FAQ for Cable Assemblies for Automotive and Heavy Duty Vehicles

Does TE develop custom cable assemblies?
TE is your partner for special cable assemblies. TE offers research and development capabilities, prototyping, samples as well as manufacturing facilities for special cable assemblies. This includes overmold technology, semi/fully automatic manufacturing, testing equipment and appliances for handling of high-volume production.

Will TE develop a custom cable assembly in copper?
TE's cable assembly portfolio allows TE to provide a cost-effective and reliable copper cable assembly for a multitude of vehicle applications. Typical application areas include seats, mirrors, doors, gear boxes, and cylinder heads.

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Can TE work with us on our hybrid and electric vehicle project?
TE is a leader in next-generation transportation technologies and products for hybrid and electric vehicles. TE is your source for high voltage power distribution, high current contacts, high voltage connectors and cables, high voltage relays, sensors and temperature protection devices for hybrid and other alternative powered vehicles.

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Does TE offer cable assemblies for rear-seat entertainment systems?
TE offers high-speed data (HSD) cable assemblies for displays, head units, rear seat infotainment and rear view camera systems, as well as low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable assemblies for in-car display units.

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How much voltage can TE’s cylinder head wiring withstand?
TE´s solution in cylinder head wiring has a dependence of current, voltage, temperature and oil. Important is the specification, made by the engine designer, for the application. TE develops cylinder head assemblies designed to withstand a highly dynamic temperature range and substantial vibration load by the engine. The cable assemblies have proven themselves in a variety of engines in truck, as well in passenger cars applications under harsh environment applications. TE can advise and design what the best solution is.

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Can TE develop a custom but low-cost ribbon cable product for our new design?
TE’s ribbon cable products are used in conjunction with standard contact technology to enable the production of a low-cost, flexible cable assembly. Assemblies are available in high and low volume.

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What applications are TE’s cable assemblies used with and what product features are available?
TE provides many discrete cable assemblies utilizing proven components. These cable assemblies are designed to suit the customer and application, all terminated with in-house application tooling available in high and low volume production. Applications include head light leveling, rear window heating, seat, mirror, door and gear box. product features include, TE’s contact systems like MQS, Junior Power Timer, MULTILOCK, MTA, AMP DUOPLUG. Features are also terminated with in-house application tooling and assemblies available in high and low volumes, including customer specific design.

What applications and product features are available for overmolded wiring projects?
TE’s overmolding competency provides a gas tight product ensuring high durability against the effects of vibration, temperature and moisture. Applications include throttle value body and fuel tank. Product features include Macromelt for gas tightness, keeping durability of high vibration, and temperature overmolded sealing.

Can I count on TE for a mechatronic solution?
A variety of technical products are designed today by integrating mechanical components and electronic hardware into one packaging unit thus creating true mechatronic solutions. Mechatronic applications offer amazing and versatile potentials related to functionality, cost, space requirements and quality. TE contributes to those applications with its wide range of innovative and cost-effective product and process technologies. Advanced stamping, injection molding and assembly techniques are applied along with highly selective surface plating methods.

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