Electrical conductors have been implemented for transmitting a signal throughout the aircraft since the beginning of the flight. Since air travel evolved, the requirement for wire harnesses as well as connectors used in these systems have also evolved along the way. Currently, EWIS is highly complex and it incorporates both conventional powers as well as a high-speed data signal. This is where
connectors come into play as the complexity in wiring needs connectors, contacts wire, fibre optics & several other technologies which need precision tooling.
As both businesses, as well as consumers, demand for more convenience, mobility, power as well as speed from the devices they use on a daily basis, design engineers need more from the connectivity solutions they use in order to push these devices to the next level. Highly powerful, versatile as well as innovative connectors are becoming available for serving these designs & several factors that are driving the growth of the
electronics industry; however, the 5 key technology trends which follow will have a strong influence on new connector design & development in the near future.
High-speed connectivity solutions
Since the 5G networks have begun to roll out, high-speed connectors, as well as cables, are required for supporting this infrastructure & the higher data rates it will carry, substantially. However, very powerful new and advanced technologies should be made possible through this instantaneous connectivity. Network equipment as well as remote radio & active antenna systems will bear the burden of this particular activity.
Samtec offers a wide range of interconnect solutions which emphasize vertically integrated high-speed connectors. These are then combined with high-performance micro-coaxial cables. The firm manufactures its own unique cable products.
Magnetic, LED, vibration & combination user-recognition
For several years now, with an aim to show positive connector engagement, the users have been dependent on tactile as well as audible solutions and some of the latest interconnect solutions are taking this to a new level with magnetic, LED, or vibration features, or combinations of technologies that is designed for assuring users that they have achieved a secure coupling and this is true and highly critical for difficult-to-reach architectures as well as high-reliability applications that comprise medical, aerospace applications etc.
LEMO’s HALO Connectors consist of an LED-illuminated flange which very clearly shows the connection status. This sends alerts to users related to connection issues or renders unmistakable visual confirmation of securely mated connectors.
