The document introduces the product features of the 5.0 mm Power Key Connectors. These connectors have a compact design and a mated height of 19.4 mm. They are designed for power circuits of home appliances, especially targeting gas appliances. The connectors consist of plug housings for wires and PCB header assemblies for wire-to-board connections. They feature a clear clicking sound to facilitate contact insertions. The double lock plate ensures complete loading of contacts. The locking levers are protected by surrounding walls to prevent tangling with wires. The connector is designed to release bubbles created by the potting process (PC board coating). Housing lances also help prevent tangling of wired contacts. The connector is recognized under the Component Program of Underwriters Laboratories Inc., File No. E28476, and certified by the Canadian Standards Association, File No. LR7189.
The handbook introduces Tyco's Soft Shell pin‑and‑socket connectors for power circuits, focusing on the 5.0 mm Power Key Connectors (5.0 PKC). It describes the compact design, locking mechanisms, and keying options that improve assembly efficiency and prevent mismating.
Technical data such as voltage and current ratings, temperature range, applicable wire sizes, and material specifications are provided, along with extensive part‑number tables for plug housings, double‑lock plates, receptacle contacts, and vertical header assemblies. Contact information for global support centers is also included.
| Voltage Rating | 300 VAC |
|---|---|
| Current Rating | 10 A max (16 AWG) |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C ~ +105 °C |
| Applicable Wire Size | 24‑16 AWG |
| Applicable PCB Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Housing Material | 6/6 Nylon, glass filled |
The connectors are rated for 300 VAC.
They can carry up to 10 A (when using 16 AWG wire).
They operate from –30 °C to +105 °C.
The housing is made of 6/6 Nylon that is glass filled.