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In-Vehicle Infotainment Center Stack Design

Seamlessly integrating the center stack display and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system with other in-cabin electronic systems requires versatile, high-performance and reliable interconnect solutions. Molex connectors help design engineers optimize space and maximize performance while delivering the flexibility and reliability needed to create scalable, intuitive and user-friendly center stack electronics.

Designing Vehicle Center Stacks

Component flexibility is crucial to incorporating a variety of electronic systems into the center stack. Molex offers a range of rugged and reliable modular interconnects to meet application-specific needs, with diverse circuit count, pitch and package size options to deliver automotive-grade scalable and versatile solutions. Customizable actuator types and orientations allow engineers to address unique space constraints within the center stack.

With space in the center stack increasingly at a premium, compact and lightweight connectors from Molex enable designers to integrate an increasingly complex array of functions with the IVI system and control panel. These connectors are designed to reduce footprints without sacrificing durability or long-term reliability.

Maintaining reliable connections through vibration, incidental impacts and temperature changes demands rugged construction. Molex connectors are designed for durability, with dual contacts, wide alignment guides, and armor nail and side wall protection to ensure secure connections. Compliance with industry validation specifications simplifies and accelerates system design.

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Infotainment Screen Connectors

Advanced infotainment screens require varied functionality in the confined space of the center stack. To address the need for miniaturized, reliable, high-speed data connectivity, Molex offers compact, rugged and customizable automotive-grade connectors in a variety of pitch sizes and circuit counts to maximize efficiency and optimize space.

  Stack Height Circuits Wire-to-board Board-to-board
FFC/FPC Connectors   2 to 120 X  
SlimStack Connectors 0.60 to 16.00mm 6 to 240   X

Flexible Printed Circuits

Optimized for use in tight-space applications, Flexible Printed Circuits are ideal for the confined location and aesthetically pleasing requirements of the center stack. Their ability to handle vibration, temperature fluctuations and frequent user interaction helps ensure long-term reliability that automotive manufacturers desire.

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Electrical Control Module Connectors

Integrating a variety of power, signal and data connections into the electrical control module requires high-performance, customizable solutions. Molex offers a suite of compact and modular automotive-grade connectors that deliver reliable electrical connections and high-speed data transfer. These connectors support custom configurations and automated assembly, making them ideal for efficient and robust integration.

  Terminal Size Circuits Sealed Wire-to-board Wire-to-wire
ConnTAK50 Connectors 0.50mm 2 to 22    X  
DuraClik Connectors 2.00mm 2 to 15   X  
Micro-Lock Plus Connectors   2 to 16    X  
Mini50 Connectors 0.50, 1.20mm 2 to 38 X X X
stAK50h Connectors 0.50, 1.20, 2.80, 6.30mm 12 to 56   X  
HSAutoLink Connectors   6 to 14 X X X
  Ports Sealed Wire-to-board Wire-to-wire
High-Speed FAKRA Mini (HFM) Interconnect System Single, dual, quad, custom ports X X  X
  Housing Max. Current Rating Mating Force Durability
USB Connectors Plastic and Stainless Steel 3.0, 5.0, 6.0A 5 to 20N 10,000 cycles (min.)

Control Panel Connectors

Supporting highly responsive and user-friendly control panels, Molex connectors help ensure reliability with robust locking mechanisms and high retention forces designed to maintain constant connectivity. These rugged, compact interconnects are built to withstand environmental challenges and fit seamlessly within the space-constrained center stack.

  Terminal Size Circuits Sealed Wire-to-board Wire-to-wire
ConnTAK50 Connectors 0.50mm 2 to 22    X  
DuraClik Connectors 2.00mm 2 to 15   X  
Micro-Lock Plus Connectors   2 to 16    X  
Mini50 Connectors 0.50, 1.20mm 2 to 38 X X X
FFC / FPC Connectors   2 to 120   X  

User Interface Solutions

Customized user interfaces leveraging capacitive switches, polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT) touch foil and other technologies are revolutionizing vehicle control panels. Discover Molex solutions that enhance conductivity, flexibility, durability and cost-effectiveness in automotive applications.

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Rugged and Reliable: Optimizing Vehicle Designs Through Miniaturization

With space in the center stack at a premium, integrating an increasingly complex array of functions with the in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system and control panel is a challenge. Learn how rugged, miniaturized connectors from Molex enable designers to optimize center stack space and capabilities.

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