The Mini-Fit Family is designed for higher-current/higher-density applications which require design flexibility for wire-to-wire, wire-to-board and board-to-board configurations. Mini-Fit products are ideal for power applications up to 13A per circuit.
The core attributes of the Mini-Fit family include: an operating temperature of -40°C to +105°C, fully isolated terminals, positive housing locks, low-engagement forces and polarised housings and receptacles. Mini-Fit products are UL recognised and CSA approved. All components are lead-free and RoHS compliant.
The family includes:
Mini-Fit Jr. connectors handle up to 9A and are ideal for wire-to-wire and wire-to-board applications requiring design flexibility.
The core attributes of Mini-Fit Jr. include: fully isolated terminals, positive locking housings, low-engagement forces and polarized housings. The Mini-Fit family also offers blind mating, TPA and higher current options.
Designed for higher-current, higher-density applications requiring design flexibility, Mini-Fit Jr. connectors are ideal for power applications up to 9A per circuit. Additionally, these connectors are available in single row or dual row 2- to 24-circuit options, feature multiple plating, and resin options.
Mini-Fit Blind Mate Interface (BMI) connectors support up to 13A for high-current and high-density applications in wire-to-wire, wire-to-board and board-to-board applications.
Mini-Fit BMI connectors allow misalignment and provide "float" of up to 2.54mm between mating surfaces for easy blind-mate connections. In addition, the connectors utilise both the Mini-Fit Jr. and high current Mini-Fit Plus female and male crimp terminals to support up to 9A or 13A.
Mini-Fit BMI panel-mount receptacles are designed to float or self-align. The headers and plugs feature flanges that help to "gather" the mating receptacle. Many options are offered including: through-hole, press-fit or SMC headers; tin or gold terminals; and multiple resin options to support the changing needs of manufacturing.
Mini-Fit TPA plugs and receptacles handle up to 13A and are ideal for high-current applications requiring a redundant terminal retention feature.
Mini-Fit TPA plugs and receptacles utilise a highly visible "TPA pin" that indicates when a terminal is fully seated in the housing and ensures that the terminal will not back out of the housing during mating or when in use. Mini-Fit TPA connectors feature a Connector Position Assurance (CPA) key, ensuring that the male and female connectors cannot be accidentally disengaged. The Mini-Fit TPA product family accepts all standard Mini-Fit crimp terminals, further reducing design and qualification efforts. Mini-Fit TPA products are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations, with various circuit sizes ranging from 2- to 16-position accommodating 16AWG to 28AWG.
Delivering up to 13A, the Mini-Fit Plus 4.20mm pitch connector system increases power delivery for high-current applications in virtually any industry without increasing design footprints.
The Mini-Fit Plus system offers a high-current, power-dense, mid-range power connection system. The Mini-Fit Plus system leverages the same housings, PCB footprint and application tooling as Mini-Fit Jr. and Mini-Fit BMI systems.
With the launch of the Mini-Fit Plus high-conductive terminal, customers can increase power carrying capabilities while leveraging the extensive Mini-Fit Jr. product portfolio.
The Mini-Fit Plus system consists of crimp terminals, headers and PCB receptacles; 13A per circuit can be achieved using 16AWG wire. Mini-Fit Plus terminals can be used with all existing Mini-Fit plug and receptacle housings. In addition, all standard Mini-Fit right-angle headers are inherently Mini-Fit Plus compatible, as they feature a solid-pin construction which is designed to handle high current.
Features
Mini-Fit Jr.
- Fully isolated terminals
- Protects terminals against potential damage during handling.
- Positive locking housings
- Easy to operate thumb latch assures connectors are fully mated. Positive locking prevents accidental unmating.
- Polarised mating geometry
- Ensures header and receptacle cannot be mismated.
- Scoop-proof housings
- Ensures terminals and header pins are not damaged if parts are mated at a severe angle
- Receptacles and plugs accept standard Mini-Fit and Mini-Fit Plus crimp terminals
- Reduces the number of part numbers to purchase and inventory
- Available in UL94V-0, V-2, +265°C reflow, Glow-Wire and Low-Halogen compliant materials
- Ideal for many applications to meet global material requirements
Mini-Fit BMI
- Blind mating interface
- Allows 2.54mm misalignment in x and y axis for all configurations
- Available in WTW, WTB and BTB configurations
- Supports a range of applications
- Self aligning interface
- Enables operator to mate connectors in hard to reach areas
- Integrates Mini-Fit Jr. and Mini-Fit Plus terminal system
- Uses proven power interface with widely used application tooling
- Through hole, press fit and SMC manufacturing options
- Provides solutions for multiple manufacturing processes
Mini-Fit TPA
- TPA pin inserts into plug and receptacle housings
- Ensures terminals are fully seated and will not back out
- Available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board applications
- Provides design flexibility
- Headers are available in vertical and right-angle configurations, with mounting pegs or with screw-mount flanges
- For every application
- Available CPA key
- Prevents accidental unmating
- Accepts standard Mini-Fit crimp terminals
- Reduces parts and inventory
- Optional plug panel mounting ears
- Used with Mini-Fit TPA plugs to accommodate panel-mounting applications
Mini-Fit Plus
- Crimp terminals are produced from a proprietary, high-current alloy
- Rated up to 13A per circuit
- Terminals feature a patented, elongated dimple design
- Provide long wipe lengths and increased contact area for improved long-term reliability
- Mini-Fit Plus terminals are used in existing Mini-Fit Jr. header housings and Mini-Fit receptacles and plugs
- Leverages the extensive features already offered by the Mini-Fit product portfolio
- Crimp terminals are compatible with existing Molex crimp tooling
- No new application tooling is required
- Advanced crimp design
- Meets the latest industry requirement A620 as defined by the Institute of Printed Circuits and the Wiring Harness Manufacturers Association
- Select series offer up to 1500 mating cycles with gold terminals; standard series support 100 mating cycles with gold plated terminals; 75 mating cycles with tin plated terminals
- Ideal for applications requiring a high number of mating cycles
- Select color options include white and black
- To differentiate between multiple harness connections
Applications
- Consumer
- White goods
- Data/communications
- Office equipment
- Industrial
- Automation equipment
- Industrial networks
- Networking
- Rack-mount server
- Router/switch
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