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Automotive Virtual Showroom from Molex

Ozer — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:15:16 GMT

As Molex, we’re excited to announce the launch of the new Automotive Showroom! This virtual experience provides access to our leading-edge products and resources in just a few clicks.

Navigate through the new content, where you can view automotive teardowns and access product information to turbocharge your customer designs.

Do you think such innovations will help in deeper analysis and understanding of automotive products and projects?

Please check the showroom via below link and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question or comment.

molex_showroom

Help finding Molex 070107-a MX-2 Connector Kit.

railerswim — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:02:44 GMT

Hi, I'm new to the community (although I browse the more public side of the website quite often and watch the Ben Heck Show).

But I have a quick question. I work for the IT Department for a large agricultural Coop. We have a Portable Server Environment Fanmodule that has a couple dead fans. I found the fans online, they come pre-spliced but the mount's power adapter has the fans terminated to Molex MX-2 connectors. I can only find the female connector and I'm also having a hard time finding the terminals for the female ends.

Here's more details on the fans in the module.

Manufacturer - ebm-papst

Fan Size - 119mm

Voltage - 12v dc

Connector - Terminated (currently using Molex 070107-a MX-2)

Seriously any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Edit: Never mind I found it.

Connecteur HDR-169473-01

Former Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 08:27:40 GMT

Bonjour,

Je recherche ce type de connecteur ou un équivalent.

Merci par avance

David Drevet

Searching for the right connectors

Former Member — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 07:33:43 GMT

Hi!

for a small hobby project we need some wire-to-wire connectors which should also be able to be used as wire-to-board without changing the plug on the wire side when we switch from development to production board. Could this be done with the Molex SL series? Could someone of you give me some sets of product numbers for 2, 3 and 4 pin versions, as well as the needed crimp terminals which would work together? Maybe in a table like this:

wire side		wire/board side
wire housing	crimp terminal	wire housing	crimp terminal	PCB
0050579404	0016020105	0701070003	0016020108	0705430038

Standard tin plating for 24-30 AWG is enough. My table contains the Molex part numbers for a 4 pin setup I think should fit together and are available at Farnell at small quantities. Did I find the right parts?

Kind Regards,

Christian

RE: Have a question about Molex Products? Ask our Expert!

Former Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 22:29:41 GMT

Hello, Christy -

I'm looking for an Eagle part of Molex micro USB-B, part no. 105164. Any library, any luck? :-) Many thanks indeed.

Dean

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RE: Have a question about Molex Products? Ask our Expert!

Former Member — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:04:55 GMT

Michael,

It looks like the creator has become active in the community he started the project for. He was also able to graciously answer some of my questions. Found out that the OLED driver, the SEPS525 keeps the its RAM persistent when in windowed mode. This means that I can redraw just a small portion of the scree for an update and I don't have to constantly re-write the frame buffer. This means my 20 Mhz SPI w/ 80 MHz CPU or 25 MHz SPI w/ 50 MHz CPU, I should easily be able to driver 3, 160x128 displays without much issue. If I need to re-draw all three displays, I'm looking at maybe 50 to 70 ms with overhead which is perfectly ok every now and then.

With only 2 lines requiring significant protection from noise, spec sheet says SDO on the SEPS525 to be tied to ground, I temped to stay with mDP unless there are any other inexpensive connection schemes that give me 2 sheilded cores and >=5 other cores. HDMI is less expensive but much harder to find Mini to Mini or Micro to Micro cables since they are not technically in the spec. At the same time, I'm not tied to a video cable but require a round cable.

Thank you

Have a question about Molex Products? Ask our Expert!

ChristyZ — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:49:11 GMT

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Brian Krause

Brian has over 30 years of interconnect industry experience, and is currently the vice president of global marketing and communications at Molex Incorporated. I manage the Molex brand as well as the commercialization and promotion of the company’s products worldwide. My responsibilities include advertising, public relations and employee communications. I also oversee Molex's Web site, strategic planning, and the company's internally developed Demand Creation Process, which helps identify new growth segments and customers.

RE: Have a question about Molex Products? Ask our Expert!

