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New Bidirectional Power-Switching Solution is One of the Industry’s Smallest

HARRISBURG, Pa. – February 23, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has released an additional size for the KILOVAC current-sensing [KCS] high-voltage contactors. The KILOVAC KCS01 contactor is a compact power-switching solution with an integrated current sensor and current trip function. These contactors are suited for applications in harsh military and commercial electric vehicles, power distribution, energy storage and battery storage systems.

For over 35 years, KILOVAC products have been used to deliver high-voltage switching capabilities demanded by aerospace and defense applications. KILOVAC contactors are highly specialized for use in critical applications with high current systems. The KCS01 contactor extends the KILOVAC contactor line abilities with its ruggedized lightweight design. These contactors are hermetically sealed to optimize and extend performance in harsh, explosive and corrosive environments, even after periods of non-use.

“At 145 grams, the new TE KILOVAC current-sensing [KCS01] contactors are among the smallest 100A contactors in the industry,” said Earle Alldredge, product manager of global aerospace, defense & marine at TE Connectivity. “The extremely small size and simple design allows for flexible configuration in a range of applications.”

The 100A/600Vdc KILOVAC contactors can be mounted in most orientations and include bidirectional switching capabilities to accommodate a range of applications. The integrated dual-coil electronic economizer with internal coil suppression is EMC compliant with no radiated coil emissions.

For more information on TE’s KILOVAC current-sensing contactors, contact the Product Information Center at 1-800-522-6752 or visit the KCS01 product page.

Learn more about TE’s advanced connectivity solutions for the aerospace, defense and marine industries.

KILOVAC, TE, TE Connectivity and the TE connectivity logo are trademarks of the TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies.

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a $12 billion global technology leader. Our commitment to innovation enables advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. TE’s unmatched breadth of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest of environments, helps build a safer, greener, smarter and more connected world. With 75,000 people – including more than 7,000 engineers – working alongside customers in nearly 150 countries, we help ensure that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS – www.TE.com.

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