Hot Mating and Mate-First, Break-Last Connectors
This Molex document discusses the effects of “current interruption,” which refers to the disconnection of circuits while still energized. Hot mating, also known as hot-plugging and live mating, is the act of plugging in a connector or component to a system while at least one circuit in the system is energized. Learn more about Molex Hot Mating uses and dangers while also understanding Mate-First Break-Last connectors.