Automotive Connector Strategies and Solutions
for Space Saving
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TE AUTOMOTIVE /// White Paper | Automotive Connector Strategies and Solutions for Space Savings
CONTENTS
Abstract 3
1 | New ECUs must meet more stringent
automotive requirements 3
2 | How miniaturized interconnection
platforms enable innovation 4
3 | Introducing TE solutions for
miniaturized automotive connectivity 4
4 | An overview of NanoMQS terminals
and connectors: Design and technical
specifications 4
5 | Automotive-grade miniaturized terminals
provide reliable ongoing performance 5
6 | NanoMQS polarized locking mechanism
prevents incorrect insertion 6
7 | Two options for high-grade
thermoplastic connector housings
and headers 6
– Top latch (TL) version 6
– Side latch (SL) verison 6
8 | How NanoMQS terminals deliver
up to 50% space reduction 7
9 | How the NanoMQS platform supports
up to level four high vibration resistance 8
10 | Introducing MCON 0.50 contact system
for extremely harsh automotive
environments 8
– Dimensions and performance of
NanoMQS and MCON 0.50 system 9
11 | The role of tooling in
automatic handling 9
– Why are smaller wires
harder to crimp? 9
– Application Tooling for small wires
and miniaturized terminals 9
– How OCEAN Applicator 2.0
improves small wire crimping 10
12 | Anti-whisker Press-Fit pin plating 10
– Introducing LITESURF plating –
an environmentally friendly
anti-whisker plating for Press-Fit 11
13 | Why partner with TE? 12
– Co-create with us to drive
connectivity innovation 12
– Taking a strategic approach
to designing automotive
space savings solutions 12
– Optimizing a global end-to-end
value chain 12
