TE Connectivity MATE-AX Miniaturized Automotive Coaxial Connectors

TE Connectivity’s MATE-AX Miniaturized Automotive Coaxial Connector system provides advanced automotive data transmission performance, supporting up to 15GHz. The MATE-AX system features an extensive portfolio offering a wide range of connector types and sizes to support all types of RF-based applications. MATE-AX Coaxial Connectors have a higher packaging density, these terminals can support up to 75% reduction in PCB footprint, and by using existing wire types, it enables flexible integration into existing coaxial architecture.

MATE-AX miniaturized automotive connectors receive and transmit large data volumes at high frequencies over coaxial cables. At the same time, an increase in the number of electronic devices and components within vehicles is reducing available space and driving the need for component miniaturization and weight reduction.

Features

• Diverse header portfolio covering all automotive applications
• Fully protected terminals
• High keying effectiveness (min. 130N)
• High retention force (min. 75N)
• Higher bandwidth for greater data volumes
• Increased RF performance (beyond FAKRA-compliant connections)
• Proven seal design LV214 / USCAR compliant
• Reduced mating force / high-pin count compatible
• Sealed and unsealed options
• Standard terminal and connector design - scoop design, connector alignment over housing
• Straight and angled versions: header/ housing /terminal
• Supports 9GHz and up to 15GHz bandwidth with optimized designs
  
• Supports existing cable types: automotive-grade coax cables similar to RTK-031 / RG-174
• Terminals designed for existing architecture

Applications

• ADAS (mainly cameras)
  • 4K ADCAM
  • Lane assist
  • Mirror replacement
  • Night vision
  • Surround-view
• High-resolution displays
• Infotainment clusters
  • Bluetooth
  • FM
  • WiFi hotspot
• Sensors
• Telematic controls
  • 3G/4G/5G
  • Bluetooth low energy
  • TCU
  • V2X (DSRC, C-V2X)
• Wireless connectivity
  • 3G/4G/5G
  • GPS/GNSS
  • SDARS
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Supported Protocols

• APIX3
• ASA (Automotive SerDes Alliance)
• FPD-Link III/IV
• GMSL2/3
• MIPI

MATE-AX Cable Assembly & Possible Configurations