Crimp-to-wire connector platform suits automotive use

The Minitek MicroSpace CtW’s is a modular, scalable and versatile product platform designed for the harsh, Automotive environment while it has the capability to meet the power requirements for LED car lighting applications and can transmit data supporting new Automotive Ethernet applications.

The high density 1.27mm pitch Crimp-to-Wire innovative contact design is able to support a carrying current capacity of 4A and can terminate a cable with an external diameter of the cable is up to 1.3mm (22 AWG).

In addition, it has excellent resilient performance against vibration. The contact exhibits a 4N normal force while the connector locking can withstand up to 70N force.

The Crimp-to-Wire connector platform is designed for high vibration endurance applications. The contact system features a primary and secondary contact retention design, a Poka-yoke polarisation and a visual mismatch prevention system that eliminates application errors. A Terminal Positioning Assurance system allows this solution to be easily, reliably and quickly installed.

“The demand for miniaturisation and higher data rates in car electronics continues to increase,” said Danny Morlion, CTO of AFCI. “Our newest connector solution is a good response to this emerging need and will enable our customers to realise their newest applications cost effectively.”

The Minitek MicroSpace CtW connector platform will perform according to the new Ethernet IEEE specifications 100-BASE-T1 (100Mbps – Project IEEE802.3bw) and 1000 BASE-T1 (1Gbps – Project IEEE802.3bp). Twisted pair (TP), unshielded twisted pair (UTP) and shielded twisted pair (STP) types of applications will be supported with different cable sizes.

This product range is suitable for automotive, car LED lighting, infotainment, on-board diagnostics, 360° camera-system, as well as for industrial & instrumentation markets and harsh environment.

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Amphenol FCI (AFCI) designs and manufactures a wide array of hi-tech connector solutions for various market applications, including data/telecommunications, data storage and servers, consumer electronics, medical, industrial & instrumentation, automotive motorised vehicles as well as renewable energy. The company's global footprint comprises of R&D, manufacturing and sales operations. Amphenol is renowned and respected for its technological leadership, as well as innovative connector and cable assembly solutions.