Former Member — Mon, 27 May 2013 21:29:20 GMT

I am making an Eagle library part for this Molex part. But as you can see, the datasheet neglects to say which solder pads connect to which connector pins. (Grrr!) Any help?

RE: Have a question about Molex Products? Ask our Expert!

Former Member — Sun, 26 May 2013 11:37:19 GMT

Hi Brian,

I need an Eagle library part for Molex FFC, FPC (flat flexible) connectors. Here is the digikey list of Molex parts that would possibly work for me: http://www.digikey.com/scripts/dksearch/dksus.dll?v=900&FV=fff40016%2Cfff80421%2C140a79%2C160001f%2C164006c&mnonly=0&newproducts=0&ColumnSort=0&page=1&quantity=0&ptm=0&fid=0&pageSize=25

They are all 15 pins at 1 mm pitch. My Eagle library contains parts that are 15 pins and .5mm pitch but none that are 1 mm pitch. Can you help?

RE: Have a question about Molex Products? Ask our Expert!

michaelkellett — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:36:24 GMT

Display port cables are not designed for 8 bit // transmission and you may not be able to send all your signals up the same type of core which may make for some problems. There are only 4 high speed pairs (I couldn't find a detailed cable spec without registering on VESA's website).

You will need to do some testing to check the signal integrity and you may need to terminate the signal correctly.

If your connectors are accesible on the outside of your equipment you will need to protect ths signal lines (from ESD) to comply with CE marking regulations.

RE: Have a question about Molex Products? Ask our Expert!

Former Member — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:13:34 GMT

Hello Brian,

I'm working on a PIC32-base project that I want to build in modual displays. The display in particular I'm looking at is a 160x128 OLED with a SEPS525 driver. Part of my design principle is that I have to drive data to the display at 50 Hz and I'm limited to 16-bit color for the sake on simplicity. This means I cannot use to slow, 10 MHz, SPI bus so then I have to use an 8-bit parallel connection on the PIC32. This means I need up to a 13 pin cable and connection to the PCB. Due to the size of the screen and other components, I need a small connector. The mDP receptor, 105081-0001105081-0001, and associated cables seems to be perfect.

Here is my question: with a minimum length of 3ft/1m for DisplayPort cables, will I have to worry signal integrity and thus speed?

Thank you,

Michael

Barrier terminal strip rating

Former Member — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:29:31 GMT

I want to connect four wires to a Molex barrier terminal strip, (38280-0104). The wires are 24 AWG 1000 VDC rated. The voltage being applied is 1000 VDC @ .5 Amp MAX- 500 watts. The Molex 28 Series is rated at 600 Vrms @ 50 Amp 3000 watts. Is the watt rating allow for safe connection considering the lower amperes or is the voltage rating absolute.

RE: Barrier terminal strip rating

Catwell — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:50:33 GMT

You are fairly close to the limit of current transfer of 28 AWG of 0.577A (power transmission). Many people like to have a margin of 50-100% on top of the carry capacity. I would recommend 21 or 22 AWG wire instead.

Also, with 28 AWG you will experience a higher resistance. If you only want to experience a 5% voltage drop on the wire (say 1meter long) you will need something along 21 AWG. Which will handle around 500W.

REFERENCE this chart for power carry characteristics of wires.

