Improve the design of in-vehicle LED lighting

Panasonic Corporation announced that it has developed a connector for connecting in-vehicle LED lamp modules and control boards. This connector improves the design of in-vehicle LED lighting.

One of these connectors is the industry's first 'Board to FPC Connector,' suitable for connecting wiring to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) that illuminate the taillights even during the day. The other connector is the industry's lowest-profile 'Board to Wire Connector,' ideal for LED headlamp modules.


▲Board to FPC Connector(CF1) and Board to Wire Connector(CW1)

The board-FPC connector eliminates the need for FPC contacts for the first time in the industry*1 by applying a metal terminal connection structure. This allows for the direct connection of an FPC equipped with an LED chip to a control power board. This product eliminates the need for a relay harness, reducing the number of parts and man-hours. The double-clip structure of this connector provides vibration resistance and heat resistance (up to 125°C) optimized for headlamps.

The board-to-wire connector features a terminal shape exclusively developed by Panasonic, resulting in a height of only 3.4mm. This is the lowest level in the industry. This low-profile connector minimizes the impact on the LED's beam angle and facilitates the production of small LED lamp modules. This connector achieves the essential vibration resistance and heat resistance (up to 125°C) required by Panasonic's proprietary LED headlamp terminal structure.