Delphi's Packard-Hughes Interconnect Brings 2 MM Hard Metric Connectors to Telecom Market

    IRVINE, Calif., March 1 Delphi Automotive Systems
announced today it will be offering 2mm Hard Metric connectors to
the telecom and datacom markets, through its Packard-Hughes Interconnect (PHI)
subsidiary.
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    "In a capacity-constrained market we are offering telecom/datacom
customers another option to acquire industry standard product at a better than
industry lead-time," said Bill Jensen, president, PHI connection systems.
"Our introduction of the 2mm Hard Metric product is a key element of our
commercial strategy.  This is one of many product introductions targeting the
telecom/datacom industry."
    PHI is a pioneer in high-density pin and socket connectors that have been
used in advanced military applications for nearly two decades.  The 2mm
connector offered by PHI meets industry standards (IEC 61076-4-101), is
intermateable with all 2mm Hard Metric systems and is used as the primary
backplane interface.  It is a 2-piece backplane connector that offers
flexibility and modularity in one consistent system.  This interconnect
solution provides signal contacts and offers the capabilities for both power
and coaxial contacts.  With its high-speed and high-density characteristics,
it provides critical interface in routers, switches and hubs for essential
telecommunication equipment as well as handles the rugged environments of the
industrial controllers.
    "The 2mm Hard Metric connector provides three levels of mating contacts
and six unique insulator styles that allow, with a finite number of
components, a nearly infinite number of design options," said Dr. Eric Jensen,
2mm Hard Metric value stream manager.  "This market is looking for industry
standard capability as well as multiple sources due to the shortages in
product it experienced in 2000 and continues to see in 2001."
   Ron Bishop of Bishop and Associates estimates the market for 2mm Hard
Metric connectors to be more than $300M this year.  This market is growing at
a pace where many industry experts, including Bishop, believe the industry is
only able to meet 75 to 85 percent of the demand for 2mm Hard Metric
connectors.
    PHI expects to provide more than 1 million 2mm Hard Metric connectors this
year to the market, supplying the connection systems to major telecom
companies through PHI's distribution network.
    Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., PHI is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Delphi Automotive Systems.  PHI designs and manufactures advanced interconnect
components that can be used in computer, telecom, broadcast, semiconductor,
commercial aviation, and automotive and military markets.  More information on
the company can be found at http://www.packardhughes.com .
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