Hybrid power-and-signal receptacle for backplane bus distribution
The Molex 465629323 is the 18-position member of the EXTreme Ten60Power 46562 series — a hybrid receptacle that carries 15 signal contacts and 3 power blade sockets in a single black housing. This is a press-fit through-hole connector, designed for solderless backplane assembly where rework and high-reliability matter.
The 18 positions are not all equal — 3 are power blades rated 60 A each, and 15 are signal contacts. The voltage rating splits as 600 VAC and 250 VDC, so the connector can handle AC power distribution and a lower-voltage DC bus in the same assembly. Press-fit termination eliminates solder voids and allows individual contact replacement if a pin gets damaged — a real advantage on a dense backplane.