Delphi's body electronics and security systems continues to grow - North America - Brief Article

Automotive Industries, Jan, 2004

Delphi Delco Electronics Systems Body Electronics and Security Systems product fine has booked more than $1.2 billion in global business in the last 12 months.

The body electronics, as packaged with security systems, enable inputs and outputs to be linked through powerful microprocessors. The linkage of body computer architecture allows electrical distribution throughout the vehicle. The use of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and Surface Mounted Devices (SMDs), where appropriate helps ensure that body electronics system components are small and reliable.

Body and security features include trip computer, remote keyless entry, keyless start, vehicle immobilization systems, security alarms, glass breakage sensors and vehicle inclination sensors. Body electronics systems also coordinate and control interior functions such as lights, chimes and power distribution.