70553-0116

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins, 70553-0116 Application Field and Working Principle

Rectangular connectors, also known as headers, connectors, and male pins, are widely used in a variety of industries due to their excellent electrical and physical properties. The 70553-0116 is an example of a popular rectangular connector, based of the Molex 50079 Series. This series provides many different options to best suit the needs of the user, from straight and right-angle, to stackable and U-shaped. The high-quality, reliable electrical connections of these connectors make them a popular choice for industrial applications everywhere.

The Molex 50079 series quickly mate and unmate, and require no tools to deliver secure connection. This makes them a great choice for applications with frequent changing and quickly changing connections, such as industrial automation. The highly reliable, long-term performance makes them popular for applications in medical, automotive, and communications industries.

The 70553-0116, specifically, is designed for power and signal applications in medical, industrial, and low-voltage applications. The contact layout is 2x3. There are 3 mating connectors with different wire sizes, including 20, 22, and 24 AWG. The sockets are phosphor bronze plated with gold over nickel and the pins are plated in gold over Phosphor bronze. The operating temperature range is -55 C to +125 C.

The overall design of the camera provides edge resistance and an enhanced contact with greater retention force, also known as “wedging”. This allows for reliable contact pressure and precision alignment, creating a firmly secured connection. The contact retention strength is 10.7 N (2.4 lbf).

The body of the 70553-0116 is made up of compliant material, which is designed to allow movement between the two mating connectors. This can range from a few hundredths of an inch to a few thousandths of an inch, depending on the application. It is important to select the right size connector for your needs, as a mismatch will lead to improper and unreliable connection.

Finally, the 70553-0116 has a current rating of 2A per contact, and a voltage rating of 120V over wire-to-wire contact. This means that this connector is suitable for many purposes, from a low-voltage signal power connection to higher current, providing a safe and reliable connection.

In conclusion, the Molex 50079 series is designed to ensure reliable electrical connection for your most demanding applications. The 70553-0116, specifically, is designed for power and signal applications in medical, industrial, and low-voltage applications, offering reliable contact pressure, precision alignment, and high current rating. With its compliant body material and wedged connection, this connector provides secure connections and reliable performance all the time.