70246-5001 Molex Connector (Header, Shrouded - Straight PTH Box) In Stock
Molex 70246-5001 is a 50-circuit, 2.54mm C-Grid shrouded receptacle connector with gold-plated contacts (0.38 µm Au), single slot, designed for reliable board-to-wire interconnects with low insertion force and RoHS-compliant lead-free construction.
- Manufacturer
- Molex
- Package
- Header, Shrouded - Straight PTH Box
- Pin Count
- 50
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- 70246-5001 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- Price
- From $2.1726(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -55.0°C to 120.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 50-circuit 2.54mm C-Grid pitch shrouded receptacle with polarized housing for mistake-proof mating
- 0.38 µm gold-plated contact finish ensures low contact resistance and long-term reliability in high-cycle applications
- RoHS-compliant lead-free construction meets REACH compliance requirements for global deployment
- Shrouded body design protects contacts and provides robust strain relief for wire-to-board connections
Applications
The Molex 70246-5001 is widely used in industrial control panels, telecommunications equipment, and consumer electronics where reliable 50-circuit board-to-wire connections are required. Its 2.54mm pitch and shrouded receptacle design make it ideal for internal cable harness assemblies in servers, networking gear, and instrumentation. The gold-plated contacts and lead-free materials ensure compatibility with modern automated PCB assembly and long-term field reliability.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Reach Compliance Code | Compliant |
| YTEOL | 9.1 |
| Additional Feature | SHROUDED |
| Body Breadth | 0.35inch |
| Body Depth | 0.365inch |
| Body Length | 2.8inch |
| Body/Shell Style | RECEPTACLE |
| Connector Type | BOARD CONNECTOR |
| Contact Finish Mating | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Contact Finish Termination | Tin (Sn) |
| Contact Gender | MALE |
| Contact Material | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| Contact Style | SQ PIN-SKT |
| DIN Conformance | NO |
| Dielectric Withstanding Voltage | 900VAC V |
| Filter Feature | NO |
| IEC Conformance | NO |
| Insulation Resistance | 12000000000Ω |
| Insulator Color | BLACK |
| Insulator Material | GLASS FILLED POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| MIL Conformance | NO |
| Mating Contact Pitch | 0.1inch |
| Mating Contact Row Spacing | 0.1inch |
| Mixed Contacts | NO |
| Mounting Option 1 | LOCKING |
| Mounting Style | STRAIGHT |
| Mounting Type | BOARD |
| Number Of Connectors | ONE |
| Number Of PCB Rows | 2 |
| Number of Rows Loaded | 2 |
| Option | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PCB Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| PCB Contact Row Spacing | 2.54mm |
| Plating Thickness | 15u inch |
| Polarization Key | POLARIZED HOUSING |
| Rated Current (Signal) | 2.5A |
| Reference Standard | UL, CSA |
| Terminal Length | 0.135inch |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Termination Type | SOLDER |
| Total Number of Contacts | 50 |
| UL Flammability Code | 94V-0 |
| Package | Header, Shrouded - Straight PTH Box |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8536.69.40.40 |
| Country of Origin | Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, Slovakia |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many circuits does the 70246-5001 support and what is its contact pitch?
The Molex 70246-5001 is a 50-circuit connector with a 2.54mm C-Grid pitch. It features a single-slot shrouded receptacle body measuring approximately 2.8 inches in length, accommodating high-density board-to-wire connections in space-constrained applications.
What contact finish is used on the 70246-5001 and why does it matter for signal integrity?
The 70246-5001 uses a 0.38 µm gold (Au) plating on its mating contacts. Gold plating provides excellent corrosion resistance and maintains low contact resistance over thousands of mating cycles, which is critical for maintaining signal integrity in high-reliability applications such as server backplanes and industrial equipment.
Which PCB assembly processes is the Molex 70246-5001 compatible with given its RoHS status?
The 70246-5001 is fully RoHS-compliant and REACH-compliant, making it compatible with lead-free PCB soldering processes including SAC305 reflow and wave soldering at standard lead-free temperatures up to 260°C. This ensures seamless integration into modern automated assembly lines without special handling requirements.
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