HPF 1.2 Interconnection System for Extreme Vibration Requirements (English)
Reaching for New Levels in Extreme Vibration
The evolution of modern high-performance combustion engines has created higher requirements for interconnection systems. Traditional electrical connector systems with a proven track record over many years must withstand significantly increased vibration in the harsh environments today’s vehicle face.
These requirements apply both to applications in high-performance engines with between eight and ten cylinders and also to lightweight low-displacement ultra-efficient engines. Therefore, car manufacturers’ specifications for vibration loads as defined in test specifications for electrical connection systems are no longer sufficient. Currently, measured vibration loads can be greater by a factor of up to four.
TE Connectivity (hereinafter: TE) has addressed this challenge by developing the contact system HPF 1.2. When paired with a selection of purposely designed HPF connector housings, this system is capable of withstanding today’s vehicles’ increased vibration requirements. This white paper shares the innovations of the HPF 1.2 terminal system, its associated HPF Connector system , and its solution to solving high vibration requirements.
HPF 1.2 Interconnection System for Extreme Vibration Requirements (English)
Reaching for New Levels in Extreme Vibration
The evolution of modern high-performance combustion engines has created higher requirements for interconnection systems. Traditional electrical connector systems with a proven track record over many years must withstand significantly increased vibration in the harsh environments today’s vehicle face.
These requirements apply both to applications in high-performance engines with between eight and ten cylinders and also to lightweight low-displacement ultra-efficient engines. Therefore, car manufacturers’ specifications for vibration loads as defined in test specifications for electrical connection systems are no longer sufficient. Currently, measured vibration loads can be greater by a factor of up to four.
TE Connectivity (hereinafter: TE) has addressed this challenge by developing the contact system HPF 1.2. When paired with a selection of purposely designed HPF connector housings, this system is capable of withstanding today’s vehicles’ increased vibration requirements. This white paper shares the innovations of the HPF 1.2 terminal system, its associated HPF Connector system , and its solution to solving high vibration requirements.
