22-27-2021

The 22-27-2021 is a wire-to-board connector manufactured by Molex. It is part of the KK® 254 series, which is a popular range of connectors known for its reliability and versatility in various electronic applications.

Key Features:

• Wire-to-Board Connection: The connector facilitates the connection between wires and printed circuit boards (PCBs), providing a reliable electrical interface for signal and power transmission.

• Housing: The connector consists of a housing that holds the contacts and provides mechanical support and protection for the connection.

• Contacts: It features crimp-style contacts that securely hold the wires in place, ensuring proper electrical contact and signal integrity.

• Pitch: The connector has a pitch of 2.54 mm (0.1 inches), which is a standard pitch size commonly used in electronic applications, allowing for compatibility with a wide range of PCB designs and layouts.

• Number of Contacts: The part number "22-27-2021" suggests that this connector has 20 contacts. However, the KK® 254 series offers various configurations with different numbers of contacts to suit different application requirements.

• Polarization: The housing and contacts are designed with polarization features to ensure proper alignment and prevent mis-mating during assembly.

• Locking Mechanism: Some variants of the KK® 254 series may include a locking mechanism to secure the connector to the PCB, providing additional mechanical stability and preventing accidental disconnection.

• RoHS Compliance: The connector is compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, ensuring that it meets environmental standards for hazardous substance content.

Applications:

• PCB Interconnection: The 22-27-2021 connector is used for interconnecting wires and PCBs in various electronic devices and systems such as computers, peripherals, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and automotive electronics.

• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Assemblies: It finds applications in PCB assemblies for signal routing, power distribution, and interface connections between different sections or modules of electronic circuits.

• Wire Harnesses: The connector is used in wire harness assemblies where multiple wires need to be terminated and connected to a PCB or another mating connector.

• Test and Measurement Equipment: It is utilized in test and measurement equipment for connecting probes, sensors, and other measurement devices to PCBs or test fixtures.

• Communications Equipment: The connector is commonly used in communications equipment such as routers, switches, modems, and network devices for interconnecting internal components and external interfaces.

• Industrial Control Systems: It finds applications in industrial control systems for connecting control panels, sensors, actuators, and other components to control units or PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).

• Medical Devices: The connector is used in medical devices and equipment for interconnecting electronic modules, sensors, displays, and control interfaces.

• Automotive Electronics: It is utilized in automotive electronics for connecting electronic modules, sensors, lighting systems, and infotainment components to vehicle control units and dashboards.