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Automotive Connectivity

Innovative Automotive Connectivity Solutions

As demand rapidly grows for software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), engineers must seamlessly integrate electronics with higher data rates while reducing component footprint on PCBs to enhance vehicle efficiency. 

Molex supports automakers with a proven selection of high-speed, high-reliability and miniaturized automotive connectors. 

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Comprehensive Solutions for Advanced Vehicle Connectivity

The automotive industry is experiencing fierce competition and rising consumer expectations for advanced electronics. The introduction of software-defined vehicles (SDV) and the growing adoption of ADAS require integration of increasingly complex systems.

At the same time, the market is constantly pushing toward smaller, lighter electronic components to improve overall vehicle efficiency and performance. Automotive engineers demand connectivity solutions that not only reduce the connector footprint but also maintain reliability and performance under harsh automotive conditions. These challenges are compounded by ongoing global supply chain issues which force engineers to find alternative solutions or redesign entire systems to accommodate available components. 

With decades of experience in automotive electronics and innovative connector design, Molex leads with a proven portfolio of high-speed and miniaturized automotive connectors, featuring automation-friendly features and sealing technologies that meet the industry demand for reliability and performance. The global reach of the Molex manufacturing footprint secures material and component availability in a dynamic supply chain environment. 

Integration of Increasingly Complex Vehicle Systems

Zonal Architecture and SDV Design

Zonal architecture decentralizes control modules into dedicated zones, creating the physical foundation for the flexibility of SDVs. Automakers are embracing this transformation to enhance vehicle functionality and efficiency by reducing wiring complexity and enabling scalable, efficient system layouts. Molex contributes to this transformation by delivering high-performance, compact connectivity solutions that meet unique connector requirements, such as high pin count and challenging power densities that will shape the vehicles of tomorrow. 

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Zonal Architecture Transforming Automotive Connectivity

ADAS Design Considerations

ADAS technologies offer major gains in vehicle safety and performance, but their integration depends on precise data transmission and reliable connectivity. Automakers must address challenges including sensor integration, real-time processing, cybersecurity and compliance. Molex provides scalable automotive connectivity solutions to help engineers meet these demands with confidence. 

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ADAS Connectivity Solutions

Advancing In-Vehicle Networks with High-Speed Connectivity

High-speed networking is essential in vehicles as data-intensive applications like V2X and real-time navigation grow. Engineers must balance data and power transmission, system compatibility and long-term scalability while meeting demands for reliability and security. Molex automotive connectivity solutions enable reliable and secure data pathways for advancing next-generation vehicle networks, with optimized connector designs that ensure strong signal integrity and robust shielding.

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Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication

Hybrid Connectors for Data and Power

Integration of power and high-speed data in zonal architecture and SDVs help reduce wiring complexity and vehicle weight. Engineers now optimize for reliable connectivity across zones with components that provide the speed and scalability needed for advanced electronic features. With innovative hybrid data and power connectivity solutions, Molex helps manufacturers streamline integration and improve performance through efficient, space-saving connectivity.

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Molex MX-DaSH Connectors for Automotive Connectivity

Miniaturized Automotive Connectors and Cable Solutions

Miniaturized Connectors for Space-Constrained Designs

Vehicle platforms are evolving rapidly, requiring engineers to integrate advanced systems like ADAS, infotainment and EV technologies without increasing weight or sacrificing space. This challenge calls for deep technical knowledge in high-density design, thermal performance, signal integrity and compliance with automotive standards. Molex offers miniaturized connectors engineered for space-limited environments, helping design teams deliver compact, reliable solutions that meet modern automotive demands.

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Miniaturized Connectors for Automotive Connectivity

Compact Wire-to-Board Automotive Connectors

High-density, lightweight automotive connectors are essential to streamline wiring, improve efficiency and support modern vehicle architectures as electronic systems grow in complexity. DuraClik and Micro-Lock Plus automotive connectors from Molex deliver reliable performance with a small footprint while ensuring consistent connectivity in harsh automotive environments, helping automakers optimize space, reduce weight and simplify wiring harnesses.

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Molex Miniature Wire-to-Board Connectors for Automotive Connectivity

Navigating Supply Chain and Quality Consistency in a Dynamic Market

Smarter Sourcing Through Global Reach and Digital Insight

Automotive manufacturers face mounting pressures to strengthen supply chain resilience, advance technology and manage costs in an increasingly complex global environment. Achieving these goals requires optimized sourcing strategies, digital tools for real-time decision-making and a focus on operational efficiency. Molex supports this shift with global manufacturing capabilities and digital supply chain platforms that improve visibility, responsiveness and material flow. 

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Driving Quality in Every Connection

As advanced technologies like ADAS and connectivity systems become standard, automakers must meet rising expectations for safety, reliability and performance. Meeting these expectations requires rigorous validation, advanced quality systems and collaboration across engineering, design and supply chains. Molex contributes to this effort with high-reliability automotive connectivity solutions, extensive testing practices and strong partnerships that help manufacturers meet stringent industry standards.

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Explore Molex Automotive Connectors for Advanced Vehicle Applications

Body Control Modules

Developing body control modules (BCMs) requires making compact and reliable units capable of managing a vehicle's electrical systems in demanding automotive environments. Molex's BCM connectivity solutions combine compact designs and robust construction with scalability and flexibility to deliver an ideal blend of performance, durability, and cost-efficiency.

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Domain Control Unit

Designing automotive Domain Control Units (DCUs) presents several significant challenges, such as meeting complex demands for high-speed data transmission, signal integrity, compact size and rugged construction to ensure long-term dependability. With connectivity solutions from Molex, designers have the tools they need to deliver high-performance DCUs for the next generation of vehicles. 

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Engine Control Modules

With electrification and advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) increasing the amount of data that engine control modules (ECMs) must process, specialized connectors are needed to maintain high performance in challenging conditions. See how Molex ECM connectors are optimizing size, reliability, density and data rates to support next-generation automotive capabilities.

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Transmission Control Unit

Designing Transmission Control Units (TCUs) for modern vehicles requires integrating a growing array of vehicle dynamics and autonomous systems. Power, signal and high-speed data connections must be versatile, compact and robust to support critical drivetrain applications. Molex solutions deliver the performance and reliability necessary for fully integrated TCUs.

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Vehicle Control Unit

Vehicle control units (VCUs) must integrate data from a variety of safety-critical subsystems in real time. This requires robust, flexible and high-speed interconnects that are compact enough to fit in increasingly constrained spaces. Molex connectors deliver exceptional reliability and next-generation data transfer rates to support high-performance VCU connectivity.

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