Power Connectors
There is a standard of power connectors coming from Power supply unit to unify the delivery of power to each circuit board.
There are two major types of connectors: Type1 (high-current) connector with 3.96mm pitch and Type2 (low-current, below 1 Ampere) with 2.54mm pitch.
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Type1 connector
Type1 connector has a key/lock and can be found by part name: B2P-VH (straight) and B2P-RH (right angle). It is a nylon power connector, highly insulated. Its footprint name (in Orcad Layout) is POLCON.156/VH/TM1SQS/W.425/2.
Type2 connector
Type2 connector has a small lock and key. It is a straight plastic connector. Its footprint name (in Orcad Layout) is POLCON.100/VH/TM1SQS/W.300/2.
Power splitter connector
MOLEX4 connector has a lock and multiple keys on each pin. Model name is MF-4MA (p/n Molex 50-30-4461).
Photo of MOLEX4 connector (socket and plug). Different wire colors may apply.
Battery connector
MOLEX8 connector has a lock and multiple keys on each pin. Model name is MF-8MA (p/n Molex 44472-0857).
Photo of MOLEX8 connector (socket and plug). Different wire colors may apply.
