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43879-6004

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

Tin (Sn)

NO

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

NO

NO

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

MINI-FIT, FIRST MAKE LAST BREAK

14

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

PRESS FIT

e3

43879-6006

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

TIN

NO

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

NO

NO

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

MINI-FIT, FIRST MAKE LAST BREAK

14

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

PRESS FIT

e3

44769-0403

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

FEMALE

1500VAC

ONE

0.118

.472 inch

1000000000 ohm

NO

NO

.331 inch

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

.535 inch

NO

GLASS FILLED NYLON

2

105

NO

PEG

2.9972

NO

-40 Cel

NO

30u

2

PHOSPHOR BRONZE

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

POLARIZED HOUSING

ROHS AND ELV COMPLIANT

5 A

CSA,TUV,UL

BLACK

4

30 Cycles

0.118

BOARD

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

2.9972

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

RECTANGULAR

SOLDER

3.614

10 mohm

RECEPTACLE

STRAIGHT

SQ PIN-SKT

e3

11.5648

.134 inch

LOCKING

RECTANGULAR

51203-1200

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

MALE

1750VAC

ONE

1.575 inch

1000000000 ohm

NO

NO

.488 inch

1.181 inch

NO

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

125

NO

NO

-55 Cel

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

ROHS AND ELV COMPLIANT

CSA,TUV,UL

NATURAL

12

S0P12

PANEL

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

CRIMP

10 mohm

RECEPTACLE

STRAIGHT

SQ PIN-SKT

LOCKING

LATCH

432320004

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

MALE

ONE

0.165

.874 inch

1000000000 ohm

NO

NO

.21 inch

TIN

.5 inch

NO

POLYAMIDE66

1

105

NO

PEG

NO

-40 Cel

NO

100u

1

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-2

NOT SPECIFIED

ROHS COMPLIANT

UL

NATURAL

5

BOARD AND PANEL

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

4.191

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

RECTANGULAR

SOLDER

15.1232

10 mohm

RECEPTACLE

RIGHT ANGLE

SQ PIN-SKT

e3

14.6784

.138 inch

LOCKING

RECTANGULAR

45984-1162

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

YES

NO

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

NO

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

NO

NO

NO

PHOSPHOR BRONZE

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

LOW PROFILE

42

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

e3

45984-1283

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

YES

NO

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

NO

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

NO

NO

NO

PHOSPHOR BRONZE

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

LOW PROFILE

50

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

e3

45984-1462

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

YES

NO

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

NO

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

NO

NO

NO

PHOSPHOR BRONZE

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

LOW PROFILE

42

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

e3

45984-1482

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

YES

NO

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

NO

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

NO

NO

NO

PHOSPHOR BRONZE

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

LOW PROFILE

50

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

RECEPTACLE

e3

1720640002

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

NO

NO

NO

NO

COPPER ALLOY

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

SHROUDED, MEGA-FIT

2

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

e3

1720651008

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

COMMERCIAL

MALE

2200VAC

ONE

1.201 inch

1000000000 ohm

NO

.552 inch

TIN OVER NICKEL

.583 inch

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

105

SPLIT BOARD LOCK

-40 Cel

NO

30u

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

CSA, UL

BLACK

8

S0P8

200 Cycles

BOARD

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

SOLDER

5 mohm

STRAIGHT

SQ PIN-SKT

LOCKING

.147 inch

LATCH

1700010110

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

COMMERCIAL

FEMALE

ONE

1.148 inch

1000000000 ohm

YES

.491 inch

NOT APPLICABLE

.981 inch

POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

UL

BLACK

10

S0P10

CABLE

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

CRIMP

6.2272

RECEPTACLE

STRAIGHT

SQ PIN-SKT

6.672

LOCKING

43973-0001

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

TIN

NO

NO

NO

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

MATE-FIRST/BREAK-LAST

40

BOARD

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE46

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

e3

93070-4001

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

NO

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE66

NO

NO

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

LATCHED

11

BOARD

SOLDER

43915-1204

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

MALE

1500VAC

ONE

0.394

2.398 inch

1000000000 ohm

NO

NO

.754 inch

.827 inch

NO

GLASS FILLED NYLON

2

105

NO

SOLDERABLE RETENTION CLIPS

4.3688

NO

-40 Cel

NO

30u

4

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

POLARIZED HOUSING

POLARISED

50 A

CSA, UL

BLACK

12

100 Cycles

BOARD

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

