Molex PowerWize BMI High Current Interconnects

Molex PowerWize BMI High Current Interconnects provide a versatile connection solution for joining panels, printed circuit boards, and busbars.  The features include blind mating guideposts, low contact resistance, and mismatching prevention keying. These components operate within a temperature range from -40 to +125°C and have a minimum durability of 200 cycles. Typical applications include telecommunications/networking, data centers, and charging infrastructure.

The PowerWize Off-the-Shelf (OTS) PowerWize Cable Assemblies provide a flexible, ready to use cable solution for streamlined system integration and preproduction needs.  The features include color coded, mechanically keyed housings and positive locking. These cable assemblies have a maximum voltage of 300V and a maximum mating force of 75N. Typical applications include data centers, telecom/datacom, and industrial.

Features

PowerWize BMI High Current Interconnects

  • Blind mating guideposts
  • Board retention, secondary attachment
  • Low contact resistance
  • Mismating prevention keying
  • Radial float, tolerance stack up
  • Right angle header keying

PowerWize OTS Cable Assemblies

  • Color coded, mechanically keyed
  • Finger touch safe headers
  • Finger touch safe receptacles
  • Positive locking, active latches

Applications

  • Charging Infrastructure
    • Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
  • Data Centers
    • Data storage units
    • Environmental control equipment
    • Power distribution units (PDUs)
    • Power for Data Center
    • Power shelves
    • Servers
    • Uninterruptible power supplies
  • Telecommunications/Networking
    • Digital cross connect switches
    • Network routers
  • Industrial
    • Battery frams
    • Factory equipment
    • Robotics

Technical Specifications

Parameters Interconnects Cable Assemblies
3.40mm 6mm 8mm 6mm
Maximum Contact Resistance  0.25mΩ 0.1mΩ 0.1mΩ 0.25mΩ
Maximum Current Rating 75A 110A 185A 120A
Maximum Voltage Rating 400V 600V 1000V 300V
Minimum Durability 200 cycles
Operating Temperature Range -40°C to +125°C

Video

This Tech Specs video explains the Molex PowerWize Blind-Mate Interface (BMI) High-Current Panel-to-Board/Busbar Interconnects features crimp contacts using 3.40mm (75A), 6mm (110A), and 8mm (185A) COEUR sockets.

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Video Transcript

Blind dates rarely work out the way anybody hopes. PowerWize connectors from Molex won’t be taking you on any dates anytime soon, but their blind mating capabilities will surely leave you impressed! These connectors offer engineers with a range of various crimp sizes from 3.40mm to 8mm, allowing for currents from 75A to 185A. The specialized design of the cable contact guarantees a strong connection as well as a minimal heat generation, and the self-aligning panel mounts help to reduce the precision needing during installation. With a maximum operating voltage range from 400V to 1000V and an operating temperature range from -40°C to +125°C, these connectors are ideal for a wide range of applications including servers , routers, and power supplies.

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