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The Clear Coaxial Choice

Lean coaxial cable assembly processes and quick implementation are making Delphi an increasingly valued supplier.

Any vehicle with an antenna has coaxial (coax) cable assemblies to carry signals to a receiver. Delphi offers robust and reliable coax cable assembly products, assembled using state-of-the-art manufacturing systems.

Delphi, with a world-class assembly facility in Tijuana, Mexico, serves as an efficient, cost-effective source of coax for any automotive, commercial vehicle, and specialty vehicle manufacturer. With proven capabilities, the Delphi facility is able to produce high quality coax assemblies to specific requirements and quantities for its global customers.

"More manufacturers are recognizing our superior processes and relying on us to efficiently deliver the quality product they need to offer a seamless receiver system," said Paul Ninefeldt, coaxial cable product manager at Delphi.

Complete package

With extensive design and process engineering, Delphi is able to convert a customer's requirements to a production run quickly and efficiently. As the leading coax cable assembly manufacturer in North America and an expert in electrical/electronic architecture and connection systems, Delphi can leverage a wealth of expertise to deliver a coax cable that meets virtually any requirement.

"When working with Delphi, manufacturers gain all the advantages associated with having all testing, production control, and logistics in a centralized location," said Richard Franzi, general manager for Delphi Connection Systems. "Delphi's extensive experience in managing complex programs can be easily adapted to any existing program, enabling a smooth supply transition to help maintain uninterrupted production."

All under one roof

The Tijuana facility is Delphi's North American center of expertise for coax assemblies with the following:

• A cable pull system
• One day of inventory
• Efficient flow of material
• A five-day operator training plan
• Quick-change setups

Recipient of six quality and environmental certifications, the facility has extensive testing and validation capabilities. An EMC/RF (electromagnetic compatibility/radio frequency) laboratory performs measurements for coax cable, RF connectors, RF cable assemblies, electrical filters, RF filter integrated connectors, electronic modules, optical connectors, and data communication networks.

With continuous improvement always in mind, the facility also utilizes Green Belt™and Red X® strategies to help ensure quality.

"Our assembly team's skills are proven every day, by the fact that in nine years it has delivered zero parts per million (PPM) production and flawless delivery," said Ninefeldt. "This is a proven system poised to continue meeting the needs of our global customers."

For more information, download our Coaxial Cable Assemblies brochure or contact Paul Ninefeldt, coaxial cable product manager at Delphi, by clicking here.

Red X® is a trademark of Red X Holdings.
Green Belt™ is an element of Six Sigma, which is a service mark and trademark of Motorola, Inc.

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