Molex, Mini-Fit Jr Receptacle Connector Housing, 4.2mm Pitch, 8 Way, 2 Row

Mini-Fit Junior 4.2 mm pitch crimp receptacle and plug housings which form part of the Mini-Fit Junior power connectors interconnection system. Mini-Fit Junior power connectors are able to handle up to 13A per circuit making them ideal for use in high current applications. These Mini-Fit Junior crimp housings have fully isolated terminals for protection against, debris, arcing and damage caused by mishandling. The housings incorporate polarization and keying features to prevent misalignment and mismating. A positive locking mechanism consisting of an easy to operate thumb latch provides a secure connection with the mating connector. This positive locking mechanism prevents accidental unmating caused by excessive shock or vibration. An audible click indicates that the connector is fully mated. These Mini-Fit Junior 4.2 mm plug and receptacle housings are available with a UL94V-0 or UL94V-2 housing material, a range of contact configurations and accept standard Mini-Fit and Mini-Fit Plus crimp terminals

• Can handle Up to 13A current per circuit
• Fully isolated terminals
• Polarization and keying to prevent mismating
• Positive locking mechanism for secure mating connection
• Audible click for mating confirmation

Mini-Fit Junior power connectors are ideal for use in high current, high density wire to wire and wire to board applications that require design flexibility. Applications include consumer white goods, office equipment, industrial automation equipment, industrial networks, rack-mount servers, routers and switches.

Use this connector receptacle from Molex when you need a simple way to protect and organise your circuitry. It has eight contacts to accommodate up to eight different connectors, so it's a good choice for more complex setups. To save you space, its contacts are arranged in two rows and the receptacle has compact dimensions of only 18 (length) x 15.1 (width) x 19.6mm (depth). Use it to connect two wires, or to connect a wire to a PCB (printed circuit board). The housing is made of durable, chemical-resistant nylon material, so you can be assured of it's durability and long service life.

• Maximum current of 13A per contact makes it suitable for high-current applications
• Positive locking mechanism to prevent accidental disconnection in the event of vibrations
• Polarised, with an audible click to ensure proper mating

• Automotive equipment
• Medical devices
• Telecommunications

The receptacle is non-flammable and is safe for use at temperatures as low as -40°C and as high as +105°C, making it a good choice for use in harsh industrial conditions.

Molex Minifit Jr.™ Series