DuraClik™ saves system space and offers a variety of options in headers and receptacles

Molex Korea (CEO Jaehoon Lee) has launched the DuraClik series, an ultra-small wire-to-board connection system with a pin pitch of 2.00mm. Compared to competing products, it saves system space with its small size and offers various options in headers and receptacles.

These products, with a signal current value of 3.0A, provide a means to assist in accurate fastening in general environments as well as in vibration-prone automobiles and high-temperature lighting equipment, thereby stably maintaining system performance. In particular, they can be applied to various customer applications due to the option of auxiliary locking with Independent Additional Locking (ISL) or Terminal Placement Assurance (TPA) structure.

The header is available in two types of PCB mount formats, right angle (R/A) and vertical, and the receptacles are available in standard, ISL and TPA types. The standard product consists of a receptacle and a terminal, while the ISL and TPA versions consist of a receptacle, a terminal and a terminal retainer, respectively, so that customers can choose the one that best suits their application.

For standard products, the positive internal locking design saves space in the system and eliminates concerns about latch damage due to wire tangles. An audible “click” sound is heard when connected, allowing for auditory confirmation of correct connection.

Wide soldering tabs and shock-resistant SMT design ensure excellent retention of the PCB. It is specifically designed to withstand up to 100N (10kgf) of upward tensile force to meet automotive vibration requirements. Both receptacles and headers are available in tin and/or gold, and the colors of headers and receptacles are available in white/black/red/blue, allowing customers to choose from a variety of color combinations.

The closed terminal design protects the contacts from dust and debris, as well as preventing tangling during harness assembly. The flat surface structure facilitates pick-and-place and supports automatic board placement without capton tape.

The ISL and TPA versions use high-temperature terminal materials to meet automotive interior requirements requiring operating temperatures from -40 to 125°C. The ISL version has a terminal holding force of up to 50N, while the TPA version has a terminal holding force of up to 20N.

For the main application, automotive, it is ideal for air conditioners, air conditioning systems, various meters, exterior lighting, tail lights, inverters, gear levers, steering wheels, and wiper/eye shield levers. It is also applied to commercial vehicles such as cranes, tractors, and trucks, as well as factory automation equipment. For household appliances, the main application is induction cookers.

Meanwhile, Molex has been producing various connector products that can withstand low vibration and high temperatures since 2007, and supplying them to global automobile companies such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Ford. These products especially comply with the TSC1000G high vibration requirements specified by Toyota, and VW specifications and other self-tests can also be customized according to customer requirements.