G gauge	Conductor Diameter Inches	Conductor Diameter mm	Ohms per 1000 ft.	Ohms per km	Maximum amps for chassis wiring	Maximum amps for power transmission	Maximum frequency for 100% skin depth for solid conductor copper
OOOO	0.46	11.684	0.049	0.16072	380	302	125 Hz
OOO	0.4096	10.40384	0.0618	0.202704	328	239	160 Hz
OO	0.3648	9.26592	0.0779	0.255512	283	190	200 Hz
0	0.3249	8.25246	0.0983	0.322424	245	150	250 Hz
1	0.2893	7.34822	0.1239	0.406392	211	119	325 Hz
2	0.2576	6.54304	0.1563	0.512664	181	94	410 Hz
3	0.2294	5.82676	0.197	0.64616	158	75	500 Hz
4	0.2043	5.18922	0.2485	0.81508	135	60	650 Hz
5	0.1819	4.62026	0.3133	1.027624	118	47	810 Hz
6	0.162	4.1148	0.3951	1.295928	101	37	1100 Hz
7	0.1443	3.66522	0.4982	1.634096	89	30	1300 Hz
8	0.1285	3.2639	0.6282	2.060496	73	24	1650 Hz
9	0.1144	2.90576	0.7921	2.598088	64	19	2050 Hz
10	0.1019	2.58826	0.9989	3.276392	55	15	2600 Hz
11	0.0907	2.30378	1.26	4.1328	47	12	3200 Hz
12	0.0808	2.05232	1.588	5.20864	41	9.3	4150 Hz
13	0.072	1.8288	2.003	6.56984	35	7.4	5300 Hz
14	0.0641	1.62814	2.525	8.282	32	5.9	6700 Hz
15	0.0571	1.45034	3.184	10.44352	28	4.7	8250 Hz
16	0.0508	1.29032	4.016	13.17248	22	3.7	11 k Hz
17	0.0453	1.15062	5.064	16.60992	19	2.9	13 k Hz
18	0.0403	1.02362	6.385	20.9428	16	2.3	17 kHz
19	0.0359	0.91186	8.051	26.40728	14	1.8	21 kHz
20	0.032	0.8128	10.15	33.292	11	1.5	27 kHz
21	0.0285	0.7239	12.8	41.984	9	1.2	33 kHz
22	0.0254	0.64516	16.14	52.9392	7	0.92	42 kHz
23	0.0226	0.57404	20.36	66.7808	4.7	0.729	53 kHz
24	0.0201	0.51054	25.67	84.1976	3.5	0.577	68 kHz
25	0.0179	0.45466	32.37	106.1736	2.7	0.457	85 kHz
26	0.0159	0.40386	40.81	133.8568	2.2	0.361	107 kH
27	0.0142	0.36068	51.47	168.8216	1.7	0.288	130 kHz
28	0.0126	0.32004	64.9	212.872	1.4	0.226	170 kHz
29	0.0113	0.28702	81.83	268.4024	1.2	0.182	210 kHz
30	0.01	0.254	103.2	338.496	0.86	0.142	270 kHz
31	0.0089	0.22606	130.1	426.728	0.7	0.113	340 kHz
32	0.008	0.2032	164.1	538.248	0.53	0.091	430 kHz
Metric 2.0	0.00787	0.200	169.39	555.61	0.51	0.088	440 kHz
33	0.0071	0.18034	206.9	678.632	0.43	0.072	540 kHz
Metric 1.8	0.00709	0.180	207.5	680.55	0.43	0.072	540 kHz
34	0.0063	0.16002	260.9	855.752	0.33	0.056	690 kHz
Metric 1.6	0.0063	0.16002	260.9	855.752	0.33	0.056	690 kHz
35	0.0056	0.14224	329	1079.12	0.27	0.044	870 kHz
Metric 1.4	.00551	.140	339	1114	0.26	0.043	900 kHz
36	0.005	0.127	414.8	1360	0.21	0.035	1100 kHz
Metric 1.25	.00492	0.125	428.2	1404	0.20	0.034	1150 kHz
37	0.0045	0.1143	523.1	1715	0.17	0.0289	1350 kHz
Metric 1.12	.00441	0.112	533.8	1750	0.163	0.0277	1400 kHz
38	0.004	0.1016	659.6	2163	0.13	0.0228	1750 kHz
Metric 1	.00394	0.1000	670.2	2198	0.126	0.0225	1750 kHz
39	0.0035	0.0889	831.8	2728	0.11	0.0175	2250 kHz
40	0.0031	0.07874	1049	3440	0.09	0.0137	2900 kHz

Good Luck

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RE: Have a question about Molex Products? Ask our Expert!

