Molex MultiCat Connector, Custom Wire Harness Manufacturer

Molex MultiCat Connector

The Molex MultiCat Power Connector System is designed for high-performance applications, offering precision-machined contacts that ensure superior durability and reliable connectivity. The system features Connector Position Assurance (CPA), a critical safeguard that guarantees proper mating and prevents accidental disconnections, making it suitable for diverse industries. Its compact and lightweight design supports wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations, accommodating wire sizes from 18AWG to 8AWG. The system includes three-circuit circular components that fit into spaces as small as a ø15.3mm diameter tube, making it ideal for tight spaces. A two-piece hermaphroditic backshell provides secure cable retention and strain relief, ensuring durability even under demanding conditions. With integrated polarization built into the latch, separate polarizing tabs are unnecessary, streamlining installation and reducing complexity. The MultiCat system delivers exceptional performance with machined contacts that support currents from 16.0A to 40.0A per contact and offer a long life of at least 500 mating cycles. These solid, robust contacts resist damage in blind-mate applications, ensuring consistent high-power delivery and reliability in critical operations.

MultiCat Connector Features

• MultiCat Power Connection System
  • Lightweight and compact wire-to-wire (W-to-W) or wire-to-board (W-to-B) configurations
  • Accommodates 18AWG to 8AWG wires
  • 3-circuit circular and inline types available
  • Ideal for use in applications with space and weight constraints.
  • UL 1977 finger-test-certified receptacles meet safety standards for many consumer applications
  • -40°C to +150°C operating temperature range
  • Two-piece hermaphroditic backshell secures cables and provides strain relief with easy access to actuate CPA
  • Manual mating/unmating facilitates quick assembly and prevents mismating
  • 2x keying/housing color options: black and gray
  • Polarization-incorporated latch eliminates assembly errors and removes the need for separate polarizing tabs
• Precision Machined Contacts
  • Provides long life with at least 500 mating cycles
  • Withstands high-mating cycle applications
  • 16.0A to 40.0A current per contact
  • Offers design flexibility for high-current applications
  • Solid mass contacts provide reliability and a long life cycle with resistance to damage in blind-mate applications
  • Supports high power
  • Easy connection/disconnection with ≤24N mating force per contact and ≤5N unmating force per contact
  • Low contact resistance (≤1mΩ)
  • The large mating surface supports maximum current-carrying capacity
  • Transfers more power than stamped contacts in a smaller interface
• 1000VAC/DC maximum voltage
• 40.0A maximum current per contact
• 1mΩ maximum contact resistance
• 3000VAC dielectric withstanding voltage
• -40°C to +150°C operating temperature range
• 40N maximum contact insertion force into the housing
• 175N minimum contact retention to housing
• 200N minimum latch strength
• 24N maximum mating force per circuit
• 5N minimum unmating force per circuit
• 500-cycle maximum durability
• PEI housing
• Gold (Au)-plated Copper (Cu) Alloy contacts
• 2.50mm PCB thickness

MultiCat Connector Specifications Chart

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MultiCat Connector Applications

Commercial Aviation

• Aircraft Cabins: MultiCat connectors play a critical role in aircraft cabin systems, supporting infotainment, lighting, and passenger comfort systems with reliable, vibration-resistant connections.

Consumer

• Drones: Used in drones for seamless power and data transmission, ensuring efficient operation and lightweight design for recreational and commercial purposes.

Defense

• Drones: Essential for tactical and surveillance drones in defense, where durability, high performance, and environmental resistance are vital.
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): MultiCat connectors support UAV systems, providing robust electrical connections for navigation, communication, and mission-critical operations.

Industrial Automation

• Industrial Motors: Ideal for connecting motor controllers and industrial automation equipment, offering vibration resistance and high-current capabilities for reliable, long-lasting performance in harsh industrial settings.

Medical

• Diagnostic Equipment: These connectors ensure precise and reliable connections in diagnostic medical devices, supporting critical applications such as imaging, monitoring, and laboratory systems.

Telecommunications/Networking

• Receivers: Enable efficient data and signal transmission in receiver units, ensuring high-quality connectivity in telecommunication setups.
• Satellite Dishes: Provide robust connections for satellite communication systems, supporting signal integrity and resilience to environmental factors.

Molex MultiCat Connectors are engineered to deliver high-performance, reliable connections across industries such as commercial aviation, consumer electronics, defense, industrial automation, medical devices, and telecommunications. While this list highlights some of the most common applications, the adaptability of MultiCat connectors makes them suitable for a wide array of other use cases, offering flexibility to meet unique and emerging needs in diverse fields.

Support Custom Wire Harness Assembly

• Connector circuits: 3 - 20Pin
• Wire Gauge: 8 - 28AWG, depends on real needs
• Wire Colors: Available in a wide range including white, black, red, yellow, blue, green, brown, orange, purple, grey, and more.
• Wire Length: Fully customizable to your specifications.
• Wiring Diagram: Tailor-made to meet your project needs.
• Custom type: Fully customizable to your specifications.
• Minimum Order: 100 pieces per order.

Customize Your Wire Harness

Send your sample or drawing/schematic for quote price→ Feedback with quotation(1~3 days) → Confirm quotation → Arrange sample you for approval→ [Make mold if needed (7 days) →Mold test] → Making samples(1~3 days)→ Samples test(Approval) → place order for Mass production(2~3 weeks)→ Quality checking→ Packing → Delivery → After Service → Repeat Order.