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The Automotive Business Unit is a supplier of Automotive Sensors such as, Brake Fluid Sensors, Clutch, Proximity Sensors - door / trunk latch systems, Capacitive Sensors - door handle, and Automotive interior lighting (Visors-Vanity Mirror). 

We are TS16949 Certified with low-cost manufacturing in Mexico and China.

Fluid Level Sensors

  • Major supplier to North American market.
  • Reliable cost effective fluid level sensor approved for brake systems.
  • Reed switch based, .67 PPM
  • Produced over 8 million brake fluid sensors annually.
  • Automated test & assembly.
  • Load Rating: 5mA to 0.25A incandescent bulb.

Clutch Switches

  • Provides input to cruise, EFI & clutch interlock systems through a connection to the clutch pedal.
  • Insert molded housing.
  • High reliability.
  • Tier 2 supplier to North American OEM.
  • Load Rating: 15VDC, 5A.

Proportional Valve Switches

  • Provides warning in the event of a system failure involving the brake proportional valve.
  • Tier 2 supplier to North American OEM.
  • Normally Open, Momentary closed switch.
  • 100% automated assembly & test.
  • Load Rating: 15VDC, 0.25A incandescent bulb.

Power Steering Flow Switches

  • Senses fluid flow in power steering applications.
  • Normally closed, switch opens at set flow rate.
  • 3 sensing versions with varying flow rates and construction designs.
  • Load Rating: 15VDC, 0.25A incandescent bulb.

Vanity Mirror Assembly

  • Developed with cooperation of Tier 1 supplier US Automotive interior supplier.
  • Components sourced & built in China.
  • Plastic color matched for interior application.

Door Handle Sensor

  • “Human Body Sensor.”
  • Discriminates against false triggering.
  • Exceptional low cost.
  • Sealed construction.
  • “Hybrid” Capacitive Sensor (Pat. Pending)
  • EMC testing – Bulk current, radiated emissions CISPR-25.
  • Multi-function thumb switch (tact or sensing type).

Motor Control

  • Microprocessor based technology.
  • In-field programmable.
  • Non-volatile memory storage.
  • Variable program memory.
  • Analog or digital I/O.
  • UL 508 Recognized.
  • Rating: 120VAC 8A or 24VDC 2A.

Encoder Switches

  • Outputs: Binary, Analog, or Quadrature.
  • Momentary switch option.
  • Customizable detent feel.
  • Customizable footprints and circuits.
  • Lighted options.
  • Rating: 150VDC 20mA (typical).

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