CONNECTION SYSTEMS

Delphi 150 & 280 Series GT FBT USCAR Unsealed
Connection Systems
Delphi offers the industry's first application of advanced
Flexible Beam Technology (FBT) designed into an automotive
connection system. The connection system is an extension of
the GT product line and features Flexible Beam Technology
for the terminal-to-connector cavity interface. The connection
system offers reduced complexity at lower cost while
providing industry-leading terminal retention.
The GT FBT series includes 1.5 and 2.8 mm unsealed female
connectors designed to mate to USCAR footprint devices. The
GT FBT series provides better terminal retention, with reduced
mass and a robust locking mechanism.
The GT terminal and connector system offers a small package
size suited to fit the tight space requirements of today's
vehicles. The GT Connection System includes:
Tangless terminals with stamped serrations
Primary cantilever lock with features for optional Connector
Position Assurance (CPA)
Female terminals compatible with ISO or SAE blades

GT FBT USCAR 16 way unsealed 1.5 mm female
connector

Benefits
Terminal position assurance without additional pieces is a
technology differentiator
Improvement in harness first time quality enhances
quality/warranty performance
Reduces mass up to 12 percent with fewer pieces
30 percent increase in terminal retention enhances
performance
Industry standard repair tools used for simple servicing, with
no secondary pieces to remove
Tangless terminals yield durability
Low engage force improves reliability and ergonomics
Primary cantilever lock with features for optional CPA for
easy disassembly and low engage force
Mates to ISO, SAE blades for compatibility with existing
systems

FBT uses a rigid ramp to provide the terminal
primary lock. A flexible beam opposite the
retention ramp holds the terminal against the
ramp and provides audible and tactile feedback.

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