| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Category: | |
| Manufacturer: | Molex |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | Molex 43879-0029 |
| Color: | Black |
| Series: | 43879 - Mini-Fit BMI |
| Amperage: | 8 A |
| Connector Type: | Mini-Fit BMI |
| Number of Contacts: | 18 |
| Number of Rows: | 2 |
| Termination Method: | Through Hole - Compliant Pin |
| Contact Material: | Brass, Phosphor Bronze |
| Body Orientation: | Straight |
| Pitch: | 4.2 mm |
| Voltage: | 600 V AC/DC |
| Material: | High Temperature Thermoplastic |
| Orientation: | Vertical |
| Keying: | No |
| Tail Length: | 6.25 mm |
| Operating Temperature Range: | -40 - 105 °C |
| Contact Mating Area Plating: | Tin |
| Contact Mating Area Plating Thickness: | 2.54 µm |
| Number of Contacts Loaded: | 18 |
| Mating Cycles: | 30 |
| PCB Locator: | No |
| PCB Retention: | Yes |
| Polarized to PCB: | No |
| Contact Termination Plating Thickness: | 2.540 µm |
| Polarized to Mate: | Yes |
| Connector System: | Board to Board, Wire to Board |
| Contact Termination Plating: | Tin |
| Termination Pitch: | 4.2 mm |
| Glow Wire Capable: | No |
| Guide to Mating Part: | No |
| Lock to Mating Part: | Yes |
| Stackable: | No |
| Surface Mount Compatible: | No |
| Breakaway: | No |
| Make First / Break Last: | No |
| Shroud Type: | Fully |
| Material Flammability Standard: | 94V-0 |
| Part Aliases: | 0438790029 |
| SKU: | MOL43879-0029 |
43879-0029
Specifications
Detailed Description
Introducing the Mini-Fit BMI Header, a versatile connector designed for seamless board-to-board and wire-to-board connections. Featuring a dual-row, vertical layout with 18 circuits, this header ensures efficient signal transmission. With tin plating, it offers reliable conductivity and durability for various applications. The high-temperature thermoplastic body, along with a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 105°C, guarantees performance in challenging environments. UL and CSA certified, it meets stringent safety standards. Each contact is carefully engineered with brass and phosphor bronze for optimal connectivity. The Mini-Fit BMI Header is a dependable solution for PCB pin and receptacle connections, making it essential for electronic projects.
Product Change Notice
| Effective Date | Description of Change | Download | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2025 | 515187 - Equipment Transfer, Production Transfer or Rearrangement. Move the tooling molds from Lincoln to Nogales | Download | |||
| 02/15/2023 | 511750 - Change Supplier. This notification is to inform you that Molex Lincoln Nebraka is adding an additional Supplier impacting the part(s) as per the attached list. No changes will be made to product fit, form or function as part of this change. | Download | |||
| 09/30/2022 | 511749 - Equipment/production transfer or rearrangement. This notification is to inform that tooling is being moved from the Molex Little Rock Arkansas USA plant to the Molex Lincoln Nebraska USA plant. There will be no change to the Fit, Form or Function of the product based on this transfer. | Download | |||
| 12/31/2020 | 508352 - Supplier Change. actual molex tray supplier will close operations, molex is working getting new try supplier. | Download | |||

