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Rugged Connectors Meet Emerging Application Challenges
Bishop & Associates has
just released a new research report providing detailed market and
application analysis of connectors used in environmentally challenging
environments. This 22-chapter, 460-page report identifies the key
characteristics of rugged and ruggedized connectors and how the
connector industry is responding to increasing demand for connectors
that can survive moisture, dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes,
pressure, EMI/ESD, as well as mechanical abuse. A rugged connector can
be designed specifically for duty in harsh environments, or a
commercial-grade connector can be modified to survive harsh
environments.
A wide variety of
rugged and ruggedized connectors are now being utilized on a global
basis.
Market segments that
currently utilize rugged connectors include:
Data provided for each
market segment includes critical performance attributes, connector
types, typical applications, applicable industry standards, list of
major suppliers, and technology/application trends. A series of tables
and charts for each market segment includes 2009, 2010, and 2011 sales
by product type, world, and region with percent change, 2011 sales, and
2016 forecast by product type and region with 5-year CAGR.
Some of the issues
addressed in this research report include:
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What factors are driving
demand for rugged and sealed connectors?
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What specific design
enhancements enable a connector to perform in harsh environments?
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How is the degree of
sealing and resistance to mechanical forces quantified?
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What new rugged and
ruggedized connectors have recently been introduced into the market?
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How has the COTS
initiative impacted the use of commercial ruggedized connectors?
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Can a ruggedized
commercial connector provide a new business opportunity for
connector manufacturers?
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What are the rugged
connector features that design engineers will be requiring to
support next-generation products?
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