DATA CABLING · AUTOMOTIVE ETHERNET · RF CONNECTOR SYSTEMS
Pre-assembled data cables and RF connector systems that connect cameras, radar, and lidar sensors to the control unit. Manufactured fully automatically and tested in our in-house high-frequency laboratory.
A modern vehicle processes image data from up to twelve cameras, as well as radar and lidar signals. Each of these connections runs through a data cable that must withstand engine heat, vibration, and moisture within the vehicle’s electrical system. If the connection fails, the driver assistance function fails. That is why KE Elektronik develops and manufactures data cabling as a complete system: cable, connector, housing, and seal — all from a single source.
For LVDS and Automotive Ethernet transmission, we use RF connector systems designed for specific impedance and shielding attenuation. Cable assembly is fully automated. Cutting, stripping, shielding, crimping, and housing installation are all performed in a single machine; each process step is monitored, and the machine automatically rejects defective parts.
When installation space is limited or tightness requirements are high, we supply overmolded cable assemblies that do not require additional sealing elements. The performance of a connection is determined by the details: contact resistance, crimp geometry, and shielding connection. In our laboratory, we test cross-sectional micrographs, pull-off forces, and high-frequency properties throughout the manufacturing process. We work with you to define product requirements and IP protection classes before the first mold is built.
The new APH-MCX product family was developed to provide reliable and smart connectivity for modern high-frequency applications. The RF connector system enables the transmission of signals between systems for cameras, sensors, radar, and LiDAR, thereby supporting applications in the areas of driver assistance, autonomous driving, navigation, and infotainment. Overmolded versions are also available for various installation scenarios, offering advantages in terms of space optimization, vibration resistance, and sealing.
Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Autonomous Driving, Navigation, Infotainment Systems
Standard solutions quickly reach their limits when it comes to data cabling. Installation space, connector locations, and cable lengths vary depending on the vehicle platform and application. That is why KE Elektronik develops customized solutions that are precisely tailored to our customers’ requirements.
We support projects using the APQP process, from the initial feasibility analysis through prototype development and validation all the way to the start of series production (SOP). Thanks to our extensive in-house expertise in component development, tooling and equipment manufacturing, and measurement and testing technology, we ensure streamlined development processes, high flexibility, and maximum quality.
Talk to our team about your needs — from feasibility studies to mass production.