Connectors suit industrial sensor applications.
Press Release Summary:
Rated at 32 V and 1.5 A max, EZ-Conn(TM) System includes insulation displacement cable plugs and modular PCB receptacle connectors in circuit sizes from 3-32. Field operators need only insert insulated wire and terminate using standard pliers. Vertical through-hole PCB version is available in modular units of 3 or 4 circuits in single, 4-row, and 8-row styles. SMT version is available in 4-circuits, allowing for right-angle mounting.
Original Press Release:
EZ-ConnTM Connectors from Molex Save Space in Industrial Sensor Applications
LISLE, Ill. - July 28, 2005 - A new line of 1.50mm (.059") pitch EZ-Conn connectors from Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA) offers the smallest pitch available for industrial sensor applications. The new connector system provides about 25 percent PCB space savings compared to similar 2.00mm (.079") pitch versions. Typical applications for EZ-Conn connectors include air and water pressure sensors used in pick-and-place assembly machines, base press controls and other automation equipment.
The EZ-Conn system includes cost-effective insulation displacement (IDT) cable plugs and modular PCB receptacle connectors in circuit sizes from three to 32. The EZ-Conn mark is derived from the simple two-step method of wire termination offered. Field operators only need to insert the insulated wire, and then terminate using standard pliers. This easy termination method provides cost savings and enables make-to-fit harness assemblies in the field.
The EZ-Conn connectors are available in vertical through-hole and SMT versions. The vertical through-hole PCB version is available in modular units of three or four circuits in single, four-row and eight-row styles. The multi-row versions provide high-density mounting and allow for different input/output points. The SMT version is available in four- circuits, allowing for right-angle mounting. This version also includes side flanges for secure PCB retention.
The EZ-Conn IDT cable plugs are offered in two styles: a red plastic version for AWG 25-26 wire, and a white plastic version for AWG 27-28 wire. Plugs include a user-friendly thumb-latch, providing easy insertion and extraction, as well as secure mating retention.
The EZ-Conn system is rated at 32V and 1.5 amps maximum. The connectors are available in tray packaging and also feature lead-free plating. Pricing per system varies by circuit size of the cable side plug and the number of rows or pockets of the PCB receptacle. For example, a three circuit, one row mated system is about $1.85 for high volumes. Lead-time is eight to nine weeks, depending on circuit size and configuration. More information on the EZ-Conn system is available on Molex's website at www.molex.com/product/ez-conn.html.
About Molex Incorporated
Molex Incorporated is a 67-year-old global manufacturer of electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnection systems. Based in Lisle, Illinois, USA, the company operates 55 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries. The Molex website is www.molex.com.
EZ-Conn(TM) is a trademark of Molex Incorporated
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