With the rapid development and popularisation of digital technology and the global initiative of the concept of energy saving and environmental protection, the types and characteristics of connectors have become a key factor in electronic products and systems. Today, connectors have become an important part of a variety of electronic products and systems that transmit and exchange current or optical signals, preventing signal distortion and energy loss. In this article, we will introduce the types and characteristics of connectors in detail, including their performance in terms of energy transfer, signal transmission, signal sharing, and signal capacity.
First, let's look at the types of connectors. Currently, there are many types of connectors, including the following categories:
1. board-to-board connectors: board-to-board connectors can be divided into rectangular, circular, strip and so on according to the different shapes of the connected boards, which are used to pair different shapes of boards.
2. wire-to-board connectors and wire-to-wire connectors: wire-to-board connectors are used to connect cables and boards, while wire-to-wire connectors are used to connect wires and circuits.
3. non-standard connectors: unique connectors can be customised through various board and cable designs.
Next, let's look at the characteristics of connectors. Connectors are mainly composed of contacts, insulators, housings and accessories.
1. contact: the contact is the connector to complete the core parts of the electrical connection function, composed of positive and negative contacts, generally made of brass or phosphor bronze. 2. insulator: the insulator is made of brass or phosphor bronze.
2. insulator: the role of the insulator is to make contact with the required position and spacing arrangement, and to ensure insulation performance.
3. Shell: shell for the inner insulation mounting plate and pins to provide mechanical protection, and fixed connectors.
4. accessories: accessories, including structural accessories and mounting accessories.
Connector features mainly include the following aspects:
1. energy transfer: connectors can transmit and exchange current and energy, with good high-frequency characteristics and low loss.
2. signal transmission: connectors can transmit and exchange signals, preventing signal distortion and energy loss.
3. Signal Sharing: Connectors can share signals to achieve multiple signal transmission.
4. signal capacity: connectors can provide high-capacity signal transmission to meet the needs of high-speed communication networks, data centres and other fields.
In short, the connector is a part of the electronic equipment to connect the circuit to transmit current, with mechanical properties, electrical properties and environmental performance and other three types of basic performance. With the development of electronic products, connector performance is also improving, the volume is also miniaturised, miniaturised, the market is on the rise. Therefore, it is important to understand the types and characteristics of connectors to choose the right connector to improve the performance and reliability of electronic products and systems.
