Tyco 4.2 mm PE Series Connector System Wire-to-Wire and Wire-to-Board Handbook

The document introduces a new product, including low-cost wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connectors suitable for computer motherboards/power supplies, harness assemblies used in the vending, gaming and appliance industries, car alarm systems, and heating systems. The product features easy mating and unmating with a positive latch design, offering 2-24 positions of receptacles, panel mount or free-hanging plugs, and vertical or right-angle pin headers. It is available in UL 94V-2 or UL 94V-0 flammability rated nylon, lead-free for environmental friendliness, and intermateable and interchangeable with Molex Mini-Fit, Jr. and AMP-DUAC connectors.


Tyco 4.2 mm PE Series Connector System Wire-to-Wire and Wire-to-Board Handbook - cover page
Brand
Tyco
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
4
File format
PDF
File size
530 KB
Published
04 June, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
763AB9EDDCE23378C6AE29909EF9A2EE

About this manual

The 4.2 mm PE Series Connector System offers low‑cost wire‑to‑wire and wire‑to‑board connectors for applications such as computer motherboards, power supplies, vending, gaming, appliance, automotive, and heating systems. Key features include easy mate/unmate with a positive latch, 2‑24 position configurations, UL 94V‑2 or UL 94V‑0 nylon housings, lead‑free construction, and interchangeability with Molex Mini‑Fit and AMP‑DUAC.

The series includes receptacle and plug housings, vertical and right‑angle pin headers, and various contact options (brass, phosphor bronze, tin‑plated or gold‑plated). Detailed part numbers, dimensions, and electrical/mechanical specifications are provided for each product variant.

What's inside

  • Description
  • Key Features
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Materials
  • Standards & Specs
  • Housings – Product Offering
  • Pin Headers – Product Offering
  • Contacts – Product Offering

Specifications

Voltage rating600 VAC
Maximum current9 A
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage1500 VAC min
Insulation Resistance1000 MΩ min
Connector mating force1.55 lb max
Connector unmating force-11 lb min
Contact retention force4.88 lb min
Durability (cycles)50 cycles
Housing materialNylon, UL 94V‑2 or UL 94V‑0
Contact materialBrass or Phos Bronze, tin‑plated (lead‑free) or gold‑plated
Lead‑free constructionYes

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum voltage rating of the connector?

The connector is rated for 600 VAC.

How many mating cycles are supported?

The connectors are rated for 50 mating and unmating cycles.

What flammability ratings are available for the housings?

Housings are available in UL 94V‑2 or UL 94V‑0 flammability‑rated nylon.

Are the connectors lead‑free?

Yes, the products are lead‑free to promote a cleaner environment.

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