Molex's Flexi-Latch connectors provide superior cable retention force versus standard FPC connectors and applied cost savings versus wire-to-board systems for rugged applications such as automotive lighting or industrial controls

For certain LED headlight applications, multiple LED lamps are arranged on modules on different levels. Original connector solutions included using multiple wire-to-board connectors to link the modules together and to a controller unit. This required multiple assembly steps and component costs. The Molex Flexi-Latch connector system provides a more efficient alternative solution. A single FPC module containing multiple LED lamps can be linked to a controller unit using one Flexi-Latch connector. This saves component and assembly costs versus previous wire-to-board solutions that require multiple harness and header assemblies.

Traditional one-piece FPC connectors are not robust enough to guarantee FPC retention in rugged automotive environments. The Flexi-Latch system includes a durable positive inertial lock design with various cable-hold features to ensure secure electrical contact and mechanical stability. They are available in 2, 3, and 4 circuits.