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Automotive Rear View Mirror Connector Solutions for Smarter Designs

When designing rear view mirrors, engineers must ensure power and high-speed signal integrity despite vibration, thermal stress and spatial constraints. Space-saving, vibration-resistant connectivity solutions from Molex provide consistent electrical performance in demanding rear view mirror applications.

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.

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
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
High-Speed FAKRA-Mini (HFM) Interconnect System Wire-to-wire, wire-to-board Up to 20 GHz 1.0A Up to 28Gbps

MCX Connectors

Compact MCX Connectors save space in tight rear view mirror assemblies while supporting high-frequency signal transmission for cameras and sensors. With a rugged design and snap-on coupling, these connectors streamline assembly and ensure dependable performance under the demanding thermal and mechanical conditions of rear view mirror systems.

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
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