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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.
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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 | |
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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 |
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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |