Views: 10 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2019-10-22 Origin: Site
With the rapid development of semiconductor process technology, the integration capability of integrated circuits is getting stronger and stronger, but in the composition of electronic products, a device is indispensable, it’s the electrical connector, which are essential core component for the electrical connection of the whole circuit system, whose function is to achieve switching on, off or switching by means of electrical/optical signals and mechanical forces. Connectors are used in all electronic products, from microcapsule cameras to large-scale defense equipment are inseparable from connectors, widely used in automotive, communications, aerospace, military equipment, computers, industry, household appliances, and many other fields, at any electronic show, the electrical connector are a beautiful landscape.
As product intelligence trends become more apparent, connector products present four trends.
Traditional electrical connector are passive products, and manufacturers provide standardized products to customers. As electronic products diversify and more and more smart products emerge, such as robots and drones, manufacturers need more customized connector products. To adapt to the needs of the product, we need to develop new products together with the customer to meet the shape and functional needs of them, so the connector manufacturer needs to participate in the customer's design in advance.
Traditional connectors transmit only a single signal, such as video, control, or data signals. As electronic products become thinner and lighter, terminal connector move from a single signal to multiple signals, and the same cable can simultaneously transmit light, electricity, or other signals. It also helps to save space and improve system reliability.
In order to gain more profits, traditional connector manufacturers are turning connectors from a passive product to a modular product. For example, in the server cable provider, the connector will be intelligent, and the single cable will be changed to a smart cable by adding active ICs that can monitor data.
Nowadays, electronic products are becoming increasingly thinner and lighter, and they are also driving the development of even small-sized products, connectors, and small-sized products, such as small size, low height, narrow pitch, multi-function, long life, and surface mounting. So terminal connector manufacturers have to adapt to these changes to improve processes and designs.
China's connector market has occupied about 30% of the global connector market, but China's connectors are mainly low-end, high-end connectors account for a relatively low proportion. From a global perspective, automotive connectors are the largest application market. According to statistics, the automotive market application is the largest application mayor of the global connector, accounting for 22.2%. Followed by telecommunications and data communications, about 21%, in addition to computer and industry accounted for 16%, 12%.
While automotive, communications, and consumer electronics are the traditional main battlegrounds for electrical connector, emerging areas may bring more business opportunities to connectors. These emerging areas include autonomous driving, AR/VR, robotics, drones, shared bicycle smart wear, and more. These emerging areas have special needs for connectors that drive the diversification of connectors.