Two-wire cable assemblies for automotive applications

Are you looking for an automotive, compact and robust combination for high-performance data transmission up to 20 Gbps and a maximum frequency of 15 GHz?

If so, our two-wire cable assemblies are the perfect solution for your application.

ADTCon UTP

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GEMnet

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H-MTD

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AMEC

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BEAMnet

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Your advantages

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High frequency range and high data rate

  • High frequency range and high data rates (15 GHz and 20 Gbps)
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Consistently high-quality standard

  • Highly automated assembly with automated process monitoring
  • Globally standardized machinery
  • Compliance with the smallest processing tolerances
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Tailor-made solution with modular concept

  • Handling of various cable variants (STP, SPP, UTP)
  • Sealed and non-sealed connector variants

Saving installation space

  • Compact and robust design
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Reduction of mating processes

  • Less mating processes due to a modular package concept (standard connector with 1-, 2- and 4-way housings)
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Applications

4K camera systems Autonomous driving 4K displays Rear seat entertainment Electromobility Automotive Ethernet

Protocols & signals

Successfully implemented projects

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Control unit connection

Advantages:

  • Miniaturized connection solution
  • High-performance data transmission
  • Application-oriented scalability
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Display connection

Advantages:

  • Miniaturized connection solution
  • Cost-effective
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LiDAR connection

Advantages:

  • Miniaturized connection solution
  • High-performance data transmission for real-time data

Technical information

Electrical
Return loss ≥ 30 dB, 0.01 GHz up to 3 GHz (H-MTD) or ≥ 11 dB, 400 MHz up to 600 MHz (AMEC)
≥ 25 dB, 3 GHz up to 6 GHz (H-MTD)
≥ 20 dB, 6 GHz up to 10 GHz (H-MTD)
≥ 15 dB, 10 GHz up to 15 GHz (H-MTD)
Mechanical
Keying efficiency ≥ 150 N
Engagement force < 45 N
Retention force latch ≥ 110 N
Mating cycles ≥ 25
Environmental
Temperature range -40 °C up to +105 °C
Qualification according to DIN EN 60068 -2

Data according to component manufacturer

FAQ

They stand out by a lightweight design along with very high data rates and a high flexibility due to modular housings.

Automotive Ethernet means Ethernet for vehicles with the goal of standardizing the data transmission in the on-board power system. Automotive Ethernet is a core technology for the realization of the future on-board power system.

What is 100BASE-T1? Automotive Ethernet with a data transmission rate of 100 Mbps via a pair of cores.

What is 1000BASE-T1? Automotive Ethernet with a data transmission rate of 1 Gbps via a pair of cores.

OPEN Alliance is a non-profit organization with the goal of specifying Ethernet and the on-board power system for vehicles.

What is the difference between UTP and STP? UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) means an unshielded two-wire data cable.
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) means a single-shielded or multiple-shielded two-wire data cable.

Handling instructions for two-wire cables can be found under the link.

We are happy to assist you with advice.