Basic introduction of connector

The connector industry is very large and has many types, such as internal connectors for IT hosts, external connectors for hosts (I/O), connectors for equipment and connectors for mobile phones. Industrial connectors, automotive connectors, new energy connectors, etc. Xiao Bian will learn about the basic connectors with you through communication with connector predecessors and collection of relevant market information.

01. Basic description of connector

What is a connector: The connector is a component that our electronic engineering and technical personnel often contact; its function is very simple: it builds a bridge of communication between the blocked or isolated circuits in the circuit, so that the current Flow, so that the circuit to achieve the intended function. Connectors are an indispensable part of electronic equipment. If you observe the current flow path, you will always find one or more connectors. The form and structure of the connector are ever-changing. With the application object, frequency, power, application environment, etc., there are various forms of connectors; for example, the connector for lighting on the stadium and the connector for hard disk drives, and The connector for igniting the rocket is very different. However, no matter what kind of connector, it is necessary to ensure that the current flows smoothly, continuously and reliably.

Why do you want to use the connector: imagine what will happen if there is no connector? At this time, the circuit should be permanently connected with continuous conductors, such as electronic devices to be connected to the power supply, must be connected to both ends of the wire, and electronic devices and power supply through some method (such as welding) fixed firmly; in this way, both for production and use, have brought a lot of inconvenience.

Take a car battery as an example; assuming that the battery cable is fixed and welded to the battery, the car manufacturer will increase the workload for installing the battery, increasing the production time and cost; when the battery is damaged and needs to be replaced, the car must be sent to the maintenance station, The old one is removed from the welding, and the new one is welded. For this reason, more labor costs have to be paid. With the connector, you can avoid many troubles and buy a new battery from the store, disconnect the connector, remove the old battery, install a new battery, and reconnect the connector; this simple example illustrates the benefits of the connector; it makes the design and production process more convenient and flexible, and reduces production and Maintenance costs.