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The '''Molex KK''' aka '''KF2510''' connector is used
== Description ==
▲The ''header'' with pins is usually on the [[PCB]]. Inside the ''housing'' which mates with it, a metal sleeve is secured each conductor in two places, on the wire and on its insulator. Creating a ''gas-tight'' connection between the wire and terminal pin, prohibiting corrosion and the latter forming a ''strain relief'', providing additional resistance to mechanical stress.<ref>Molex Connectors Explained, as used in Pinball. [http://www.pinrepair.com/connect/ Termination–Crimping] by cfh@provide.net 3 Apr 2005</ref>
=== Suppliers ===
▲A Molex KK socket consists of two parts, a housing and metal crimp terminals. The terminals are bought separately. Generally two different sizes are in use, 0.1” (2.54mm) for signal connections and 0.156" (3.96mm) for power distribution. For 0.100" use wire of 22, 24, 26, 28 or 30 [[AWG]] with a maximum diameter of 1.57mm.<ref>Molex data sheet [http://www.molex.com/webdocs/datasheets/pdf/en-us/0008500114_CRIMP_TERMINALS.pdf 08-50-0114]</ref> For 0.156" use wire of 18, 20, 22 or 24 AWG, with a maximum diameter of 2.79mm.<ref>Molex data sheet [http://www.molex.com/webdocs/datasheets/pdf/en-us/0008520072_CRIMP_TERMINALS.pdf 08-52-0072]</ref>
==== Mouser Electronics ====▼
* 0.156" 4-pin locking header
* 0.156" 4-pin housing
* 0.156" crimp terminal
* 0.100" 4-pin locking header
* 0.100" 4-pin housing
* 0.100" crimp terminal
== References ==▼
▲==References==
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▲===Mouser Electronics===
▲*0.156" 4-pin locking header – [http://uk.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=26-60-4040virtualkey53810000virtualkey538-26-60-4040 538-26-60-4040]
▲*0.156" 4-pin housing – [http://uk.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=09-50-3051virtualkey53810000virtualkey538-09-50-3051 538-09-50-3051]
▲*0.156" crimp terminal – [http://uk.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=08-52-0072virtualkey53810000virtualkey538-08-52-0072 538-08-52-0072]
▲*0.100" 4-pin locking header – [http://uk.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=22-23-2041virtualkey53810000virtualkey538-22-23-2041 538-22-23-2041]
▲*0.100" 4-pin housing – [http://uk.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=22-01-3047virtualkey53810000virtualkey538-22-01-3047 538-22-01-3047]
▲*0.100" crimp terminal – [http://uk.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=08-50-0114virtualkey53810000virtualkey538-08-50-0114 538-08-50-0114]
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Latest revision as of 16:55, 9 April 2024
The Molex KK aka KF2510 connector is used on synthesizer modules by CGS, Cyndustries, EFM, Encore Electronics, Metalbox, Oakley Sound Systems, Synthesis Technology and Kosmo.[1]
Description
Molex KK housings mate with Molex KK headers on the PCB. The metal sleeves inside the housing are secured by crimping each conductor in two places, on the wire and on its insulator. A gas-tight connection is created between the wire and sleeve, prohibiting corrosion and a the crimp on the insulation creates a strain relief, providing additional resistance to mechanical stress.[2]
The Molex headers look very similar to the MTA Connector ones by TE AMP, but they are not the same. Do not try an force a Molex KK housing onto a MTA header or vice versa.[3]
The housing and metal crimp terminals are bought separately. Generally two different sizes are in use, 0.1” (2.54mm) for signal connections and 0.156" (3.96mm) for power distribution. For 0.100" use wire of 22, 24, 26, 28 or 30 AWG with a maximum diameter of 1.57mm.[4] For 0.156" use wire of 18, 20, 22 or 24 AWG, with a maximum diameter of 2.79mm.[5]
Suppliers
Mouser Electronics
- 0.156" 4-pin locking header – 538-26-60-4040
- 0.156" 4-pin housing – 538-09-50-3051
- 0.156" crimp terminal – 538-08-52-0072
- 0.100" 4-pin locking header – 538-22-23-2041
- 0.100" 4-pin housing – 538-22-01-3047
- 0.100" crimp terminal – 538-08-50-0114
References
- ^ Re: [sdiy] Blacet/Paia power header part number? by Cynthia Webster, 21 Mar 2005
- ^ Molex Connectors Explained, as used in Pinball. Termination–Crimping by cfh@provide.net 3 Apr 2005
- ^ Oakley Sound Systems, Construction Guide by Tony Allgood, v1.2.4, 24th September 2013, p. 27
- ^ Molex data sheet 08-50-0114
- ^ Molex data sheet 08-52-0072