Molex Imperium High Voltage/High Current (HVHC) Connector System delivers superior shielding and current density. This HVHC connector system safely operates in extreme shock and vibration conditions found in the hybrid-electric and electrification commercial vehicle markets. These HVHC connector systems are available in 8.00 and 11.00mm diameter. A variety of configurations are available, which demonstrates how Imperium connectors can be repackaged to meet customer application needs.
Molex Molex Imperium High Voltage/High Current (HVHC) Connector System
Features
- Capable of handling up to 1000V and 250.0A per contact:
- Safely operates at high voltage and amperage
- Closed-loop 360-degree shield design with grounding tabs:
- Contains EMI and RFI for in-vehicle communications
- Compression-face seal:
- Compatible with casted enclosures and low-cost sheet metal versions
- Reduces enclosure machining costs
- Compatible with casted enclosures and low-cost sheet metal versions
- Fully sealed to IP6K9K while mated:
- Ensures safe operation from fluids in harsh environments
- Header face shield with redundant grounding tabs:
- Simplifies grounding process for device manufacturers
- Integrated MX150 high-voltage interlock loop (HVIL) crimp terminal:
- Eliminates need for additional connector (First Break Last Mate)
- Eliminates high-voltage arcing during disconnects
- Ensures safety of operators
- Eliminates need for additional connector (First Break Last Mate)
- Protective, insulated plug and receptacle contact caps:
- Meets touch-proof industry safety requirements
- Robust solid, one-piece contacts (in plug and receptacle):
- Reduces contact resistance for lower power loss
- Rugged integrated shield design:
- Provides effective end-of-life shielding
- Withstands extreme shock and vibration
Applications
- Commercial vehicles:
- DC-to-DC converters
- Electric bus
- Electric motors
- High-current batteries
- Hybrid electric vehicles
- Inverters
- Hybrid/Electric vehicles:
- Agricultural
- Construction
- Agricultural
- Military ground vehicles
Resources
Video
This TTI Tech Specs video for Molex Imperium Connectors explains that these connectors have a closed-loop 360° shield to mitigate EMI and RFI concerns, and the headers have a face shield with redundant grounding tabs to simplify grounding. To keep operators safe, the connectors integrate MX150 high-voltage interlock loop crimp terminals to eliminate arcing that can occur when disconnecting at high voltages, and protective, insulated contact caps that meet touch-proof industry safety requirements.
See video transcript below
Video Transcript
You’ll never hear an automotive designer singing about good vibrations, but with the Molex Imperium High Voltage/High Current Connector System, these designers can reliably connect up to 1000 V and 250 A per contact. The Imperium HVHC system addresses multiple challenges in electrifying commercial vehicles. The connectors have a closed-loop 360° shield to mitigate EMI and RFI concerns, and the headers have a face shield with redundant grounding tabs to simplify grounding.
To keep operators safe, the connectors integrate MX150 high-voltage interlock loop crimp terminals to eliminate arcing that can occur when disconnecting at high voltages, and protective, insulated contact caps that meet touch-proof industry safety requirements. Molex Imperium HVHC use a single piece contact for a max contact resistance of 1 mΩ to minimize power loss, are IP6K9K when mated, and they have a compression-face seal that requires less enclosure machining and allows the connectors to be used with cast or low-cost sheet metal enclosures.