Automotive Innovations Paving the Way

In-vehicle interconnectivity has been growing exponentially for decades, and Molex is enabling the accelerated pace of change in the automotive industry. Through commissioning original research to provide insight into the car of the future, Molex enables customers and partners to stay ahead of the curve. Increasing electronic content supporting sophisticated advanced driver assist systems results in space constraints, along with increased demand for simpler, user-friendly in-vehicle information management and seamless integration of mobile devices.

Molex recently surveyed decision makers in the automotive industry to understand what they think a new car purchased in 2030 might be like. Autonomous driving, electrification / connectivity and electric / hybrid vehicles were top of the list in terms of future trends - with a recognition that this would have implications on factory requirements and cost. Find the details of the survey results from Molex.

Two sizes of Sealed Hybrid Connectors

Compactus Sealed Hybrid Connector System

Molex's connectors can reduce the interface area by 20% compared with conventional 0.64 mm products.

Ground Braid Jumper Solutions

Molex's grounding jumpers are UL-certified and enable safe management of high-power applications.

CLIK-Mate Wire-to-Board Connectors

Molex CLIK-Mate connectors are designed for applications that require higher pin count connectors to carry more signal lines in less space.

CMC/CMX Sealed Hybrid Modular Connectors

Molex's CMC and CMX connectors are designed to perform in high-conductivity applications and in harsh environments.

Coeur High-Current Interconnect System

Molex's Coeur high-current interconnect system offers a wide range of configurations, connecting PCBs, bus bars, and cables.

DuraClik Connector System

Molex's DuraClik wire-to-board connector system provide secure mating and PCB retention, even in high-vibration applications.

FFC-FPC (SMT) Easy-On Connectors

Ideal for tight-packaging applications, Molex’s line of FFC/FPC connectors come in various pitch options and include features to meet a wide variety of space and usage needs for applications in all markets.

HSAutoLink II Interconnect System

The robust HSAutoLink II interconnect system from Molex delivers data rates up to 5 Gbps.

Micro-Fit 3.0 Interconnect System

The Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 is a unique interconnect system designed to meet the need for a high contact density signal or power connector.

Micro-Lock Plus Wire-to-Board Connector System

Molex's micro-lock plus wire-to-board connector system provides electrical and mechanical reliability and is ideal for compact applications.

Mini50 Sealed and Unsealed Connection Systems

Molex’s unsealed miniature Mini50 achieves 50% space-savings over traditional USCAR 0.64 mm connectors.

Mini-Fit Interconnects

Molex Mini-Fit interconnects provide increased power carrying capabilities. These are designed to handle high current, for use with existing housings.

Mizu-P25 Miniature Waterproof Connectors

Molex's Mizu-P25 wire-to-wire connector system is the first miniature sealed system in the market to achieve IP67 certification.

MXP120 Sealed Connector System

Molex’s MPX120 sealed connector system is designed for high-performance 1.20 mm in-line connector system for automotive and commercial vehicles.

MX64 Sealed Connectors

Molex's OEM-approved and USCAR-compliant compact MX64 sealed connectors offer features that provide a secure connection for rugged automotive applications.

Nano-Fit Power Connectors

Compact Nano-Fit connectors from Molex provide design engineers fully protected header terminals in a small package.

Pico-Clasp Wire-to-Board Connector System

The Pico-Clasp connector systems from Molex is developed for various connections in flat panel displays and are ideal for applications such as notebook PCs.

Pico-Lock Connector System

Molex's Pico-Lock connector system offers a combination of low-profile, high-current capacity and durable locks by offering a 1.5 mm pitch.

SlimStack

The SlimStack connectors offer system designers a wide range of flexibility to meet the tight packaging needs found in applications such as mobile phones, digital still cameras, notebook PCs, and other compact equipment.

stAK50h Infotainment Connector System

Molex's stAK50h infotainment connector system incorporates unsealed hybrid connectors to deliver both signal and Ethernet connectivity through one low-footprint connector.

