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Automotive Camera Connectors for Enhanced Vehicle Imaging

Designing ADAS camera systems presents engineers with connectivity, data speed and durability challenges. High-integrity connectors, crafted for compactness and resilience, deliver reliable performance in harsh automotive environments. With automotive-ready interconnects from Molex, engineers can create efficient and robust ADAS systems that enhance road safety and driving precision.

Reliable Connectors for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems


Designing ADAS camera systems involves engineering challenges like ensuring reliable connectivity in tight spaces and supporting the high-speed data crucial for real-time decision-making. Components must withstand automotive extremes—vibrations, temperature fluctuations and electromagnetic interference (EMI)—without compromising durability or space efficiency in complex designs.

Engineers require compact, reliable solutions that ensure high speed and uninterrupted data flow, even in extreme conditions. Compact and adaptable components that fit into tight spaces are essential, as are solutions with strong environmental ingress protection and support for multiple communication protocols to simplify integration.

Molex addresses these needs with high-performance connectors that provide stable, flexible connections, even in demanding environments. These connectors support multiple high-speed protocols to ensure reliable real-time data flow. With advanced durability and compact designs, Molex solutions streamline ADAS camera integration, optimizing both space and performance in modern vehicle architectures.


Automotive Camera Board-to-Board Connectors


Board-to-board connectors are essential for stable internal communication within automotive camera modules, ensuring signal integrity and reducing electrical interference. These connectors must perform reliably in high-vibration environments and extreme temperature shifts while minimizing the effects of EMI. Automotive connectors from Molex meet these demands with dual-contact points and terminal retention features for secure mating and enhanced durability.

  Pitch Mated Height Circuits Current Operating Temperature
SlimStack Connectors 0.40mm 3.0 to 5.0mm 20 to 60 Up to 5.0A -40 to +105°C
FFC / FPC Connectors 0.20 to 2.00mm 0.5 to 4.0mm 2 to 120 Up to 2.0A -40 to +105°C

Premo-Flex Flat-Flexible Cable (FFC)

Gain robust and flexible PCB connections with a broad selection of custom and standard flat flexible circuit (FFC) cable options, including high-speed, low-voltage differential signal (LVDS) cable assemblies. These solutions help designers optimize PCB space, lower component costs and maintain reliable board-to-board connections in high-performance devices.

High-Speed Data Transmission for Automotive Cameras


ADAS and autonomous driving cameras generate large data volumes that require high-speed, ultra-low latency transmission for real-time image processing and accurate decision-making. This requirement demands connectivity solutions that support high data rates and multiple communication protocols under challenging conditions. Solutions from Molex provide the reliable and versatile data transmission speeds needed to enhance real-time processing for safer, more responsive driving experiences.

  Ports/Cable Current Operating Temperature Sealed Wire-to-board Wire-to-wire
High-Speed FAKRA Mini (HFM) Coaxial Cable Single, dual, quad, custom Up to 2.0A -40 to +105°C X X X
HSAutoLink II Connectors Twisted Pair 1.5A -40 to +105°C X X  

Connectivity Interface for Automotive Cameras


The connectivity interface is critical for linking automotive cameras to the vehicle’s electronic network and ensuring smooth data exchange with other systems. It must provide secure, durable connections that can withstand environmental challenges like moisture, dust and vibration—all while supporting high-speed demands. Molex connectors are designed to endure harsh conditions, maintain reliable, high-speed performance, and enable seamless integration across vehicle systems.

  Orientation Mount Style Circuits Current Operating Temperature Packaging
Camera Backshell Housing Vertical Assemble with Camera Front Shell SMB Coaxial Connector 1.0A -40 to +105°C Tray
Camera I/O Jack Vertical SMT SMB Coaxial Connector 1.0A -40 to +125°C Tape and Reel
Camera I/O Bullet Vertical Sealed in Backshell SMB Coaxial Connector 1.0A -40 to +125°C Tape and Reel