Molex Wire-to-Board Signal Core Products
Molex offers a wide variety of wire-to-board connector types that fit applications requiring high-power, microminiature, sealed, and glow wire capable options.
From pitch sizes ranging between 0.8mm and 2.5mm, Molex offers a range of Wire-to-Board signal connectors for every application and budget.
Divided into three core families of connectors:
- Basic - featuring friction lock, unshrouded headers and tin plated terminals
- Enhanced - improvement over the basic range with positive locking, TPA (Terminal Position Assurance) and optional gold-plated terminals
- Pro - Lowest profile and highest current density connectors with integrated ISL (Independent Secondary Lock)
* See Product Guide in 'Resources' below
BASIC
OneBlade
The modular OneBlade 1.00mm-Pitch Wire-to-Board Connector System with friction lock and spacious pick-and-place area combines design simplicity with speed and ease of assembly.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Provides better mating retention of header and harness. Connector has friction lock for stable, reliable connections.
- Offers secure and stable electrical contact. A dual-point contact design helps minimize the risk of movement and separation.
- Reduces the number of loose parts serving each function. Nails and terminals are integrated in a single part.
- Simplifies parts inventory management. Single connector housing is used interchangeably as a vertical or right-angle header.
- Offers design flexibility and efficiency. Singular header design can be used in vertical- or right-angle mating and mounting orientations.
- Serves as both fitting nail and solder tail in both vertical and right-angle version connectors. The connectors have a dual-function solder tab.
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1mm | 2-15 | 2.5A | 100V | 28-32 | SMT | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
PicoBlade
High-performance PicoBlade Wire-to-Board and Wire-to-Wire Connectors feature both Tin and Gold-plated versions for superior flexibility, reliability and durability across a wide variety of applications and industries.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Compact and small 1.25mm pitch W-to-W/W-to-B connectors: Provides space savings
- Flash Gold-plated versions: Offers superior reliability and durability in harsh environmental conditions
- W-to-B and W-to-W solution with through-hole and SMT headers in straight and right-angle orientations: Offers design flexibility
- Two-point contact design: Assures a reliable electrical connection under lowcurrent, low-voltage and high-vibration conditions
- Friction lock: Provides secure mating retention
- Optional vacuum caps for SMT vertical headers: Allows high-volume placement using industry-standard pick up nozzles (Tin plated only)
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2mm | 2-15 | 2.5A | 125V | 26-32 | TH / SMT | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
Pico-SPOX
Ideal for compact applications, the Pico-SPOX 1.50mm Wire-to-Board Connector System provides electrical and mechanical reliability in a high-temperature design that meets several industry requirements.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Readily available tooling: Use of popular terminals makes it easy to access the crimp applicators as they are widely available in the market
- Friction lock: Provides better mating retention of header and harness
- Vertical and right-angle single-row header with unique positive lock: Provides latch protection. Secures terminal retention
- Polarization keys: Prevents mis-mating during assembly
- 1.50mm-pitch connector: Delivers secure mating retention without sacrificing compactness. 30% space saving compared to 2.00mm wire-to-board connector system
- SMT-type plug header: Allows automatic assembly
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5mm | 2-15 | 3.5A | 250V | 24-30 | SMT | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
Micro-Latch
Molex's Micro-Latch Connector System provides a reliable connection interface for industry standard 2.00mm wire-to-board applications.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Uses popular terminals: Readily available, wide tooling installation base in market
- Straight and Right Angle headers: Design flexibility
- SMC vertical header available: Reflow process capable
- Friction lock: Good mating retention
- Polarizing features: Ensures mating in a proper orientation
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00mm | 2-15 | 4.5A | 25V | 22-30 | TH | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
Milli-Grid
A space saving, high-density connector system based on a 2.00-by-2.00mm grid pattern that offers complete design flexibility.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Save installation time while reducing the risk of contact damage Blind-mate interface (BMI)
- Available in gold or tin. Tin provides cost-savings, low contact resistance and good solderability
- Center polarization key: Prevents mismating
- IDT receptacle strain relief (optional): Enhances cable retention
- Locking windows: Ensure firm locking to receptacle
- Early entry system crimp terminals: Provides longer pin wipe for a more reliable contact
- Locking ramps: Provide strong retention force to header
- Center polarization slot: Prevents mismating
- Marking feature: Provides marking for first circuit location
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00mm | 2-10 (single) 2-50 (dual) | 4.5A | 125V | 24-30 | TH / SMT | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
Mini-SPOX
Provides a fine-pitch connector system that features lower profile heights and various circuit sizes in vertical and right-angle configurations, with an additional polarization feature which helps to avoid mismating.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Uses popular crimp terminals: Easy to access the crimp applicators as they are widely available in the market
- Through hole round terminals: Support terminal ruggedness and reliability
- Friction lock: Provides better mating retention of housing and header
- 2.50mm-pitch connector: Provides space saving
- Terminal lance: Fastened with terminal to provide improved terminal retention
