Connector manufacturer: What is a connector? What are the characteristics of connectors

Time:2024-10-14


What is a connector: A connector is a component that our electronic engineering technicians often come into contact with; Its function is very simple: it establishes a communication bridge between blocked or isolated circuits in the circuit, allowing current to flow and enabling the circuit to achieve its intended function. Connectors are an essential part of electronic devices. Observing along the current path, you will always find one or more. The form and structure of connectors are constantly changing. There are various types of connectors according to different application objects, frequencies, power, application environments, etc. For example, connectors used for stadium lighting and connectors used for hard disk drives, as well as lighting rocket connectors, are completely different. However, regardless of the type, it is necessary to ensure that the current flows smoothly, continuously, and reliably.


Why use connectors: imagine what it would be like without connectors? At this point, the circuit should be continuously connected to the continuous conductor. For example, if you want to connect an electronic device to a power source, you need to use some method (such as soldering) to securely connect the two ends of the connecting wire to the electronic device and the power source. As a result, both production and use have brought a lot of inconvenience.


The basic requirements of connectors: Due to their ease of maintenance, improved production processes, and more flexible designs, they have become an essential part of electronic devices. Of course, the quality of the connector is fundamental. By further understanding the wiring harness connector, its basic requirements are as follows:


The connector has stable contact resistance;


Durability;


Mechanical resilience;


Easy installation of connectors;


The connector size is generally small;


High density and lightweight;


Good meshing and separation feel;


Low connector engagement force;


Guided protection;


Adequate connectivity performance;


Waterproof connector;


Resistance to electromagnetic radiation;


Easy to assemble wiring harness;


The connector is easy to repair;


Insulator: Wide temperature range, self extinguishing