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During automotive electronics development and system integration, some equipment or test fixtures may require a female-to-female cable configuration. A cable with two male ends or incompatible coding may not meet the intended mechanical connection requirements.

Premier Cable PCM-XY-0002 is a customized automotive Ethernet cable assembly using the Rosenberger MTD connector system. Both ends are fitted with E7K11A-1AQX5-Z Z-Code female connectors, and the assembly uses Gebauer & Griller (G&G) GG 2Speed 132 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable.

This Rosenberger MTD automotive Ethernet cable is intended for automotive electronic equipment, network test platforms and engineering development projects that require connections between compatible interfaces. Its female-to-female configuration can establish wired connections between equipment with the appropriate mating interfaces and can also be evaluated for dedicated test harnesses and development setups.

This cable assembly features MTD female connectors at both ends, providing a pre-assembled wired connection for equipment with compatible interfaces. It can be used for automotive single-pair Ethernet application evaluation, test harness connections, controller prototype validation and development platform integration.

Suitability for applications such as 100BASE-T1 or 1000BASE-T1 must be verified based on complete channel performance, pinout definitions and device protocol requirements.

Key Performance Advantages

Simplifies Harness Planning Between Compatible Interfaces

Using the same connector configuration at both ends can simplify BOM management, spare-part identification and harness specification records. It also helps standardize technical documentation for projects requiring multiple cables of the same configuration.

Provides a Defined Starting Point for High-Speed Channel Validation

The combination of MTD interfaces and twisted-pair cable provides a defined starting point for evaluating single-pair differential data connections. Engineering teams can conduct further impedance, return-loss, insertion-loss and bit-error performance testing against the target protocol.

Helps Manage Installation Space and Harness Complexity

The MTD connector system is designed for compact automotive data interconnections and can be considered for projects requiring optimized interface layouts. Actual harness space requirements still depend on cable diameter, connector backshell geometry, bend radius and routing.

Typical Applications

◆ Automotive ECUs and In-Vehicle Networks

Can be evaluated for connections between electronic control units, gateways and in-vehicle networking modules with matching MTD interfaces.

◆ ADAS and Automotive Sensor Development

Suitable for evaluating wired connections between sensor controllers, computing modules and development prototypes with compatible interfaces. Target data rates and channel performance must match the equipment design.

◆ Automotive Ethernet Test Platforms

Can be evaluated as an interconnection cable for network analyzers, communication testers and controller test benches with suitable interfaces.

Product FAQ

What Is the Difference Between MTD and H-MTD ?

Rosenberger MTD and H-MTD are different connector families. Similar names do not mean that the connectors are interchangeable or have identical electrical performance.

The MTD system targets differential data connections, including automotive single-pair Ethernet.

H-MTD is a separate automotive high-speed data connector system with its own interface construction and specifications.

Selection should be based on the complete part number, mechanical coding, mating connector, termination method and target protocol. For PCM-XY-0002, the E7K11A-1AQX5-Z configuration should be verified rather than replaced with an H-MTD part number by assumption.

How Can I Verify Interface Compatibility Between PCM-XY-0002 and Existing Equipment ?

Start by checking the complete part number, mechanical coding, installation orientation and terminal arrangement of the equipment-side mating connector. Even if the equipment uses the Rosenberger MTD series, compatibility should not be assumed from the series name or appearance alone.

Does UTP Cable Require Special Routing Considerations ?

UTP routing should be planned according to the vehicle's electromagnetic environment. Consider the cable's proximity to power wiring, motor-drive circuits and other potential interference sources. Avoid exceeding the manufacturer's specified bend radius or applying excessive tensile force. Project-specific routing requirements should take precedence.

Does Premier Cable Offer Wholesale and OEM Services ?

Premier Cable can evaluate connector integration, custom cable assemblies, OEM manufacturing, and volume procurement according to project requirements.