Electrical/Electronic Architecture

With increasing consumer demand for more entertainment and data exchange within the automobile, Delphi has developed an expanding portfolio of cables, connectors and consumer ports to allow communication of audio, video and navigation data within the vehicle. Delphi's Data Connectivity portfolio includes:

• High speed data cable assemblies
• High speed data connection systems
• Consumer ports and hubs
• RF cable assemblies and connections
• Radio connectors
• Wireless power and data products

These interfaces between the automotive electrical system and external consumer equipment are enabling OEMs to route high speed data throughout the vehicle for passenger convenience and safety. Delphi has been in high volume global production of high speed data products since 2006.

Benefits

• Production experience with multiple, global OEMs
• Expertise in electrical/electronic integration
• Uses standard automotive electrical system components and standard USB connectors
• Easily serviceable
• Customer-specific styling
• Meets USCAR-30 and industry standard specifications
• Easily adaptable to multiple protocols and device connections
• USB, 1394, HDMI, LVDS, and MOST protocols
• USB, HDMI, SD, RCA and AUX device connections

The above configuration shows a typical complete Delphi Data Connectivity System.

Consumer Ports

• Customer specific styling (color, texture, and graphics)
• Optional integrated protective covers
• Integrated illumination
• Combination ports available
• USB2.0 and 3.0
• 3.5 mm audio or video jacks
• SD card slots
• RCA jacks
• HDMI
• Smart charging via USB ports
• Positive locking
• Easily serviceable
• USCAR-30 durability (10,000 mating cycles)

USB Port and Cover

USB/SD Card Port

The present production Delphi automotive USB consumer port consists of the following components:

• Bezel (front cover) with illuminated graphics and can be modified to customer-specific styling
• USB protective cover (protects from contaminants, such as dirt and liquids, when USB is not in use)
• Printed circuit board with two LEDs
• Header connector with lever lock (interfaces to a standard automotive harness)

Present Production Illuminated USB Port

Exploded View of Present Production Illuminated USB Port

USCAR Standard Headers

• Conform to USCAR footprint
• Meet USCAR-30 performance specifications
• Multiple indexes for error proof assembly
• Positive alignment for consistent assembly
• Scoop-proof
• Straight and right-angle mounting
• Through-hole or surface-mount attachment

Mini-B Header

Mini-A and Mini-B

• Engineered for automotive applications
• Meet USCAR-30 performance specifications
• Multiple indexes for error proof assembly
• Positive alignment for consistent assembly
• Scoop-proof
• Uses USB standard interfaces

Automotive Grade Hubs and Accessories

• Engineered for automotive applications
• Meet USCAR-30 performance specifications
• Multiple indexes for error proof assembly
• Positive alignment for consistent assembly
• Scoop-proof
• Use USB standard Mini-B header (surface mount or through hole)
• Can provide external power capability and on/off switching

Three-port Automotive Hub

Cable Assemblies

• High speed data cable assemblies engineered for automotive performance
• USB, LVDS, HDMI, Ethernet 
• Capabilities for multiple connection system types
• USCAR Mini-B, HDMI Type E, Mini HSD, HSDD, and customer specified connections as requested
• Single and dual channel LVDS cables 
• Multiple indexes available 
• Scoop-proof

Delphi's data cable strategy uses off-the-shelf USB cables with modified mold-ons and metal lock features.

USB Cable Assemblies

• ISO/SAE/USCAR/USB2.0 compliant
• Mini-B connections
• Multiple connector indexes and color
• Black cable jacket 

LVDS Cable Assemblies

• Single and dual channel cables
• High performance 1.2 Gbps
• Multiple connector indexes and color
• Blue cable jacket
• Mini-B connections

HSDD Cable Assemblies

• Delphi 0.64 shielded HSDD connections
• Multiple protocol performance
• Passive "spring lock" latching system
• Production proven performance

RF Coaxial Cable Assemblies

• FAKRA standard connections
• High performance
• ISO/USCAR compliant
• "Drop-in" replacement

Coaxial Cable Assembly

Radio Connectors

• Feature standard radio interfaces
• FAKRA and USCAR compliant versions available

Ongoing Product Innovation and Development

Wireless Charging Systems

• Magnetic resonant wireless charging of consumer devices
• Eliminates multiple charging devices and the associated distracting clutter
• Consumer convenience of device placement within the vehicle

Wireless Media Modules

• Complete data connectivity in a conveniently placed module
• Wireless data and power potential
• Allows remote placement within the vehicle

Typical Applications

Delphi Data Connectivity Systems offerings allow the consumer to interface with an array of onboard information, safety and entertainment systems. Typical applications include:

• Music streaming between popular digital audio formats (MP3, etc.) and the vehicle radio
• Data exchange between various consumer devices and the vehicle
• Passenger convenience data transfer (telematics, global positioning)
• Voice recognition systems, cell phone links, voice mail and internet communications
• Charging of consumer electronics for convenience

Performance Advantages 

• Designed and engineered for automotive and truck electrical/electronic systems integration and supported by Delphi's comprehensive technical resources
• All automotive components of the system are manufactured by Delphi
• Expertise in performance, manufacturing and assembly requirements specific to the automotive industry
• Connectivity choices that can be integrated "as-is" or adapted to many existing aftermarket radios and devices
• Delphi is actively involved in related industry standards including USCAR, USB, ISO, MOST, HDMI and 1394

The Delphi Advantage

Delphi is one of the world's leading automotive suppliers of advanced terminals, connectors, sealing, wiring and cable products. Delphi's deep understanding of various connection system technologies and the company's vast research and development capabilities have enabled continuing innovation.

Delphi is a source for high value solutions and our expertise is built into every product. Delphi has a thorough understanding of markets around the world and a global network of resources. Delphi relies on its global capabilities, consistent processes, and extensive testing to develop and manufacture a comprehensive offering of terminals, connectors, sealing, wiring and cable products. The result is that Delphi provides customers with robust, reliable products and world-class quality.