7 POWERTRAIN REVOLUTION
Greater sense – Data in the powertrain
Sensor technologies are among the fasting growing applications in the automotive industry. In fact, today's
cars use sensors to respond to changes in conditions important to the driver and passengers both inside and
outside the vehicle.
TE sensors help provide the data for control, adaptation and response of vehicle functions that increase
safety, comfort and efficiency. Our sensors are designed and manufactured to exacting specifications.
Together with our customers, we work to solve major application challenges in new and creative ways,
including with the powertrain systems and their components.
TE powertrain sensor applications include those that measure everything from position to speed to pressure
and temperature. For example, TE offers a range of humidity sensors designed to improve performance,
reduce energy consumption, and increase safety in environments where temperature affects performance.
Our integrated current sensor for battery packs can detect, in real-time, current variation and react with
corresponding signals. Important TE sensor technologies for powertrain include transmission sensors for
detecting drive mode and shift drum in transmission applications; speed sensors for measuring gear speed,
travel and angle position; and the all-gear detection sensor for measuring gear and shift position in manual
transmissions.
Committed to innovation
Our commitment to innovation and execution has placed our customers at the center of modern human
experience – enabling advancements in transportation. TE is committed to offering connectivity and sensor
solutions that allow OEMs to bring innovation to the powertrain revolution and the broader connected car
universe – products that are smaller and lighter and offer high reliability performance in ever-increasingly
harsh environments. TE relies on advanced materials, contact physics, miniaturization, and new power and
data architectures to help OEMs achieve their desired solutions.
To learn more about TE's automotive solutions, visit:
www.te.com/automotive
SOURCES
1 McKinsey & Co., "Electrifying insights: How automakers can drive electrified vehicle sales and profitability," January, 2017, pg 13
2, 3 McKinsey & Co., "Electrifying insights: How automakers can drive electrified vehicle sales and profitability," January, 2017, pg 2
4, 5, 6 Technavio, "Global Automotive Powertrain Sensors Market Driven by the Rising Demand for Fuel-efficient and Environmentally Friendly Vehicles.''
January 5, 2017, pg 1
7 McKinsey & Co., "Disruptive Trends that will Transform the Auto Industry," January, 2016, pg 12
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