10.0076

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

RECTANGULAR

SOLDER

4.8928

1 mohm

RECEPTACLE

STRAIGHT

BLADE PIN-SKT

9.7856

.137 inch

LOCKING

RECTANGULAR

43915-1206

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

MALE

1500VAC

ONE

0.394

1.217 inch

1000000000 ohm

NO

NO

.754 inch

NOT APPLICABLE

.827 inch

NO

GLASS FILLED NYLON

2

105

NO

SOLDERABLE RETENTION CLIPS

4.3688

NO

-40 Cel

NO

30u

4

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

POLARIZED HOUSING

POLARISED

50 A

CSA, UL

BLACK

6

100 Cycles

BOARD

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

10.0076

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

RECTANGULAR

SOLDER

4.8928

1 mohm

RECEPTACLE

STRAIGHT

BLADE PIN-SKT

9.7856

.201 inch

LOCKING

RECTANGULAR

43915-1212

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

MALE

1500VAC

ONE

0.394

1.61 inch

1000000000 ohm

NO

NO

.754 inch

.827 inch

NO

GLASS FILLED NYLON

2

105

NO

SOLDERABLE RETENTION CLIPS

4.3688

NO

-40 Cel

NO

30u

4

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

POLARIZED HOUSING

POLARISED

50 A

CSA, UL

BLACK

8

100 Cycles

BOARD

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

10.0076

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

RECTANGULAR

SOLDER

4.8928

1 mohm

RECEPTACLE

STRAIGHT

BLADE PIN-SKT

9.7856

.201 inch

LOCKING

RECTANGULAR

43879-6010

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

NO

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

NO

NO

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

6

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

PRESS FIT

43879

43879-6012

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

TIN

NO

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

NO

NO

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

18

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

PRESS FIT

e3

43879-6014

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

TIN

NO

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

NO

NO

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

10

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

PRESS FIT

e3

43879-6015

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

TIN

NO

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

NO

NO

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

10

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

PRESS FIT

e3

45280-0601

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

MALE

ONE

0.118

.63 inch

NO

NO

.469 inch

TIN

.457 inch

NO

GLASS FILLED NYLON

2

NO

HOLE .055-.063

2.9972

NO

NO

200u

2

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

POLARIZED

UL

BLACK

6

0.118

BOARD

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

POLYMER

2.9972

RECTANGULAR

PRESS FIT

RECEPTACLE

STRAIGHT

SQ PIN-SKT

e3

8.0064

.19 inch

LOCKING

RECTANGULAR

45280-1401

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

MALE

ONE

0.118

1.102 inch

NO

NO

.469 inch

TIN

.457 inch

NO

GLASS FILLED NYLON

2

NO

HOLE .055-.063

2.9972

NO

NO

200u

2

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

POLARIZED

UL

BLACK

14

0.118

BOARD

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

POLYMER

2.9972

RECTANGULAR

PRESS FIT

RECEPTACLE

STRAIGHT

SQ PIN-SKT

e3

8.0064

.19 inch

LOCKING

RECTANGULAR

43588-0018

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

MALE

2200VAC

ONE

1000000000 ohm

NO

NO

TIN OVER NICKEL

NO

105

NO

PEG

NO

-40 Cel

NO

100u

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

UL

4

S0P4

30 Cycles

BOARD

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

.556

10 mohm

STRAIGHT

SQ PIN-SKT

e3

14.6784

.14 inch

LOCKING

44428-1601

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

MALE

1500VAC

ONE

0.118

1.22 inch

1000000000 ohm

NO

NO

.469 inch

TIN OVER NICKEL

.686 inch

NO

GLASS FILLED NYLON

2

105

NO

PEG

2.9972

NO

-40 Cel

NO

200u

2

BRASS

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

POLARIZED HOUSING

WITH TRAY PACKAGING

5 A

UL

BLACK

16

30 Cycles

0.118

BOARD

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE

2.9972

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

RECTANGULAR

SOLDER

3.614

10 mohm

RECEPTACLE

RIGHT ANGLE

SQ PIN-SKT

11.5648

.138 inch

RECTANGULAR

45714-0002

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

FEMALE

ONE

NO

NO

.354 inch

TIN

.591 inch

NO

GLASS FILLED LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

2

NO

3.3274

NO

NO

30u

2

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

APPLICATION: TELECOM

UL

BLACK

6

0.072

BOARD

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

2.4892

RECTANGULAR

PRESS FIT

RECEPTACLE

STRAIGHT

BELLOWED TYPE

e3

8.896

LOCKING

.177 inch

GUIDE SLOT

RECTANGULAR

45714-0003

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

COMMERCIAL

FEMALE

ONE

NO

NO

.354 inch

TIN

.591 inch

NO

GLASS FILLED LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

2

NO

3.3274

NO

NO

30u

2

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

APPLICATION: TELECOM

UL

BLACK

8

0.072

BOARD

Headers and Edge Type Connectors

2.4892

RECTANGULAR

PRESS FIT

RECEPTACLE

STRAIGHT

BELLOWED TYPE

e3

8.896

LOCKING

.177 inch

GUIDE SLOT

RECTANGULAR

67926-0011

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

NO

GLASS FILLED POLYETHYLENE

NO

NO

NO

COPPER ALLOY

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

5

CABLE

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

IDC

e3

46007-5303

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

NO

NO

TIN

NO

NO

NO

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