 

EdgeLine Connectors

Molex's EdgeLine connectors feature a high-speed differential contact design and are available in multiple PCB thicknesses ranging from 1.57 mm to 3.18 mm.

HSAutoLink II Interconnect System

The robust HSAutoLink II interconnect system from Molex delivers data rates up to 5 Gbps.

Mirror Mezz Connectors

Molex’s Mirror Mezz connectors design flexibility allows the user to pair different connector heights to achieve the desired stack height for an application.

SEARAY and SEARAY Slim Mezzanine Family

Molex’s SEARAY mezzanine connectors provide high-density signal transfer and a low profile to mitigate space constraints with a high data rate.

SlimStack

The SlimStack connectors offer system designers a wide range of flexibility to meet the tight packaging needs found in applications such as mobile phones, digital still cameras, notebook PCs, and other compact equipment.

Two sizes of Sealed Hybrid Connectors

Compactus Sealed Hybrid Connector System

Molex's connectors can reduce the interface area by 20% compared with conventional 0.64 mm products.

Molex Antennas

Molex, a long time innovative leader in custom antennas, offers an ever expanding innovative, highly efficient, and rugged antennas for IoT, IIoT, Automotive, Smart Health, and Consumer applications.

CMC/CMX Sealed Hybrid Modular Connectors

Molex's CMC and CMX connectors are designed to perform in high-conductivity applications and in harsh environments.

Three sizes of Sentrality Interconnects

Sentrality High-Current Interconnect System

Molex's interconnect system leverages the COEUR socket technology for ease of mating and to prevent potential damage.

Coeur High-Current Interconnect System

Molex's Coeur high-current interconnect system offers a wide range of configurations, connecting PCBs, bus bars, and cables.

DuraClik Connector System

Molex's DuraClik wire-to-board connector system provide secure mating and PCB retention, even in high-vibration applications.

FFC-FPC (SMT) Easy-On Connectors

Ideal for tight-packaging applications, Molex’s line of FFC/FPC connectors come in various pitch options and include features to meet a wide variety of space and usage needs for applications in all markets.

EdgeLine Connectors

Molex's EdgeLine connectors feature a high-speed differential contact design and are available in multiple PCB thicknesses ranging from 1.57 mm to 3.18 mm.

HSAutoLink II Interconnect System

The robust HSAutoLink II interconnect system from Molex delivers data rates up to 5 Gbps.

Mini50 Sealed and Unsealed Connection Systems

Molex’s unsealed miniature Mini50 achieves 50% space-savings over traditional USCAR 0.64 mm connectors.

Mirror Mezz Connectors

Molex’s Mirror Mezz connectors design flexibility allows the user to pair different connector heights to achieve the desired stack height for an application.

Mizu-P25 Miniature Waterproof Connectors

Molex's Mizu-P25 wire-to-wire connector system is the first miniature sealed system in the market to achieve IP67 certification.

MXP120 Sealed Connector System

Molex’s MPX120 sealed connector system is designed for high-performance 1.20 mm in-line connector system for automotive and commercial vehicles.

MX123 Sealed Connection Systems

Molex's high-performance MX123 connection system offers the smallest packaging size in the industry.

MX150 IP6K7 Sealed Connector System

Molex's MX150 pre-assembled, fully-submersible, matte-sealed connectors meets USCAR-2 class 3 requirements ideal for SAE and ISO-style wire handling up to 22.0 A.

MX64 Sealed Connectors

Molex's OEM-approved and USCAR-compliant compact MX64 sealed connectors offer features that provide a secure connection for rugged automotive applications.

SEARAY and SEARAY Slim Mezzanine Family

Molex’s SEARAY mezzanine connectors provide high-density signal transfer and a low profile to mitigate space constraints with a high data rate.

SlimStack

The SlimStack connectors offer system designers a wide range of flexibility to meet the tight packaging needs found in applications such as mobile phones, digital still cameras, notebook PCs, and other compact equipment.

stAK50h Infotainment Connector System

Molex's stAK50h infotainment connector system incorporates unsealed hybrid connectors to deliver both signal and Ethernet connectivity through one low-footprint connector.

