Vehicle and vehicle infrastructure electrification is perhaps the single biggest evolution in the automotive market since the Ford Motor Company unveiled the Model T. This technology would not be possible, however, without cutting-edge components and systems. This article from Molex explores a wide range of interconnect solutions built to thrive in tough EV applications.
An increasing focus on transformational energy is aligning with consumer demands for safety, comfort, convenience, and functionality in the transportation sector. This alignment is driving a major evolution in automotive design and accelerating the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs).
As vehicles continue to incorporate more electrical components and transition to electrified powertrains, this advancement is both positive and inevitable. Molex is at the forefront of this trend, working closely with the automotive industry to ensure products, tools, and processes deliver reliable solutions. These efforts are paving the way for a seamless transition to a vibrant electric future. Key ways that Molex can help are:
Streamlined design
A big trend in vehicle electrification is the centralization of computing power within a car. The current methodology is to use a distributed network of ECUs. However, as computing power and reliability have increased recently, it’s now possible to move to zonal architecture. This approach leverages a smaller number of more powerful computers, minimizing energy usage, installation complexity and cost. Molex supports this with cabling and connectors to transmit sensor and battery information to and from these centralized ECUs.
Manufacturer collaboration
The race for EV market share is a massive one, and OEMs need every advantage they can get. To stay ahead, these manufacturers are choosing to partner with battery-cell vendors, electric-motor developers and semiconductor makers to help them get to market faster. Longstanding difficulties remain around improving controller units, wiring, connectors, busbars, cameras and sensors. Since these technologies are well-represented in Molex’s product line, OEMs have a reliable partner that can support their products from idea through production.
Durable, innovative products
Molex develops and offers a wide range of innovative interconnect products for the automotive industry. The latest introductions offer vehicle designers more flexibility, smaller sizes and better protection against water or dust ingress.
