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EXTreme Ten60 High-Power Connectors

EXTreme Ten60 High-Power Connectors

As industries face increasing power demands, EXTreme Ten60 High-Power Connectors deliver reliable, high-voltage solutions with a variety of configurations and circuit counts, enabling additional design flexibility. These connectors provide a dependable and versatile solution for backplane and midplane designs, while their mezzanine configuration further enables compact, efficient power and signal transfer between parallel boards in a single hybrid solution.

Pitch Circuits Current Voltage
2.00 to 7.50mm 1 to 72 Up to 94.0A 600V AC/250V DC

PCB Headers

EXTreme Ten60Power right-angle header with side guides and two DC power circuits.

PCB Receptacles

EXTreme Ten60Power right-angle receptacle with side guides and two DC power circuits.

Connector Housings

EXTreme Ten60Power wire-to-board receptacle housing.

Crimp Terminals

EXTreme Ten60Power female crimp terminal.

Connector Accessories

EXTreme Ten60Power terminal position assurance (TPA) retainer for assembly with two power circuits.

Features and Benefits


Engineers often face challenges in finding connectors that are both readily available and configurable to meet specific power and signal requirements. Space and budget constraints further limit designers when purchasing high-current power connectors, especially when they must pay for excess contacts or tooling. Additionally, transferring power and signals between two boards requires multiple connectors, increasing cost and complexity.

EXTreme Ten60 Power Connectors provide standard modular components that meet power needs while minimizing PCB space usage. These products offer design flexibility across a wide range of power and signal requirements, orientations, and applications without tooling charges. The EXTreme Ten60 Mezzanine Connector option enables designers to deliver power and signal connectivity between parallel boards using a single connector, resulting in a much smaller footprint and substantial cost savings. This hybrid mezzanine connector option also enhances design flexibility and increases the modularity of EXTreme Power products.

Highly Configurable Connector System

EXTreme Ten60 Power Connectors allow designers space-saving flexibility by utilizing a dovetail design to offer many combinations of signal and power connections. This configuration allows for rapid prototyping and ease of design for your power supply.

EXTreme Ten60 High-Power Connectors

Blind-Mate Top and Side Guides

EXTreme Ten60 Power Connectors offer a +/-1.80mm gatherability for X and Y directions when used in blind-mate applications. Designers can reduce PCB space by selecting the top guides without sacrificing board-to-board alignment. Guides are made with cost-effective and robust plastics.

EXTreme Ten60 High-Power Connectors

Configurable Power and Signal Terminals

EXTreme Ten60 Connectors may be used with split/low-power blades mixed with standard/high power blades for the appropriate amperage and voltage of an application. Select from our high-density-signal modules for 10 to 40 signals or use the signal modules side by side to get up to 120 signals.

EXTreme Ten60 High-Power Connectors

Significant PCB Space Savings

To transfer power and signals between two boards, multiple connectors are typically required. However, the EXTreme Ten60 Mezzanine Connector enables designers to deliver power and signals between parallel boards in one connector for a significantly smaller footprint. This hybrid mezzanine connector option enhances design flexibility and increases the modularity provided by EXTreme Power products.

EXTreme Ten60 Mezzanine Connectors

Aligns connectors for better gatherability
Top and side guides help prevent contact damage by reducing the insertion force and the risk of misalignment that can lead to connector failure.

Enhances design flexibility
These connectors are configurable with a dovetail design, allowing for replacements or upgrades without rebuilding the entire assembly; vertical plugs free up PCB space to help overcome design limitations due to tight space constraints; and press-fit or solder tail options allow multiple styles of PCB mounting to accommodate various designs.

Enhances system airflow for optimum cooling
A low-profile design (10.00mm) promotes more direct airflow to avoid overheating, which can lead to system failure.

Facilitates PCB routing flexibility from 30.0 to 94.0A per blade
Split-power blades allow for multiple routing options to help overcome mechanical constraints and prevent trace crossover.

Enables high-plugging durability and first-mate-last-break (FMLB) capabilities in both power and signal connectivity
Multiple blade and signal lengths help manage force distribution to avoid PCB and connector damage.

