| Sealing: | Locking: | Operating Temperature: |
|---|---|---|
| IP69K-rated grommet seal | Pre-lock Independent Secondary Lock (ISL) | -40 to +120°C |
Product Highlights
Features and Benefits
Overview
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.
Automotive and commercial vehicle engineers need design flexibility to route wires within engine compartment configurations. Compactus Sealed Hybrid Connectors provide both left and right wire exits as well as long and short wire dress covers, delivering flexibility in how wires can be routed in tight locations.
Applications by Industry
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
This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the test standard used for Compactus connectors?
Japan OEM standard
What is the reason for the development of the Compactus system?
Originally developed for Japanese manufacturers, Compactus is gaining in popularity with customers in many different regions as a highly compact and ruggedized ECU connector with a smaller footprint and package size versus traditional ECU connectors. While not USCAR certified, Compactus has been tested to equally stringent Japanese OEM testing standards and is a rugged and robust solution for customers looking to save space without sacrificing performance and reliability.
What are the key markets for Compactus?
Compactus is well established in the Japanese market and has started to be adopted in the Chinese OEM market, including in Zonal electronic control unit (ECU) and battery pack applications. Compactus has not been adopted widely in the US or Europe yet, but is an ideal product when customers are looking for a smaller, robust I/O ECU connector.