ePower-Lite Mini X Expands the Amphenol Industrial Operations ePower-Lite Series

The ePower-Lite Mini X expands Amphenol Industrial Operations’ ePower-Lite Series with a compact high-voltage connector designed for increasingly space-constrained electrification applications. Built upon the proven ePower-Lite platform, the new two-position connector supports reliable power transmission while maintaining the rugged performance, environmental protection, and design flexibility engineers expect from Amphenol Industrial Operations.

Supporting up to 1000 VDC and 35A with 4 mm² wire, the ePower-Lite Mini X gives OEMs another option for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, heavy equipment, factory automation, and industrial electrification systems. Optional High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) and EMI configurations, multiple keying options, secondary locking, and touch-safe protection help address critical safety, packaging, and performance requirements.

Expanding the ePower-Lite Platform

The ePower-Lite Series is a family of lightweight, high-voltage connectors developed for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, heavy equipment, and other electrification applications. The product family offers multiple contact sizes and current capabilities, allowing engineers to select a connector that matches available space, cable size, voltage, and power requirements.

The addition of Mini X broadens the platform with another compact two-position option for high-voltage auxiliary systems and integrated power electronics. Its lightweight plastic construction helps reduce connector footprint and system weight while supporting dependable performance in demanding environments.

New ePower-Lite Mini X Configuration

The ePower-Lite Mini X features 2.8 mm power contacts and supports 2.5 mm² and 4 mm² wire sizes. The connector is rated for 25A with 2.5 mm² wire and up to 35A with 4 mm² wire, with an operating voltage of up to 1000 VDC.

Multiple keyway options help prevent incorrect mating when several high-voltage connectors are installed within the same system. Cable-terminal and pin-terminal receptacle configurations provide additional flexibility for different equipment layouts and termination requirements. Optional HVIL and EMI combinations allow engineers to select the configuration that best supports their system-level safety and shielding needs.

Designed for Modern Electrification Applications

The ePower-Lite Mini X is engineered for applications that require compact, sealed high-voltage connectivity. Modern power electronics continue to become smaller and more integrated, creating demand for connectors that can fit within limited packaging space without compromising electrical performance or environmental protection.

Typical markets and applications include:

• Electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles
• Fuel cell vehicles
• Heavy equipment and off-highway vehicles
• Industrial electrification
• Factory automation
• DC/DC converters
• High-voltage climate compressors
• PTC and high-voltage heaters

Its compact design makes Mini X particularly well suited for auxiliary high-voltage components and integrated electronics where a smaller connector interface is required.

Key Features of the ePower-Lite Mini X

The Mini X combines compact packaging with the electrical and mechanical features required for demanding vehicle and industrial environments. Key features include:

• Compact two-position high-voltage connector
• Up to 1000 VDC operating voltage
• 25A with 2.5 mm² wire and up to 35A with 4 mm² wire
• Optional High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL)
• Optional EMI shielding
• IP67 and IP6K9K environmental sealing when mated
• IP2XB touch-safe protection
• Multiple keyway options to help prevent mismating
• Secondary locking
• Operating temperature range of -40°C to +125°C
• UL94 V-0 flammability rating
• Minimum of 100 mating cycles
• RoHS compliant

Compact Design with Rugged Performance

The ePower-Lite Mini X uses a lightweight plastic housing to provide a compact alternative for systems that do not require the larger contact sizes and higher current capabilities available elsewhere in the ePower-Lite Series. IP67 and IP6K9K sealing in the mated condition helps protect the connection against dust, water ingress, and high-pressure spray encountered in vehicle, heavy equipment, and industrial environments.

IP2XB touch-safe protection supports safer handling in properly designed high-voltage systems, while optional HVIL can help provide system monitoring of the connector interface. Optional EMI shielding supports applications where electromagnetic compatibility is an important design consideration.

One Product Family, More Design Options

With the addition of Mini X, the ePower-Lite Series now gives engineers a broader selection of connector sizes and current capabilities. The 3.6 mm and 5.7 mm ePower-Lite configurations support applications requiring higher current, while ePower-Lite Mini and Mini X provide compact options for space-constrained high-voltage systems.

This expanded portfolio allows OEMs to select a connector based on current, voltage, cable size, available packaging space, terminal configuration, and application requirements while remaining within the same established product family.

Learn More About the ePower-Lite Mini X

Visit the ePower-Lite Series product page to explore the complete connector family, review technical specifications, and find the right configuration for your next electrification application. Contact Amphenol Industrial Operations to discuss your requirements, request additional product information, or connect with our team for product selection guidance.