Includes easy connector mating, mating retention features

Molex Korea has introduced gold-plated type Pico-Clasp wire-to-board connectors in single-row internal locking vertical and right-angle header versions, following the existing two-row gold-plated and single-row tin-plated versions.

This new connector product further enhances Molex's lineup of core 1.00mm pitch wire-to-board connector systems, making development easier for designers by providing design flexibility in small, tight design spaces.

“Gold plating provides superior reliability and stability, making it ideal for a wide range of applications such as smart meters, drones, patient monitors and mobile POS terminals,” said Aya Sanoki, global product manager for Molex. “Featuring a space-saving internal friction locking feature, the connectors are available in sizes from 2 to 50 circuits and have an operating temperature range of -40 to 105 ºC.”

This connector features an external positive locking feature that ensures easy connector mating and retention. The positive internal locking mechanism provides secure mating retention with low mating and disengagement forces while preventing wire tangling and latch breakage. It is SMT mountable, providing assembly and cost efficiency, as well as being ideal for automated processes that reduce manual assembly processes.