The automotive industry is constantly moving towards cleaner
high performance products for improved mechanical and electrical
performance. Tyco Electronics has designed the MCON 1.2 terminal
and housing series to deliver a connector system with increased
performance in a reduced package size for engine applications.
The heart of the MCON connector system is the terminal, which is
comprised of four springs providing eight contact points, for high
vibration resistance validated to USCAR and ArbeitsKreis- (AK)
specifications. The terminal is manufactured from two base
materials which provide optimal mechanical and electrical
performance, in combination with the three contact surfaces (tin,
silver, and gold) to meet specific customer requirements. There are
three terminal variants for wire ranges of
0.25mm2-1.5mm2, and three different surfaces
allowing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and harness makers
to cover a wide range of applications with a minimum number of
parts.
Tyco Electronics offers a full range of housings from two to six
positions, manufactured from materials for high temperature engine
applications. The housings are combined with CPA (Contact Position
Assurance) and a secondary locking feature to ensure correct
terminal insertion prior to the placement on the vehicle. The MCON
connector system is available for wire-to-wire applications. The
connector interface is standard in the European market at several
OEMs, allowing the Tyco Electronics MCON connector family to mate
with competitors' products.
Tyco Electronics product specification: 108-18782
(terminal)
Tyco Electronics application specification: 114-18464
(terminal)
Temperature range: -40°C - +140°C
(+150°C gold plated)
Current carrying capacity: up to 14 Ampere (at 20°C
ambient temperature)
Tyco Electronics product specification: 108-18969 (housing)
