Mini50 Sealed and Unsealed Connection System from Molex

     Molex's unsealed and sealed miniature Mini50 single-row connection system has smaller contacts to accommodate more low-current circuits in unsealed interior vehicle environments, allowing users to save 50% of space. Mini50 sealed and unsealed wire-to-board receptacles allow device manufacturers to package circuits in tighter spaces by using smaller pins, terminals, and wire sizes while reducing costs, making this receptacle ideal for infotainment, lighting and HVAC Ideal for applications in systems.

     Assembly errors and harsh high-vibration environments in automotive applications create challenges for connection reliability. Improper terminal insertion, operator fatigue, and open circuits due to shock and vibration all pose a risk to the connection. The Mini50 second-generation unsealed connector system offers many innovations for more reliable connections, including high-performance sealed receptacles, protected bonded headers, high-temperature thermoplastic housings, and a variety of polarization options.

     The Mini50 SMT header allows customers to maximize valuable PCB area without the need to perforate the board. Module and PCB designers will be able to arrange surface mount components on the other side of the printed circuit board, below the Mini50 header. Header will mate to existing industry-approved Mini50 sockets