1、What is a connector?
Connector is a par of our elecronic engineers and technicians often contact lts role is very simple.in the circtit is blocked or isolated between the circuitbridging the communication,so that the current flow,so that the circuit to achieve the intended function.Connector is an indispensable part of the elecfronic equipment, along the curent flow path, you will always find one or more connectors. Connector form and stucture is ever-changing, with theapplication object,frequency, power, appication environment.etc., there are diferent forms of connectors.For example, the connector used tolight thelight on the field and the connector of the hard dik drve, and the connecor of the ignition rocket is very difrent.But no matter what kind of connectorisused, it is important to ensure a smooth, continuous and reliable flow of current.In terms of generalization, what is connected by connectors is not limited to electic current.in todays rapidly developing optoelectronics,the carier ofsignals in fiber optic systemsis light, and glass and plastic replace the wires in ordinary cicuits, but comnectors are also used in optical signal paths, andthey serve the same purpose as circuit connectors. Since we are only concerned with circuit connectors, this course will fcus on circuit connecors andtheir applications in close conjunction with Molex’s products.
2、Why use connectors?
lmagine what it would be like if there were no connectors? For example, if an electronic device is to be connected to a power supply,the two ends of theconnecting wires must be connected to the electronic device and the power supply by some method (e g. soldering). in this way, whether for the production or use, have brought a lot of inconvenience.
Take a car beattery as an example.Assuming that the batery cable is fied sodered to the battery ,the car manufacturer to install he battery increased the workload, increased production time and costs.Battery damage needs to be replaced, but also to send the car to the repairstation,desoldering to removethe old, and then welded on the new, to pay more labor costs for this. with the connector can eliminate a lot of touble, buy a new battery from the store,disconnect the connector, remove the old battey install the new battey, reconnect the connector can be.This simple example illustrates the benefts of connectors.It makes the design and production process easier and more flexible, reducing production and maintenance costs.
3、Benefits of the connector
lmprove the production process Easy to maintain Easy to upgrade.Conectors simpify the assembly process of electronic products. Also simplifes the mass production process lf an electronic component falure, equipped with a comnector can quickly replace the faled components With technological advances, equipped with a connector can update the components,withnew and better components to replace the old.The use of connectors gives engineers greater fiexibity in designing and integrating new products, and in forming systems from components.