Connector use benefits

Use Benefits

Improve the production process

The connector simplifies the assembly process of the electronic product. It also simplifies the mass production process;

Easy to repair

If an electronic component fails, the failed component can be quickly replaced when the connector is installed;

Ease of upgrade

With the advancement of technology, the components can be updated when the connector is installed, and the old ones can be replaced with new and more complete components;

Increase design flexibility

The use of connectors gives engineers greater flexibility when designing and integrating new products, as well as when composing systems with component parts.

Mechanical properties

Mechanical Properties As far as the connection function is concerned, the insertion force is an important mechanical property. Insertion force is divided into insertion force and pull-out force (pull-out force also known as separation force), the requirements of the two are different. There are provisions for maximum insertion force and minimum separation force in the relevant standards, which indicates that from the point of view of use, the insertion force is small (thus having a structure with low insertion force LIF and no insertion force ZIF), and if the separation force is too small, it will affect the reliability of the contact.

Another important mechanical property is the mechanical life of the connector. Mechanical life is actually a durability (durability) index, which is called mechanical operation in the national standard GB5095. It is based on one insertion and one pull-out as a cycle, and whether the connector can normally complete its connection function (such as contact resistance value) after the specified plug-in cycle is judged. The insertion force and mechanical life of the connector are related to the coating quality (sliding friction coefficient) of the contact part of the contact structure (positive pressure) and the dimensional accuracy (alignment) of the contact arrangement.