SMK's Activity for the Car Electronics Market (connectivity)

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Product Lineup

(1) Connectors :	FPC connector, RF coaxial connector, Connectors for various interfaces
(2) Media Port :	Various custom made available
(3) Wireless Communication parts :	Bluetooth^® Modules

Background

The computerization of the vehicle such as car navigation system/camera/sensors intended for safety/secure/comfortableness is steady progressing and there is a trend of further increase with the development of Hybrid electric vehicle and Electric Vehicle.

Current Challenges

· Increase of signal number with the development of computerization of the vehicle, complication of wiring

· Simplification of wiring and supreme high connectability
· Reduction of mounting area
· Reduction of Cu used amount by reduction of discrete wire and caring for the environment.

Proposal from SMK

(1) Proposing FPC/FFC and RF Coaxial Cable Connectors
0.5mm pitch FPC/FFC connectors

EC-05 series/
EC-10 series

· High contact reliability is secured by the slider structure
· Enhances operability by the easy flip system
· Established the industry's No. 1 class level of FPC retention force.

EF-51 series

· High contact reliability is secured by the front flip.
· Established high FPC retention force by FPC fall-out prevention structure.

【New Product】
BF-51 Series

・The backflip-lock structure enables this simple operation.
・A structure to prevent FPC failing off enables more freely to the direction in which the FPC can be laid.

EF-5D series

・This is the FPC connecter EF-5D series which has a 0.5mm pitch shield for automotive use and supports high speed transmission.
・With its unique front flip structure, this series achieves a secure locking mechanism that is resistant to vibration.
・This FPC connector uses both sides of the FPC; has a signaling layer and ground layer; and is perfect for circuit configurations required for impedance matching.P>

RF coaxial connectors
TC-15 series

· A connector for connecting the ETC equipment and the antenna.
· Small and thin and holds twisting force.

VR-1 series

· A connector for connecting terrestrial digital broadcast turner and antenna.
· Secures high twisting force and high mating retention force 70N despite the smallness.

【New Product】
TC-25 Series

・Automotive Coaxial Connector for ETC/DSRC and Car Navigation Systems. ETC/DSRC
・This product saves more space than our previous models (38% reduction) and possesses high mating retention force(100N min.) and has a low insertion force of 20N maximum, helping to improve operability.

VC-2 series

・It enables complete bonding with its SMB (Sub Miniature Type B) base and push-on molded locking system.
・Its operation frequency range is DC～4GHz and it is equipped with high integrity and excellent high frequency properties.

（2）Media Port

Demand for media ports is increasing because they support connection to diversifying external equipment. We can provide multiple units for various kinds of connectors in line with customers’ needs. *Customizable.

MediaPort

(3) Proposal for Wireless Communication parts

Bluetooth^® Modules

We will propose total solutions integrating with software technology, based upon actual design-ins into industrial equipment and also into consumer products such as cellular phones and video cameras.

Bluetooth^® Audio module BT505A	Bluetooth^® Serial Port Adapter BT304

Bluetooth^® Bi-directional Audio Transmission

SMK achieved bi-directional audio transmission with A2DP profile. It is possible to send battery voltage monitoring info with AVRCP profile.

*Bluetooth^® as word mark or logo is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. SMK is awarded permission to apply the trademark.