3

BOARD

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE46

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

e3

34576-0703

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

MX123

56

BOARD

GLASS FILLED SYNDIOTACTIC POLYSTYRENE

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

34576

RECEPTACLE

34576-1903

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

NO

NO

NOT APPLICABLE

NO

NO

NO

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

56

CABLE

WIRE

172298-1310

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

FEMALE

.728 inch

NO

NO

.524 inch

NOT APPLICABLE

.551 inch

120

-40 Cel

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

11 A

UL

10

BOARD

MULTIPLE MATING PARTS AVAILABLE

SOLDER

SQ PIN-SKT

172286-2108

Molex

POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

1.141 inch

NO

NO

.21 inch

NOT APPLICABLE

.551 inch

120

-40 Cel

NO

NOT SPECIFIED

94V-0

NOT SPECIFIED

CSA, UL

8

BOARD

COPPER ALLOY

1722564108

SOLDER

POWER

2125282200

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

NOT APPLICABLE

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

2147532022

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

NOT APPLICABLE

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

2147562062

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

NOT APPLICABLE

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

2153232022

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

NOT APPLICABLE

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

2153262103

Molex

RECTANGULAR POWER CONNECTOR

NOT APPLICABLE

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

1723103108

Molex

POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

1.232 inch

NO

NO

.352 inch

.614 inch

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

105

-40 Cel

NO

94V-0

RATED CURRENT(POWER):14A

UL

8

BOARD

1722563108

SOLDER

SQ PIN-SKT

1723103206

Molex

POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

.956 inch

NO

NO

.352 inch

.614 inch

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

105

-40 Cel

NO

94V-0

RATED CURRENT(POWER):14A

UL

6

BOARD

1722563106

SOLDER

SQ PIN-SKT

1723104103

Molex

POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

.543 inch

NO

NO

.352 inch

.614 inch

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

105

-40 Cel

NO

94V-0

RATED CURRENT(POWER):14A

UL

3

BOARD

1722564103

SOLDER

SQ PIN-SKT

1723104105

Molex

POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

.818 inch

NO

NO

.352 inch

.614 inch

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

105

-40 Cel

NO

94V-0

RATED CURRENT(POWER):14A

UL

5

BOARD

1722564105

SOLDER

SQ PIN-SKT

1723104106

Molex

POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

.956 inch

NO

NO

.352 inch

.614 inch

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

105

-40 Cel

NO

94V-0

RATED CURRENT(POWER):14A

UL

6

BOARD

1722564106

SOLDER

SQ PIN-SKT

1723104107

Molex

POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

1.094 inch

NO

NO

.352 inch

.614 inch

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

105

-40 Cel

NO

94V-0

RATED CURRENT(POWER):14A

UL

7

BOARD

1722564107

SOLDER

SQ PIN-SKT

1723104108

Molex

POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

1.232 inch

NO

NO

.352 inch

.614 inch

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

105

-40 Cel

NO

94V-0

RATED CURRENT(POWER):14A

UL

8

BOARD

1722564108

SOLDER

SQ PIN-SKT

1723104202

Molex

POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

.405 inch

NO

NO

.352 inch

.614 inch

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

105

-40 Cel

NO

94V-0

RATED CURRENT(POWER):14A

UL

2

BOARD

1722564102

SOLDER

SQ PIN-SKT

1723104304

Molex

POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

.681 inch

NO

NO

.352 inch

.614 inch

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

105

-40 Cel

NO

94V-0

RATED CURRENT(POWER):14A

UL

4

BOARD

1722564104

SOLDER

SQ PIN-SKT

1723163214

Molex

POWER CONNECTOR

GENERAL PURPOSE

MALE

1.094 inch

NO

NO

.533 inch

.732 inch

LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER

105

-40 Cel

NO

94V-0

RATED CURRENT(POWER):12A

UL

14

BOARD

1722583114

SOLDER

SQ PIN-SKT

Power Connectors

Power connectors are a type of electrical connector used to connect power cables to electrical equipment, and are designed to handle high levels of electrical current. They are commonly used in a wide range of applications, including industrial equipment, consumer electronics, and power distribution systems.

Power connectors typically consist of a male and female connector, with the male connector featuring pins or blades that plug into the female connector, which has sockets to receive the pins or blades. They are designed to be easy to install and remove, with a secure locking mechanism to ensure a stable connection.

Power connectors are available in a range of configurations, with different plug types, current ratings, and voltages. Some of the most common types of power connectors include IEC connectors, NEMA connectors, and AC power cords.

One advantage of power connectors is their ability to provide a safe and reliable source of power to electrical equipment. They are typically designed to meet stringent safety standards, and may include features such as fuses or circuit breakers to prevent electrical overload or short circuits.

Power connectors are commonly used in a variety of applications, including computer power supplies, medical equipment, and industrial machinery. They may be subject to rigorous testing and qualification requirements to ensure their reliability and performance.