In today's technologically advanced era, there are many electronic products that we use or come into contact with in real life. Imagine what would happen if electronic products did not have connectors? The circuits of electronic products must be permanently connected together using continuous conductors. For example, if an electronic device is to be connected to a power source, both ends of the connecting wire must be securely connected to the electronic device and power source through some method (welding).
As mentioned above, both the production and manufacturing of products and the use of finished electronic products have brought many inconveniences. Taking LED landscape lights as an example, the distance from the power supply to the lamp holder is generally relatively large. If each wire from the power supply to the lamp holder is connected from end to end, it will bring unnecessary trouble to construction and cause waste of wire.
Some people may raise questions, such as cutting a gap directly from the live wire, connecting the conductive parts of the wire together, and then wrapping a few layers of insulation tape. Isn't it okay? It is not necessary to use connectors. Firstly, most insulation tapes are prone to aging and pose safety hazards. Secondly, the mechanical properties of joints directly connected by wires are poor. Slight vibration and stretching of the circuit can easily cause open circuits, and poor interface contact can easily cause heating, which may lead to a fire.
Moreover, the outdoor environment is harsh, and the requirements for waterproofing, salt resistance, and aging resistance are relatively high. The insulation adhesive is far from meeting the requirements. But if high-performance waterproof connectors are used in outdoor lighting, not only does it simplify the installation of the power grid, but all of these safety hazards will be reduced to a very low level.
The above example briefly illustrates the benefits of connectors, making the design and production process more convenient, flexible, and safe, as well as reducing production and maintenance costs. The appearance of connectors improves the production process. Connectors simplify the assembly process of electronic products and also simplify the batch production process. It is easy to repair. If a certain electronic component fails, the faulty component can be quickly replaced when a connector is installed, making it easy to upgrade. With technological progress, when a connector is installed, the component can be updated and replaced with new ones The use of connectors allows engineers to have greater flexibility when designing and integrating new products, as well as when composing systems with meta components, by replacing old ones with more comprehensive ones.
Especially for industrial connectors, flexibility and safety are even more important when used in harsh environments that require plugging and unplugging. At this point, a simple plug-in connector with a buckle would be a wise choice.