Abstract: An electrical cable includes a first wire conductor separated from a second wire conductor and a compensation area proximate to, but separated from, an end portion of the cable and a method of manufacturing such an electrical cable. The first and second wire conductors are each connected to a contact element. The first and second wire conductors are separated by a first distance within the compensation area. The first and second wire conductors are separated by a second distance outside of the compensation area. The first distance is less than the second distance, thereby decreasing an impedance of the cable within the compensation area.

Abstract: A cable with matched impedance is described herein. The cable has at least two conductors which are separated from each other by insulation and are connectable to contact elements. The cable includes a compensation area within its end portion. The distance of the conductors from each other within the compensation area is smaller than outside the compensation area, thereby decreasing the impedance of the cable in the compensation area. The cable may include a clamping means that is configured to engage the cable in the compensation area and press it together such that the distance of the at least two conductors from each other is reduced. Alternatively or additionally, the cable may include a coating formed of electrically conductive material disposed within the compensation area. A method of manufacturing such a cable is also presented.

Abstract: An illumination system for a vehicle is provided and includes a plurality of illumination units each having at least one light emitting diode attached thereto. A plurality of electrical leads connect the plurality of illumination units. The plurality of illumination units and the plurality of electrical leads are interconnected to define an illumination circuit that is embedded within at least one vehicle structure. Light emitted by at least one of the illumination units is guided from within the at least one vehicle structure to illuminate a vehicle interior.

Abstract: An illumination system for a vehicle is provided and includes a plurality of illumination units each having at least one light emitting diode attached thereto. A plurality of electrical leads connect the plurality of illumination units. The plurality of illumination units and the plurality of electrical leads are interconnected to define an illumination circuit that is embedded within at least one vehicle structure. Light emitted by at least one of the illumination units is guided from within the at least one vehicle structure to illuminate a vehicle interior.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection element for the connecting of electrical leads which are provided in particular for motor vehicles and which comprise a plurality of parallel individual conductors which are connected to a common strip-like carrier, comprising an upper part and a lower part, each of which having at least one clamping surface. The clamping surfaces face one another in such a manner that in the connected state, two overlapping leads with mutually facing contact regions are clamped in between the clamping surfaces. The invention further relates to a method for the replacement of electrical components which are in particular provided for motor vehicles with the help of a connection element in accordance with the invention.