Nicomatic small, lightweight custom designs help F1 cars stay on track

Now, Nicomatic, the manufacturer of high-performance interconnect systems, is entering another sector where extremes are the norm – that of motorsport. 

The company’s engineers are currently working with multiple Formula 1 teams in designing custom connectors and small modules to ensure ultra-reliable signal and power integrity in the latest-generation cars for this fast-paced sport. 

Designs based on customised 2mm pitch CMM and 1.27mm pitch EMM Series interconnects, which are both highly modular, save space and even more vitally in F1 cars, weight, while, at the same time, ensuring reliable signal and power integrity under high-vibration and heat conditions. 

Standard series CMM connectors, for example, save up to 60 percent space and up to 50 percent weight compared to other standard rectangular connectors with the same functionalities.  The EMM Series is 40 percent smaller than CMM and integrates features such as reversed contacts and 90° back protection.   

Custom solutions are a Nicomatic speciality, with over 1,000 completed every year by its engineers to solve customer challenges and deliver an optimum performance solution. The company uses modular manufacturing methods and has a dedicated custom-manufacturing area in its French factory. Custom designs can be supplied in short lead times with no minimum order value.