| Frequencies | Mating Interfaces | Float Range |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 6 GHz | FAKRA, High-Speed FAKRA-Mini (HFM), Mate-AX | X/Y/Z axis ±0.5mm |
Features and Benefits
As manufacturers incorporate more high-resolution cameras to support advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) functionality, the demand for versatile connectivity solutions to support multiple vehicle models grows. These solutions must deliver exceptional reliability in challenging conditions while enabling simple, robust and consistent assembly operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Camera backshells that are adaptable and scalable across various applications can help reduce costs, simplify design work and improve efficiency. Robust construction enhances reliability in a range of environments, lengthening camera lifespans, reducing maintenance costs and improving the end-user experience. Designs optimized for streamlined assembly can accelerate production, reduce errors, and improve accuracy and quality.
The Multi-Interface Floating Backshell (MFB) system addresses the automotive industry's need for integrating high-resolution cameras into ADAS and autonomous driving systems. To simplify the integration process, Molex camera backshells use standard SMT jacks, are compatible with multiple interfaces and support frequencies up to 6 GHz. The backshell assemblies feature IPX7 or IP69K waterproof ratings, enabling use on vehicle exteriors. Various housing materials are available to optimize durability, heat dissipation and EMI resistance. With ±0.5mm of float in all axes, the MFB design accommodates misalignments and ensures precise, accurate mating, streamlining assembly operations.
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Applications by Industry
Agricultural vehicle cameras
Advanced-driver assistance systems (ADAS)
Autonomous vehicles
Blind-spot detection
Commercial vehicles
Driver-monitoring systems
Front-view cameras
Rear-view cameras
Rear-view mirror cameras
Recreational vehicles
Surround view cameras
Mining and construction equipment
This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Multi-Interface Floating Backshell (MFB)?
The Multi-Interface Floating Backshell (MFB) is an advanced automotive camera backshell designed to connect high-resolution ADAS cameras. Its unique floating feature helps improve assembly speed and quality, offering ±0.5mm of tolerance in all directions to accommodate mating misalignments and increase camera yield rates.
What advantages does the MFB system offer in terms of EMI resistance?
The MFB system provides superior EMI resistance through the use of optimized housing materials such as aluminum and hybrid designs. These materials enhance electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), ensuring consistent signal performance and reducing disruptions, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of camera data transmissions in automotive environments.
What is the primary function of the MFB system?
The primary function of the MFB system is to enhance the integration and performance of high-resolution camera systems in vehicles. This system supports ADAS and autonomous driving technologies by offering reliable connectivity and data transmission across multiple interface types, including FAKRA, HFM, and Mate-AX.
What features of the MFB contribute to its robust environmental protection, and why is this important for vehicle camera systems?
The MFB system’s IP69K rating offers strong protection against dust, high temperatures and high-pressure water. This level of protection is essential for vehicle cameras in harsh conditions, ensuring reliable performance and longevity. As a result, maintenance costs are reduced and reliability is improved, which is crucial for consistent camera functionality and safety in diverse environments.
In what ways does the MFB address signal integrity challenges, and why is this important for vehicle electronics?
The backshell system mitigates EMI and improves EMC through the use of enhanced shielding and grounding. These features ensure consistent camera performance by reducing electromagnetic disruptions, which is crucial for maintaining ADAS integrity and ensuring reliable, uninterrupted data transmission for safety applications.
How does the standardization of PCB layouts in the MFB assembly contribute to cost-effective production and competitive market positioning for vehicle manufacturers?
Standardized PCB layouts simplify manufacturing by reducing configuration variations, reducing production costs and saving time while streamlining supply chain management. This efficiency supports high-quality products, enables quicker adaptation to manufacturer specifications, and enhances market responsiveness and positioning.
Why is interface compatibility an important feature of the MFB system?
Interface compatibility is important because it allows the MFB system to integrate seamlessly with various automotive camera systems using interfaces such as FAKRA, HFM, and Mate-AX. This versatility simplifies design processes, reduces adaptation costs, and ensures reliable data transmission across different vehicle models and technologies.