What Are Connectors And Their Classification

Connector Insert. It is also called connector, plug and socket in China. It generally refers to electrical connector. That is, a device that connects two active devices to transmit current or signal. Connector is a component that our electronic engineering technicians often come into contact with. Its function is very simple: to build a bridge of communication between blocked or isolated circuits in the circuit, so that the current can flow and the circuit can achieve the predetermined function. Connectors are indispensable components in electronic equipment. If you observe along the path of current flow, you will always find one or more connectors. The form and structure of connectors are ever-changing. There are various forms of connectors depending on the application object, frequency, power, application environment, etc. For example, the connectors used for lighting on the court and the connectors for hard disk drives, as well as the connectors for igniting rockets, are very different. But no matter what kind of connector, it is necessary to ensure that the current flows smoothly, continuously and reliably. In general, connectors are not limited to current. In today's rapidly developing optoelectronic technology, in the optical fiber system, the carrier for transmitting signals is light. Glass and plastic replace the wires in ordinary circuits, but connectors are also used in optical signal paths, and their functions are the same as those of circuit connectors. What are the categories of connectors? The connectors that we often use in our daily life can be divided into the following categories: 1. Strip/press-on connectors; 2. Circular connectors; 3. Rectangular/heavy-duty connectors; 4. RF coaxial connectors; 5. PCB/printed circuit board connectors; 6. Wire-to-wire connectors; 7. FFC/FPC/film cable connectors; 8. Flat cable connectors; 9. Computer equipment connectors; 10. Video/audio signal connectors; 11. Mobile phone connectors; 12. Power connectors; 13. High-voltage connectors; 14. Automotive connectors; 15. Aviation connectors; 16. High-speed signal linkers; 17. Fiber optic connectors; 18. Microwave linkers; 19. Waterproof connectors; 20. High-temperature resistant connectors.