Board-to-board connectors are among the connector products with the strongest transmission capacity, mainly used in industries such as power systems, communication networks, financial manufacturing, elevators, industrial automation, medical equipment, office equipment, home appliances, and military manufacturing1. The following are the trends in the board – to – board connector industry:

 

  • Miniaturization and high – density integration: As electronic devices become smaller and more portable, there is an increasing demand for miniaturized board – to – board connectors. Connectors with pitch sizes less than 1 mm are expected to have the highest growth rate. Manufacturers are developing connectors with smaller pitches and more compact structures to meet the need for high – density integration of components on PCBs.
  • High – speed and high – frequency transmission: With the development of 5G, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, there is a growing demand for high – speed and high – frequency signal transmission in electronic devices. Board – to – board connectors need to have better electrical performance, such as lower impedance, less crosstalk, and higher signal – to – noise ratio, to ensure the quality of high – speed and high – frequency signal transmission.
  • Improved reliability and stability3: In some harsh application environments, such as in automotive electronics and industrial automation, board – to – board connectors need to have higher reliability and stability. Connectors with features like floating designs are becoming more popular, as they can tolerate certain installation and usage errors, reducing contact problems caused by production or assembly errors, and improving the overall reliability of products.
  • Green and environmentally friendly: With the increasing emphasis on environmental protection, the board – to – board connector industry is also moving towards green and environmentally friendly development. Manufacturers are using environmentally friendly materials and optimizing production processes to reduce energy consumption and emissions.
  • Cost reduction: Under the pressure of market competition, cost – effectiveness is an important consideration for customers. Manufacturers are optimizing production processes, improving production efficiency, and reducing material costs to provide more cost – effective products.
  • Expansion of application areas: The application areas of board – to – board connectors are constantly expanding. In addition to the traditional consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and industrial automation fields, they are also widely used in emerging fields such as 5G base stations, data centers, and new energy vehicles, bringing new growth opportunities to the industry.
  • Domestic substitution: In the past, the board – to – board connector market was dominated by foreign – funded enterprises4. However, with the development of the domestic electronics industry, domestic – funded enterprises have continuously improved their technical strength and product quality, and are gradually realizing domestic substitution in some fields4. Domestic – funded enterprises have the advantages of low cost, fast response, and local services, and are expected to occupy a larger market share in the future.