What is a car connector?

A connector is an electronic device that plays a role in the transmission and exchange of current or optical signals between electronic system devices. It is a necessary basic component that constitutes the entire complete system. As the basic accessory for current and signal transmission and exchange in electronic system equipment, connectors play a crucial role.

With the Alternative fuel vehicle industry leading the world

The demand for connectors is accelerating to break through in the automotive industry

Today, the editor will give you a brief introduction

Automotive connectors in connectors

Automobile connector is a component that Electronic engineering technicians often contact. As the main transportation hub of the circuit, it acts on the blocked or isolated circuits within the circuit to clear the current and achieve the predetermined function of the circuit.

Basic composition

The forms and structures of automotive connectors vary greatly, but the main structural components consist of four parts:

√ Terminal: The general term for connectors and connectors, which are the core components of automotive connectors for completing electrical connection functions.

√ Sheath: A component or combination that serves as a fixing, insulating, or protective device for terminals, mainly used for installing terminals.

√ Waterproof sealing element: A component that serves as a waterproof and protective device for terminals and is installed on the sheath.

√ Locking mechanism components: mainly including terminal locking lugs (TPA) and connector locking lugs (CPA).

Classification and Application

Automotive connectors are mainly divided into three categories:

√ Low voltage connector

Usually used for BMS, air conditioning system, headlights, etc. of traditional fuel vehicles.

√ High voltage connector

Widely used in batteries, PDUs (high-voltage distribution boxes), OBCs (on-board chargers), DC/DC, air conditioning, PTC heating, DC/AC charging interfaces, etc. for new energy vehicles.

√ High speed connector

It is divided into Fakra, Mini Fakra, HSD, and Ethernet connectors, suitable for automotive intelligence (ADAS sensors such as in car cameras, in car radars, infotainment systems, etc.) and networking (communication modules such as 5G/V2X).

Development Trends

In recent years, various favorable phenomena have been pointing towards the field of new energy vehicles, both in terms of national policies and market space.

According to data from the China Automobile Association, from January to November 2022, China's production and sales of new energy vehicles completed 6.253 million and 6.067 million, respectively, with a year-on-year increase of twice and a market share of 25%.

According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the domestic retail penetration rate of new energy vehicles reached 36.2% in November 2022, an increase of 15.4 percentage points from 20.8% in November 2021.

According to data from the Yiou Think Tank, the sales of new energy vehicles in China in 2021 were 3.52 million, a year-on-year increase of 157%.

The global sales of new energy vehicles in 2021 were 6.5 million, a year-on-year increase of 108%. It is expected that the global sales of new energy vehicles in 2025 will be 25.8 million.

Summary:

Electrification, networking, and intelligence accelerate penetration,

Promote the rapid development of the entire industry,

Technological progress and product innovation,

Indicating a broader prospect for the automotive connector industry