Date
01/11/2011
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ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, and Avnet Express, part of the Avnet Electronics Marketing operating group of Avnet, Inc., announce the immediate availability of ITT's EVC Series electronic vehicle connectors. The entire EVC Series is in-stock and available for same-day shipping when ordered on www.avnetexpress.com by 8:00 p.m. CST. Based on head-end power (HEP) spring contact technology, ITT's EVC Series is the electric vehicle industry's first Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)-rated, SAE J1772 Level II charging station connector: boasting 75-amps and a charging time of four hours or less. Designed specifically for electric vehicle charging applications, the advanced EVC Series SAE J1772 connector solution is capable of performing Level I and II charging from a low-end range of 15A/120V to a high-end range of 75A/240V. Charging options include 75A/240V, 30A/240V, 15A/240V and 15A/120V. The new UL-approved J1772 Level I and II electric vehicle charging robust coupler and inlet connectors are suitable for electric passenger vehicles, home charging units, public infrastructure charging units, roadside assistance trucks, electric fleet vehicles, and electric motorcycles. The inlet connector includes fingertip protection on the power and ground pin contacts and also features an enhanced cable management system using ITT's VEAM CIR Series backshells. By using a cable with a greater degree of flexibility, ease-of-use is assured on retractable design charging units. "We've seen an increase in demand for green technologies, like the ones offered by ITT. Avnet is committed to ensuring that our inventory levels meet our customers demands," said Beth Ely, senior vice president, new channel development at Avnet. "Having this product both on our shelves and available online helps accelerate our customers' time-to-market." "Avnet has been a valued franchised distributor of ITT Cannon products for more than 60 years. Creating the new EVC Series electric vehicle connector stocking package with Avnet ensures our customers will not only receive a high-quality interconnect solution, but also exceptional customer service and support," said James Herman, vice president of sales at ITT Interconnect Solutions. With an expanding online inventory of more than 4.5 million SKUs, Avnet Express offers customers total bill of materials support online, as well as access to datasheets, selector guides and online technical support. www.em.avnet.com
