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Delphi to Supply Connection System for Ericsson Cellular Phone

27 October 1999

Delphi to Supply Connection System for Ericsson Cellular Phone

    IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26 -- Delphi Automotive Systems
subsidiary Packard Hughes Interconnect (PHI) recently won a
contract to supply Gold Dot(TM) connection systems for an Ericsson cellular
phone application, Delphi announced.
    Delphi's business with Ericsson represents the first use of its Gold
Dot(TM) technology in a consumer product.  Historically, Gold Dot(TM) has been
used in high speed/high density applications within the military and aerospace
markets.  PHI designs and manufactures advanced interconnect components that
can be used in computer, semiconductor, commercial aviation, automotive, as
well as military markets.
    "This initial penetration of Gold Dot(TM) technology into the high-growth
telecommunications market with a global customer like Ericsson gives Delphi,
through its subsidiary PHI, an opportunity to add significant revenues outside
its core automotive business," said Bill Jensen, president, PHI (Note: Jensen
was recently named to his position following the retirement of David Schramm,
former president).  "The benefits of Gold Dot(TM) technology fit very well in
telecommunications applications, and a number of cellular phone manufacturers
have expressed interest in this product."
    Gold Dot(TM) connection systems consist of bump-shaped compression
contacts.  The bumps are integrated onto flexible circuit material for use
where space is limited and superior electrical performance is important.  In
this application the gold-plated, copper bump connection is between the
phone's main circuit board and the liquid-crystal-display screen.
    "Delphi answered a difficult connection challenge Ericsson posed by
incorporating Gold Dot(TM) technology into the customer's existing product,
and designed around its needs without creating a need to redesign the phone,"
Jensen said.  "The use of the Gold Dot(TM) technology enhanced the
functionality of the cellular phone, allowing Ericsson to provide increased
reliability to its customers."
    Recent innovations in Gold Dot(TM) connection system technology has
generated interest from a number of other targeted markets, including telecom
switching and transmission equipment, computer networking equipment, high-end
workstations, and electronic test equipment.
    PHI is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and employs more than 1,700 people
in four manufacturing facilities and nine customer support offices worldwide.
Delphi Automotive Systems, with headquarters in Troy, Mich., USA, is a world
leader in automotive component and systems technology.  Delphi's three
business sectors -- Dynamics & Propulsion; Safety, Thermal & Electrical
Architecture; and Electronics & Mobile Communications -- provide comprehensive
product solutions to complex customer needs.  Delphi has approximately 201,000
employees and operates 168 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 51 customer
centers and sales offices, and 27 technical centers in 37 countries.  Regional
headquarters are located in Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo.  Delphi can be found
on the Internet at http://www.delphiauto.com .