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Molex HSAutoLink automotive connector family.

Automotive Connectors

Automotive connectors must deliver rugged reliability while enduring extreme temperatures, constant vibration, harsh weather and increasingly demanding power and data speed requirements within compact vehicle spaces. The comprehensive automotive connectivity portfolio of Molex includes vehicle-grade connectors, cable assemblies and interconnect systems engineered for power, high-speed data and signal integrity across infotainment, ADAS, telematics and powertrain applications. The portfolio actively powers next-generation mobility shifts, specifically targeting electric vehicles, autonomous driving systems, high-speed in-car communications and vehicle sensing.

Products


Automotive and Sealed PCB/Wire Connectors

An extensive array of high-performance, precision-designed automotive PCB and wire connectors such as the MX150, DuraClik and CLIK-Mate families are engineered to handle harsh conditions and support modern vehicle advancements including electrification, LiDAR and zonal architectures. Each solution provides distinct technical advantages, ranging from high-density, space-saving designs and robust environmental sealing to high-speed data transmission capabilities reaching up to 28Gbps.

Workers in an automobile manufacturing facility installing wire harnesses.

High-Speed Transportation Networking

Molex provides high-bandwidth, robust interconnect systems including HSAutoLink, High-Speed FAKRA-Mini and MX-DaSH. These systems are designed to support data speeds up to 40Gbps for next-generation automotive applications like ADAS, sensors and infotainment. These compact, lightweight and shielded solutions help engineers overcome space constraints, reduce wire harness weight and ensure reliable signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility in harsh connected-vehicle environments.

A woman using a laptop in an automobile.

eHV High-Voltage Automotive Connectors

Providing a drop-in replacement that is fully intermateable with the current industry-standard Class 3 auxiliary interface for high-voltage/medium-current applications, eHV60 connectors deliver improved performance in a lightweight package. The IP6K9K-sealed, EMI-shielded design meets stringent USCAR2 and LV215 standards, accelerating testing and validation cycles.

Mated eHV60 high-voltage automotive connector and vertical header.

Automotive Micro Board-to-Board Connectors  

Leveraging decades of automotive and consumer micro-interconnect experience, advanced Automotive Micro FPC-to-board and board-to-board connectors from Molex are engineered to handle the high-power, high-current and high-speed data requirements of EV battery systems, zonal architecture and ADAS/AD applications. The product portfolio includes floating products like DriveAngle, Float Stack and ZN Stack Connectors. They are designed to accommodate mechanical tolerances and absorb vibration, alongside lightweight options and SMT pick-and-place compatible solutions to help optimize PCB space and manufacturing efficiency.

Vehicles parked at an EV charging station.

Percept Accelerometer Sensors

Improving road noise cancellation (RNC) to meet the needs of quieter EV powertrains and enhancing responsiveness for ADAS and autonomous features, compact and weight-optimized Percept Accelerometer Sensors precisely monitor vibration and movement, boost performance and simplify system integration.

Molex Percept Accelerometer Sensors.

High-Speed FAKRA-Mini Interconnect System

High-speed FAKRA-Mini (HFM) Connectors are designed for reliable data transmission in the automotive industry. They are compact, lightweight and versatile, supporting data-rich applications with speeds up to 28Gbps and frequencies up to 20 GHz. Explore advanced solutions for seamless connectivity.
High-speed FAKRA-mini HFM cables.

Automotive Camera Connectors and Backshells

As advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies become more prevalent, our Automotive Camera Connectors offer superior quality and reliable connectivity for high-performance ADAS cameras. These assemblies support a range of interface compatibilities, including FAKRA, HFM, and Mate-AX, ensuring seamless integration and robust data transmission essential for sophisticated automotive camera systems.

Automotive Camera Connectors

Vehicle Antennas

Molex’s antenna products are developed with industry-leading RF expertise to ensure best possible connectivity. Molex specializes its Custom OEM Antennas to exactly fit customers’ needs by offering a wide variety of single and multi-band antennas. To fulfill the growing requirements of connected vehicles, Molex developed Smart Antenna Solutions.

Conceptual representation of connected and autonomous vehicles.

Automotive Wireless Charging Modules

As demands for faster wireless charging grow, architectures are transitioning to Qi2 magnetic designs. Charging modules must meet strict alignment-sensitivity, thermal-limit and EMI resistance guidelines, all within tight console spaces. Molex wireless charging solutions optimize magnetic alignment, EMI filtering and thermal management, reliably handling higher power in real-world conditions.

A phone wirelessly charging on a vehicle console.

USB Hub and Charger

Design engineers face growing demands for high-wattage in-vehicle charging. Molex provides cost-efficient modules with up to 180W total output, dynamic power sharing and compact 20.00mm-height form factors that enhance the customer experience and improve system performance.

USB hub for device charging in a vehicle.

Volfinity Cell Contacting System

Volfinity Cell Contacting System delivers a reliable and easy-to-implement interface solution that connects cells to the control board in an electric vehicle battery module, eliminating the need for daisy-chained wires.
Volfinity cell contacting system.

Automotive Bulb Sockets

Durable, easy-to-assemble automotive bulb sockets from Molex feature secure push-and-turn installation for reliable exterior vehicle lighting. Numerous sealed, keyed and bulb-type configurations support diverse manufacturer requirements.

Molex PT automotive bulb socket.