Stac64 Single, Multi-Pocket and Hybrid Header System

Molex's stackable connection system that provides single- and multi-pocket PCB solutions, offers a diverse range of circuit sizes.

Zonal Architecture is making the car of the future possible and this design approach reduces the complexity of the cables harnesses within the vehicle, resulting in fundamental changes in cable harness and connectivity requirements. A more efficient solution, Zonal Architecture is the name given to a new approach for vehicle electronics where functions within a vehicle are grouped by location into several zones. A critical difference to traditional vehicle architecture is that the communication between zonal gateways and the central computer resemble that of a computer network rather than an automotive harness. Consequently, inter-zonal communication can take place via high-speed networking cable - vastly reducing the size and number of cables required in the vehicle. Connectivity is critical to Zonal Architecture design, with Molex already leveraging its world-class signal integrity capabilities in this new automotive environment.

Two sizes of Sealed Hybrid Connectors

Compactus Sealed Hybrid Connector System

Molex's connectors can reduce the interface area by 20% compared with conventional 0.64 mm products.

CMC/CMX Sealed Hybrid Modular Connectors

Molex's CMC and CMX connectors are designed to perform in high-conductivity applications and in harsh environments.

DuraClik Connector System

Molex's DuraClik wire-to-board connector system provide secure mating and PCB retention, even in high-vibration applications.

FFC-FPC (SMT) Easy-On Connectors

Ideal for tight-packaging applications, Molex’s line of FFC/FPC connectors come in various pitch options and include features to meet a wide variety of space and usage needs for applications in all markets.

EdgeLine Connectors

Molex's EdgeLine connectors feature a high-speed differential contact design and are available in multiple PCB thicknesses ranging from 1.57 mm to 3.18 mm.

HSAutoLink II Interconnect System

The robust HSAutoLink II interconnect system from Molex delivers data rates up to 5 Gbps.

Mini50 Sealed and Unsealed Connection Systems

Molex’s unsealed miniature Mini50 achieves 50% space-savings over traditional USCAR 0.64 mm connectors.

Mirror Mezz Connectors

Molex’s Mirror Mezz connectors design flexibility allows the user to pair different connector heights to achieve the desired stack height for an application.

Mizu-P25 Miniature Waterproof Connectors

Molex's Mizu-P25 wire-to-wire connector system is the first miniature sealed system in the market to achieve IP67 certification.

MXP120 Sealed Connector System

Molex’s MPX120 sealed connector system is designed for high-performance 1.20 mm in-line connector system for automotive and commercial vehicles.

MX123 Sealed Connection Systems

Molex's high-performance MX123 connection system offers the smallest packaging size in the industry.

MX150 IP6K7 Sealed Connector System

Molex's MX150 pre-assembled, fully-submersible, matte-sealed connectors meets USCAR-2 class 3 requirements ideal for SAE and ISO-style wire handling up to 22.0 A.

MX64 Sealed Connectors

Molex's OEM-approved and USCAR-compliant compact MX64 sealed connectors offer features that provide a secure connection for rugged automotive applications.

SEARAY and SEARAY Slim Mezzanine Family

Molex’s SEARAY mezzanine connectors provide high-density signal transfer and a low profile to mitigate space constraints with a high data rate.

SlimStack

The SlimStack connectors offer system designers a wide range of flexibility to meet the tight packaging needs found in applications such as mobile phones, digital still cameras, notebook PCs, and other compact equipment.

stAK50h Infotainment Connector System

Molex's stAK50h infotainment connector system incorporates unsealed hybrid connectors to deliver both signal and Ethernet connectivity through one low-footprint connector.

Stac64 Single, Multi-Pocket and Hybrid Header System

Molex's stackable connection system that provides single- and multi-pocket PCB solutions, offers a diverse range of circuit sizes.

