Three types of connectors
The general connectors can be divided into three types such as wire-to-board, board-to-board and wire-to-wire. Let’s take a look at their differences and applications.
1. Wire-to-board Connectors
Wire-to-board connectors are one of the most widely used connector types in automotive electronic systems, mainly used to securely connect wires or wire harnesses to printed circuit boards (PCBs).
It’s a connector that connected wires and a circuit board, whose main function is to transmit power and signals. The wire-to-board connector is arguably the ancestor of all connectors. Depending on the use and requirements, there are numerous types of line-to-board. But in the information industry, it is mostly based on the distance of the pin as wellas the transmission of current and voltage to distinguish.
Some wire-to-board connectors also have excellent mechanical strength and shock resistance, which enables them to maintain stable connections even under the vibrations generated during vehicle operation, ensuring that signal and power transmission are not affected. Moreover, to adapt to the complex electromagnetic environment inside the vehicle, some wire-to-board connectors also have certain electromagnetic shielding capabilities, effectively preventing the impact of external electromagnetic interference on signal transmission.
The main applications of wire-to-board connectors include commercial electronic equipment, household appliances and other general industrial and commercial areas using auxiliary circuits.
2. Board-to-board Connectors
Board-to-board connectors are used to directly connect two printed circuit boards, enabling signal and power transmission between the boards.
At present, the board-to-board connector has the strongest transmission capacity among all connector products. The main spacing of the board-to-board connector is 0.4mm, 0.5mm, 0.635mm, 0.8mm, 1.00 mm and 1.27mm.
Board-to-board connectors have the characteristic of high integration, capable of achieving the connection of a large number of pins within a limited space, meeting the development trend of miniaturisation and lightweighting of automotive electronic products.
Additionally, with the continuous development of automotive electronic technology, the requirements for data transmission speed are increasing. Board-to-board connectors can support high-speed data transmission, meeting the needs of applications such as high-definition video transmission and high-speed network communication.
Board-to-board connectors are mainly used in electrical power systems, communication networks, financial manufacturing, industrial automation, medical facilities, office equipment, intelligent household electrical appliances, military industry manufacturing and other industries.
3. Wire-to-wire Connectors
Wire-to-Wire Connectors are used to connect two or more wires or wire bundles, and they are an indispensable part of the automotive wiring system.
The design of wire-to-wire connectors focuses on waterproofing, dustproofing and shock resistance. Due to the complex and variable usage environment of automobiles, connectors may be eroded by water and dust and affected by vibrations. Therefore, many wire-to-wire connectors adopt a sealed design, using structures such as rubber sealing rings to effectively prevent water and dust from entering the internal part of the connector, ensuring the reliability of the connection.
It includes two forms of wire-to-cable or cable-to-cable, the defining feature is two single-thread individual or a permanent connection between the corresponding leads of the two cables. This type of permanent connection is common in fixed-connection of wire-to wire connections and IDC connections.
Wire-to-board Connectors, board-to-board connectors and wire-to-wire connectors each play unique roles in the automotive electrical system. Their performance directly affects the overall performance and safety of the vehicle. With the continuous development of automotive technology, the performance requirements for these connectors are also constantly increasing. In the future, they will evolve towards smaller size, higher efficiency and greater reliability to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry.
Wire-to-wire connectors are mainly used in automotive, communications, consumer electronics, data processing, industrial machinery and other fields.
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