46235-0001 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) Molex Electronics Ltd. – Micro-Fit 3.0 Low Force Terminal

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Molex’s new Micro-Fit terminal, same reliability with half the mating/unmating
force
The Micro-Fit product line has been very successful over the years. To further
build on this success, improvements have been made on the terminal side of this
product. Based on feedback from the field, customers would want a much lower
mating and unmating forces for applications using large circuit sizes. With this
objective in mind, a new terminal was developed to reduce the mate and unmate
forces significantly.
The 46235 Micro-Fit Low Force Terminal is developed in respond to this need. It
lowers the mate/ unmate forces by up to 50% as compared to the standard
43030 series.
The key to achieving this force reduction is the Dual Cantilever design of the
contacts, as opposed to the box design of the 43030 terminals.
To achieve this objective the contacts are gold plated. Gold plating produces
lesser friction compared to Tin plating, thus complementing the objective of force
reduction.
3.00mm (.118”) Pitch
Micro-Fit 3.0 Low Force Terminal
46235 Low Force Terminal
Features
„ Twin cantilever contact design
„ Wire gauge size from 20 to 30 AWG
„ Lubricated versions available
SPECIFICATIONS
Reference Information
Packaging:
Reel
UL File No.: TBA
CSA File No.: TBA
Mates With: NA
Use With:
43025, 43645, and 44133
receptacles
Designed In: Millimeters
Electrical
Voltage (max.): 250V
Current (max.): 5.0A max.
Contact Resistance: 20milliohms max.
Benefits
„ Reduces mating and unmating forces by up to 50% as
compared to standard 43030 series
„ Wide range of acceptable wire sizes for application
flexibility
„ Lubrication further reduces the mating and unmating forces
and increases protection against harsh environment
Mechanical
Contact Insertion Force:
Contact Retention to Housing:
Mating Force:
Unmating Force:
Durability (min.):
14.7N max.
24.5N min.
4.0N max.
2.0N max.
40 cycles
Physical
Contact:
Plating:
Copper Alloy
Gold