Molex Milli-Grid Series Straight Surface Mount PCB Socket, 20-Contact, 2-Row, 2mm Pitch, IDT Termination

87568 series dual row Milli-Grid high density IDC receptacle with a 2.00 x 2.00 mm grid pattern for design flexibility. These Milli-Grid IDC receptacles feature a pre-loaded upper housing for precise cover to base alignment. Early entry single beam contacts with a long wiping action provide a reliable contact. Versions of these receptacles are available with a centre polarization key to prevent mismating, a centre locking ramp for a secure mating connection and side latches. A strain relief is available separately which provides extra cable retention.

• High density 2.00 x 2.00 mm grid design
• Pre-loaded upper housing
• Single beam contacts with a long wiping action
• Centre polarization key to prevent mismating
• Centre locking ramp for secure mating connection
• Side latches
• Strain relief available separately

These Milli-Grid connectors are suitable for a wide range of wire to board signal applications. Typical applications include printers, fax machines and copiers, servers, routers and switches, automotive audio and GPS, security systems and alarms, set-top boxes and digital media players

Want an efficient way to fix wires to your circuit board? Pick up this PCB socket from Molex. It's a double-row type with a 2mm pitch, so it's a space-efficient choice. Signal transfer is a breeze, thanks to 20 copper contacts that ensure there's minimal resistance in your circuitry. This assembly is built to last, offering up to 100 mating cycles. A 12A current rating makes it ideal for low-power applications.

• Broad operating temperature range between -20°C and +85°C suits use in harsh industrial conditions
• Centre-polarisation key prevents loose connections and mismating
• IDT termination method makes manual installation fast and easy, with no wire stripping needed

• Security systems
• Digital media players
• Communications equipment

As it's made of self-extinguishing material, you can be sure burning subsides in less than 10 seconds in the event of a fire.

Molex 2.0 mm Milli-Grid Interconnection System

The Milli-Grid connector system is a high density connector system based on a 2 x 2 mm grid pattern offering design flexibility for board to board and cable to board applications. The Milli-Grid family of connectors consists of shrouded and unshrouded headers, single and dual row receptacles, connector housings and crimp terminals