MolexConnectors — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:05:19 GMT

Hello Allen, Sorry for the delay with the response. Here is a link to a list of 13 different breakaway headers that sound like would work for you. http://www.molex.com/molex/products/listview.jsp?query=kk&offset=0&filter=&fs=&npp=20&sType=a&autoNav=&path=q6b6b~~f105%7C%7C332e39366d6d~~cPCBHEADERS%23%230%23%23dg~~f12%7C%7C3130~~nf36%7C%7C526967687420416e676c65&channel=Products You can check distribution stock once you decide which header you can use right on Molex.com . I hope that helps. Thanks.

RE: Have a question about Molex Products? Ask our Expert!

Former Member — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:02:22 GMT

I used to buy a Molex header similar to the 26-60-5100 (10 pin right angle .156) but with out the tab.

But I can no longer find it. I have to buy the 26-60-5100.26-60-5100. and cut off the tab and then move the plastic back on the pins about .150. It is a lot of work, but it has to be done, unless you can tell me where to buy the original part.

Allen

Dual in line pin header

peranders — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:05:48 GMT

https://www.elfa.se/elfa3~se_en/elfa/init.do?shop=ELFA_SE-EN#toc=20459;item=48-148-44;

Has Farnell any similar product? The purpose is a SO08 -> DIL08 adapter.

http://www.precidip.com/data/files/pdf/products/dil-sil-to-sockets_en.pdf

page 145

RE: Dual in line pin header

peranders — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:29:56 GMT

I want this as the link pointed out but it seems that Farnell only has 14 pins as minimum. OK, you could cut it. My other supplier is ELFA but I thought it would be nice if Farnell had this socket.

Thanks anyway guys!

RE: Dual in line pin header

Former Member — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:58:59 GMT

FEC only do a 14w and 16w "Dil Through Header". Other than that you can find them on "another" suppliers website *LINK*

RE: Dual in line pin header

Malcolm — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:18:30 GMT

Hi, Cant see an 8 pin DIL through header (we do the 16 pin Farnell part number 177854). You mentioned that the purpose was for "The purpose is a SO08 -> DIL08 adapter", we do an adapter SOIC to DIL Farnell part number 1136592 which may be of interest. http://uk.farnell.com/aries/08-350000-11-rc/adaptor-soic-to-dil-8way/dp/1136592?Ntt=1136592 Regards Malcolm

RE: Dual in line pin header

peranders — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:18:30 GMT

This will fit for one of my designs but it's a plus if the pins are fixed in two rows. See picture below.

http://sjostromaudio.com/hifi_pics/hifi_100pr/adp01-04.jpg

RE: Dual in line pin header

Former Member — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:01:13 GMT

Hi Peranders.

Try something like this and cut it to fit.

http://uk.farnell.com/samtec/bbl-108-t-f/header-2-54mm-lo-pro-way8/dp/1765363

RE: Dual in line pin header

peranders — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:27:31 GMT

I raise the question again. I'm quite convinced of that Farnell has this item but what is it called?

https://www.elfa.se/elfa3~se_en/elfa/init.do?item=48-148-44&toc=20459

My first link in the first post isn't valid anymore.

Pros and Cons of Eliminating Hazardous Substances

MolexConnectors — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:16:42 GMT

So we previously learned some of the risks of BFRs, CFRs, and PVC. What is Molex doing to mitigate these risks? First, let's take a look at the terminology used and some alternatives.

Terminology / Definitions

So we want to remove these substances that could cause harm. What do we call this trend? Well, it seems everyone has come up with their own term! Halogen-Free, Low-Halogen, and BFR/CFR/PVC-Free are common terms used. They're all a mouthful, and some don't even accurately describe the situation. Also, what's the acceptable level of these substances, knowing that unintentional impurities can exist? And what about other brominated and chlorinated substances?

To be safe, Molex has adopted a conservative definition for this trend – one that meets all of our customers' definitions. A product that has less than 900 ppm (0.09%) bromine, less than 900 ppm chlorine, and less than 1500 ppm (0.15%) of bromine and chlorine combined, meets the requirement. For now, we call these products 'Halogen-Free' or 'Low-Halogen.'

