Designing Reliable Automotive Rear View Mirror Connections
Rear view mirror systems face reliability challenges, as continuous vehicle vibrations can compromise connection integrity. Exposure to extreme temperature fluctuations can fatigue connector materials and degrade electrical performance over time. Space limitations within mirror assemblies also complicate the task of integrating essential electronics while preserving optimal functionality.
Design engineers need connectors with strong latching mechanisms and vibration-resistant contacts to ensure connection stability in harsh automotive environments. Connectors with thermally optimized materials and designs help maintain electrical performance during repeated temperature cycling. Miniature, rugged connectors with flexible and right-angle configurations can maximize space utilization within tight mirror housings.
Molex offers robust connectors that ensure dependable power and signal delivery in high-vibration automotive environments. Designed with thermally resilient materials, these ultra-compact connectors facilitate space-efficient, flexible routing in tight mirror assemblies while withstanding extreme temperature variations.
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Rear View Mirror Main PCB to Vehicle Interface Connectors
In rear view mirror design, integrating the main PCB to the vehicle harness requires miniature, reliable connectors that fit into tight spaces while withstanding vibration and temperature fluctuations. Compact and vibration-resistant Molex connectors deliver dependable connectivity between the mirror PCB and the vehicle harness while maximizing space usage in dense PCB layouts.
Configuration | Pitch | Current (max.) | Voltage (max.) | Wire Gauge | Circuits | |
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DuraClik Connectors | Wire-to-board | 2.00mm | 3.0A | 125V | 30 to 22 AWG | 2 to 15 |
SlimStack Connectors | Board-to-board | 0.35 to 1.25mm | 18.0A | 250V AC/300V DC | 6 to 240 |
Configuration | Frequencies | Current (max.) | Data Rate | |
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High-Speed FAKRA-Mini (HFM) Interconnect System | Wire-to-wire, wire-to-board | Up to 20 GHz | 1.0A | Up to 28Gbps |
Rear View Mirror Internal Component Interconnects
When designing compact rear view mirrors, engineers need miniature, flexible connectors to reliably integrate internal components such as sensors, LEDs, display modules and camera modules. Ultra-compact Molex connectors support flexible, space-saving routing within slim mirror housings for various internal components.
Configuration | Pitch | Current (max.) | Voltage (max.) | Wire Gauge | Circuits | |
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PicoBlade Connectors | Wire-to-wire, wire-to-board | 1.25mm | 2.5A | 125V | 32 to 26 AWG | 2 to 15 |
FFC/FPC Connectors | Wire-to-board | 0.20 to 2.00mm | 2.0A | 125V | 2 to 120 |