Wire-to-wire connector system for compact connectivity in vehicle applications

Mouser Electronics, Inc. now stocks the MX-DaSH wire-to-wire connector system from Molex. The connector system combines power, ground circuit, and high-speed data connectivity in a single connector system. The series supports the transition to zonal architecture in automotive and commercial applications, including autonomous driving modules, computing modules, high-speed cable networking, sensor-device connectivity, high-resolution 4k displays, GPS devices, and infotainment systems.

The wire-to-wire connector system is a unified solution for compact connectivity in ECU controllers and computers. The connector system replaces multiple conventional connectors in in-vehicle applications, saving space and reducing the cost and complexity of wiring harnesses. The series provides configurations supporting different power and signal terminal sizes, including 1.2mm, 1.5mm, and 2.8mm, appropriate for various vehicle designs and applications.

The connector system provides up to 31 circuits with high-speed FAKRA Mini (HFM) modules for high-speed data transmission. The connectors operate reliably in harsh environments and provide secure mating via industry-leading independent secondary lock (ISL), pin protection plate (PPP), and blade protections. Automated assembly lowers cycle times, prevents errors, and improves overall manufacturing process efficiency.

The Molex MX-DaSH wire-to-wire connector system recently won a host of industry awards, including the EPDT Product of the Year; Interconnection Product of the Year and Automotive Product of the Year, Electronics Industry Awards (EMEA); High Performance Passive/Discrete Devices, WEAA Awards (China); OFWeek Awards (China); Discrete Category Winner, EEA Awards (Asia/Taiwan); and Finalist in the Automotive Electronics and Passive/Interconnection Product of the Year categories, Elektra awards (UK).

The wire-to-wire connector system was recently featured in Mouser's 'New Tech Tuesday' blog, Optimizing Automotive Zonal Architecture with the MX-DaSH Connector System.