Goldfish Connectors

Amphenol Positronic Goldfish (GFSH) power and hybrid connectors offer excellent power density and efficiency

Image of Amphenol Positronic Goldfish Connectors The Positronic Goldfish (GFSH) power and hybrid connector series is engineered for applications requiring compact, cost-effective, and robust blind-mating solutions. With current ratings up to 50 A per contact, these connectors offer excellent power density and efficiency. The series supports six mixed-density (hybrid) configurations designed for AC/DC input, multi-voltage DC output, and signal control in a single housing. Key features include recessed touch-safe female contacts, a slim profile for improved thermal management, sequential mating, float mount capability, hot-swap functionality, and selective loading to support high-voltage requirements. GFSH connectors are ideal for use in battery packs, battery backup units (BBUs), fan trays, power shelves, switchable power supplies (500 W and above), and drawer-style power systems.

Features
  • Crimp, solder cup, and PCB mount terminations available
  • High power efficiency/density with current ratings up to 50 A per contact
  • Ideal for applications requiring robust blind mating in a compact, cost-effective package
  • Six mixed density (hybrid) contact arrangements for AC/DC input, DC output at multiple voltages, and signal control
  • Touch-safe recessed female contacts
  • High conductivity contacts available to maximize current density
  • Slimline design enables heat dissipation
  • Sequential mating, float mounting, selective loading for high voltage needs, and hot swap
  • UL safety agency recognition (excludes GFSH928)
  • -55°C to +105°C working temperature range
Applications
  • Defense
  • Industrial equipment
  • Power distribution
  • Data centers
  • Robotics and automation

Backplane Connector Housings

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionConnector TypeNumber of PositionsAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
BACKPLANE HOUSINGGFSH89F1H/AABACKPLANE HOUSINGHousing for Female Sockets17 (9 + 8 Power)41 - Immediate$8.06View Details
GFSH02M1H/AAGFSH02M1H/AAGFSH02M1H/AAHousing for Male Pins33 (12 + 21 Power)25 - Immediate$10.91View Details
GFSH89M1H/AAGFSH89M1H/AAGFSH89M1H/AAHousing for Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$6.69View Details
GFSH109M1H/AAGFSH109M1H/AAGFSH109M1H/AAHousing for Male Pins19 (9 + 10 Power)43 - Immediate$7.70View Details
GFSH109F1H/AAGFSH109F1H/AAGFSH109F1H/AAHousing for Female Sockets19 (9 + 10 Power)41 - Immediate$8.06View Details
GFSH928M1H/AAGFSH928M1H/AAGFSH928M1H/AAHousing for Male Pins46 (28 + 18 Power)29 - Immediate$10.91View Details
GFSH89F182/AAGFSH89F182/AAGFSH89F182/AAHousing for Female Sockets17 (9 + 8 Power)10 - Immediate$12.35View Details
GFSH624M1H/AAGFSH624M1H/AAGFSH624M1H/AAHousing for Male Pins30 (24 + 6 Power)0 - Immediate$5.91View Details
GFSH89M1HGFSH89M1HGFSH89M1HHousing for Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$5.91View Details
GFSH624M1HGFSH624M1HGFSH624M1HHousing for Male Pins30 (24 + 6 Power)0 - Immediate$5.91View Details
BACKPLANE HOUSINGGFSH109M1HBACKPLANE HOUSINGHousing for Male Pins19 (9 + 10 Power)0 - Immediate$5.91View Details
GFSH624F1H/AAGFSH624F1H/AAGFSH624F1H/AAHousing for Female Sockets30 (24 + 6 Power)0 - Immediate$6.21View Details
GFSH624F1HGFSH624F1HGFSH624F1HHousing for Female Sockets30 (24 + 6 Power)0 - Immediate$6.21View Details
GFSH89F1HGFSH89F1HGFSH89F1HHousing for Female Sockets17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$6.21View Details
BACKPLANE HOUSINGGFSH109F1HBACKPLANE HOUSINGHousing for Female Sockets19 (9 + 10 Power)0 - Immediate$6.21View Details
GFSH435M1H/AAGFSH435M1H/AAGFSH435M1H/AAHousing for Male Pins25 (12 + 13 Power)0 - Immediate$8.60View Details
GFSH02M1HGFSH02M1HGFSH02M1HHousing for Male Pins33 (12 + 21 Power)0 - Immediate$8.60View Details
GFSH928M1HGFSH928M1HGFSH928M1HHousing for Male Pins46 (28 + 18 Power)0 - Immediate$8.60View Details
GFSH435M1HGFSH435M1HGFSH435M1HHousing for Male Pins25 (12 + 13 Power)0 - Immediate$8.60View Details
GFSH435F1HGFSH435F1HGFSH435F1HHousing for Female Sockets25 (12 + 13 Power)0 - Immediate$9.00View Details

Specialized Backplane Connectors

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionConnector TypeNumber of PositionsAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
GFSH89F3H/AAGFSH89F3H/AAGFSH89F3H/AAReceptacle, Female Sockets17 (9 + 8 Power)25 - Immediate$27.15View Details
GFSH89M3H/AAGFSH89M3H/AAGFSH89M3H/AAPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$15.00View Details
GFSH89M3HGFSH89M3HGFSH89M3HPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$15.00View Details
GFSH109M3H/AAGFSH109M3H/AAGFSH109M3H/AAPlug, Male Pins19 (9 + 10 Power)0 - Immediate$16.08View Details
GFSH109M3HGFSH109M3HGFSH109M3HPlug, Male Pins19 (9 + 10 Power)0 - Immediate$16.08View Details
BACKPLANE CONNECTORGFSH89M37H/AABACKPLANE CONNECTORPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$17.05View Details
BACKPLANE CONNECTORGFSH89M37HBACKPLANE CONNECTORPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$17.05View Details
GFSH89M3NGFSH89M3NGFSH89M3NPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$17.77View Details
GFSH89M3N/AAGFSH89M3N/AAGFSH89M3N/AAPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$17.77View Details
GFSH109M37H/AAGFSH109M37H/AAGFSH109M37H/AAPlug, Male Pins19 (9 + 10 Power)0 - Immediate$18.28View Details
GFSH109M37HGFSH109M37HGFSH109M37HPlug, Male Pins19 (9 + 10 Power)0 - Immediate$18.28View Details
GFSH89M4H/AAGFSH89M4H/AAGFSH89M4H/AAPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$18.38View Details
GFSH89M4HGFSH89M4HGFSH89M4HPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$18.38View Details
GFSH109M4H/AAGFSH109M4H/AAGFSH109M4H/AAPlug, Male Pins19 (9 + 10 Power)0 - Immediate$19.15View Details
GFSH109M4HGFSH109M4HGFSH109M4HPlug, Male Pins19 (9 + 10 Power)0 - Immediate$19.15View Details
GFSH89M93H/AAGFSH89M93H/AAGFSH89M93H/AAPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$19.29View Details
GFSH89M93HGFSH89M93HGFSH89M93HPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$19.29View Details
GFSH89M37N/AAGFSH89M37N/AAGFSH89M37N/AAPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$19.77View Details
GFSH89M37NGFSH89M37NGFSH89M37NPlug, Male Pins17 (9 + 8 Power)0 - Immediate$19.77View Details
GFSH624M3H/AAGFSH624M3H/AAGFSH624M3H/AAPlug, Male Pins30 (24 + 6 Power)0 - Immediate$19.93View Details
Published: 2025-09-03