I’m Jeannette Legge. Two industry standard connector lines share the spotlight for proven performance and versatility, KK Connectors and the MLX Family. These products are widely recognized for their use in power and signal distribution in nearly every electronics market. From appliances, to gaming equipment, HVAC systems, and interior vehicle applications, we highlight their key customer advantages and design wins.
The KK Connector Family of headers, housings, and PCB receptacles is based on standard pitch sizes, ranging from 2.54 to 5.08mm. The discerning feature of this economical wired board and board to board system is the dual cantilever terminal. It hosts the lock in tag to prevent back out and comes in options for high vibration applications.
The Mark Terminal features four points of contact to carry up to 13 amps per circuit for nearly double the capacity of the standard KK terminal. All KK headers feature friction lock ramps for extra mating assurance and are easily customizable.
Breakaway styles are ideal for prototyping by cutting down on inventory costs. In addition the robust header design and post plated terminals place KK above the competition for added reliability. The KK series is ideal for a variety of applications, including fire alarms and ATM’s. New designs are appearing in the medical industry in heart monitors and dental equipment as well as, in the automotive industry in signal controls and panel lighting.
The MLX product family is an industry standard 6.35mm pitch connector line for use in all types of power distribution. These connectors are qualified for high current, from 13.5 to 20 amps, for both wire to wire and wire to board applications. The MLX series is interchangeable with other compatible makes and is UL and CSA certified. The crimp housings and PCB headers feature positive locks and both male and female terminals for greater design flexibility. In addition to standard 94v-0 and 94v2 ratings, MLX is available in a wide range of Glow Wire capable versions to meet safety and environmental requirements in the home appliance industry.
Common applications for MLX include servers and power supplies, motors and gas pedals for HVAC applications, as well as, LED lighting and industrial controllers.
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