MX123 fully-sealed interconnect system from Molex

Article Type: New products From: Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, Volume 22, Issue 2

Ideal for on-engine automotive applications, off-road construction and industrial equipment.

Molex Incorporated have introduced MX123™, a fully sealed,high-performance interconnect system optimised for transportation power-train applications. The MX123 system maintains low and stable contact resistance under severe temperatures and vibrations making it ideal for on-engine automotive applications, off-road construction and industrial equipment.

The MX123 system uses interfacial and matte-seal technologies to optimise sealing performance and reduce package size and harness-assembly complexity. Matte seal technology allows closer-to-centre terminal spacing and eliminates the need for crimping individual cable seals. The interfacial seal is interior to the connector shroud, protecting it from damage during harness handling. Plus, the header pins are protected from scooping by a centre wall that extends longer than the terminal length.

The MX123 lever receptacles mate with the MX123 vertical headers, and are designed to provide flexibility by offering two mounting-style options, three PCB electrical strategies and multiple-plating options. They can be vertically mounted from the top or bottom of a casting. The headers are available for through-hole solder processing, compliant-pin or wire-bonding technologies with precious gold or silver plating.

For more information about the Molex MX123 Sealed Connection System, please visit: www.molex.com/ind/mx123.html