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Automotive Headers
TE Connectivity (TE) manufactures a complete portfolio of automotive PCB headers which are designed for a wide range of automotive applications. We also offer additional components and advanced manufacturing technologies for pre-verified end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency.
Automotive grade printed circuit board (PCB) headers. TE offers a complete portfolio of automotive-grade PCB headers that support signaling, low/ medium power, high voltage, high pin counts, data connectivity, miniaturization and sealing for external applications. Our innovative related technologies such as Press-fit, including innovative insertion zone technology and ultra-low risk plating together with reliable seating machines, enables efficient solder-free manufacturing efficiency. Our headers are also pre-verified with our terminal technologies such as NanoMQS and MCON, providing end-to-end solutions that help eliminate compatibility issues and risk of manufacturing disruption
What is the role of an automotive PCB header?
- Interface between a monitored environment and sensitive in-vehicle intelligence
- Connection technology between power circuit board and connector
- Transmission of signals and power from controller to consumers via connector and harness
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PCB Headers by Product Series
![NanoMQS connector example](/content/dam/te-com/images/automotive/global/product-hero-rendition/NanoMQS-05_Product-Row_470x445px.jpg)
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Miniature
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NanoMQS - Miniature Automotive Connectors
Based on TE Connectivity’s (TE) highly successful MQS connector system, the NanoMQS connector system offers a pin pitch of 1.8mm enabling a PCB footprint reduction by up to 50%.
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MCON
The MCON Interconnection System is commonly used for electrical and electronic applications in various harsh environment motor vehicle applications.
![MQS connector example](/content/dam/te-com/images/automotive/global/product-hero-rendition/MQS-pcb-header-product-rendition-470-445.jpg)
![blue MQS PCB header](/content/dam/te-com/images/automotive/global/product-hero-rendition/MQS-pcb-blue-header-product-rendition-470-445.jpg)
![black MQS pcb header](/content/dam/te-com/images/automotive/global/product-hero-rendition/MQS-pcb-black-header-product-rendition-470-445.jpg)
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Signal Transmission
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MQS - Micro Quadlok System
TE Connectivity’s (TE) Micro Quadlok System, MQS, interconnection system offers high packing density, robust construction and highest functional requirements.
![MCON PCB header](/content/dam/te-com/images/automotive/global/product-hero-rendition/MCON-pcb-black-header-product-rendition-470-445.jpg)
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Low and Medium Power
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MCON
The MCON Interconnection System is commonly used for electrical and electronic applications in various harsh environment motor vehicle applications.
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AMP MCP
The AMP MCP interconnection system is designed for electronic and electrical power applications in passenger cars and commercial vehicles as well as harsh environment off highway vehicle applications.
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Press-Fit and Surface Mount (SMD)
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Press-Fit Connections
TE Connectivity's (TE) ACTION PIN and Multispring press-fit pins offer compliant pin elastic designs of the press-fit zone providing stress-free, solderless terminal-to-PCB connectivity suitable for the harshest of automotive environments.
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High Voltage Connectors
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AMP+ High Voltage Connectors
TE’s broad high-voltage connector portfolio helps enable our customers to flourish in the fast-changing hybrid and electric mobility market while continuing the industry momentum to electrify the powertrain.
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Data Connectivity
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Data Connectivity Connections
Our powerful data connectivity portfolio offers robust high-speed data interconnection products based on all major transmission technologies designed for the increasing performance demands of automotive in-vehicle networks, infotainment and ADAS applications.
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Features and Benefits
- Support almost all automotive harsh-environment applications.
- Complementary press-fit and ultra-low whisker risk plating technologies and pre-verified terminals.
- Original automotive-grade design and manufacturing.
- Robust automotive-grade miniaturization with up to 80 percent space savings.
- Automotive-grade quality assurance and global standards/compliance.
- Global design and manufacturing.
Applications
- Airbag
- Body Control
- Brakes
- Camera
- Car Audio
- Collision / Warning
- Dashboard / Head Unit
- Diagnosis
- E-call Telematics
- Electric Motor
- Electric Roof
- Electric Trunk
- Electric Windows
- Engine
- Gateway Module
- HVAC
- Infotainment Interface
- Lighting
- Navigation
- Power and Heated Seats
- Security
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission
- Tire Pressure
- Wipers
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