Molex Compactus Connectors

To meet market demands for more functions and connectivity, automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers need to fit a wide range of electronic components into ever-shrinking spaces. In response, Molex has designed Compactus Sealed Hybrid Connectors. This connector system delivers higher circuit density in a compact housing.

One size does not fit all. Often a connector product line offers very limited size options or none at all. Having to purchase different connector lines can complicate procurement processes. The Compactus Sealed Hybrid Connector product line includes three different circuit-size headers, offering flexibility for a range of application designs.

Different applications need varying currents and data rates. As a result, transportation customers often require wire size options. Compactus Sealed Hybrid Connectors offer three terminal options in one connector: 0.50, 1.00 and 2.80mm.

Features

  • Robust, dependable, IP69K-rated sealed connections for high-vibration applications in automotive engine spaces and other harsh environments
  • Broad design flexibility–one versatile connector
    • 0.50mm terminal system
    • Three terminal sizes available in one connector (0.50, 1.00 and 2.80mm)
    • Three header sizes (128, 146 and 186 circuits) and five receptacle sizes (48, 66, 72, 80 and 114 circuits) are available
  • Terminal design optimized for high-density, space-constrained applications
  • Heat resistance, sealing property and vibration resistance
  • Left and right flexible cable outlet directions

Applications

  • Automotive 
    • Engine control unit (ECU) modules
    • Motor control unit (MCU) modules
    • Chassis control unit modules 
    • Battery packs
    • Transmission controllers
    • Suspension controllers
    • Electronically controlled parking brakes
    • Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) inverters
    • Body electronics
    • Illumination control systems
    • Junction/fuse boxes
    • Automatic doors
 
  • Commercial Vehicle
    • Vehicle control unit (VCU) modules
    • Door control unit (DCU) modules
    • Construction/agriculture machinery
    • Motorcycles

Technical Specifications

Parameters Values
Terminal Size 0.50, 1.00, 2.80mm
Wire Size 0.30 to 2.50mm2
Sealing IP69K-rated grommet seal
Locking Pre-lock Independent Secondary Lock (ISL)
Voltage (max.) 250V
Operating temperatures  -40 to 120°C