Automotive Connectors-Provides the industry's top ten brands of automotive connectors and interconnect products

The automotive connector is a component that electronic engineers often come into contact with. Its role is very simple: in the circuit is blocked or isolated between the inaccessible circuit, bridging the communication, so that the current flow, so that the circuit to achieve the intended function. We provide the industry's top ten brands of automotive connectors and interconnect products; its top ten brands are: TE|MOLEX|JAE|JST|APTIV|Sumitomo|Amphenol|Yazaki|Rosenberger|IRISO, etc.; the main connector categories are: wire-to-wire connectors; wire-to-board connectors; board-to-board connectors; FPC connectors; low frequency circular connectors; rectangular connectors; printed circuit connectors; fiber optic connectors; RF connectors, etc.. We also provide a number of domestic automotive connector manufacturers produced by the high quality and price of alternative automotive connectors with great advantages.
1、What is an automotive connector? :
 Automotive connector is a component that electronic engineers often come into contact with. Its role is very simple: in the circuit is blocked or isolated between the circuit, bridging the communication, so that the current flow, so that the circuit to achieve the intended function. Automotive connector form and structure is ever-changing, its main is composed of four basic structural components, respectively: contact parts, shell (depending on the variety), insulators, accessories. In the industry is also commonly referred to as the sheath, connector, plastic shell.
What is the structure of the automotive connector?
The four basic structural components of the automotive connector
One, the contact parts, is the core parts of the automotive connector to complete the electrical connection function. Generally by the positive contact parts and the negative contact parts to form a contact pair, through the negative and positive contact parts of the plug to complete the electrical connection.
Positive contact is a rigid part, its shape is cylindrical (round pin), square-shaped (square pin) or flat (insert). Positive contact parts are generally made of brass, phosphor bronze. The negative contact is the jack, is the key component of the contact pair, it relies on the elastic structure of the pin in the insertion of elastic deformation and elastic force with the positive contact to form a close contact to complete the connection. Jack structure of many kinds, there are cylindrical (split groove, indentation), tuning fork type, cantilever beam type (longitudinal slotted), folded type (longitudinal slotted, 9 characters), box-shaped (square jack) and hyperbolic wire spring jack.
Second, the shell, also known as the shell (shell), is the outer cover of the automotive connector, which provides mechanical protection for the insulated mounting plate and pins installed inside, and to provide alignment of the plug and socket insertion, and thus the connector fixed to the equipment.
Third, the insulator, insulator is also often called the automotive connector base (base) or mounting plate (insert), its role is to make contact with the required location and spacing arrangement, and to ensure that the contact between the parts and the insulation between the contact parts and the shell performance. Good insulation resistance, voltage resistance and ease of processing is the choice of insulation materials processed into the basic requirements of the insulator.
Fourth, accessories, accessories are divided into structural accessories and installation accessories. Structural accessories such as snap rings, positioning keys, positioning pins, guide pins, coupling rings, cable clamps, sealing rings, gaskets, etc.. Installation accessories such as screws, nuts, screws, spring rings, etc.. Accessories are mostly available in standard and common parts. It is these four basic structural components that enable the automotive connector to act as a bridge and operate stably.
What are the standards for automotive connectors?
With the rapid development of the automotive industry, a variety of functional parts and various components on the car are constantly developing in the direction of intelligence, refinement and reliability, the automotive connector structure design, appearance design and materials also put forward higher requirements.
Automotive connectors must comply with the standard USCAR-20, which is the performance standards for automotive electrical connector system, which provides for automotive connectors throughout the life cycle of the electrical connector contact surface to always be reliable, including the following factors:
First, the connector contacts of stable and reliable materials
Second, the forward force is stable
Third, the voltage and current of the circuit is stable
Fourth, the temperature requirements within the specified range, including the surrounding temperature and its own temperature rise
V. Better robustness
Sixth, the need for high-speed long-distance communication computer with the same connector, automotive connectors must be able to work reliably under harsh conditions
Seven, the connector insertion force: 20.5kg or less;
VIII. Connector holding force: 2.5kg or more;
Nine, heat resistance: -40 ~ 120 ℃
What is the development trend of automotive connectors?
At present, the global automotive connector accounts for about 15% of the connector industry, the future is expected to occupy a larger proportion of the drive in automotive electronics. In terms of product cost structure, China is now the average cost of connectors used in each car is only a few hundred dollars, and the cost of foreign connectors per car is about $ 125 ~ $ 150 to see, China's automotive connector market has great potential for development. The future of each car will use to 600-1,000 electronic connectors, much larger than the number used today.
China is expected to become an important production base for the future of the global automotive connectors. In addition to the existing first-line well-known international manufacturers, other manufacturers who have not yet set up factories in China will gradually set up production bases in China to supply local automotive component manufacturers because of increasing local demand, localized procurement, cost advantages and other factors.
Therefore, the future of China's automotive connector industry, will be a very competitive market for foreign companies and local Chinese companies! China will also become one of the important production of automotive connectors under the development of foreign and local companies.

