Imagine if there is no connector, what will be like? In this case, the circuits should be permanently connected by a continuous conductor. For example, the electronic device should be connected to the power supply. Two ends of the connecting cable must be fixed to the electronic device and the power supply by some method (such as soldering). As a result, a lot of inconveniences have arisen both for production and for usage.
Let’s take LED landscape lamp for example. The distance from the power supply to the lamp holder is generally large, if from the power supply to the lamp holder is connected from start to finish every line, it will bring unnecessary trouble to the construction, and will waste wires. Some people may wonder why don’t we open a gap directly from the FireWire, the wire conductive parts received together, and then wrapped a few layers of insulating adhesive can not do? Not necessarily to use connectors. First of all, most of the insulating tapes are easy to be aged and have potential safety hazard. Secondly, the mechanical properties of the connectors which are directly wired together are very poor. A slight vibration and stretching of the circuit can easily lead to circuit breakage, and poor contact of the interface can easily cause heat and cause a fire. In addition, owing to the harsh outdoor environment, waterproof, salt-resistant and anti-aging requirements are relatively high required, but present adhesive can’t meet the requirements far away. However, the use of high-performance waterproof connectors in outdoor lighting not only simplifies the installation of power grid but also reduces the potential safety hazard to a very low level.
This example simply shows the benefits of the connector. It makes design and manufacturing processes more convenient, more flexible, more secure, and also reduces production and maintenance costs. Connectors improve the production process, simplify the assembly process of electronic products, and also simplify the mass production process of repairing. If an electronic component failure, we could quickly replace the failure component. And with the technology advances, you can update and replace with new and more advanced components.Connectors enable engineers to design and integrate new products and to build products with greater flexibility.
Especially for industrial connectors.Sometimes in harsh environments, plugging and unplugging, flexibility and security are even more important. Under this condition, with snap-in simple plug connector will be a wise choice.
