Mini-Lock Wire-to-Board Connector System

Mini-Lock is a versatile wire-to-board/wire-to-wire system from Molex for a broad range of 2.5 mm (0.098") pitch industry-standard applications. The system includes straight and right-angle headers and is available in both tray and radial tape packaging options. Mini-Lock is fully shrouded to protect contacts and includes high guide walls to facilitate mating.

If an assembler fails to engage the terminal in the housing, it could lead to bad contact and may cause end-product failure. Mini-Lock TPA and crimp terminals ensure that terminals are fully locked in the correct position. Home appliance, automotive, and consumer applications can be subject to water ingress, shock, or vibration issues and require potting for their PCBs. Mini-Lock headers feature potting heights from 2 mm to 6 mm to cover the PC board. A glow wire capable solution is required to meet EU regulations (IEC60335-1) for the home appliance market. Mini-Lock connectors provide a glow wire capable option that is validated by the VDE Testing and Certification Institute. In wire-to-board industrial applications, sometimes operators fail to ensure that connectors are fully mated. This can lead to end-product failure. Mini-Lock has a keying feature that ensures correct mating orientation, and the positive lock provides an audible click for contact assurance.