Think Small: Trends in Connectors Miniaturisation
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Think Small: The Biggest Trends in Connector Miniaturisation
The demand for ever more portable electronic equipment
is pushing the limits of conventional connector systems.
From everyday electronics to medical, military and deep
space environments, today’s applications demand equipment
that is more compact and rugged than ever before, while
delivering the highest quality signal processing. Designing
smaller connectors is a careful balance between size and
function. The question is: how small can they go?
Small is Powerful
Connector miniaturisation is being driven by the ability of
modern circuits to run on a lower voltage and current while
running faster, storing and processing more data and protecting
battery life. At the same time, chips are moving closer to
the action, where they need to handle low signals at short
distances. For example, they are increasingly found at the
end of arm in robotics.