Mini50 Sealed and Unsealed Connection Systems

Molex’s unsealed and sealed miniature Mini50 single-row connection system has smaller terminals to fit more low-current electrical circuits in unsealed interior vehicle environments, allowing users to achieve 50% space savings over traditional USCAR 0.64 mm connectors. 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, making the receptacles 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 shock and vibration all present risks to connectivity. The Mini50 Gen II unsealed connector system offers a number of innovations to provide more reliable connections, including a high-performing sealed receptacle, protected adhesive joints, high-temperature thermoplastic housings, and various polarization options.

Mini50 SMT headers allow customers to maximize valuable PCB space by removing pass-through features on the circuit board. Module and PCB designers will be able to locate surface-mount components beneath the Mini50 headers on the opposite side of the printed circuit board. The headers will mate with the existing industry-recognized Mini50 receptacles.