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We have already pointed out the similarities between the human nervous system and the connected modularity within vehicles. However, there is a profound difference between the two—human reaction time can be far more fallible. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that 94 percent of vehicle crashes are because of human error. New technology, along with the electronics that enable it, can potentially save lives. For example, let's say you're driving down a highway when you see a deer crossing in front of you. According to neuroscientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it would take you—at best—13 milliseconds to process the image of the deer. And then—again, at best—it would take you an additional 500 milliseconds to respond by hitting the brakes. This means, if you are driving at 86kph (55mph), your car will travel 12.5m (40.5 )between the time you see the deer and the time you brake. That distance increases to 17m (55.5 ) if you drive at 120kph (75mph). And, again, this is a best-case scenario, if you have a top-notch reaction time. As a result of this delay in human reaction, the milliseconds it takes to perceive a deer in the road and then apply the brakes could easily cause a severe accident. By avoiding human error and enhancing reaction time, the NHTSA estimates that automated vehicles and driver-assisted technologies—the kinds of technologies helping to drive the trend toward modularity—can significantly reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. But for cameras and sensors to transmit vital information to activate the proper reaction, reliable, high-performing connectivity is crucial. The Challenges of Modularity in Transportation Applications High-Performance Requirements in Harsh Environments: Systems connected with complex electronics exist throughout the vehicle, and drivers and passengers expect these electronics to offer the same level of function and capability as the most sophisticated smart devices or security systems in their homes and offices, even though they operate under far more challenging conditions. Molex has leveraged its high-speed connectivity knowledge in the consumer and data center marketplaces to develop connectors that deliver the same performance level in vehicles as they do in smartphones and servers. We have combined this | 15 | SLIMSTACK FSB5 CONNECTOR SERIES Learn more >