The four future development trends of the automotive connector industry

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The four future development trends of the automotive connector industry

June 08 , 2023 0

Cars are the most familiar means of transportation in our daily life. With the development of China's economy and the general improvement of people's living standards, cars have become an affordable means of transportation for most families. Car has become an indispensable travel tool in modern life, comfortable, high speed, high safety. Therefore, the car market is very large and developing very fast. Many people know that a car has hundreds of connectors. So do you know what types of car connectors there are?

In general, the type of automotive connector can be divided into six aspects: electrical function, installation position, connection structure, shape specifications, size specifications, shape specifications and operating frequency:

1. According to the connection structure: wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, board-to-board, FPC and chip package (IC pin type)
2. According to size specifications: rectangle and circle.
3. According to electrical functions: electronic control module (car computer), lamp holder, temperature sensor, central electrical box, air conditioning wiring harness, audio entertainment.
4. According to the installation position, it is divided into chassis system, instrument panel, engine system and safety system.
5. Round joint (ordinary joint (sealed, not sealed)
6. Operating frequency: low frequency and high frequency (3)MHz boundary)

For other types of automotive connectors, they can be divided into other categories according to their use, special structure, installation methods and special performance, but generally only to highlight some characteristics and use, and the basic classification still does not exceed the above classification principles. Taking into account the technical development and actual situation of automotive connectors, we will introduce several automotive connectors: ① low-frequency circular connectors; ② Rectangular connector; ③ Printed circuit connector; ④ Optical fiber connector; ⑤ RF connector.

The automotive industry is the largest connector market, accounting for more than 20% of the global connector industry. The automotive industry has a great demand for connectors. With the rise of independent driving, consumer demand for cars is increasing, automotive infotainment is becoming more and more popular, and the demand for automotive connectors will continue to expand. Industry involves heavy machinery, robotic machinery, handheld measuring equipment, etc.

In the future, with the increase of automation, the performance of automotive connectors will continue to improve. The safety requirements of automotive connectors are very high, and the reason analysis is also very complex. Consider that the story of car life may be related to circuitry, batteries, mechanical disturbances, and external sources of fire. Batteries, heat treatment and even small connectors can cause fires, which also makes the stability of car connectors reach a high standard. The following are the four future development trends of the connector industry:

1. Miniaturization, thin type, miniaturization
Nowadays, electronic products are becoming thinner and thinner, which also promotes the development of connector products in the direction of small size, low height, narrow pitch, multi-function, long life and surface installation. Therefore, connector manufacturers should adapt to these changes.

2. From single signal transmission to multi-signal transmission
Traditional connectors only transmit a single signal, such as a video, control, or data signal. As electronic products are thinner and thinner, connectors are transmitted from a single signal to multiple signals, and the same cable can simultaneously transmit optical, electrical or other signals, which also helps to save space and improve the reliability of the system.

3. From standard products to custom products

4, the traditional smart connector is a passive product, from passive products to modular products, manufacturers are enough to provide customers with standardized products. With the diversification of electronic products, more and more robots, drones and other smart products, manufacturers need more customized connector products to meet the needs of products. Connector manufacturers need to develop new products together with customers to meet the appearance and functional needs of customers, so connector manufacturers need to participate in the design of customers in advance.

In order to gain more profits, traditional connector manufacturers are transforming connectors from passive products to modular products. For example, server cable providers will add active smart connector ics, and a single cable capable of monitoring data will become a smart cable.

Automotive connectors are the parts that electronic engineers and technicians often contact. Its function is very simple: the bridge between the circuits is blocked or isolated, so that the current flows and realizes the predetermined function of the circuit. The form and structure of the automotive connector are mainly composed of four basic structural components: contact, housing (according to the type), insulators and accessories. It is often referred to as industrial sheathing, connectors and plastic housings.