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TYCO ELECTRONICS GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION
PowertrainSystems
1. Motormanagement
In the future, the requirements for a ‘responsi-
ble’ fuel consumption and legal emission limits
will be even tighter than today’s. At the same
time the car manufacturers have to meet
increasing requirements from the customers
concerning higher and safer performance. An
improved engine and powertrain management
will help them to meet these challenges.
A whole series of abbreviations is used to
identify new high-tech developments, such as
TBI (Throttle Body Injection), MPI (Multi Point
Injection) or Full EM (Fully-integrated digital
Engine Management). As a result of the
described developments, individual mechanical
components are gradually being replaced by
“drive by wire”-Systems. Sensors and electro-
nically controlled ignitions will control the fuel
supply, air flow and circulation of the exhaust
gasses.
Tyco Electronics is extremely familiar with the
special requirements of the engine environ-
ment: Our connector sealing systems protect
the electrical connections from the influence of
gasses and liquids in the engine compartment.
Special contact systems defy corrosion caused
by contact vibration. Tyco Electronics employs
the advancements in the Mechatronics techno-
logy, for the development of shaped Connect-
ing instruments, that simplify the connection of
electronic systems with several components.
New connector systems for the engine environ-
ment will connect many sensors, control
instruments and actuators. Once more the
Mechatronics technology has shown the way,
with the development of intelligent connectors
for the new generation of actuators.
Tyco Electronics is also developing solutions for
High-Density-seals, using our experience with
various technologies and products.
2. Powertrain Management Systems
Also for powertrain systems the electrical
share is increasing. Manual drive housings with
electronic couplings are already common in
heavy trucks with many speeds, and are
increasingly built in smaller cars.
Tyco Electronics has developed a complete
range of specific connector solutions in this field
and offers contact systems that meet all
requirements for the powertrain control.
This includes special mating devices, based on
modular and hybrid concepts. Depending on
the version, these connectors are suitable for
cable core diameters of 0.2 to 3 mm
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two, to several hundreds of contacts.
Powertrain Systems
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