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USB Hub and Charger

A smart integration of mobile devices into the car is represented by the USB Hub, which enables not only power delivery but also high speed USB 3.1 data transfer from the smart device to the car’s infotainment system. Molex USB Hub and Charger solutions are unobtrusive, solid designed and built according to automotive standards with respect to consumer adapters.

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USB HUB and Smart Charging Solutions

Best-in-class connectivity solutions enabling high-speed data and content transmission.

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Features and Benefits

USB Hubs

Providing maximum power and protective circuitry — in a compact, convenient package. Assuring a safe, fast, and effective charge.

•Off-the-shelf and custom charger solutions
•Single Port USB Smart Charger Modules
•Dual Port USB Smart Charger Modules
•Multiple design shapes

Smart Charging

Access high-speed audio and video connections through flexibly-designed, integrated active and passive I/O Media Modules, enabling:

• Smart Devices
• Laptops
• Video, infotainment and navigation displays
• Video game consoles
• Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/Baidu CarLife

In-Vehicle Smart Charging Modules

Off-the-shelf and custom In-Vehicle Charging Modules with smart technology ensure fast battery recharging in a compact, convenient package.

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Features and Benefits

Off-the-Shelf

Pre-assembled active USB charger with PCB routing and mechanical enclosure design:
Saves costs in engineering time and tooling; Ensures fast delivery time

Compliant with Battery Charging (BC) 1.2 standards:
Charges up to 5V DC / 1.5A (with compliant BC 1.2 devices)

Designed for existing rocker-switch panels for commercial vehicles:
Facilitates drop-in design

Compatible Molex automotive I/O connector offering:
• Provides a single-system supplier for added reliability
• Reduces overall cost

Compact, single-charger design:
Enables charging-port integration throughout the vehicle

Custom

Smart technology that communicates with plugged-in mobile devices:
Ensures effective battery charging for a range of device profiles

Voltage compensation:
Provides reliable voltage-drop support for USB cables

Approximately 30 to 40% smaller than competition:
Enables flexibility with positioning modules in space-constrained vehicle locations

Current-limit switch with integrated intelligent chip:
Regulates electrical current according to manufacturers’ specifications

Transient suppression capabilities:
Shields devices from vehicle electrical subsystem voltage and current spikes