Preface

Chapter 1 - Report Scope and Methodology

Report Objectives
Methodology And Approach
Data Collection Forms
Power Connector Survey 2007 Update form  - Manufacturer
Power Connector Survey 2007 Update Form  - Users

Chapter 2 - Introduction and Definitions

Introduction
Connector Definitions And Technologies
The Anatomy Of A Power Contact
Basic Power Connector Performance Measurement Criteria
Hot Swap Feature
Power Distribution Systems

Chapter 3 - Power Connector Categories

Defining Characteristics
Electrical Power Capacity
Application Configuration
Connector Form Factor
Circular
Rectangular

Chapter 4 - Power Connector Performance

Power Connector Performance
Inductance - A New Criterion?
Contacts In Parallel
Power Rating Of A Plated Through Hole
Power Rating Trends
Pushing The Power Rating

Chapter 5 - Power Connector Standards

Power Connector Standards
The SSI Specification
ATCA, Compact PCI Express
MicroTCA
VITA 41/46

Chapter 6 - Power Demand Drivers

Power Demand Drivers
Semiconductor Industry Trends
Power / Heat Connector Impact
Thermal Management
Thermal Prediction Tools
Evolving Power Connector Solutions

Chapter 7 - Connector Failures

Power Connector Failure Mechanisms
Keys To Minimizing Power Connector Failures

Chapter 8 - Overview of Current Power Connectors

Overview Of Current Power Connectors
Amphenol
Anderson Power Products
FCI Electronics
Hypertronics Corporation
Molex Incorporated
Product Current Rating
Positronic Industries
Tyco Electronics
Additional Power Connector Suppliers
Cableco Technologies Corporation
Fusionlug
Power Interconnect Modular System
CONEC
ERNI Electronics
HARTING
Foxconn
Hirose
HIPO Systems
Flat Power
Onanon
Samtec
Winchester Electronics

Chapter 9 - Power Connector Market Statistics

World Power Connector Market Computer And Communications Equipment
Computer/Peripheral Telecom/Datacom Market Forecast
Forecast by Region Of The World
North America
Europe
Japan
China
Asia/Pacific
ROW

Chapter 10 - Major Findings And Conclusions

Appendix List Of Contributors