electrical connector
Created in 1989, FCI has quickly become the third largest connector manufacturer
electrical connector
in the world. We supply high quality electronic, optical and electrical connectors and
interconnect systems to target markets, such as Automotive, Communications, Data,
Instrumentation and Industrial, Consumer Electronics, Energy Power and Utility.
FCI 2004 - Company Overview: FCI is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of innovative high-quality electrical and electronic interconnect for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications. A World-Class Player in Key Markets: Microconnections sector, Telecom sector,Automobile sector, Europe’s Electrical sector. A member of the Areva Group : Worldwide expert in energy (nuclear and electricity transmission and distribution) with a strong presence in 40 countries, with 70,000 employees in the world, 2003 Sales figures of 11.1 billion euros. Partnership :with our customers to understand their market.Use our 15 years of experience in different markets to provide best solutions for our partners. Superior Customer Satisfaction : Competitive advantage through service and quality, increased performance recognized by customers, (Best Supplier Award from Celestica, Supplier of the Year Award from the Imark group, 2003 Distribution Award.). Total Quality Management :
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Identification and sharing of Best Practices, implementation of Six Sigma program, International quality standards. Technological Leadership and Innovation: Anticipate market needs and trends through innovation, R and D programs in leading-edge technology to ensure FCI leadership position, new products with high-potential growth developed for emerging requirements (Socket T micro-processors, new generation of connectors for PC’s (3 G I/O), high speed high density connectors, airbag connectors, High-density flex interconnect).
Missions: Within FCI, the Corporate Research Center (CRC) plays the role of advanced competence center in Materials, Processes, Modeling and Numerical simulation, as well as in Interconnect Technologies including signal transmissions via electrical, optical and RF medias. Among the FCI technological drivers are miniaturization, high-speed signal transmission and the transition from components to sub-systems. FCI commitment to innovation results in over 6 percent of the annual turnover being invested into R and D.
Designs, manufactures and supplies innovative and competitive interconnect solutions for automotive electrical and electronic applications, 2nd in Europe, 4th worldwide, with 4000 people, 13 factories, 8 R and D centers , the Automotive Division has the global footprint to support customers on a worldwide basis, with the objective to become the best global supplier in the industry. 4 segments : Electrical Distribution Systems, Safety Restraint Systems, Electronic Control Units, Car Multimedia Devices. Designs, manufactures and supplies innovative and competitive interconnect solutions for Data, Datacom, Telecom, Consumer electronic, Industrial, Instrumentation and Medical applications. Number 1 supplier of 2mm backpanel connectors with the objective to become at least number 3 in all market segments served. Develops leading edge technologies such as Ball Grid Array Attach Systems, Virtual Shield High Speed backpanel connectors, MID based connectors solutions. With 5900 people, 11 factories, 5 R and D centers, the CDC Division has the global footprint to satisfy customers on a worldwide basis. Designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of products for transportation systems and electrical power distribution, construction, telecommunications and manufacturing industries. Supplies connectors for high-voltage aluminium and copper transformers and related hardware. Designs, manufactures and supplies flexible micro-circuits for Market Consumer applications, Smart cards, Watch industry, High Density Interconnect applications and RFID antennas. Specific reel to reel manufacturing process enabling mass production of flexible circuits : 1,4 billion products shipped annually. World number 1 supplier in smart card industry. Reference supplier for watch industry and RFID antennas applications. FCI Divisions. Automotive: Today’s ever-competitive automotive industry has seen a sharp increase in the number of electrical and electronic equipment in modern vehicles. FCI is the fourth largest provider of connectors in the automotive industry and is the
worldwide leader in car safety restraint applications. FCI offers reliable, high tech and innovative interconnect solutions. We produce connectors for Engine management, ABS and Airbag systems, including ECU and sensor packages. We also supply connectors and terminals for instrument panel, harness sectioning, engine compartment applications and in-car entertainment systems, in short, something for every automotive application. Communications, Data and Consumer: FCI is a leading supplier of interconnect solutions to the communications, data and consumer markets. Major product offerings include high speed backpanel, IO, board to board, flex and high speed mezzanine connectors. We continually develop and bring new products to market that save time, space and cost. Leading developments include connections for central office, cellular base station and datacom applications. We provide other connections for applications such as desktop and mobile PCs, mobile phones and personal entertainment devices. Our Board to Board and backpanel connectors are also used in the medical, industrial and instrumentation markets. FCI’s need to react to a developing market has seen the company develop successful solutions such as our Ball Grid Array (BGA) technology. This has become the connector of choice for many communications systems. Electrical Power Interconnect : FCI provides a comprehensive range of electrical products that cater to the vast market sector of Power Utilities, Construction, Maintenance and Repair, Public Services and Central Office. We are constantly adding to our range of products and services based on producing the most cost effective solutions for the most demanding tasks. Our more traditional interconnect products have been complimented with the addition of state-of-the-art battery operated hydraulic tools, hydraulic boosters and high-speed compression tools. Microconnections : FCI is the worldwide leading supplier of micro circuitry on flexible films for smart card applications. Our wealth of experience has led to FCI becoming a reference supplier and provider of innovative solutions for consumer peripherals, antennas for RFID applications and flexible circuits for customized applications. We offer such technology as Nickel Hard Surface (NiHS™), Tape Automated
Bonding (TAB) and Chip on Flex (COF) as well as a range of low and high frequency antennas. Our production facilities in Europe and Asia, together with our knowledge of key processes and materials, enable us to provide customers with the support they need to improve on their current products and create new ones for future needs. Served Markets. Automotive : FCI is one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotive connector systems with a strong reputation for providing high quality, innovative and cost-effective solutions. Communications. FCI plays a leading role in the communications, datacom and wireless applications market. We supply manufacturers with one of the most versatile ranges of high-speed back panels, board-to-board, I/O connectors and electrical terminals available. Consumer Electronics. FCI has developed a large range of products that meet the needs of today’s consumer electronics applications. With a unique low profile and very low pitch, our FFC/FPC series complement a large choice of miniature board to board and I/O connectors. Data. FCI is world leader in the development of new generation connectors. From fast signal rate connectors through to high density and minimum sized solutions that meet the demands of today’s ever changing market. Energy, Power and Utility. FCI maintains its leading position serving the power utilities, OEM, construction, maintenance and repair markets with a large range of products. These include terminals, splices, branch connectors, fittings for power cables and modern lightweight powered tools.
Industrial, Instrumentation and Medical. FCI offers a range of diversified, innovative connectors for industrial electronic applications from servo-drives, numeric controllers and robots; right through to IC testers and medical instruments. Connectors and terminals for
automotive applications. Terminal Systems: A wide range of terminals
for signal, mid-power and power supply. Instrument Panel and Cockpit. Harness Sectioning. Connectors and terminals for automotive applications. Engine Compartment. Flex Interconnection Systems. Safety Restraint S
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