Rugged, color-coded connectors suit rough environments

Designed for automotive powertrain, body, and safety electronics, as well as industrial and consumer applications, the MXP120 sealed connector system is said to offer superior mating, sealing, and performance for severe environments. Connectors and receptacles for safety applications come in distinctive yellow outer housings, while those for non-safety powertrain and body electronics applications have black outer housings. Automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers can use MXP120 devices to replace 1.50-mm terminal connections in space-constrained applications.

Featuring anti-scooping protection that shields pins from damage in the mating process, the 4.00-mm-pitch, 1.20-mm-terminal connector system includes a small, 1-by-2 version that meets USCAR-25 ergonomic requirements. Other key benefits, include a single-wire-seal (SWS) connection system with a robust perimeter seal that is IPX8 rated and withstands high-pressure spray environments (IPX9K) under certain conditions; compatibility with AK and USCAR interfaces; a design that uses the worldwide AK cavity definition; and the ability to meet power requirements up to 13.0 A.