Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ:MOLX) (NASDAQ:MOLXA) introduced today the
HSAutoLink™ Interconnect System, an emerging high-speed data bus for
vehicles, to meet the needs of the "Connected Vehicle”
(Vehicle-to-Vehicle communications, Infotainment and Telematics).
The high speed data bus connector and cabling system encompasses
technologies incorporated from other Molex high volume products and
industry standard applications such as Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0),
Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS), 1394 Auto (FireWire*),
FlexRay and Ethernet (AVB). The new, sturdy family of HSAutoLink
connectors and cables will bring USB and other technologies into the
information and entertainment systems in vehicles. Molex’s HSAutoLink
solution is the critical link that enables the USB 2.0 for connecting
passenger portable devices such as MP3 players, flash drives and
portable navigation systems.
“HSAutoLink is Molex’s initial product offering that leverages its vast
technology capabilities to support automakers as they enable the
connected vehicle,” said Mike Gardner, technical marketing manager for
comfort and infotainment, Molex Incorporated. “We packaged an economical
and widely deployed five-pin shielded interconnect system from the
consumer market into a more rugged connector system to meet automakers
mechanical requirements and the electrical demands of these high speed
links at price points needed to enable acceptance and wide deployment of
Telematics and Infotainment systems.”
Molex is working with all potential in-vehicle technology providers and
industry standardization efforts to expand this newly introduced family
of high speed connectors that meet the rigorous demands set by USCAR and
leading OEMs on a global basis. The automotive industry-standard
interface known as USCAR-30 supports USB 2.0 requirements for OEM system
certification.
“The growing adoption of this new, sturdy family of HSAutoLink
connectors and cables will provide potential for other media rich
Telematic content to migrate into the vehicle and be distributed
throughout for passenger convenience and enjoyment at a price the
automakers’ demand,” Gardner adds.
Cable assemblies utilizing the USB Standard A receptacle provide
shrouded and latching capabilities for mounting in a vehicle, providing
a consumer interface for vehicle passenger use. Following similar design
principles, the HSAutoLink cabling system is specified to allow for
positive latching and connection to a media module within the vehicle.
This connection links with the media module, allowing a digital-signal
to convert to a vehicle's more traditional-analog signal, enabling the
use of devices such as MP3 players, flash drives, SD Cards, and portable
navigation systems.
The full-length cable shielding provides superior signal performance and
reduced Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Three primary cable
configurations, along with keyed right angle and vertical headers allow
for various packaging options and offer integration engineers the
opportunity to more easily design-in Molex's HSAutoLink connector
system. For additional information visit: www.molex.com/product/hsautolink.html.
Molex will be speaking about the HSAutolink and presenting a demo of the
product at the 1394 Automotive Tech seminar to be held in Detroit, USA,
April 30, 2009.
About Molex Incorporated
Molex Incorporated is a 70-year-old global manufacturer of electronic,
electrical and fiber optic interconnection systems. Based in Lisle,
Illinois, USA, the company operates 45 manufacturing locations in 17
countries. The Molex website is www.molex.com.
Molex® is a registered trademark
*FireWire is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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