Current status of the global automotive connector market
In the global connector industry, automotive connectors account for about 15%, and with the popularization and upgrading of automotive electronic products, this proportion is expected to continue to grow. In terms of product cost structure, there is a significant difference in the cost of automotive connectors at home and abroad. The average cost of connectors per vehicle in China is only a few hundred yuan, while that in foreign countries is as high as 125 to 150 US dollars. This gap provides huge room for development for the Chinese automotive connector market.
Future growth potential
Forecasts show that each car will use 600 to 1,000 electronic connectors in the future, far exceeding the current number. China is expected to become an important global automotive connector production base, attracting internationally renowned manufacturers to set up factories to meet the growing demand for automotive parts.
Automotive connector performance requirements
Automotive connectors must meet high vibration resistance, high temperature resistance and easy operation, especially in electric vehicles, where battery management systems and power electronic equipment have more stringent requirements on connectors. They need to be miniaturized and easy to handle, while ensuring current carrying capacity, insertion safety and reliability to meet the needs of circuit board power control, power flow transmission and high current transmission.
Temperature resistance and waterproof performance
Automotive connectors need to have high temperature resistance. The temperature resistance of some connectors close to the engine is required to be above 150°C, and that of other connectors is 105°C or 85°C. In addition, waterproof performance is also crucial. All four connections between the male connector and the device, and the female connector and the cable must be waterproof. The international waterproof standard is IP67.
Shielding performance
Shielding should be considered in the design of automotive connectors to protect automotive electronic circuits from external interference and radiation. Shielding technology is divided into internal shielding and external shielding, which respectively protect against the radiation generated by the connector itself and the radiation interference to other components.
The sustainable development of the automotive connector market
As an indispensable key component in the automotive system, the performance and quality of automotive connectors are crucial to the safety, efficiency and driving experience of the entire vehicle. With the acceleration of the trend of automotive electronics and intelligence, the automotive connector market will usher in a broader development prospect. The Chinese automotive connector industry needs to continuously improve its technical level and product quality to seize market opportunities and promote industry development.