Improves PCB alignment and retention
PCB polarizing pegs guide the board for precise alignment and provide a secure connection, reducing assembly errors and misalignment of connectors.


EXTreme Ten60Power Power Connectors

Addressing specific power and signal needs in a common form factor requires configurable connector solutions. Discover how EXTreme Ten60 Power Connectors offer standard modular components that can be used with split/low-power blades combined with standard/high-power blades for the appropriate amperage and voltage for the application. These connectors are available as high-density signal modules for 10 to 40 signals or placed side by side for up to 120 signals.

Applications by Industry


Generators
High-voltage power-tool batteries
LED lighting
Power distribution systems
Smart LED screens
Solar batteries

Converters
Inverters​
Power distribution

Industrial controls

1U rack boxes​​
Backplanes​​
Power supplies​​
Routers and switches​​
Servers​

Cellular base stations
Power supplies
Routers
Switches
Test equipment

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.

Frequently Asked Questions


What are EXTreme Ten60 Power Connectors?

EXTreme Ten60 Power Connectors are high‑power, high‑density interconnect solutions designed for applications that demand efficient power distribution and reliable high‑current performance. Engineered for backplane, midplane and board‑to‑board architectures, these connectors offer scalable power delivery, multiple pitch options and flexible circuit configurations to support a wide range of high‑power system requirements. With features such as blind‑mating capability and hybrid power‑and‑signal mezzanine configurations, EXTreme Ten60 Connectors provide a compact, modular solution for high‑power applications.

How long does it typically take to receive 3D models, drawings and samples for application configurations?

To support rapid prototyping design requirements, Molex provides a configurator for timing requirements. Our typical time frame is one business day for models, one business day for drawings and around two weeks for prototypes, depending on component availability.

When should I select a split-power blade versus a standard blade?

In the EXTreme Ten60 Connector system, standard blades offer a 95.0A potential with a 5.50 and 7.50mm pitch. The split power option allows for a 3.50mm pitch with 30.0A per side or 60.0A with a 6.00mm pitch. The split-power blade offers the ability to run more +/- current in a tighter space.

How many mating cycles can these connectors handle?

Extreme Ten60 Connectors are rated for 200 mate/unmate cycles. Some applications have used these connectors beyond the cycle rating with success.

What is the gatherability/misalignment?

EXTreme Ten60 Connector side guides offer 1.80mm misalignment gatherability in both X and Y dimensions. The top guides offer 2.40mm misalignment gatherability in both X and Y dimensions.

What certifications do these connectors have?

EXTreme Ten60 Connectors have been certified to CSA std. C22.2 No 182.3-M1987 and UL 1977 (UL File Number E29179).

What blade length and signal-pin length options are offered? Can they be used for FMLB and in-rush connections?

EXTreme Ten60 Connectors offer plug blade lengths for 8.00, 10.00 and 12.00mm lengths. The connectors’ high-density signal terminals are available in three plug-connection length options (6.54, 7.54 and 8.54mm). These signal pins may be used in FMLB configurations. Contact Molex about which configuration you need for which row. Yes, these connectors may be used in FMLB and in-rush connections.

What is the stack height for the EXTreme Ten60 Mezzanine Connector?

The EXTreme Ten60 Mezzanine Connector offers a 21.00mm stack height, providing a robust and reliable spacing solution for board‑to‑board applications.

Can EXTreme Ten60 Mezzanine Connectors support both power and signal?

Yes, the mezzanine option for EXTreme Ten60 offers a hybrid connector solution, meaning it is specifically designed to carry both power and signal within the same interconnect system, in addition to power only and/or signal only. This allows for streamlined board layouts and reduced connector count.

What are the target applications for EXTreme Ten60 Mezzanine Connectors?

EXTreme Ten60 Mezzanine Connectors are engineered for parallel board-to-board connections, making them suitable for a wide range of industries and applications where design engineers need to transmit power, signal or a combination of both between circuit boards. The versatility of these connectors makes them ideal for systems requiring high density, high performance and efficient power distribution.

Does Molex offer other guide lengths or PCB attachment options?

EXTreme Ten60 Connectors offer 29.00 and 32.00mm guides in both side- and top-guide options. These connectors also have screw-down options available upon request for better PCB retention.