What is a Connector ?

 

1- Overview of Connectors

Our daily lives are filled with electrical appliances,from refrigerators and televisions to hair dryers and robot vacuums, in our homes and offices. Transportation relies on electricity, powering cars, high-speed trains, and airplanes. Countless other devices and systems also depend on electrical power. These electrically powered devices and systems are comprised of intricate networks of wires and circuits, known as wire harnesses. These harnesses connect to various components and devices, and the interface points where these connections occur utilize connectors.

Within these connectors, terminals play a crucial role, connecting to the conductive copper wires. Connectors, also known as plugs and sockets, facilitate electrical connections between components in a circuit or electronic device, enabling the transmission of current and signals. They simplify maintenance and repair, allowing for easy disconnection and reconnection when circuits age or malfunction. Connectors are ubiquitous, serving a wide range of purposes and significantly enhancing efficiency.

 

 

 

2- Use of Connectors

 

1. Data and information transmission

2. Power supply

3. Connecting displays and televisions; functioning in audio and video equipment

4. Mechanical connections

 

 

3- Connector’ brands

 

Popular brands

 

TE Connectivity, Amphenol, Molex, Yazaki, JAE, JST, Hirose, Deutsch, 3M, AMP, Foxconn, Harting, Rosenberger, LEMO, Aptiv, Sumitomo Electric, Phoenix Contact.

 

4- China brands

 

CJT,  AVIC, Derun Electronics, Luxshare-ICT,  Yamaichi Electronics,  Commscope, LOTES, Kstar, and many others.