Power blade receptacle for solderless backplane assembly
The Molex 0465629206 is a 6-circuit receptacle from the EXTreme Ten60Power 46562 series, accepting female blade sockets in a single-row layout. It is designed for high-current power distribution where press-fit termination eliminates the thermal stress of wave soldering — common in backplane and server PSU applications where rework access is limited.
60 A per contact — bus-level current in a single row
The dual voltage rating — 600 VAC and 250 VDC — reflects the different creepage requirements for AC versus DC; the 5.50 mm pitch and UL94 V-0 housing together maintain the isolation needed for the AC ceiling.
Press-fit termination and board mounting
Termination is press-fit into plated through-holes — no solder, no flux residue, and the compliant pin compensates for board thickness variation. The through-hole mounting gives mechanical retention during mating and unmating, while the press-fit interface keeps the assembly rework-friendly if a contact needs replacement.