- Innovative family of wire-to-wire and wire-to-board
connectors ideally suited to meet growing demand for in-cable and
zonal architecture applications
- Compact, robust connectors combine functionality to save
valuable space while empowering design engineers to reduce wiring
harness costs and complexity
- Unified connectivity solution lowers weight and
Bill-of-Materials (BOM) while automated assembly simplifies
manufacturing and decreases labor requirements
- Versatile line-up accommodates different terminal sizes and
types, elevating freedom to mix-and-match connectors for use across
diverse vehicle designs and applications
LISLE,
Ill., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Molex, a
global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, continues to
build on its automotive industry expertise with the introduction of
its MX-DaSH family of data-signal hybrid connectors that unify
power, signal and high-speed data connectivity in a single
connector system. These innovative wire-to-wire and wire-to-board
connectors are designed to support the transition to zonal
architecture and address the full range of emerging applications
requiring reliable data transmission. These include autonomous
driving modules, camera systems, GPS and infotainment devices,
LiDAR, high-resolution displays, sensor-device connectivity and
more.
"The complete MX-DaSH portfolio enables automotive designers to
reimagine vehicle electronics by integrating power and high-speed
data transmissions within a single connector system to achieve
major savings in size, space, cost and labor," said Greg Everly, director, new product introduction
for Molex, Transportation Innovative Solutions (TIS). "Our holistic
approach lets designers mix and match different types of terminals,
offering greater freedom and flexibility to support zonal
architectures and simplify wiring harnesses."
Optimizing Innovative Automotive Designs
MX-DaSH
connectors are available with sealed and unsealed options to
optimize next-gen automotive architectures with assorted
environmental and design requirements. Versatile configurations
support different power and signal terminal sizes, such as 0.50,
0.64, 1.20, 1.50, 2.80 or 4.80mm, as well as high-speed FAKRA Mini
(HFM®) modules for high-speed data transmission.
To ensure heightened reliability, MX-DaSH wire-to-wire
connectors feature industry-leading male blade stabilization and
independent secondary locks for robust and reliable terminal
mating. Moreover, MX-DaSH empowers automotive engineers to
accommodate a growing mix of devices and sensors with different
network requirements by offering modular sections or cartridges in
the wire to board option that support various interfaces without
changing form factors or footprints.
Reducing Cost and Complexity
With the new MX-DaSH
family, automotive OEMs and their suppliers can better meet
escalating demands for more compact, hybrid connectivity to support
a multitude of automotive applications. For example, MX-DaSH makes
it possible to reduce the number of inline, wire-to-board
connectors for an instrument panel and body control harness from
eight to two while removing up to six meters of copper wiring,
depending on the specific vehicle model.
Multiple options in this connector system encompass a variety of
wire-to-wire applications. For instance, the 31+1-Way connector
system combines 31 power and ground circuits, as well as a
high-speed data connection, to decrease packaging requirements by
up to 30%. With more functionality built into every MX-DaSH
connector, considerable time savings can be realized through
streamlined harness installations. Fewer component requirements
also offer increased opportunities to further reduce BOMs.
Additionally, MX-DaSH connectors have been designed for
automated harness assembly to decrease cycle times and elevate
overall manufacturing process efficiency and quality.
Product Availability
MX-DaSH connectors have been
validated in accordance with global industry standards groups,
including USCAR, Peugeot and IEC, to ensure reliable performance
under the harshest automotive environmental conditions. MX-DaSH
wire-to-wire connector models are available, along with select
wire-to-board models and custom configurations. A continued
expansion of the product family is underway to help customers keep
pace with evolving vehicle connectivity needs.
About Molex
Molex is a global electronics leader
committed to making the world a better, more-connected
place. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex
enables transformative technology innovation in the automotive,
data center, industrial automation, healthcare, 5G, cloud and
consumer device industries. Through trusted customer and industry
relationships, unrivaled engineering expertise, and product quality
and reliability, Molex realizes the infinite potential
of Creating Connections for Life. For more information,
visit www.molex.com.
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