Molex Molex EdgeMate Wire-to-Edge-Card Power Connectors

Molex EdgeMate Wire-to-Edge-Card Power Connectors offer a highly robust locking mechanism that enables the mated (and wired) assembly to withstand high-vibration or shock operating conditions. EdgeMate Wire-to-Edge-Card Power Connectors are available in glow-wire-compatible versions, EdgeMate power connectors eliminate the need for mating headers, offering significant cost savings in appliance, industrial and lighting applications.

Features

  • Bifurcated (dual contact-point) terminals support up to 7.0A current:
    • Allows secondary current paths for long-term electrical performance and reliability
  • Connectors without locking features:
    • Give pricing flexibility to suit customer needs
  • Glow-wire compatible versions (meeting IEC 60355-1 safety standards):
    • Ensures safety and protection of end-users in the event of glow-wire overload
  • Mates directly to the PCB edge card without a mating header:
    • Reduced inventory, bill-of-material and manufacturing costs without having to invest in headers
  • Polarized crimp terminal:
    • Ensures correct terminal orientation and insertion
  • Polarized housing:
    • Ensures correct orientation with the PCB
  • Positive-lock design (applicable to non-glow-wire compatible versions only):
    • Offers strong PCB-to-connector retention

Applications

  • Consumer/Home appliances
    • Fitness
    • HVAC
    • Home appliances
    • Home entertainment
  • Industrial:
    • Power (power supplies, UPS)
    • Wire-to-device
  • Solid state lighting:
    • Indoor and outdoor illumination