In today’s age where technology is so advanced, there are many electronic products that we use or come into contact with in real life. Just imagine what would happen if electronic products didn’t have wire-to-board connectors? Electronic products should use continuous conductors between circuits. For example, if an electronic device is to be connected to a power source, the two ends of the connecting wire must be fixedly connected to the electronic device and the power source through a certain method (welding).
As mentioned above, both the production of products and the use of finished electronics have brought many inconveniences. Taking LED landscape lights as an example, the distance from the power supply to the lamp holder is generally relatively large. If each wire from the power supply to the lamp holder is connected from beginning to end, it will bring unnecessary troubles to the construction and cause Wire wasted.
Someone may ask questions, just open a gap directly from the live wire, connect the conductive parts of the wire together, and then wrap a few layers of insulating glue, isn’t it okay? It doesn’t have to be a connector. First, most of the insulating tapes are prone to aging and there are safety hazards. Secondly, the mechanical properties of the joints that are directly connected with wires are very poor. A slight vibration and stretching of the line can easily cause a circuit break, and the poor connection of the interface can easily cause heat generation, which may cause a fire. .
Moreover, the outdoor environment is harsh, and the requirements for waterproof, salt, and aging will be relatively high, and the insulating glue is far from meeting the requirements. However, if high-performance waterproof connectors are used in outdoor lighting, not only the installation of the power grid is simplified, but all the hidden safety hazards will be reduced to a very low level.
The above example simply illustrates the benefits of the connector, which makes the design and production process more convenient, more flexible, safer, and also reduces production and maintenance costs. The appearance of the connector improves the production process. The connector simplifies the assembly process of electronic products and also simplifies the mass production process. It is easy to repair. If an electronic component fails, the failed component can be quickly replaced when the connector is installed, which is easy to upgrade. As technology advances, When the connector is installed, the components can be updated, and the new and more complete components can be replaced by the old ones to improve the flexibility of the design. The use of connectors enables engineers to design and integrate new products and when using components to form a system. Greater flexibility.
Especially for industrial connectors, sometimes used in harsh environments that require plugging and unplugging, flexibility and safety are more important. At this time, a simple plug connector with a snap button would be a wise choice.
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