Automotive lighting solutions for the road ahead
Headlight enhancements
Fully adaptive headlights
Detect curves and oncoming traffic and then pivot to maintain optimal path lighting or dim to avoid blinding other drivers
Laser headlights
Deliver superior light quality and beam control while using less energy
Minitek MicroSpaceXS Waterproof 1.27mm Crimp-to-Wire Connectors
IP68 rated waterproof connectors that are LV214 Severity-3 and USCAR-T2V2 compatible
Cabin Lighting
For emergency situations, use high‑reliability backlight LEDs for door locks, window controls, and floorboard areas
Minitek MicroSpace™ Connector System
Designed to miniaturize automotive lighting, it enables LV214 severity‑2 with pitches of 1.27mm, 1.50mm, and 1.80mm, and resists high vibration while offering current ratings of up to 4A per contact and Terminal Positioning Assurance (TPA)
Dashboard Enhancements
Cabin monitoring systems
Detect curves and oncoming traffic and then pivot to maintain optimal path lighting or dim to avoid blinding other drivers
Heads-up display
Instruments augmented by heads-up displays using high-power LEDs project critical information to the driver
Dashboard clusters
Clusters enhanced with brilliant LED color-changing capabilities give drivers a higher contrast option for improved visibility
Minitek MicroSpaceXS Non-Waterproof Series
Offer tin- or gold-plated connections with a 1.27mm pitch, a 4A current rating per contact, and meet LV214 Severity-3 and USCAR-T2V2 specifications
Amphenol Minitek Products
| Connection type | Pitch (mm) | Current Rating | Safety Standards | Environmental | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minitek 127 | Board to board | 1.27 | 1A | - | - |
| Minitek Microspace | Crimp to Wire | 1.8, 1.5, 1.27 | 4A | LV214 Severity 2 | - |
| Minitek MicrospaceXS | Crimp to Wire | 1.27 | 4A | LV214 Severity 3, USCAR T2V2 | - |
| Minitek MicrospaceXS Waterproof | Crimp to Wire | 1.27 | 3A | LV214 Severity 3, USCAR T2V2 | IP68 |
Amphenol Minitek Products
Minitek 127
Connection Type: Board to board
Pitch: 1.27
Current: 1A
Safety: -
Environmental: -
Minitek Microspace
Connection Type: Crimp to Wire
Pitch: 1.8, 1.5, 1.27
Current: 4A
Safety: LV214 Severity 2
Environmental: -
Minitek MicrospaceXS Waterproof
Connection Type:Crimp to Wire
Pitch: 1.27
Current: 4A
Safety: LV214 Severity 3, USCAR T2V2
Environmental: -
Minitek MicrospaceXS
Connection Type: Crimp to Wire
Pitch: 1.27
Current: 3A
Safety: LV214 Severity 3, USCAR T2V2
Environmental: IP68
