Development Trend of Electronic Connector Technology in the Future

 Development Trend of Electronic Connector Technology in the Future
 
Connectors, as a key component of current or signal connections, are also an important part of the industrial system. With the rapid development of personal mobile terminals, home intelligent appliances, information and communication industry, transportation and new energy industry, aerospace technology, artificial intelligence, medical electronic devices, and other fields, there are higher requirements for connectors in function, appearance, performance, and use environment.

1. Development trend of miniaturization and integration

In order to meet the requirements of portable, digital and multifunctional electronic machines, as well as production and assembly automation, electronic connectors must adjust their product structure. Products are developed to small size, low height, narrow distance, multi-function, long life, surface installation, and other directions.


Miniaturization means that the center spacing of electronic connectors is smaller, and the high density is the realization of a large core number. The miniaturization of consumer electronics requires miniaturization of components, thinness, and high performance, which also promotes the development of connector products towards miniaturization and small spacing. The miniaturization of components requires higher technical requirements. This requires a strong industrial mold base to effectively support.


2. Development trend of intellectualization

Today is a world of rapid information, no matter what kind of information or technology, people are demanding more and more. With the rapid development of information and communication data, wireless interconnection has come into our daily life. From the application of smartphones, smart wearable, UAVs, unmanned reality, intelligent robot, and so on, the development of electronic connector with IC chip and control circuit is an inevitable trend. This will enable the electronic connector to master the use of electronic devices more intelligently and improve the performance of the connector itself to achieve intelligent wireless bridging.


3. Development trend of high performance

High-speed transmission means that modern computers, information technology, and networking technology require the time scale rate of signal transmission to reach the MHz band and pulse time to sub-millisecond, so a high-speed transmission electronic connector (connector) is required. 


In order to adapt to the development of millimeter-wave technology, RF coaxial electronic connector has entered the millimeter-wave working frequency band. High current is also an important development direction of many electronic connectors. In the modern high-tech industry, there are many connectors that are used under extreme environmental conditions. 

Under the conditions of ultra-high temperature, low temperature, vibration, dampness, and heat, corrosive environment, electronic connectors can be used effectively and normally. This makes connectors more demanding in the selection of raw materials, structural design, processing techniques, new high-temperature-resistant materials, and the new electroplating coating processes.