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FAKRA Camera Backshell Assembly

As advanced driver assistance systems (ADASs) and autonomous driving functions become more prevalent, Molex Camera Backshell Assembly solutions deliver high-caliber ADAS cameras with superior quality and reliable camera connectivity required by today’s automakers.

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Features and Benefits

Relevant Expertise

With years of proven experience in the automotive industry to yield exceptional results in designing camera I/O Backshell interconnects, Molex combines its consumer design knowledge and extensive understanding of automotive market shifts to meet customers’ manufacturing challenges.

FAKRA Camera Backshell Assembly

As advanced driver assistance systems (ADASs) and autonomous driving functions become more prevalent, Molex Camera Backshell Assembly solutions deliver high-caliber ADAS cameras with superior quality and reliable camera connectivity required by today’s automakers.

Quality for Safety

As the need for more exterior and interior vehicle cameras increases to support pertinent safety systems, automakers demand advanced technologies in cameras for their auto designs. Molex’s Camera I/O Backshells provide high-quality camera connectivity solutions to help ensure a safe driving experience.

FAKRA Interface:
Meets increasing bandwidth needs by mating with FAKRA cable assemblies.

Frequency up to 3 GHz (released parts)
6 GHz (coming soon):
Supports high-speed media protocols.

Physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating:
Provides EMI protection.

IPX7 and IPX9K parts including Camera I/O Backshell Housing assembly:
Deliver weather-resistance and protects against dust and water ingress

Backshell available in plastic or metal:
Offers design flexibility to meet the environmental needs specific to the application.

System includes connectors and backshell housing assembly:
Delivers a complete camera connectivity solution.

Surface-mount jack:
Offers easy assembly to PCB

Overview

In order to achieve ADAS functionality, a car generally requires more than 5 radars and 6 cameras. In fact, cameras are the most important detecting sensors for ADAS applications. Molex Automotive Camera Backshell Assemblies provide a complete solution that includes the connectors with a FAKRA interface and backshell assembly.

Automotive OEMs will need a fast and effective way to install the additional cameras in next-gen car designs without increasing manufacturing time. Molex Camera Backshell Assemblies provide easy implementation with SMT Jacks with FAKRA interfaces.

To support ADAS applications, cameras will need to be located where they can detect objects outside vehicles. As a result, they will be subject to water spray and dust. Molex Cameral Backshell Assemblies are designed with IPX7 and IPX9K classes to help prevent dust and water ingress.

*Molex reserves the right to delay or cancel production of the depicted product without additional notice. Please contact your Molex customer service representative for product availability.

Applications by Industry

Automotive:
Advanced-driver assistance systems (ADAS)
Blind-spot detection
Driver-monitoring systems
Front-view cameras
Rear-view cameras
Rear-view mirror cameras
Surround view cameras

Commercial Vehicle:
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
Blind-spot detection
Driver-monitoring systems
Front-view cameras
Rear-view cameras
Rear-view mirror cameras
Surround-view cameras

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What new components is Molex adding to its Automotive Camera Backshell Assembly Solutions?
Molex will soon launch 2 new connectors to be used with existing Automotive Camera Backshell Assemblies:
- Camera I/O Floating Jack Connectors
- Camera I/O Floating Bullet Connectors

What advantages will the Floating Jack and Bullet connectors offer?
1. The floating range and tolerance allowance will enable multiple connectors to be used or stacked onto the PCB to which the jack is soldered. This design will reduce the need for rework if fixed-range alternatives do not provide the “optimal” fit for a particular customer application.


2. The floating range design will improve the overall assembly reliability. This is because a reduced compression force will be necessary for mating, decreasing the risk of solder cracks on the mounted Jack connector.

3. These products are designed to USCAR, LV214 and GB/T 20864 to be more vibration resistant.

4. These floating jack and bullet connectors will be automation-assembly friendly.

Resources

    Datasheet (PDF)