| Terminal Size | Circuit Sizes | Current |
|---|---|---|
| 0.50mm | 2 to 38 | Up to 4.0A |
Features and Benefits
The tremendous growth in automotive infotainment and safety options means manufacturers must fit more electronics into the same space. Wiring harnesses must also be optimized to accommodate this added functionality while minimizing weight, space and cost. Electrical interconnects must be more compact, yet rugged enough to provide reliable operation in harsh automotive environments.
Meeting these needs requires miniaturized, robust and versatile connectors designed for a variety of harsh environmental factors. Sealed receptacles and panel-mount connectors are necessary for under-hood or exterior wiring applications, while positive locking features ensure constant connectivity in high-vibration applications. Smaller pin, terminal and wire sizes can help reduce weight and costs while enhancing design flexibility and easing installation challenges.
Ideal for applications within a variety of automotive systems, including infotainment, lighting, HVAC and battery management, Mini50 Connectors utilize a 0.50mm terminal to reduce package sizes, weight and costs. Various circuit counts enable multiple connectors to be consolidated into one, simplifying assembly operations and saving PCB real estate. The robust design helps ensure reliable long-term operation in challenging environments while simplifying assembly operations, which reduces errors and accelerates installation processes.
Streamlines assembly operations
High-temperature thermoplastic housings are designed to withstand infrared (IR) and lead-free wave-solder processing with a maximum temperature of +260°C.
Minimizes weight, space and cost
CTX50 0.50mm terminals with wire grips accommodate wires sized 0.35mm2 and smaller, enabling the use of smaller wires compared to 0.64mm interface terminals.
Reduces mis-mating problems
Three discrete mechanical, visual and color-coded polarization options help prevent assembly errors.
Provides secure connections for high-vibration applications
The independent secondary lock (ISL) terminal-retention feature is molded into the receptacle housing as one piece, offering cost savings and helping prevent connection failures due to shock or vibration forces.
Saves space and weight
The package size of the connector is approximately 50% smaller than USCAR 0.64mm unsealed interfaces, enabling cost savings and reducing design constraints.
Accelerates validation processes
The Mini50 unsealed connector is one of the industry’s only interfaces that meets USCAR 050 standards, helping accelerate testing and validation, as well as minimizing time to market.
Improves wire routing and module design flexibility
Vertical or right-angle orientation features are molded into the header, helping to simplify design work and make assembly operations easier.
Prevents water or dust ingress
The high-performing sealed receptacle uses a mat-seal design to support applications where an IPX8 rating is required.
Enhances wiring harness design flexibility
Multiple connector options, including vertical, right-angle and panel-mount headers, help optimize wiring layouts and overcome space-constraint challenges.
Simplifies the installation process for improved system reliability and cost savings
Hand-mate assembly, offering both inside-out (self-tapping) and outside-in (bushing) attachment methods, makes maintenance easier, reduces assembly errors and eliminates additional time spent on glue sealing.
Datasheets and Guides
Datasheet (PDF)
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Applications by Industry
Cameras / Sensors
Clusters / Navigation
Exterior lighting
HVAC
Headliners
Lighting
Mirrors
Power steering
Radios / DVD - Entertainment
Sensors
Switches
This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Mini50 Connectors?
Mini50 Connectors are rugged, compact, sealed or unsealed automotive wire-to-board connectors that use a 0.50mm terminal system to provide up to 50% space savings compared with connectors using traditional USCAR 0.64mm terminal.
What vibration standards do Mini50 Connectors meet?
Mini50 Connectors meet USCAR-2 class V1 chassis vibration standards, providing reliable operation in high-vibration environments.
What is the contact pitch of the Mini50 Connector design?
Mini50 Connectors use a compact 0.50mm terminal system with a pitch of 1.80mm, enabling rugged and miniaturized connections for a variety of automotive systems.
What connector configurations are available for Mini50 Connectors?
Mini50 Connectors are available in sealed and unsealed versions, in single- or dual-row configurations with up to 38 circuits, and with vertical, right-angle or panel-mount headers.
How do Mini50 Connectors support efficient assembly?
Mini50 Connectors withstand IR and lead-free wave soldering processes up to a maximum temperature of +260°C, helping streamline manufacturing processes and reducing assembly costs.
Are Mini50 Connectors backward compatible with USCAR 0.64mm connector systems?
Although Mini50 Connectors may be able to directly replace 0.64mm connectors, they are not directly backward compatible. The Mini50 Connector is a new, smaller interface that uses significantly less space than connectors using traditional USCAR 0.64mm terminals.
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