New high voltage, ultra low-profile automotive connectors offer 30% space saving

Available now through TTI Europe, JST Automotive wiring harnesses and wire-to-board connection systems are very widely used by every automotive OEM globally. To meet the demands of today’s automotive manufacturers for ultra-reliable, high performance connectors, the company has developed its new interconnects. JST AIT and AIT II Series unsealed low-profile connectors offer a low engagement force 0.64 board-to-wire and wire-to-wire terminal system with a stabilizer that is highly reliable and secure and ensures electrical contact resistance. In addition, the connectors reduce height by over 30% compared to competitive standard USCAR footprint connectors and are available in multiple variations to suit customer needs. Suitable applications for the series include electric vehicles, climate control modules, car multimedia modules, car dashboard applications, power inverters, transmission systems and many more. Benefits of the series include a polarization feature that prevents mis-insertion of the wire into the cavity and a protected locking feature. In addition, as well as the protected lock, there is TPA, so the structure is strong, reinforced and stable. Specifications for the series include a current rating of 5A AC, DC max. and a voltage rating of 14VDC. Temperature range is -40C to +125C according to GMW 3191 tests Contact Resistance is initial value/15mohm max, and after environmental testing/15mohm max. Insulation resistance is 100Mohm min. Applicable wire for the AIT II Series connectors is SAE/ AVSS/ CAVS/ FLRY in 0.3mm² to 0.8mm². The connectors are compliant with ELV/RoHS specifications.