Molex Milli-Grid Series Straight Through Hole Mount PCB Socket, 10-Contact, 2-Row, 2mm Pitch, IDC 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

To connect two circuit boards without clunky cabling, use this Milli-Grid PCB socket from Molex. It pairs with other dual-row Milli-Grid vertical headers (such as 179-2011) to expand your device's capabilities. Through-hole mounting means installing the socket's a breeze. Once it's in place, you can clip the boards together and enjoy quick, clear transmissions. Use this unit with everyday electronics and small industrial applications like signalling systems.

• Handles extreme temperatures between -20°C and +85°C to suit demanding settings
• Light 0.723g weight puts minimal strain on a PCB
• Gold contact plating resists corrosion for long-lasting connections

• Telecommunications systems
• Automotive industry
• Electronics manufacturing

Yes, thanks to the unit's locking friction ramp, wires stay firmly in place even in vibrating conditions.

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