BFR/CFR Alternatives

We've decided we want to get away from brominated and chlorinated flame retardants. We'll just use another material ... easy right? Well, not exactly. Many Molex connectors use a brominated flame retardant (remember – it's used to slow down the spread of fire, so using a BFR sounds like a good idea!). There are three ways we can get away from BFRs:

Some plastics are inherently flame-retardant (in other words, a flame retardant doesn't need to be added to slow the spread of fire). Sounds like an easy choice! Except that those plastics may have completely different properties (some are very brittle and might break). And, of course, they're typically more expensive.

What about using a different kind of flame retardant? Molex has been working with its plastic suppliers, who have been developing non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardants. Some of these show promise and are currently being used. Again, there are differences, so each product needs to be re-evaluated.
The third option is to remove the flame retardant entirely. If the connector is used in an application where a fire isn't likely to happen, or the current is low enough, the plastic may not even need a flame retardant. Plastics already exist without flame retardants, and are used in many applications.

PVC Alternatives

We've also decided we want to replace PVC with another material – one that's just as flexible. Well, we can't have everything – the alternatives could be up to ten times as expensive! Of course, over time, prices will drop as supply catches up, but in the meantime, a premium will be paid for the substitutes. Some examples:

Polyethylene
Fluorinated polymers (FEP, ETFE, PVDF)
Ethylene propylene diene elastomer (EPDM)
Polyurethane

Molex's Activities

Molex has been working with its suppliers and customers to design new products that don't contain these substances that could pose hazards. We have experience in creating a connector that doesn't have brominated or chlorinated flame retardants, and we've worked with cables that aren't PVC. Certainly, there are challenges, and not every material can be easily replaced. In the meantime, if a Molex customer needs a product without BFRs, CFRs, and PVC, just let your account manager know – he or she will be able to work with you to meet your needs!

So what’s the big deal about halogens?

MolexConnectors — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:55:27 GMT

Halogen-Free. Low-Halogen. BFR-free. PVC-Free. BFR/CFR/PVC-Free. What?

The electronics industry is all abuzz about removing certain substances – that aren’t even (currently) regulated in any country! What’s the big deal? Why are we spending so much money to change products to other, more-expensive, materials, when the original materials ‘work’ just fine? Let’s first look at the concerns with these groups of substances, then talk about alternatives and what Molex is doing.

Brominated and Chlorinated Flame Retardants (BFR/CFR)

Flame retardants are used in plastics to reduce fire from spreading (bet you couldn’t figure that out from their name!). If the plastic component can’t burn well, then the fire can’t burn as quickly. If a fire starts in your home television and spreads to the rest of your home, you’ll want to get out as quickly as possible. These flame retardants in Molex connectors slow the spread of fire, potentially preventing the fire from spreading to the rest of your home, or allowing you those crucial extra moments to escape safely. So what could possibly be bad about these helpful substances?

Well, many consumer electronics have a short life-span, and none of us want electronics to end up in landfills. When electronics are recycled, the materials need to be segregated by type – this allows the materials to be recycled and reused more efficiently. Plastics go with similar plastics; metals go with similar metals. Many plastics are burned, and if this process is not performed properly, hazardous dioxins and furans could form from the brominated or chlorinated flame retardant. Get rid of the brominated or chlorinated flame retardant, and get rid of that problem, right?

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

PVC is a polymer that is used primarily in cables, but also other components. Phthalates are a group of substances added to PVC to make the cables flexible. Plugging a rigid power cable from your mobile phone to the wall outlet wouldn’t work well! Flexible PVC allows the cable to bend. So what’s the big deal?

Well, disposal or burning of cables can also generate hazardous dioxins and furans. In addition, phthalates have been found to be dangerous, and some countries regulate phthalates in toys and medical devices. Replacing PVC with an alternative will remove both of these potential hazards.

What are the alternatives? What is Molex doing? We’ll discuss this in a future environmental blog post.

Read More From The Connector by Molex: http://www.connector.com/2010/08/409/#ixzz16ht5CnUt

RE: So what’s the big deal about halogens?

MolexConnectors — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:24:36 GMT

Hello, We will be posting a new blog article titled "Pros and Cons of Eliminating Hazardous Substances" next week. This will address most of the questions and comments you had here. Stay tuned!