Pico-Lock Connectors

The Molex 1.0 mm, 1.50 mm, 2.00 mm, and 3.00 mm pitch wire-to-board connector system is ideal for a wide range of applications.

Notebook and tablet PCs with large, high-resolution displays are becoming slimmer in design while offering increasingly powerful functionality. This trend has driven the demand for a type of connector that combines a very low profile, high current-handling capacity, and a secure locking mechanism that ensures reliable connections even under shock or vibration. The Pico-Lock system, offered in 1.00 mm, 1.50 mm, 2.00 mm, and 3.00 mm pitch options, is the first miniature wire-to-board connector solution to integrate all these features to address this growing need.

Features

• Allows for more efficient use of space on circuit boards
• The compact design of low-profile Pico-Lock connectors maximizes the efficient use of space on circuit boards and in tight electronic assemblies, enabling smaller, thinner, and more compact electronic devices while maintaining robust electrical connections
• Helps carry larger amounts of electrical current
• The high-current Pico-Lock connectors are engineered to provide secure and reliable electrical connections for applications requiring higher power transmission capabilities. Their design allows for efficient handling of up to 10.0 A (AWG 16, 2-circuit) of current, making them well-suited for a variety of industrial, automotive, and other high-power electronic applications
• Offers secure PCB retention and additional mechanical stability
• The wide robust-fitting nails (solder tabs) provide a larger surface area for soldering onto the PCB that ensures a strong and secure mechanical connection between the connector and the PCB
• Provides additional mating retention and visual mating assurance
• The top friction locks are designed to enhance the reliability and security of the connection
• Prevents mismating while guiding the housing into the header
• The mating guide for polarization plays a critical role in preventing mismating, guiding the connector housing into the header, and enhancing the ease and reliability of connector assembly
• Provides smooth mating and pin-contact protection
• The beveled header pin design enhances the ease of use, protects pins and contacts from damage, and improves the overall durability of the connectors
• Helps ensure secure mating retention with additional space savings compared to top-style locks
• The side positive locks consist of small tabs on the sides of the connector housings that create a secure mechanical connection. The reduced footprint of the connectors with side positive locks enables designers to achieve higher component density and more efficient use of available space