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MultiCat Connectors

Compact MultiCat Mid- and High-Power Connectors with Precision-Machined Contacts can be mated quickly, provide superior durability and ensure proper connection via connector position assurance (CPA), making it effective in multiple industry categories.

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Product Highlights

High-Power System:Mid-Power System:
Current: 14.0 to 40.0A/Contact
Circuits: 3 and 4		Current: 6.5A/Contact
Circuits: 8 and 20

Features and Benefits

Lightweight and compact wire-to-wire, wire-to-board (vertical only):
Ideal for use in application with space and weight constraints

Mid-power connector system accommodates between 20 and 28 AWG wire. 8- and 20-circuit inline available:
Offers design flexibility for applications requiring mid-range power

2-piece hermaphroditic backshell:
• Secures cable
• Provides strain relief
• Easy access to actuate CPA and locking mechanism without removing backshells for quick mating and unmating

-40 to +150ºC operating temperature range:
Enables use in harsh temperature environments

2 keying options; 2 housing color options (black and gray). Polarization incorporated into latch:
• Eliminates assembly errors
• Removes need for separate polarizing tabs

Mating cycles at least 500:
• Provides longer life
• Withstands high-mating cycle applications

Manual mating / unmating:
• Facilitates quick assembly
• Prevents mis-mating

High-power connector system accommodates between 8 and 18 AWG wire. 3-circuit circular, 3- and 4-circuit inline available:
Provides design flexibility for high-power applications

Scoop-proof design:
Prevents terminal from damage during mating

High-Power 3-circuit circular components available:
Provides a compact connector that fits in an area as small as a 15.30mm diameter tube

High-power version: 1200V. Mid-power version: 500V:
Supports both high- and mid-power applications

High-power current: 14.0 to 40.0A per contact
Mid-power current: 6.5A per contact:
Delivers design flexibility for high- and mid-current applications

Mating force per contact: ≤ 24N; Unmating force per contact: ≥ 5N:
• Enables easy connection/disconnection
• Mitigates operator fatigue

Connector position assurance (CPA) with visual indicator:
• Visual assurance that connector is properly engaged
• Latch provides audible feedback
• Completely mated systems allow the CPA to actuate
• Cannot actuate CPA if system is not completely mated
• Prevents accidental latch disengagement

Overview

Currently, locking mechanisms on many wire-to-wire (W-to-W) and wire-to-board (W-to-B) power connectors are metalized, increasing the connector size and weight. This creates difficulties for designers dealing with size and weight constraints in many applications, including drones and industrial automation. Molex has designed the W-to-W and W-to-B MultiCat Power Connector with a locking mechanism that is both compact and lightweight, easing OEMs’ design constraints.

In highly competitive markets, cost-conscious OEMs are looking for ways to reduce production costs. The MultiCat Power Connector locking mechanism is not metalized, unlike other power connectors currently on the market, making it the more economical choice. Additionally, its positive lock and CPA actuation make assembly easier, reducing costly errors and reducing assembly time.

Applications by Industry

Buses
Trains

Industrial motors

Diagnostic equipment

Receivers
Satellite dish

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

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