A connector can save your life
Safety Restraint Systems (SRS)
SRS systems in a vehicle
Fatal injuries significantly reduced
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SRS System Components
Connectors are everywhere
New applications have successively emerged: seatbelt
pretensioners, knee airbags, pedestrian protection
On average, you can find up to 10 squibs connectors in a vehicle
1)
2)
3)
4)
6
1
2
3
2
4
5
5
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Driver AirBag
Passenger AirBag
Knee AirBag
SideAirBag
frontal & rear
5)
Belt Pretensioner
frontal and rear
6)
Inflatable Curtain
Windowbag, Roof-rail
SRS Connection Circuit: On time, every time
Up to 800 connection points with individual requirements
SRS connectors play a key role in your safety
• They must be reliable over time
• They must meet strict quality control
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It all starts with an innovative connector…
Because your life can depend
on it, Delphi brings you
its in-depth expertise
to provide the best SRS
interconnection systems
in the market
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Delphi has been leading innovation cycles
Major SRS Innovations
1995
2000
2005
2010
Delphi
Competitor A
Advanced joint technology
Competitor B
(Resistance welding)
Delphi
Competitor A
Competitor C
Miniaturization (ABX)
Delphi
Competitor A
Competitor D
Competitor E
Competitor F
Ergonomic mating
Delphi
Competitor A
Competitor D
Competitor B
Competitor F
Pin-protection (AK-2)
Delphi
Integrated grounding (AK-2+)
Legend
Start of production
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Central Design Centers close to you
Nuremberg, Germany
Troy, USA
Namyang, South Korea
Anting, China
Chennai, India
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Delphi is ready when and where you need us
Nuremberg, Germany
Tatabanya, Hungary
Namyang, South Korea
Nantong, China
Cochin, India
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Sao Paulo, Brazil
We are located in every automotive market in the world
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Our connectors are designed to perform in severe
environments
Squib connectors
Retainers
High quality design to perform in
severe conditions
•
Mechanical seating and orientation of
the squib connector
•
Integrated shorting clip to avoid
misfiring of disconnected actuators
•
Electrical monitoring of connector
mating condition
•
Highly robust mechanical performance
•
Reliable electrical characteristics
•
Superior electromagnetic filtering
Plastic housing
CPA button
Cover
Plastic housing
Wire
Ferrite
Terminal
Housing
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Shorting clip
Our SRS connector solutions are manufactured to
the highest standard quality
MCC (Modular Connector Concept): SRS best in class all rounder
Our most popular product, an excellent high performance squib connector featuring a
scoop-proof interface suitable for any SRS applications
Stay grounded with MCC-ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge)
The integrated ground contact avoids electrostatic charges on the airbag module and
eliminates the need for a separate grounding feature
ABX-3: the space maker
The smallest design on the market for applications with very tight space constraints
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Our SRS connector solutions are manufactured to
the highest standard quality
ABX Sealed UC: the SRS cost effective solution for water resistant applications
Sealed connector for applications external to the vehicle cockpit. No retainer required.
Our fully-serviceable Pyrofuse is ready for harsh environment
Sealed connector for pedestrian protection or battery cutoff featuring a fullyserviceable locking system
A full family of retainers
Various interfaces (FCI, AK-1, AK-2 and AK-2+) to fit reliably to the industry standard
11mm ignitor pocket. Shorting bar protection and different levels of scoop-proofing and
indexing
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SRS Connector Solutions for any airbag issue
Airbag issue ?
Delphi solution
Wet environment ?
Sealed connectors
Blind mating assembly ?
AK-2 scoop-proof connectors
Safe mating ?
CPA button, AK-2 scoop-proof interface
Need for room ?
Miniaturized connectors
Airbag lamp flashing ?
Reliable terminals, resistance welding
Easy grounding ?
AK-2+ ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge)
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Reliability is a matter of wiring expertise
Pigtail assemblies
Cable sub-assembly (squib + wire)
Benefits:
Connector assembly is done for you ensuring
an outstanding quality level
Jumper harness assemblies
Features the squib connector at one end,
a sectioning connector at the other and the
attachment accessories in between
Benefits:
Customizable assemblies ready to connect
Whether your job is to supply the airbag, the vehicle wiring
or package the vehicle, we have the right solution for you
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Delphi Innovation - Integrated ESD (ElectroStatic
Discharge) Protection
TRADITIONAL SOLUTION
Risk: additional
connections in the circuit
Cost: Male & female
sectioning connector
NEW SIMPLIFIED SOLUTION
Safety: no additional
connections in the circuit
Benefit: no
sectioning
coupling required
Risk: Ground connection can
not be electrically checked
Cost: additional eyelet &
assembly process
Safety: grounding and
firing lines are connected
in the correct sequence
Benefit: no additional assembly
process needed
Benefits:
• Reduced complexity generating substantial savings
• Increased safety in assembly and vehicle life
• Easy grounding for plastic modules
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Delphi Innovation - AK-2 scoop-proof interface for
safe mating
The AK-2 interface has been designed by Delphi
Benefits:
• Global standard spreading
in all markets
• Touching of pins not possible,
also under worst case conditions
• The best Kojiri-safe scoop-proof
solution with excellent mating
ergonomics
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Delphi Innovation - Connector Engaged Safety and
Connector Position Assurance (CES/CPA) system
Patented Delphi System for a safe and reliable mating
The Connector Position Assurance can be pushed only if
the connector is mated completely in the final position in the initiator
Benefits:
Connector is perfectly locked
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Delphi Innovation - Resistance welding
It is the preferred connection technology for squib connectors
in the industry
Benefits:
• Reliable connection thanks to a true material joint
• Superior lifetime mechanical and electrical stability
Most of our connectors features resistance welding
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11mm Ignitor Pocket
Global interface standards for our connectors
FCI
interface
Ø 11mm FCI, AK initiator / fully compatible with ISO19072 standard pocket
5 codes available
Integrated shorting clip
AK-1
interface
Ø 11mm FCI, AK initiator / fully compatible with ISO19072 standard pocket
JAK
interface
Compatible to Ø 11mm FCI JAK initiator / squib holder compatible
AK-2
interface
Ø 11mm FCI, AK initiator / fully compatible with ISO19072 standard pocket
AK-2+
interface
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3 codes available
Integrated shorting clip
3 codes available
Integrated shorting clip
3 scoop-proof codes available
Integrated shorting clip
Ø 11mm FCI, AK initiator / fully compatible with ISO19072 standard pocket
2 codes available
Integrated shorting clip with ESD connection
We can save lives
• with the design of our SRS components to meet all
requirements
• by manufacturing our SRS products to the highest
quality standards
• through our continuous innovation towards higher
system performance
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