Molex MultiCat High-Power Connector System
Molex MultiCat Power Connector System with precision machined contacts quickly mate and ensure superior durability and proper connection via connector position assurance (CPA). This CPA makes the MultiCat System effective in multiple industries. The MultiCat Power Connector System features lightweight and compact wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations while accommodating 18AWG to 8AWG wires.
Three-circuit circular components provide a compact connector that fits in an area as small as a ø15.3mm diameter tube. A two-piece hermaphroditic backshell secures the cable and provides strain relief. Two keying options are available with polarization incorporated into the latch, removing the need for separate polarizing tabs. The MultiCat Power Connector System's machined contacts offer a long life of at least 500 mating cycles with a 16.0A to 40.0A current per contact. These solid mass contacts are resistant to damage in blind-mate applications and support high power.
Features
- MultiCat Power Connection System
- Lightweight and compact wire-to-wire (W-to-W) or wire-to-board (W-to-B) configurations
- Accommodates 18AWG to 8AWG wires
- 3-circuit circular and inline types available
- Ideal for use in applications with space and weight constraints.
- UL 1977 finger-test-certified receptacles meet safety standards for many consumer applications
- -40°C to +150°C operating temperature range
- Two-piece hermaphroditic backshell secures cables and provides strain relief with easy access to actuate CPA
- Manual mating/unmating facilitates quick assembly and prevents mismating
- 2x keying/housing color options: black and gray
- Polarization incorporated latch eliminates assembly errors and removes the need for separate polarizing tabs
- Precision Machined Contacts
- Provides long life with at least 500 mating cycles
- Withstands high-mating cycle applications
- 16.0A to 40.0A current per contact
- Offers design flexibility for high-current applications
- Solid mass contacts provide reliability and a long life cycle with resistance to damage in blind-mate applications
- Supports high power
- Easy connection/disconnection with ≤24N mating force per contact and ≤5N unmating force per contact
- Low contact resistance (≤1mΩ)
- Large mating surface to support maximum current-carrying capacity
- Transfers more power than stamped contacts in a smaller interface
Applications
- Aerospace and defense (unmanned vehicles)
- Consumer (drones)
- Industrial automation (industrial motors)
- Medical (diagnostic equipment)
- Telecommunications
- Receivers
- Satellite dishes
Specifications
- 1000VAC/DC maximum voltage
- 40.0A maximum current per contact
- 1mΩ maximum contact resistance
- 3000VAC dielectric withstanding voltage
- -40°C to +150°C operating temperature range
- 40N maximum contact insertion force into the housing
- 175N minimum contact retention to housing
- 200N minimum latch strength
- 24N maximum mating force per circuit
- 5N minimum unmating force per circuit
- 500 cycle maximum durability
- PEI housing
- Gold (Au)-plated Copper (Cu) Alloy contacts
- 2.50mm PCB thickness
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