DETROIT, March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Tricon Industries, Inc. is producing
encapsulated diodes for voltage suppression, appearing on several vehicle
platforms throughout North America. The diodes protect increasingly complex
automotive circuitry from voltage surges caused by the additional power
demands of new electronic components and systems.
"Today's vehicles present a double-edged challenge. There are a growing
number of power hungry electric motors and gadgets within the vehicle that are
causing more voltage spikes," said Jeff Terrell, Tricon manager of product
development. "On the other hand, vehicles also have more sensitive electronic
features like telematic navigation systems and advanced safety electronics
that can be severely damaged by power spikes. This raises the importance of
reliable surge suppression provided by Tricon's diodes."
If a voltage spike reaches the battery, it can travel throughout the
vehicle's electrical system, ruining sensitive solid-state components. Diodes
prevent electrical surges by allowing voltage to flow in only one direction.
The diodes are simply plugged into the fuse block, next to the fuses, to
safeguard the circuits from surges. The diodes' design has a fool-proofing
feature, making it impossible to plug them in incorrectly, preventing faulty
connections. This feature ensures consistent and reliable diode orientation
in even the most complex electrical assemblies. As is the case for all Tricon
products, the diodes are manufactured in QS-9000 certified facilities, further
increasing their reliability.
In addition to being extremely robust, the versatile diode design can be
easily customized to change the voltage ratings to meet specific customer
requirements. The diodes also can be added into the fuse block to address
voltage issues after the vehicle design is complete, or even while the vehicle
is in production.
Tricon Industries, Inc. specializes in insert molding and specialized
components for worldwide automotive, mobile communications and appliance
markets. Tricon was one of the first in the industry to use insert-molding
techniques for the manufacture of switch and relay components as well as other
electrically-oriented parts.
Some of Tricon's recent projects include complex insert molded junction
blocks and multifunction switch components, sealed bulb taillight sockets and
circuit stampings, single-bulb light sockets, alternators and encapsulated
components, and mobile antenna assemblies. Today, Tricon is a QS-9000/ISO
9001-registered manufacturer both in the United States and Europe, with
comprehensive design, project management and manufacturing capabilities that
can be tailored to specific project requirements.
For more information, see us at the SAE 2002 World Congress in booth #129,
or visit us on the Internet at http://www.triconinc.com .
SOURCE Tricon Industries, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Pat Grandle of Tricon Industries, Inc.,
+1-630-964-2330, cell: +1-630-641-4557, E-mail:
pgrandle@triconinc.com ; or Amy Kovacs of Eisbrenner Public
Relations, +1-248-641-1446, cell: +1-586-246-8459, E-mail:
akovacs@eisbrenner.com , for Tricon Industries, Inc.
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