Delphi Connection Systems Reinforces Industry-Leading Role with Another Addition to Growing USCAR-Compliant Portfolio
Full Range of USCAR-Compliant 064 Unsealed Header Connectors Now Available
WARREN, Ohio, June 9 -- Delphi Corporation has further reinforced its leadership role in providing vehicle manufacturers with USCAR-compliant components, marking today the release of another wide-ranging family of automotive connection systems to add to its already robust portfolio.
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With the launch of its comprehensive catalog of USCAR-directed 064 series unsealed header connectors, the Delphi Connection Systems (DCS) business segment, part of Delphi's Packard Electric division, remains at the forefront of the industry in the availability of off-the-shelf products fully meeting USCAR standards.
USCAR (United States Consortium for Automotive Research) teams U.S. vehicle manufacturers DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corp., working together to drive standardization and commonization of specifications, testing and product design standards, and to create a series of product standards for automotive electrical and electronic connections.
For DCS, involvement in USCAR comes within Electrical Wiring Component Applications Partnership (EWCAP), which addresses the development of common electrical connection systems. By helping to lead the development of USCAR electrical connection specifications and requirements, DCS has positioned itself as the premier supplier to help meet manufacturers' connection system needs.
"Bringing these 064 connectors to the market meeting USCAR design guidelines and specifications serves to illustrate our commitment to making available the products our customers want, following their strategy and listening to their needs. Delphi Connection Systems is leading the industry and supporting USCAR with over 200 USCAR-Compliant products tooled and on-the- shelf," said Dan Bafunno, product manager, noting that the 064 header connectors add to an expansive USCAR line-up that already includes 1.5mm and 2.8mm sealed and unsealed connection systems, as well as its GT Slimline (3.5mm sealed)."Our 064 series header connectors provide universal use and offer easy integration and application for our customers."
Available in standard one- and two-row header designs, DCS's 064 series can be configured in right angle or straight pin versions. These hand-matable connectors can be utilized in automotive and transportation markets, covering device, in-line and board-to-wire applications. Specifically, these include infotainment systems, door panels, seat controls, window switches and climate control systems.
The announcement of the availability of the USCAR 064 series comes as DCS this week marks the grand opening of its state-of-the-art, all-electric press plastic injection molding operation in Vienna, Ohio. Cutting-edge information technology and industry-best equipment have been combined with unique manufacturing and logistics strategies to create DCS's most efficient molding center, one capable of producing 1.4 billion of the highest quality plastic connection systems components (molded plastic connector housings, clips and fasteners) in a multiple material, e-manufacturing environment highly atypical of the industry.
Delphi Connection Systems designs and manufactures advanced interconnect components that are used in computer & peripheral, telecom, broadcast, semiconductor, commercial aviation, medical, automotive and military markets. To learn more about Delphi Connection Systems, log onto http://www.delphiconnect.com/ . For more information about Delphi Corporation and its Packard Electric operations, please visit Delphi's Virtual Press Room at http://www.delphi.com/vpr .
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