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| 16 | knowledge with our automotive experience to create connectors that can withstand harsh environments, high vibration, and temperature extremes while delivering the data speeds and signal integrity required of cutting-edge functionality. Space Constraints: At the same time that connectors are expected to perform at high levels, the transportation application's inside profile becomes more space-constrained. Increased modularity limits the space between the connector and other components, so design engineers must rely on micro connectors that offer more profile and mating orientation options to address space, location, and connector entry-point challenges. Molex is continually developing lower-profile, and high-density interconnects to mitigate space constraints caused by modularity proliferation. We couple small pitch sizes (from 0.20mm to 2.00mm) with high reliability and features meant to withstand temperature extremes and high-vibration environments. Connectivity for the Proliferation of Human Machine Interface (HMI) Human Machine Interface (HMI) is taking over car interiors, with automakers and tier 1 manufacturers implementing smart interfaces and advanced technology platforms. And the transformation from mechanical to electronic HMI controls promises to revolutionize the driving experience. As a result, more applications are implementing user interfaces, which have flex-to-board (F-to-B) connection points requiring a flexible PCB or board-to-board (B-to-B) connector. Besides, the demand for sensors, microphones, speakers, and cameras in the vehicle cabin further drives modularity that requires more (and better) flexible printed circuits (FPCs), flexible flat cables (FFCs), and B-to-B and wire-to-board (W-to-B) signal connections. In support of the increased demand for HMI and car infotainment devices, such as central information displays (CIDs), MICRO-LOCK PLUS CONNECTORS Learn more > head-up displays (HUDs), and others, Molex offers a broad range of FFC/FPC connectors with various circuit sizes and high operating temperature capabilities while also delivering contact reliability, low profiles, and robustness. Modularity Connectivity Solutions With a broad range of Easy-On FFC (Flexible Flat Cable)/FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit), Molex addresses the need for small pitches from 0.20mm to 2.00mm, with high reliability to deliver design flexibility for HMI and infotainment applications. Easy- On FFC/FPC Connectors, FD19 Series offer reliable and robust connections for In-Vehicle Infotainment and ADAS Applications. Molex provides small pitch sizes from 0.20 to 2.00mm that are crucial for space constrained ADAS applications. Additionally, positive locking features and a dual contact design ensure a reliable connection. A wide variety of actuator options, including zero insertion force (ZIF), slider and flip, help establish a secure connection between the FFC/FPC connectors and terminals.

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