Connector, namely CONNECTOR. Also known as connectors, plugs and sockets in China. Generally refers to electrical connectors. That is, a device that connects two active devices, transmitting current or signals.
Connectors are a component that our electronic engineers often come into contact with. Its function is very simple: to build a bridge of communication between the blocked or isolated circuits in the circuit, so that the current can flow and the circuit can realize the predetermined function. Connectors are an indispensable part of electronic equipment. If you follow the path of current flow, you will always find one or more connectors.
The form and structure of connectors are ever-changing, and there are various forms of connectors depending on the application object, frequency, power, application environment, etc. For example, there is a big difference between the light connector on the field and the hard drive connector and the rocket connector. But no matter what kind of connector, it is necessary to ensure that the current flows smoothly, continuously and reliably. Generally speaking, what the connector connects is not limited to current. With the rapid development of optoelectronic technology today, in the optical fiber system, the carrier of transmitting signals is light, glass and plastic replace the wires in ordinary circuits, but optical signals Connectors are also used in pathways, and they function the same as circuit connectors.
The birth of the connector is conceived from the manufacturing technology of fighter jets. The aircraft in the battle must be refueled and repaired on the ground, and the stay time on the ground is an important factor in the victory or defeat of a battle. Therefore, during World War II, the U.S. military authorities were determined to shorten the maintenance time on the ground and increase the combat time of fighter jets.
They first unitize various control instruments and parts, and then connect them into a complete system by connectors. When repairing, disassemble the failed unit and replace it with a new one, and the aircraft can immediately go into the air for combat. After the war, AT-T Bell Labs successfully developed the Bell Telephone System, followed by the rise of computer and communication industries, which gave connectors derived from stand-alone technology more opportunities for development, and the market expanded rapidly.