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2、What kinds of automotive connectors are there? :
Automotive connectors classification way
Automotive wiring harness connector-related knowledge, many people know that a car has hundreds of connectors, so you know how the types of automotive connectors are divided?
In general, the types of automotive connectors can be classified from the electrical function, installation parts, connection structure, shape specifications, size specifications, shape specifications, operating frequency of these six aspects.
What are the types of automotive connectors:
1. by electrical function: electronic control module (car computer), lamp holders, temperature sensors, central electrical box, air conditioning harness, audio entertainment
2. by installation site: chassis system, instrument panel, engine system, security system
3. by connection structure: wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, board-to-board, flexible circuit board FPC, chip package (IC pin class)
4. By size: rectangular, round
5. by shape specifications: circular connectors (common, coaxial), rectangular connectors (sealed, unsealed)
6. by operating frequency: low frequency and high frequency (3MHz as the boundary)
As for the other according to the use, special structure, installation methods, special performance, etc. can also be divided into other categories of automotive connector types, but generally just to highlight a feature and use, the basic classification is still not beyond the above classification principles.
Here, taking into account the technical development of automotive connectors and the actual situation, and then to introduce you to the automotive connector types of several other categories: ① low-frequency circular connectors; ② rectangular connectors; ③ printed circuit connectors; ④ fiber optic connectors; ⑤ RF connectors.
Some terms you certainly sound familiar, even if you have not driven a car must have seen in the subject test, such as chassis systems, instrument panels, engine systems, temperature sensors and so on, these important functions can be achieved without the credit of automotive electronic connectors. The above is to introduce you to the types of automotive connectors today, I believe that through the introduction of this article, you have a more in-depth knowledge of the types of automotive connectors.
In recent years, with the general improvement of national living conditions, the car has long been not rich people can afford to drive the "goods", it has entered thousands of households. People have higher and higher requirements for safety, comfort, environmental protection and intelligence, and more and more electronic products have been developed, such as car audio, GPS navigation, entertainment facilities, airbags, in-car optical network, ABS system, etc. With the increasing complexity of the internal structure of the car, the need for more and more automotive connectors. It is expected that the future of automotive electronic connectors up to 600 ~ 1000 / each car, the type of automotive connectors may also change. The future of the automotive connector market will become larger and larger, and the development prospects are very promising.

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3, our agency / sales of automotive connectors top ten brand manufacturer profile:
 Tyco Tyco is the world's larger manufacturer and service provider of electrical and electronic components; design, production, installation and service provider of submarine communication systems; also the world's larger manufacturer, installer and supplier of fire protection systems and electronic security services.

Molex specializes in the connector industry with more than 100,000 reliable performance products. Based on worldwide resources, unique innovative technologies and industry expertise, the products and services offered meet the growing needs of customers worldwide.

Amphenol Aerospace, the larger interconnect manufacturing division of the Amphenol Group, designs, manufactures and markets circular and rectangular connectors, electronics, light connectors, EMI/EMP filters, and a variety of specialty application connectors and interconnect systems. High-performance connectors and cable assemblies that are ruggedized to handle all types of treacherous terrain and environments.

JAE Japan Avionics, mainly do computer peripherals, automotive connectors and communication connectors, etc., but in the mainland, mainly FPC and other precision connectors are more famous.

JST company was founded in 1957, is a Japanese production and sales of solderless terminals manufacturing company, the founder is Mr. Teji Takahashi, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the headquarters is known as Japan Pressed Terminals Manufacturing Co. The company has been developing its connector technology and expanding its products to cover many electronic fields. Some of its products are leading in technology, and has maintained its position as one of the top ten in the world in the industry, with a global production, research and service networ

Aptiv, known in Chinese as Apfel Electrical Systems, is one of the world's leading automotive component companies. Headquartered in Dublin, the company's main business is the development of technologies and solutions for the future of mobility. aptive, formerly Delphi Technologies, was officially renamed aptive after the completion of its business split, with Adaptive, Knowledge and Drive symbolizing adaptation, knowledge and fast drive, respectively.

Sumitomo: Sumitomo Electric Industries, founded in 1897, is one of the world's largest telecommunications manufacturers. Its fiber optic cable production and sales have been ranked among the world's top for many years, with an annual output of about $3 billion. Sumitomo Electric has more than 200 subsidiaries around the world and nearly 10 branches in China. Sumitomo Electric manufactures automotive connectors and related cable interconnection products, of which there are about 1,400 types of automotive connector-related parts.

YAZAKI: Yazaki Corporation was established in 1941 and has a history of 70 years. It mainly produces wire assemblies for automobiles, various meters, instruments, air conditioners and solar heaters, and accounts for 30% of the world market for wire assemblies for automobiles, ranking first in the industry worldwide. The Yazaki Group has 434 factories or branches in 41 locations around the world, including 18 in China, and employs more than 250,000 people worldwide.

Rosenberge: One of the world's leading manufacturers of impedance control and optical connectivity solutions for high frequency, high voltage and fiber optic technologies, Rosenberge provides high frequency, high voltage and fiber optic connectivity solutions for mobile communication networks, data centers, test and measurement, automotive electronics and high voltage connectivity systems, medical and industrial, and aerospace engineering.

IRISO/Iriso Electronics Industry: IRISO Electronics Industry Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company registered in Yokohama, Japan, and has long been engaged in research and development, sales and service of products and technologies in the field of automotive parts and accessories, and has a good sales network and cooperation platform in the international market. Founded in 1966 (Showa 41) on December 16, address: Kawasaki City, Shimanuma Department; irisoelectronics is a leading supplier of connectors for the automotive market (especially automotive and electronic products).

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