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PCB Connectors
News Release from: Molex UK | Subject: Mini-Fit
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 08 April 2004
Connectors power up PCI Express graphics
cards
Mini-Fit is a specially polarised connector system for PCI Express high-end graphics power cards.
Mini-Fit is a specially polarised connector system for PCI Express high-end graphics power cards In addition to meeting the proposed PCI Express graphics standard, the 4.20mm-pitch connector system offers a through-hole header and receptacle that has boxed-shaped terminals, which give four reliable points of contact
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 28 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Molex has launched a line of Mini-Fit-CPI connectors to help eliminate the expense and problems associated with soldering headers to PC boards.
The new connector system carries currents up to 9.0A per circuit and has a 10mohm contact resistance.
It is ideal for high current/high density applications requiring the design flexibility of wire-to-board configurations such as computer, workstation and consumer graphics applications.
Molex has played an active role in the development of the new standard by producing connector systems that meet the most stringent performance demands for the new PCI Express platform.
To reinforce its industry-leading position, Molex worked closely with the PCI-SIG committee to develop the proposed PCI Express standards.
The Mini-Fit connector system for PCI Express high-end graphics power cards also includes: a positive locking feature to prevent accidental unmating of the connector halves; fully isolated terminals for pin insulation and protection; full polarisation to prevent mismating; and UL94V0 rated materials.
The connectors are UL recognised, CSA certified and TUV licensed.
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