UNITED STATES COUNCIL FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH LLC

Electrical Wiring Component Applications Partnership (EWCAP)

Mission

Develop common, optimized, designs for electrical connectors.
Perform collaborative research on connector-related projects.
Develop industry-wide test specifications and design guidelines for connectors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Publications

R & D News Highlights

EWCAP Footprints Database

To access drawings and STEP (3D) models of EWCAP designs, click on the applicable connector family below:

Traditional Connectors

0.50 mm Connectors (Unsealed)
0.64 mm Connectors (Sealed)
0.64 mm Connectors (Unsealed)
1.2 mm Connectors (sealed)
1.2 mm Connectors (unsealed)
1.5 mm Connectors (Sealed)
1.5 mm Connectors (Unsealed)
2.8 mm Connectors (Sealed)
2.8 mm Connectors (Unsealed)
6.3 mm Connectors (Sealed)
6.3 mm Connectors (Unsealed)
Mixed Hybrid Connectors (Sealed)
Mixed Hybrid Connectors (Unsealed)
Terminal Blades (all)
Approved interfaces with no mating connector

Specialty Connectors and Designs

Airbag shorting clip retainer and initiator
Radio Frequency (RF) Connectors
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors
Anti-tracking design geometry
Clip Slot bases and sheet-metal

**Superseded Part Numbers and Revision Levels**

Contact OEM Engineering prior to selecting a mating connector and/or footprint for a specific application.

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