conventional power connectors, vertical and right-angle configurations, 5 mm to 20 mm stack heights and 2 to 10 power positions for board-to-board, wire-to-board and wire-to-wire designs.