System is reportedly suited for on-engine automotive, off-road construction, and industrial equipment
LISLE, Ill.—Molex Incorporated recently announced that its MX123, a fully sealed, high-performance interconnect system that’s optimized for transportation powertrain applications, has been made available to the general market. The MX123™ system maintains low and stable contact resistance under severe temperatures and vibrations, according to Molex, and is reportedly well-suited for on-engine automotive applications, as well as off-road construction and industrial equipment.
The MX123 system uses interfacial and matte-seal technologies to optimize sealing performance and reduce package size and harness-assembly complexity. Its matte seal technology allows closer-to-center terminal spacing and eliminates the need for crimping individual cable seals, the company says. The interfacial seal is interior to the connector shroud, protecting it from damage during harness handling. Header pins are protected from scooping by a center wall that extends longer than the terminal length.
“Based on 064- and 280-size terminal systems, the MX123 provides optimal electrical performance in high-vibration applications, such as small diesel and turbo engines,” said Scott Reynolds, global product manager for Sealed Connector Systems, Molex Incorporated. “In fact, the 064-size terminal system has increased normal force and selective precious plating required to maintain performance characteristics in the most demanding environments.”
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.
Molex (www.molex.com), a 71-year-old global manufacturer of electronic, electrical, and fiber optic interconnection systems, is based in Lisle, Illinois.
Molex is a registered trademark of Molex Incorporated.
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