Description

The 87438-0643 is a rectangular connector housing manufactured by Molex. The PanelMate™ series is an ultra low-profile connector system designed for tight packaging applications. The CLIK-Mate™ connectors provide dual positive locks and a superior audible "click" to help ensure connectors are fully mated, while the Sherlock™ system utilizes Molex's proven 50212 terminal along with a positive lock housing. In addition, Molex's new MicroClasp™ system provides space savings and easy mating/unmating, and Pico-Spox™ provides an Anti-fishhooking box design to protect the contact area.

Specifications and features

• Tuning fork style contact design for secure contact and avoids terminal stubbing
• Flat area for easy pick-and-place placement on the PCB
• Audible "click" with low insertion force and secure mating, Inner positive lock that provides latch protection, secure retention and an audible mating "click"
• Box-style contact design to protect the contact area and two-point contact design for secure electrical contact and high current capability
• Polarizing features for proper mating and reinforced metal solder tabs for a secure PCB

Application Scenarios

The 87438-0643 connector housing can be used in a variety of applications, including white goods appliances, automotive, home applications like LCD/PDP TVs and consumer devices, computer data communication equipment, vending and gaming machines, and industrial and business equipment like office machines and medical devices. This connector can be used in any application that requires superior mating assurance.

Comparison

• Ultra low-profile connector system designed for tight packaging applications
• New MicroClasp™ system provides space savings and easy mating/unmating
• Pico-Spox™ provides an Anti-fishhooking box design to protect the contact area
• Inner positive lock that provides latch protection, secure retention and an audible mating "click"
• Box-style contact design to protect the contact area and two-point contact design for secure electrical contact and high current capability

No disadvantages have been reported with this model.