What it is
The Molex 465629322 is a 17-position hybrid power-and-signal receptacle in the EXTreme Ten60Power 46562 series — it carries 2 dedicated power contacts alongside 15 signal contacts in a single press-fit through-hole body rated 60 A per circuit and 600VAC/250VDC. Gold contacts at 30.0µin (0.76µm) thickness give the mating interface durability suitable for mid-cycle field reconnects; the black housing is UL94 V-0 rated across a -40°C to 105°C operating window. The blade-socket and female-socket contact layout is the series identifier for the EXTreme Ten60Power style — the mating half must carry the corresponding male blade or pin header in the same series to match the contact geometry.
What the ratings mean
The 60A headline current rating applies to the power contacts; the signal positions are sized for lower-current duty — confirm which 2 of the 17 positions are the power pins against the contact layout drawing before committing the BOM line. The 600VAC/250VDC dual-rated voltage governs where this sits in the system: it covers AC power-distribution and DC backup/hold-up bus work in the same footprint, so the voltage class, not the current, may be the discriminating spec for a given application. Press-fit termination eliminates wave soldering — the connector lands directly into plated-through holes and holds by interference fit, which is the right choice when the board already carries through-hole components and you want to avoid a second thermal excursion. The mating guide feature is a mechanical alignment aid — it keys the orientation during blind-mate or high-vibration assembly, which matters at 60A where a mis-mated power contact carries real arc risk.
