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 XIIICONNECTORS AND SWITCHES

FOR USE IN GAMES

DICK PIERCE

Molex, Inc.

Lisle, IL.

During this seminar, we have heard about many new technological ideas and concepts which, I am sure, will motivate the creation of many new product designs. Implementation of new features can be accomplished easier through the use of standard interconnect systems.

Molex has two basic standard interconnect systems which have been used extensively in the TV and radio industry.

The first system is our plug-and-receptacle interconnect. Available in .093 and .062 diameters, this interconnect is used primarily for harness connections. Features of this system are: for the .093 series, molded housing in nylon and phenolic material are available in 1 through 60 circuits; for the .062 series, 1 through 104 circuits are available; all housings, with the exception of the single circuit, are polarized to prevent misconnections; additional polarization can be achieved by mixing the male and female terminals; crimp, PC tail and solder-loop terminals are available (crimp range is 14 AWG through 30 AWG). Standard terminal material is tin-plated brass; gold-plated and tin-plated phosphor bronze terminals are also available. Locking tabs and panel mounting ears are optional features.

The second system is the Molex KK interconnect. This system is designed to provide maximum design flexibility for cable-to-board, board-to-board and board-to-chassis interconnect. Properly applied, this can be the lowest applied cost in interconnect system.

These connectors feature in-line terminals on .200, .156, .100 and .098 centers.

PC tail and crimp terminals, which mate with square wires, incorporating a proven double cantilever, anti-overstress design provide high reliability in most environments including dry-circuit applications.

The crimp terminals can be crimped to 18 through 30 AWG wire. The square wires can be inserted directly into PCBs or pre-inserted wafers can be used, depending on volume requirements.

Molded housings are available to accept crimped terminals and fully loaded PC connectors featuring right angle, top and bottom entry.

For the two systems described, Molex has automation equipment which can significantly reduce your total applied costs.