2-103688-4

Rectangular Connectors - Housings

2-103688-4 is a rectangular connector, or a housing, produced by LEMO. It belongs to the Rectangular Connectors - Housings family of products in their catalog.

Rectangular connectors, also known as box connectors, provide customers with excellent connector solutions that match their specific needs. As the name might suggest, rectangular connectors can be used to provide cable assemblies and circular connectors for many applications. The most common ones include medical, aircraft, automotive, industrial, agricultural, and engineering fields.

Application Field

The 2-103688-4 housing is a precision circular connector from LEMO that is most commonly used for industrial, mechanical and electronic interconnection. It is commonly used in the automobile industry, due to its small size and excellent conductor protection. The 2-103688-4 can be used in direct-connect applications or as a part of an assembly line.

Working Principle

The 2-103688-4 housing uses a series of contact recesses to provide mechanical and electrical connections. The contact recesses on the housing are designed to accept specific types of contacts. The contact numbers and size of the contacts can vary depending on the customer’s application.

Once the appropriate contacts are installed in the housing, the contacts are securely held in place with a series of clamps. The clamps secure the contacts in place and ensure a reliable connection. Additionally, the 2-103688-4 housing is designed with built-in strain relief and over-travel protection features to prevent damage to the connection.

Conclusion

The 2-103688-4 housing from LEMO is a precision rectangular connector that can meet the needs of any industry. It is most commonly used in the automobile, industrial, and engineering industries, due to its small size and excellent conductor protection. The contact recesses are designed to accept specific types of contacts, and the contacts are securely held in place with a series of clamps. Additionally, the housing has strain relief and over-travel protection features to protect the connections.