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
Automotive PCB Header Product Types
PCB Headers by Product Series
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Data Connectivity
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.
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
View a recent discussion on TE's advantage for miniaturized connectivity products in automotive applications.
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Press-Fit Technology for Automotive Applications (English)
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MATE-AX Miniaturized Coax Connector System (English)
