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Automotive Micro Board-to-Board Connections

With decades of experience in the automotive industry and over 15 years of providing mobile and ruggedized micro-interconnects for consumer devices, Molex leverages its combined knowledge to design and develop advanced FPC-to-board and board-to-board connectors to deliver the high-power connectivity needed in ADAS/AD, hybrid vehicle and EV applications.

Products


DriveAngle Floating Board-to-Board Connectors

Supporting up to 60.0A power delivery for high current applications, DriveAngle Floating Board-to-Board Connectors enable PCIe 4.0 data speeds for fast and reliable data transmission in a compact, right-angle layout, ensuring efficient board-to-board connectivity. Designed to comply with LV214 standards for automotive reliability and safety, these connectors offer a wide floating range to accommodate mechanical tolerances, reduce stress and minimize mating errors during connector assembly. The compatibility of these connectors with automated assembly systems streamlines manufacturing processes, increasing overall manufacturing efficiency and quality.

Unmated DriveAngle floating board-to-board connector with right angle design.

Float Stack Automotive Board-to-Board Connectors

Float Stack Connectors meet design engineers’ demands for enhanced flexibility and performance in electric vehicle applications by offering diverse mating heights that accommodate various circuit demands. Supporting high-current applications and providing a large floating range for tolerance variations, these connectors also facilitate smooth automated assembly processes. Float Stack Connectors ensure superior reliability with exceptional anti-vibration performance and are designed for robust connections in demanding environments.

Float Stack Automotive Board-to-Board Connectors

ZN Stack High-Speed Floating Board-to-Board Connectors

Featuring advanced floating capability to absorb shock and vibration, compact ZN Stack Connectors ensure seamless signal integrity and deliver ultra-fast data rates up to 32Gbps. With robust power transfer up to 50.0A, these connectors are designed for essential zonal architecture, advanced driver assistance systems and high-speed computing with vertical/stacking configurations.

Molex ZN Stack floating board-to-board connectors.

Flexi-Latch+ Connectors

The demand for additional signal connections in EVs means more connectors that will potentially increase the weight of vehicles. Automotive engineers must maximize their design space as they keep the overall weight of the system in mind. Flexi-Latch+ Connectors provide reliable and robust connector solutions affording compact and lightweight designs, especially suited for EV battery systems.

Flexi-Latch+ Connectors with a PCB and FFC

Flexi-Pin Stack Connectors

There is a growing demand for flexible, modular connector designs that support both vertical and right-angle orientations, helping maximize PCB space while maintaining connector positional tolerances. Manufacturers prefer lean processes with fewer machines and handling steps, less process complexity and capital investment, and faster cycle times with a reduced equipment footprint. Flexi-Pin Stack Connectors offer compatibility with existing pick-and-place SMT equipment, eliminate the need for additional stitch machine stations, expand design flexibility, and ensure robust electrical and mechanical reliability under stress.

Molex Flexi-Pin Stack Connectors.