Talk:Molex

Pinout
the colour pinout description is wrong. it contradicts other wikipedia pages and cited pages from this page.

since it inverts the 5v and 12v, this is perhaps a bit unfortunate for anyone connecting electrical equipment..

-ggm I agree. I will make the change: 12v yellow and 5v red. --Daleh 15:09, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

Any chance of a schema detailing what's on each pin? Tinus 09:39, 24 April 2006 (UTC)
 * I've added it to the caption of the existing picture. Someone could make a schema if they want but I think that the wires are usually color coded correctly. --Aqua 18:02, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

What kind of connectors are called Molex?
This page formerly said that Molex most commonly refers to the AT disk drive connector and the .1" header connector. I believe that it refers at least as commonly to a few other types (it was in common used before the disk drive connector existed) and I have never heard the term used for the header connector.  If you look in electronics catalogs, you'll see a variety Molex connectors given equal billing.  However, I do agree that people who work on PCs and not other kinds of electronics frequently refer to the disk drive power connector as Molex.  So I reworded the description to say in the PC context, that's what it means and removed the reference to the .1" header connector.

Bryan Henderson 16:02, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

The page currently says that "only one type of connector originated by Molex is commonly used inside computers". This appears to be wrong. For one, the ATX power cables (and the 4 and 8 pin ATX12V cables, the 6 and 8 pin pcie cables, and some associated connectors) are all Molex Mini-Fit Jr connectors. I think the '3.5" floppy' power connector may also be a Molex original. Most of the interface connectors (like ISA/PCI/VGA/PCIe/Slot1&A) are from different origins, though. 80.101.113.45 (talk) 22:18, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Yes, it's definitely wrong. Molex makes tons of connectors, including SATA ones. Here are some useful sources for various information about Molex connectors:
 * http://www.molex.com/catalog/web_catalog/pdfs/I.pdf
 * http://rhu004.sma-promail.com/SQLImages/kelmscott/Molex/PDF_Images/987650-3722.pdf
 * http://www.molex.com/molex/products/datasheet.jsp?part=active/0002081201_CRIMP_TERMINALS.xml&channel=Products&Lang=en-US
 * http://www.molex.com/molex/products/datasheet.jsp?part=active/0675810000_CRIMP_TERMINALS.xml&channel=Products&Lang=en-US

BrainSlugs83 (talk) 23:08, 11 September 2012 (UTC)

5.5 volts?
Isn't the red wire on a Molex connector 5.5 volts? RanDawg 17:00, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
 * No, it is 5V, but older ATX-aspecifications allow ±10%, so you may measure 5.5V with some power supplies, but the nominal voltage according to the ATX standard is 5V±10% for older versions and 5V±5% for newer versions. --Qaywsxedc (talk) 17:45, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Inappropiate description
The articles say "Most recently Molex acquired Woodhead Industries in the largest acquisition in its history." Most recently is extremely generic and completely inappropriate. It should be replaced by a specific date.

ICE77 (talk) 18:58, 11 February 2011 (UTC)

Illinois Corporations
What special meaning do Illinois Based Corporations have to specially listed here ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.157.32.224 (talk) 13:40, 25 June 2012 (UTC)

Wire size?
Why do wikipedia articles on connectors never talk about amp rating or the expected wire sizes the connector uses? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 31.52.247.252 (talk) 08:38, 7 April 2013 (UTC)

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Logo is old
Logo shown is ~ 10 years old. Current version can be seen on molex.com and does not include the circle motif or the TM. I can't figure out how to update it myself Ksjafgsdbn (talk) 16:19, 3 November 2023 (UTC)


 * I just came here to say the same thing. We are hosting them in our facility today and our marketing dept asked we update logos since we're using the "old" brand prior to 2022. 98.103.200.162 (talk) 14:40, 2 May 2024 (UTC)