Rear View Mirror
Rear view mirrors are small angled mirrors fixed inside the windscreen of a vehicle. They are adjustable to different heights and viewing angles, and enable the driver to see through the rear windshield to observe vehicles or roads behind. Some rear view mirrors have additional features or functions such as anti-glare or automatic dimming.
Interplex specializes in precision interconnects for rear view mirrors and the harnesses that connect them.

Pin-through-paste Tabs
Interplex can customize, stamp and plate pin-through-paste tabs that enable connections between crimped wires and PCBs in various end applications— for example, smart rear view mirrors. Our designs offer mounting strength and connection reliability, and tab support options are available for better stability and alignment during soldering.
- 2.8 Pin-through-paste Tabs
2.8 Pin-through-paste Tabs
Terminals that connect control voltage to dimming element in mirror. 2 terminals per mirror are soldered to PCB in a pin-through-paste process. Mating female contact is crimped to a 24ga wire.

Press-Fit
Interplex’s Press-Fit technology establishes solderless electro-mechanical connections with plated-through holes on printed circuit boards. These repeatable and reliable connection joints perform well even in harsh environments, and can manifest in a myriad of forms such as connector headers and customized overmolded electronic enclosures.
Extending across a multitude of industries, possible end applications include power distribution, actuator controls, automotive body control modules, solar panels, watches, passenger comfort and infotainment switches, airbag ECU safety solutions, and much more.
Interplex offers a wide spectrum of options: Choose from different materials, plating options, and even designs. From the low force eye-of-the-needle available in various sizes, to the hybrid MiniPLX perfect for high density signal and power applications, and even customizable options for dual-ended/SMT/IDC integrated Press-Fits.
- Dual-ended Press-Fit Pin
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- Automotive Press-Fit Solderless Interconnects
- Press-Fit Technology
- Solderless Press-Fit Terminals for Automotive Applications
- Contact Resistance Analysis for Press-Fit Applications
- Determining PTH Integrity with Cross-Section Analysis
- Evaluation Checklist for Press-Fit Applications
- Mechanical Force Analysis for Press-Fit Applications
- PCB Hole Construction and Material Requirements for use with Press-Fit Technologies
- Press-Fit Current Carrying Capacity – Part 1 Application Requirements
- Press-Fit Current Carrying Capacity – Part 2 Current Testing & Results
- Press-Fit Current Carrying Capacity – Part 3 Design Considerations for Power Modules
- Supplier Best-Practices for Getting Results with Press-Fit Technology – Part 1 Design, Testing & Documentation
- Supplier Best-Practices for Getting Results with Press-Fit Technology – Part 2 Global Production Standards, Materials, Tooling and Process Controls
- Upgrading Product Designs From Solderjoints to Press-Fit – Why, When and How
- What is the “right size” for Press-Fit – New Micro, Mini and Macro Press-Fits Support Applications in the Wearable, Medical and Industrial Markets
- Adapting Press-Fit Connection Technology for Electronic Modules in Harsh Environments
- SMT Press-Fit Pin
- Interplex Corporate Brochure
- Automotive Press-Fit Solderless Interconnects
- Plating Capabilities
- Press-Fit Technology
- Solderless Press-Fit Terminals for Automotive Applications
- Contact Resistance Analysis for Press-Fit Applications
- Determining PTH Integrity with Cross-Section Analysis
- Evaluation Checklist for Press-Fit Applications
- Mechanical Force Analysis for Press-Fit Applications
- Next Generation High Density SMT Solderless Edge Card Connector System
- PCB Hole Construction and Material Requirements for use with Press-Fit Technologies
- Press-Fit Current Carrying Capacity – Part 1 Application Requirements
- Press-Fit Current Carrying Capacity – Part 2 Current Testing & Results
- Press-Fit Current Carrying Capacity – Part 3 Design Considerations for Power Modules
- SMT Card-Edge Solutions Using Solderfree Press-Fit Technology – Part 1 Application Requirements
- SMT Card-Edge Solutions Using Solderfree Press-Fit Technology – Part 2 Specifications & Design Considerations
- Supplier Best-Practices for Getting Results with Press-Fit Technology – Part 1 Design, Testing & Documentation
- Supplier Best-Practices for Getting Results with Press-Fit Technology – Part 2 Global Production Standards, Materials, Tooling and Process Controls
- Upgrading Product Designs From Solderjoints to Press-Fit – Why, When and How
- Adapting Press-Fit Connection Technology for Electronic Modules in Harsh Environments
Dual-ended Press-Fit Pin
Establishes solderless electro-mechanical connection between PCBs for rear view mirror.
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SMT Press-Fit Pin
Establishes robust 90° solderless electro-mechanical connection between PCBs in smart mirrors.
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Terminals
Interplex’s terminals are trusted by top-tier automotive companies for a myriad of end applications within cars. Available options include terminal pins, clips and contacts, and these can be delivered to you in various forms— singulated or in strips.
Our terminals are used in many end applications such as: Within plug-in relays, as interconnects between PCB and relays, within various ECUs, as motor/harness connectors to infotainment systems and power windows, and between user interface switches to their respective sub-systems (such as headlights, air-conditioners).
Our full suite of capabilities enables us to precision stamp and plate intricate terminals in various shapes and sizes to fulfil your end application needs. Our in-house skiving equipment can also contour metal thicknesses and configurations as required.
- Harness Terminal
Harness Terminal
Used in cable assembly to electrically connect motor harness to rear view mirror.