Product Overview
The 43045-0212 is a 2-circuit dual-row vertical PCB header from Molex’s Micro-Fit 3.0 series. With a 3.0mm pitch, tin-plated brass contacts, and through-hole mounting with PCB polarizing pegs, this shrouded header provides up to 8.5A per contact for low-to-mid power wire-to-board applications in industrial, medical, and consumer systems.
Key Specifications
| Series | Micro-Fit 3.0 (43045) |
| Number of Contacts | 2 |
| Pitch | 3.0 mm |
| Number of Rows | 2 |
| Row Spacing | 3.0 mm |
| Orientation | Vertical (Straight) |
| Shrouding | Fully Shrouded (4-Wall) |
| Current Rating | 5A (typical), 8.5A max per contact |
| Voltage Rating | 600V max |
| Contact Material | Brass |
| Contact Plating | Tin (2.54 μm mating) |
| Housing Material | LCP Glass-Filled UL94V-0 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +105°C |
| Mounting | Through Hole (with PCB Pegs) |
| Mating Pin Length | 3.18 mm |
Features
- Compact 2-circuit dual-row design for minimal board space
- Tin-plated contacts for cost-effective reliability
- Fully shrouded housing protects contacts from damage
- PCB polarizing pegs ensure correct orientation during assembly
- Kinked pin retention for secure solder joint formation
- Positive locking ramp prevents accidental disconnection
- Glow-wire compliant for global safety requirements
Applications
- Industrial control and automation
- Consumer appliance motor controls
- Medical device power connections
- Telecommunications equipment
- Solar power inverters