- 2 to 15 circuits, single- row plug in vertical and horizontal configurations: Offer design flexibility
- Polarizing features: Ensure mating in proper orientation
- RoHS compliance and high-temperature capabilities: Withstand harsh environments
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50mm | 2-15 | 4A | 250V | 22-28 | TH | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
ENHANCED
Pico-Clasp
Offer a variety of mating styles and orientations plated in tin or gold to provide design flexibility in a vast array of compact applications.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Smallest pitch for positive lock Wire-to-Board crimp system: Provides space savings for mounting other components
- Wide header variations: Provides customers with many choices and design flexibility
- Inner Friction Lock: Space saving
- Positive Inner Lock: Offers secure mating retention with low mating and unmating forces & Prevents wire tangling and latch breakage
- Outer positive lock: Secure mating retention & Easy to mate and un-mate
- SMT Mounting: Provides assembly and cost efficiencies & Automated assembly reduces manual labour processes
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00mm | 2-15 (single) 20,30 & 40 (dual) | 2A | 100V | 28-32 | SMT | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
Micro-Lock 1.25mm
Ideal for compact applications, the Micro-Lock Plus 1.25mm-Pitch Connector System provides electrical and mechanical reliability, design flexibility and secure mating retention to overcome challenges in high-temperature designs.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Smallest 1.25mm-pitch connector with positive lock: Delivers secure mating retention without sacrificing compactness
- Tin-bismuth terminals: Prevents whiskering for a clean and uninterrupted signal Supports terminal ruggedness and reliability
- Inner lock for dual-row versions; outer lock for single-row versions: Strengthens lock for more reliable connection
- Withstands up to 105˚C operating temperature: Meets automotive industry requirements Withstands harsh environments
- Potting capabilities: Series 205957 1.25mm pitch vertical header offers environmental protection
- 2 to 42 circuits, single and dual rows, vertical and horizontal plug configurations: Offers design flexibility
- Wide positive latch that delivers audible click: Provides secure mating retention Ensures proper mating
- Robust metal solder tabs: Provides secure PCB retention and strain relief to solder joints
- Dual contact terminal design: Offers secure contact and terminal retention
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25mm | 2-16 (single), 8-42 (dual) | 3.6A | 50V | 26-30 | TH / SMT | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
CLIK-Mate
Provides lower mating insertion and extraction forces than competitive versions, which makes assembly easier for operators.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Positive inner locks: Audible "click", low insertion force and secure mating
- Flat area for pick-and-place: Easy automatic board placement
- Footprint compatibility: Drop-in replacement to various competitive versions
- Tuning-fork style contact design: Secure contact, and avoids terminal stubbing
- Reinforced metal solder tabs: Secure PCB retention and solder joint strain relief
- Variable plating options available: Design flexibility and cost-effectiveness
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50mm | 2-15 (single), 8-34 (vertical), 8-26 (Right Angle) | 3A | 100V | 24-30 | TH / SMT | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
Micro-Lock Plus 2.0mm
Delivers high performance and reliability in a compact size; available in vertical and horizontal configurations for design flexibility and color coding to aid assembly.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Positive lock: Delivers secure mating retention
- Tin-bismuth terminals: Prevents whiskering for a clean and uninterrupted signal Supports terminal ruggedness and reliability
- Inner lock for dual-row versions; outer lock for single-row versions: Strengthens lock for more reliable connection
- Withstands up to 105˚C operating temperature: Meets automotive industry requirements Withstands harsh environments
- 2 to 42 circuits, single and dual rows, vertical and horizontal plug configurations: Offers design flexibility
- Wide positive latch that delivers audible click: Provides secure mating retention Ensures proper mating
- Robust metal solder tabs: Provides secure PCB retention and strain relief to solder joints
- Dual contact terminal design: Offers secure contact and terminal retention
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00mm | 2-16 | 4.7A | 250V | 22-26 | SMT | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
iGrid
Offers a compact design and anti-tangle internal lock for applications requiring excellent mating retention.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Compact design: Saves PCB real estate & Provides high-density
- Polarization between housing and terminal: Terminal always seats properly in housing
- Fully shrouded headers: Withstand rugged handling and vibration
- Internal lock: Prevents wire tangling, enables space savings & provides an audible click
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00mm | 10-40 | 3A | 250V | 22-28 | TH | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
Mini-Lock
A fully shrouded versatile wire-to-board/wire-to-wire system for broad ranges of 2.50mm pitch industry-standard applications includes straight and right-angle headers.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Four point contact design: Good electrical reliability
- High guide walls: Facilitate mating
- Pull tabs: Assist in unmating
- Thumb-latch locking feature: Easy mating and unmating
- Fully shrouded headers: Protect pins
- Anti-fishhooking contact: Protection during harness assembly
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50mm | 2-15 | 5A | 250V | 20-26 | TH / SMT | Vertical / Right Angle | YES |
PRO
Zero-Hachi
The small pitch size (0.80mm) and low-profile height (1.60mm) of the Zero-Hachi Wire-to-Board Connector System enables device makers to design-in reliable connectivity solutions to space-tight applications.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Dual-point contact design: provides contact wipe and electrical reliability during mating
