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HyperQube Connectors

The HyperQube interconnect system is designed to meet the demands of space-constrained applications, while providing unmatched and reliable performance. As manufacturers are challenged with increasing efficiency and providing protection against mis-mating, HyperQube connectors streamline and ensure secure installations with enhanced product features. These connectors also address the requirements of design engineers for electrical safety by offering features for touch-proof and finger-safe results. Designed to meet rigorous industry standards, HyperQube connectors provide safe and reliable power transmission even in demanding environments.

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120.0A 1,000V -40 to +125°C

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Features and Benefits

Design engineers require high-current connectors in small packages to optimize current density. These designers also need low-profile connectors that can be used in small spaces. The HyperQube PCB receptacles deliver 120.0A while requiring only a 12.30mm by 15.40mm PCB footprint, yielding an industry-leading power density rating of 63.4A per 1cm² of PCB real estate. The connector’s side-exit design eliminates cable-bend radius issues, making these connectors ideally suited for low-profile applications. 

Designers want connectors that can be accurately mounted on PCBs or busbars. Also, manufacturing engineers look for connectors that can be easily removed and replaced if damaged so PCBs can be quickly reworked. ​Cable assemblies that can be easily matched to their appropriate PCB connector to reduce build time are needed as well. Unique polarizing/locating pegs for each HyperQube PCB receptacle color option ensure they are correctly positioned and properly oriented on the PCB or busbar. Matching the PCB receptacle color with the cable assembly plug color allows operators to mate cable assemblies to their assigned PCB receptacles. The PCB external thread designs allow damaged connectors to be quickly removed and replaced.

When energized components are exposed, safety is a major concern. Design engineers look for touch-proof/finger-safe connectors to address safety issues. As a safety feature, the socket, the crimp contact and the cable assembly’s stripped wire leads of mated HyperQube connectors are inaccessible, creating a touch-safe condition. 

Excellent Space Savings and High Performance

HyperQube PCB receptacles incorporate Molex’s COEUR socket that generates minimal heat at the contact interface, allowing for high-current loads. These high-performance connectors also have an ultra-small PCB footprint, making them ideal for space-constrained applications.

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Secure and Reliable Connections

The HyperQube interconnect system incorporates a positive-locking mechanism to ensure a secure and robust connection for continuity in critical operations. The mechanically keyed design on the PCB receptacles ensures proper mounting on the PCB, and the distinct color options help prevent mis-mating and simplify identification for streamlined installation during assembly.

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Design and Manufacturing Flexibility

The PCB receptacle’s external thread design allows quick removal and replacement if required. When mated, HyperQube connectors are touch-proof and finger-safe, ensuring the safety of technicians from electrical shock.

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Achieves space savings in a compact design
The mated height (19.50mm), mated length (43.70mm) and width (17.70mm) are ideal for space-constrained applications.

Offers time savings with accurate mating
Plug housings and PCB receptacles are available in three colors to guide operators during system integration to ensure proper mating when multiple cable assemblies are used in an application.

Provides high-power density
With a current rating of 120.0A and a PCB footprint of 12.30 by 15.40mm, the HyperQube connector’s power density rating is 63.4A per 1 cm² of PCB real estate.   

Delivers robust electrical performance
With Molex Coeur socket technology, there is low contact resistance minimizing heat generation at the contact interface, allowing for high-current loads. The multiple contact beams make it well-suited for high-shock and high-vibration applications.

Ensures receptacles are correctly placed and properly oriented on the PCB or busbar, eliminating manufacturing issues
The polarizing pegs’ sizes and locations are unique for each PCB receptacle color option. This mechanical-keying scheme ensures PCB receptacles are properly located. 

Affords design flexibility
The PCB receptacle’s external thread design enables the connectors to be attached to either PCBs or busbars. A wide range of crimp contacts (2, 4 and 6 AWG) are available, meeting current-carrying requirements for applications.

Offers manufacturing flexibility
The PCB receptacle’s external thread design enables a PCB or busbar to be easily reworked if the connector is damaged during handling. 

Provides safety for workers
As a safety feature, the socket, crimp contact and cable assembly’s stripped wire leads of mated HyperQube connectors are covered.  The touch-safe mated connectors help technicians avoid electrical shock.  

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