Mini50 Connection Systems
The tremendous growth in automotive infotainment and safety options is the catalyst for car manufacturers demanding smaller interconnects from suppliers, as they need to fit more electronics in the same space. Mini50 sealed and unsealed wire-to-board receptacles allow device manufacturers to package circuits in tighter spaces by utilizing smaller pin, terminal, and wire sizes while reducing costs.
The integration of multiple devices in today’s transportation industry creates the need for harness with reduced weight, space and cost. Molex’s Mini50 harnesses provide reliable performance in a limited space, making them ideal for applications within the infotainment, lighting and HVAC systems.
Assembly errors and the rugged, high-vibration environments of automotive applications put connectivity reliability at risk. Improper terminal insertion, operator fatigue and disconnection due to shocks and vibration all present risks to connectivity. In response, the Mini50 Gen II Unsealed Connector System offers a number of innovations to provide a more reliable connection.
Features and Benefits
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Reduced package sizes
Approximately 50% smaller than USCAR 0.64mm unsealed interfaces
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The Mini50 Unsealed Connector is the industry’s only interface that meets USCAR 050 standards
Provides the industry’s only USCAR 050 selected interface
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Orientation features are molded into the header
Either vertical or right-angle orientations are possible, providing wire-routing and module-design flexibility
Retain the header to the PCB during the soldering process -
Sealed, round shape design
Allows for through-hole harness routing
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High-performing sealed receptacle using matte-seal design
Ideal for sealed applications where IPX8 rating is required
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Board alignment and retention features
Simplify header PCB placement and retain header to PCB during soldering operation(s)
Protect adhesive joints during connector mating and unmating -
High-temperature thermoplastic housings
Withstand infrared (IR) and wave lead-free solder processing per ES-40000-5013 Molex specification, maximum temperature +260°C
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Female terminal wire grips for wires 0.35mm² and smaller
Wire-size reduction; weight, space and cost savings versus 0.64mm interfaces
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Various polarization options
Three discrete mechanical, visual and colored polarizations
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Independent secondary lock (ISL) terminal-retention feature
Molded into the receptacle housing as one piece for applied cost savings
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CTX50 terminal wire grip design
(0.13 to 0.35mm²)Offers harness manufacturers’ the ability to reduce wire gauge sizes while maintaining retention strength
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Connector position assurance (CPA) latch optional
Prevents accidental un-mating
Applications
- Cameras / Sensors
- Clusters / Navigation
- Exterior lighting
- HVAC
- Headliners
- Lighting
- Mirrors
- Power steering
- Radios / DVD - Entertainment
- Sensors
- Switches
- Cameras / Sensors
- Clusters / Navigation
- Exterior lighting
- HVAC
- Headliners
- Lighting
- Mirrors
- Radios
- Sensors
- Switches
