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Market Analyses|Applications for Low-Voltage Connectors

Automotive & Renewable Energy

Ⅰ. Meaning of Low-voltage Connector

Low-voltage Connector refers to the connector for low-voltage circuits, its operating voltage is usually less than 60 V. Low-voltage connectors are mainly composed of contact parts, holding parts, housing and auxiliary parts, etc. The contact part is the core part of the connected circuit, which is made of conductive material to withstand current and voltage while ensuring reliable contact. Holding part is fixed and sealed contact parts of the components, can ensure that the connector connection is stable and reliable. Housing is fixed to keep the parts and contact parts of the support and protection parts, can protect the connector from the influence of the external environment. Auxiliary parts include lead-in terminals, board locks, protective covers, etc., which can meet different electrical and mechanical requirements.

Ⅱ. Market Analysis of Low-voltage Connectors

According to Bishop&Associates data, the global automotive connectors market size is $15.210 billion in 2019, with a CAGR of 5.33% from 2014-2019, higher than the growth rate of the global connectors market size; it is expected that the automotive connectors market size is expected to reach $19.452 billion by 2025. The highly competitive automotive low-voltage connectors market is dominated by key players such as TE Connectivity, YAZAKI, Aptiv, JAE, Rosenberger, JST, Sumitomo, IRISO, KYOCERA, Amphenol, and Molex. These companies have gained a foothold in the market by virtue of their extensive product portfolios, strong distribution networks, and strategic partnerships with automotive manufacturers. KONNRA Connectors, as a latecomer to the Chinese domestic companies, is committed to providing its customers with superior products and connector solutions that are more in line with the customised needs of its customers.

Ⅲ. Applications for Low-Voltage Connectors

Low-voltage connectors are electrical connection devices used to connect, disconnect and maintain low-voltage circuits. They have a wide range of applications in various fields, mainly including the following aspects:

Building and construction equipment: Low-voltage connectors are used for cable connections in building and construction equipment such as lighting, sockets, switches, power distribution and control equipment.

Electronic Equipment: Low-voltage connectors are used in a wide variety of electronic equipment, including computers, communications equipment, consumer electronics, audio/video equipment and mobile devices. They are used to connect power, data and signal lines.

Fire and security systems: Low-voltage connectors are used in fire systems, security systems and monitoring systems to connect alarm devices, cameras, sensors and monitoring equipment.

Consumer Electronics & Home Security

Industrial Automation: In industrial control systems, industrial low-voltage connectors are used to connect sensors, actuators, Programmable Logic Controllers(PLC), motors, electronic devices and other automation components for automated production and process control.

Medical Devices: The medical industry uses low-voltage connectors to connect the electrical and electronic components of medical devices and instruments to ensure proper functioning of the equipment and transfer of data.

Medical Device & Industrial Automation

Energy distribution: In the energy sector, low-voltage connectors are used for distributing and transmitting electrical energy, including switchboards, cable routes, transformers and power generation equipment.

Transport: Low-voltage connectors are used in transport applications including cars, trains, ships and aircraft. They are used to connect various components of the vehicle’s electrical system such as lights, motors, sensors, and controllers.

Automotive & Renewable Energy

The growth of the overall automotive industry has driven the demand for connectors, and KONNRA Connectors offers its customers the KR1507 ruggedised automotive-grade low-voltage connectors with friction locks that provide a strong mating retention. The high retention force provides electrical reliability in harsh environments.

KR1507 Series Clik Mate Dual Row Wire to Board Connector
KR1507 Series Clik Mate Dual Row Wire to Board Connector

Agriculture and farm equipment: In agriculture, low-voltage connectors are used to connect irrigation systems, agricultural machinery and equipment to provide power and control signals. A large number of unmanned farms have emerged, and the smart farm module includes modules for detecting agricultural conditions, managing agricultural machinery, managing agricultural materials, controlling drones, managing agricultural life, smart irrigation, equipment alerts, and analysing decisions. Connectors also play an integral role in this.

Connectors for agricultural equipment

Power electronics: In power electronics, such as inverters, frequency converters, motor drives and power supplies, low-voltage connectors are used to connect electronic components to the power supply circuit.

Ⅳ. Conclusion

Demand for low-voltage connectors will continue to grow with the popularity of electronic device applications and the drive for industrial automation. At the same time, the development of emerging technologies such as 5G, Internet of Things, and Internet of Vehicles will also provide new application scenarios and market opportunities for low-voltage connectors.

In conclusion, low-voltage connectors are an important part of electrical and electronic systems in various industries and fields. They are used to connect and transmit power and data to ensure proper equipment operation, system communication and provide required electrical functions. KONNRA connectors can choose different types and sizes of low-voltage connectors to meet circuit design and performance requirements according to the needs of customer-specific applications, providing customers with high-quality connector solutions.