- An extensive array of circuit sizes (2 to 20 circuits)
- Friction lock on crimp housing: Offers better mating retention and reliability of header and harness
- Fitting nail: Provides robust PCB retention and protects the connector against breakage when wires are wrenched upward
- Dual-point contact design: Secures the connector’s electrical contact
- U-Shaped Crimp Terminal: Guides crimp terminal insertion to the connector housing in the correct direction
- Low-profile height (1.60mm): Enables engineers to design slimmer devices
- Easy-to-Grip Design Feature: Facilitates easy handling during mating or unmating processes
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.80mm | 2-20 | 2.5A | 30V | 28-32 | SMT | Right Angle | YES |
Pico-Lock 1.00mm
The first miniature wire-to-board connector system to combine a very low profile, high current-capability with a robust positive lock.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Beveled header pin design: Provides smoother mating and pin-and-contact protection
- Polarization/mating guide features: Prevent mismating and facilitate mating
- Side positive locks: Ensure secure mating retention and additional space savings
- Wide robust fitting nails (solder tabs): Offers secure PCB retention and additional mechanical stability
- Top friction locks: Provide additional mating retention and visual mating assurance
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00mm | 2-6 | 2.5A | 150V | 28-30 | SMT | Right Angle | YES |
Pico-EZMate Plus
The Pico-EZmate Connector Systems are designed for space-constrained applications. Each product has its own unique features and advantages. The Pico-EZmate Plus provides a higher current rating and wider temperature range, and Pico-EZmate HC is designed for high current-carrying applications.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Polyamide material Provides low-halogen; meets environmental considerations
- Polarization keys Prevents mismating of plug with receptacle header
- High current rating (up to 2.8A) with fine pitch (1.00mm) Meets customer requirements for high power in compact packages
- Thicker housing side walls* Has an improved withdrawal force over original Pico-Ezmate, for increased mating security
- Low-profile design (1.20mm) Provides space- savings in sleek designs
- Open-top receptacle header Provides snap-in mating for speedy assembly processing
- Vertical mating Offers fast, fool-proof mating without the possibility of wrong orientation or mismating
- Open-top receptacle header: Snap-in mating for speedy assembly processing
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00mm | 2-6 | 2.8A | 50V | 28-30 | SMT | Top Down | YES |
Pico-EZMate
The Pico-EZmate Connector Systems are designed for space-constrained applications.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Polyamide material Provides low-halogen; meets environmental considerations
- Polarization keys Prevents mismating of plug with receptacle header
- High current rating (up to 2.8A) with fine pitch (1.00mm) Meets customer requirements for high power in compact packages
- Thicker housing side walls* Has an improved withdrawal force over original Pico-Ezmate, for increased mating security
- Low-profile design (1.20mm) Provides space- savings in sleek designs
- Open-top receptacle header Provides snap-in mating for speedy assembly processing
- Vertical mating Offers fast, fool-proof mating without the possibility of wrong orientation or mismating
- Open-top receptacle header: Snap-in mating for speedy assembly processing
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2mm | 2-6 | 2.5A | 50V | 28-30 | SMT | Top Down | YES |
Pico-Lock 1.50mm
The first miniature wire-to-board connector system to combine a very low profile, high current-capability with a robust positive lock.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Ultra-low-profile mated height (1.50mm and 2.00mm versions): Provides space savings
- Beveled header pin design: Provides smoother mating and pin-and-contact protection
- Polarization/mating guide features: Prevent mismating and facilitate mating
- Side positive locks: Ensure secure mating retention and additional space savings
- Wide robust fitting nails (solder tabs): Offers secure PCB retention and additional mechanical stability
- Top friction locks: Provide additional mating retention and visual mating assurance
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5mm | 2-12 | 3.5A | 150V | 24-32 | SMT | Right Angle | YES |
Pico-Lock 2.00mm
The first miniature wire-to-board connector system to combine a very low profile, high current-capability with a robust positive lock.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Ultra-low-profile mated height (1.50mm and 2.00mm versions): Provides space savings
- Beveled header pin design: Provides smoother mating and pin-and-contact protection
- Polarization/mating guide features: Prevent mismating and facilitate mating
- Side positive locks: Ensure secure mating retention and additional space savings
- Wide robust fitting nails (solder tabs): Offers secure PCB retention and additional mechanical stability
- Top friction locks: Provide additional mating retention and visual mating assurance
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00mm | 2-6 | 6.5A | 250V | 20-26 | SMT | Right Angle | YES |
Micro-One
Provides an integrated ISL to ensure proper terminal insertion and prevent accidental back-outs to achieve a secure electrical contact and improved mating retention in high-vibration applications.
Key Features & Benefits:
- 2.00mm pitch low-profile design: Reduces weight and saves space
- UL/CSA certified connectors: Ensures reliability
- Independent secondary lock (ISL): Detects incomplete terminal insertion
- Compatible with existing MicroClasp Terminals (56134-9001 for AWG22-24, 56134-9002 for AWG26-28)
- 2- to 8- circuit vertical and right-angle header assembly: Offers design flexibility
Technical:
| Pitch | Circuit sizes | Current (max) | Voltage (max) | Wire AWG | THT or SMT | Orientation | UL Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00mm | 2-6 | 6.5A | 250V | 20-26 | SMT | Right Angle | YES |