Molex advanced micro solutions are supported by core capabilities gained through decades of experience in supporting customers in the development of ADAS car cameras, radar and LiDAR. Molex has an extensive portfolio of miniaturized connector solutions to support next-generation cockpits and in-vehicle infotainment. Molex miniaturized connectors are based on high performance systems to provide solutions for reduced package size, space constraints and wire gauge.

Premo-Flex FD19 Notched Cable Jumpers with Ear Tabs

Molex’s cable jumpers are ideal for electrical connections between PCBs and more.

Flexi-Latch Right-Angle FPC-to-Board Connector System

Molex's connectors provide superior cable retention force versus standard FPC connectors.

One-Touch FFC/FPC Easy-On Connectors

Molex's connectors have a visible release button that allows for easy release operation.

FSB Series 0.40 mm Pitch Floating SlimStack Board-to-Board Connectors

Molex’s FSB series facilitates assembly in the event of misalignment or blind joining with a ±0.50 mm floating range.

Molex Antennas

Molex, a long time innovative leader in custom antennas, offers an ever expanding innovative, highly efficient, and rugged antennas for IoT, IIoT, Automotive, Smart Health, and Consumer applications.

FFC-FPC (SMT) Easy-On Connectors

Ideal for tight-packaging applications, Molex’s line of FFC/FPC connectors come in various pitch options and include features to meet a wide variety of space and usage needs for applications in all markets.

Three sizes of Sentrality Interconnects

Sentrality High-Current Interconnect System

Molex's interconnect system leverages the COEUR socket technology for ease of mating and to prevent potential damage.

SlimStack

The SlimStack connectors offer system designers a wide range of flexibility to meet the tight packaging needs found in applications such as mobile phones, digital still cameras, notebook PCs, and other compact equipment.

Two sizes of Sealed Hybrid Connectors

Compactus Sealed Hybrid Connector System

Molex's connectors can reduce the interface area by 20% compared with conventional 0.64 mm products.

CLIK-Mate Wire-to-Board Connectors

Molex CLIK-Mate connectors are designed for applications that require higher pin count connectors to carry more signal lines in less space.

DuraClik Connector System

Molex's DuraClik wire-to-board connector system provide secure mating and PCB retention, even in high-vibration applications.

EdgeLine Connectors

Molex's EdgeLine connectors feature a high-speed differential contact design and are available in multiple PCB thicknesses ranging from 1.57 mm to 3.18 mm.

Micro-Lock Plus Wire-to-Board Connector System

Molex's micro-lock plus wire-to-board connector system provides electrical and mechanical reliability and is ideal for compact applications.

Mini50 Sealed and Unsealed Connection Systems

Molex’s unsealed miniature Mini50 achieves 50% space-savings over traditional USCAR 0.64 mm connectors.

Mirror Mezz Connectors

Molex’s Mirror Mezz connectors design flexibility allows the user to pair different connector heights to achieve the desired stack height for an application.

Mizu-P25 Miniature Waterproof Connectors

Molex's Mizu-P25 wire-to-wire connector system is the first miniature sealed system in the market to achieve IP67 certification.

MXP120 Sealed Connector System

Molex’s MPX120 sealed connector system is designed for high-performance 1.20 mm in-line connector system for automotive and commercial vehicles.

MX64 Sealed Connectors

Molex's OEM-approved and USCAR-compliant compact MX64 sealed connectors offer features that provide a secure connection for rugged automotive applications.

Pico-EZmate and Pico-EZmate Slim Connectors

Molex's Pico-EZmate and Pico-EZmate Slim low-profile connectors support automated assembly processes in tight-spaced applications.

Pico-Clasp Wire-to-Board Connector System

The Pico-Clasp connector systems from Molex is developed for various connections in flat panel displays and are ideal for applications such as notebook PCs.

SEARAY and SEARAY Slim Mezzanine Family

Molex’s SEARAY mezzanine connectors provide high-density signal transfer and a low profile to mitigate space constraints with a high data rate.

stAK50h Infotainment Connector System

Molex's stAK50h infotainment connector system incorporates unsealed hybrid connectors to deliver both signal and Ethernet connectivity through one low-footprint connector.