Molex Off-the-Shelf (OTS) C-Grid III Cable Assemblies

Molex Off-the-Shelf (OTS) C-Grid III Cable Assemblies offer complete design flexibility and unique features to facilitate prototyping and global preproduction. The OTS C-Grid III Cable Assemblies are available with gold flash and two-sided gold plating for a cost-effective solution. These 2.54mm pitch Cable Assemblies are fully compatible with the industry-standard DIN41651 and the French standard HE-13/14.

The Molex OTS C-Grid III Cable Assemblies feature high pin retention force and high mechanical stability after soldering. Single-row and dual-row options are available and the easy breakaway design allows for design flexibility and quick turnaround.

Features

  • Gold flash and two-sided gold plating on contact are available
  • High mechanical stability after soldering
  • Polarization and friction-lock feature prevents mismating during assembly
  • High pin retention force
  • Single-row and dual-row options are available
  • Easy breakaway feature
  • Contact and plating orientation according to DIN 41651
  • Meets HE-13/14 specifications

Applications

  • Automotive
    • Infotainment systems
    • Safety systems
  • Consumer
    • Desktop PCs
    • Home entertainment systems
    • Monitors
    • Office equipment
    • Vending machines
    • White goods
  • Industrial
    • Industrial equipment
    • Measurement equipment
  • MedTech
    • Laboratory devices
    • Medical equipment
  • Telecom and datacom
    • Exchange and base stations
    • Control rooms
    • Servers

Specifications

  • Physical
    • Pitch: 2.54mm 
    • Circuits: 1 to 80 
    • Housing: Polyphenylene oxide 94 VI
    • Contact: Phosphorous bronze
    • Plating: Tin, gold, and gold flash
    • Contact area: Gold or tin underplating, nickel
    • Operating temperature: -55°C to +125°C
  • Electrical
    • Current: 3.0A (maximum)
    • Contact resistance: 20mΩ (maximum)
    • Dielectric withstanding voltage:1000V
    • Insulation resistance
      • Headers: 5000MΩ (minimum)
      • PCB connectors: 1000MΩ (minimum)
  • Mechanical
    • Terminal insertion force: Gold 1N, Tin 3N
    • Terminal retention to housing: 20N (minimum)
    • Mating force: 1N per contact (maximum)
    • Un-mating force: 0.2N per contact (minimum)
    • Durability: 30 cycles (minimum)
  • Reference information
    • Packaging: UL File No. E29179
    • CSA file No.: 90119
    • Insulation diameter: 1.02mm to 1.47mm
    • RoHS: Yes
    • Halogen Free: No
    • Glow Wire Capable: No

Molex Off-the-Shelf (OTS) C-Grid III Cable Assemblies