In the automotive industry, the “new four modernizations” dominated by electrification, intelligence, networking and sharing are taking place, and in this process, automotive electronics is a key driver – data shows that more than 90% of current innovations in the automotive field are related to automotive electronics.
Ⅰ. Status of automotive connectors
This means that in future cars, more complex electronic and electrical systems will be integrated, and there will be more and more electronic devices such as sensors, controls, actuators, communications, and drives connected to the system, which will also drive the continued growth of the automotive wiring harness and connector market. According to a research report by Zhiyan Consulting, the global automotive connector market size will exceed 270 billion yuan by 2025, with an annual compound growth rate exceeding the growth rate of automobile sales, which also shows that the value of connector products in a single vehicle will show a clear upward trend.
Ⅱ. New Challenges for Automotive Connectors
In the field of connectors, automotive connectors have always been a relatively “difficult” type to make. The reason is mainly due to the particularity of automotive applications, which means that components that can be used in cars must comply with extremely strict vehicle regulations. In order to obtain a “ticket” to “get on the car”, connector products The following requirements must be met (but not limited to): reliable connector materials, excellent electrical connection performance, stable forward force, extremely wide operating temperature, better robustness and anti-intrusion properties…
Moreover, with the wave of the “new four modernizations” of automobiles, the requirements for automobile connectors have only increased. Among them, four challenges are particularly prominent:
- miniaturization
Automotive electronic and electrical systems are becoming increasingly complex, but the space provided by the car will not increase significantly. This contradiction will lead to more “crowded” electronic devices. Therefore, the miniaturization of automotive connectors must be the general trend.
- Easy to assemble
As the available space is more limited, the connector assembly conditions will be more challenging, and blind insertion is sometimes inevitable, which requires the connector to have a special design to prevent wrong insertion.
- High reliability
When driving, cars will inevitably be subjected to vibration, impact and other tests. Ensuring safe and reliable connections will become a key factor in measuring automotive connectors.
- low cost
Due to the increase in usage in automobiles , the total value of connectors in automobiles is also increasing. It is more important than ever to optimize costs and tap potential starting from connectors, so the sensitivity to cost when selecting connector materials is also increasing.
Ⅲ. Conclusion
If you are looking for a compact and reliable automotive connector for your next design, then you might want to take a look at KONNRA’s automotive connectors! KONNRA Connector is a supplier dedicated to providing customers with high-quality connector solutions. It has an independent product R&D center, engineering R&D center and CNAS China Qualified Accredited Laboratory, and has passed ISO9001 product quality system certification, ISO14001 environmental management system certification, IATF16949 automotive quality system certification, ISO13458, IPC620, etc., and is committed to providing customers with stable and reliable connection solutions.
