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The 4850 connector enables the designer to use flat-conductor-ribbon cable or flexible-etched circuitry in a variety of new designs. It is available in gold or tin and features a very low contact resistance. A novel hinging mechanism assures that each terminal makes positive contact with the corresponding pads on the flat mating conductor. The design eliminates two connectors in every interconnecting cable scheme. The design is on .100" centers and can be mounted parallel to a PC board or vertically to it. Production sizes are 5 through 25 circuits, inclusive.

This unique design incorporates a moving housing actuated by a cam, which assures up to 36 contact mating with zero insertion force. The design enables the packaging engineer to consider a pin-type connector mounted directly on a PC board. The zero insertion and withdrawal force prevents damage to PC boards usually occurring when multiple pins are engaged using conventional connectors. It is available in either tin or gold plating and utilizes a unique flat-blade contact that is interchangeable on both halves of the connector.

An innovative design results in a commoning block that uses a single, common terminal and one plastic housing. All terminals are rated at 12 amps, 30°C temperature rise, UL listed. Housing material is 94 VO polyester. Connectors can be stacked side by side, interlocked. Commoned circuits within a given commoning block can be separated by an insertable and removable plastic insulation key. The design simplicity results in a highly functional part at a very attractive price.

Designers normally try to design in as many standard products as possible. However, there are applications where a modification of an existing part or totally new device would enhance the total design in regards to improved features, lower material and/or manufacturing costs and serviceability.

In these cases, Molex is ready to assist your engineering staff to produce the most viable product to meet your needs.

Simple additions of mounting ears to totally new products such as transducer mountings, lamp driver sockets, and low insertion force edge connectors are totally within the scope of Molex engineering.