What is an HSD Connector?

HSD connection system (High Speed Data) is a high-performance data connection system, which is a fully shielded interconnection system. It prevents crosstalk and interference from external sources, and the characteristic impedance is 100Ω. It was first launched by Rosenberger in 2007, leading a new trend in vehicle digital signal transmission at that time.
HSD provides two differential signal pairs for automotive industry development interfaces. Therefore, it can not only send data based on low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS), but is widely used in automotive infotainment modules, cameras, head-up displays, etc. It can also be used in USB2.0/3.0 and Ethernet (10Base-T1s, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1, BroadR-Reach) specifications, with high shielding efficiency.

HSD wire end connector harness

HSD connectors are usually used with Fakra and Mini-Fakra. In surround-view ADAS system applications, the camera is connected to the wiring harness through the Fakra connector, and the other end of the wiring harness is connected to the HFM (Mini-Fakra) connector. This allows the collected data to be transmitted to the vehicle surround view system (AVM), and then the HSD connector is connected to the wiring harness to transmit the data to the host. The data is ultimately fed to the display via the HSD+2 connector.

HSD can not only send data based on low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS), but can also be used in USD2.0/3.0 and Ethernet specifications, with high shielding efficiency. With the introduction of Automotive Ethernet, HSD connectors will become a compatible solution. From the perspective of HSD connector manufacturers, globally, the core manufacturers of automotive HSD connectors mainly include Tyco, Yazaki, Amphenol, Aptiv, JAE and Rosenberg.

Classification of HSD connectors
HSD has a variety of integration types – single/double cavity, straight/angled, waterproof/non-waterproof, and some other special +2, +4, +8 (on demand) added power PIN connectors. A separately added power PIN can be used for larger current power supply.

Structure of HSD line end connector

Adapter cable: suitable for star four-pair cable or shielded twisted pair cable
1. Exploded view of elbow product

A=HSD wire harness, B=shielded copper ring, C1=center conductor-long, C2=center conductor-short, D1=elbow frame, E1=outer conductor with plastic shell, E2=gland

2. Exploded picture of straight head products

A=HSD wire harness, B=shielded copper ring, C=center conductor, D=skeleton, E=outer conductor, F=molded shell

HSD wire end connector harness

HSD connector features:
Number of pins: 4
Installation type: direct plug
Rated current: 12A
Rated voltage: 24V
IP rating: IP20
Number of contacts: 4
Contact material: phosphor bronze
Contact surface treatment: gold plating
Application areas: automotive field

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