What this connector is
The Molex 465629317 is the 32-circuit member of the EXTreme Ten60Power 46562 series — a hybrid board-level receptacle carrying both power and signal contacts in a single housing. All 32 positions are loaded, split as 30 signal contacts and 2 dedicated power contacts. Gold-over-nickel plating at 30.0µin (0.76µm) gives the contact interface the durability to support the 60A per-circuit rating under repeated mating cycles.
Contact layout and the 60A rating
The 30 signal / 2 power split tells you this connector is designed to route high-current bus power on dedicated pins while carrying control or sense signals on the remaining contacts — the power circuits are sized independently from the signal rows. The 60A per-contact rating is a high figure for a hybrid receptacle; what governs the real fit in your design is whether the two power-position circuits satisfy your busbar cross-section and thermal path, not just the per-contact number.
Voltage and what the dual rating means
Rated 600VAC or 250VDC. The VAC rating applies to the AC mains side of a power distribution path; the DC rating is the relevant ceiling for battery-backed systems, DC bus rails, or any rectified DC segment. Use the rating that matches the circuit domain — do not add the two as a combined envelope.
Press-fit through-hole termination
Press-fit termination means the contact tails are inserted into plated through-holes and held by mechanical interference — no solder reflow required. This is the primary assembly advantage for high-current board interconnects: the press-fit eye-of-needle geometry maintains a gas-tight interface through thermal cycling without joint fatigue, and it handles the current path more efficiently than a solder fillet at these current levels. Confirm your PCB through-hole size and plating class against the Ten60Power landing pattern before committing the layout.
Operating range and material rating
Operating range is -40°C to 105°C. The UL94 V-0 flammability rating on the housing material sets the enclosure selection floor — any secondary housing or panel enclosure the connector mounts into must meet the same or a higher flame class to avoid a stack compliance issue. The 105°C upper limit is the maximum interface temperature at the connector body; thermal derating of the 60A figure will apply above ambient in high-density rack or cabinet deployments.
What it mates with
The 465629317 is a female socket and blade socket receptacle with a Mating Guide feature. Mating compatibility is to the matching EXTreme Ten60Power plug or header in the same series — confirm the plug-side order code and orientation (right-angle or vertical) before specifying. The black housing colour is standard within the series but does not itself drive mate compatibility.