Automotive interior entertainment information, PBT helps electronic connectors reduce weight and high-speed transmission

Electrification, intelligence and sustainability are changing the design of car interiors and the driving experience
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In electric vehicles as "moving space", key components such as dashboards are being transformed into entertainment unit structures with video conferencing screens, which means that the electronics on the dashboard require higher data transfer rates, and due to the use of space To be effective, electronic components must be light-weight and compact, which places stringent demands on materials
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MD Elektronik, a German company specializing in the R&D and manufacturing of automotive cable assemblies, has developed a C-KLIC connector system that conforms to the USB Type-C standard with the help of BASF
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Reduce space by 60%, data transfer rate can exceed 10GB/s

According to reports, the connector uses BASF's PBT material Ultradur B 4300 G4, a glass fiber reinforced polybutylene terephthalate suitable for the manufacture of vehicle parts
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Connectors made of this material can use up to 60% less space than standard USB ports and can transfer data rates in excess of 10GB/s
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"We wanted to produce as many individual components of a connector system as possible from the same material and also achieve sustainability by reducing the amount of material used,
" explains Johannes Trä, Specialist and Director of Development at Techno Polymers at Myndre
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Due to material properties, Ultradur grades are available for connection + adapter (CPA) elements, coded housings and internal overmolding
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This grade shows excellent mechanical strength, especially in internal components
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Furthermore, thanks to its electrical properties and dimensional stability, it protects sensitive electronics from external influences such as humidity and dirt
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Compared to standard USB charging modules with integrated electronics, the new connector system can be more compact, saving installation space and weight
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“This new development underscores the shift towards infotainment in car interiors
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Connector systems enable greater data transfer than the systems used in current cars
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As the demand for high-performance electronics in cars continues to grow, We can support new product development with specialized material solutions,
" says Bernd Skupin, Global Key Account Manager, Performance Materials at BASF
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BASF says that due to the very good dimensional stability and low moisture absorption of the Ultradur grade, tight tolerances can be maintained regardless of the environmental conditions in which the vehicle is used
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