Chapter 1 - Report Scope And Methodology

Methodology and Approach
Data Collection Forms:
Connector Imperatives to support Next Generation Electronic Equipment
Connector User
Connector Imperatives to support Next Generation Electronic Equipment
Connector Manufacturer

Chapter 2 - Introduction

Chapter 3 - Current Connector Technology

Universal Attributes of Future Connectors
Lead-Free Electronic Assemblies
Complete Families of Connectors
Multiple Sourced Connectors
High-Speed Performance Headroom
Accurate Performance Data and Models
Renewed Interest In The Use Of Alternative Card Architecture Including Mezzanine
And Midplane Configurations.

Chapter 4 - Connector Attributes, Computer, Telecom Markets

Computer / Telecom Industry
Connector Attribute:  Increased Signal Density
Connector Industry Response
Increased Signal Density
Computer / Telecom Industry
Connector Attribute:  Increased High-Speed Performance
Connector Industry Response
Increased High-Speed Performance
Computer / Telecom Industry
Connector Attribute:  Improved Power Connectors
Connector Industry Response
Improved Power Connectors
Computer / Telecom Industry
Connector Attribute:  Increased Connector Robustness
Connector Industry Response
Increased Connector Robustness
Computer / Telecom Industry
Connector Attribute:  Standards Driven Interfaces
Connector Industry Response
Standards Driven Interfaces
Computer / Telecom Industry
Connector Attribute:  Connectors Optimized for Orthogonal Midplanes
Connector Industry Response
Connectors Optimized for Orthogonal Midplanes
Computer / Telecom Industry
Connector Attribute:  Improved Differential Skew Control
Connector Industry Response
Improved Differential Skew Control
Computer / Telecom Industry
Connector Attribute:  High performance / Density Fiber Optic Connectors
Connector Industry Response
High performance / Density Fiber Optic Connectors
Computer / Telecom Industry
Connector Attribute:  Increasing Use of Flex Interconnects
Connector Industry Response
Increasing Use of Flex Interconnects

Chapter 5 - Connector Attributes, Automotive

Automotive Market
Automotive Industry
Connector Attribute:  Compliant Pin, Surface Mount and Compressive PCB Termination
Connector Industry Response
Compliant Pin, Surface Mount and Compressive PCB Termination
Automotive Industry
Connector Attribute:  Lower Mating Force Connectors
Connector Industry Response
Lower Mating Force Connectors
Automotive Industry
Connector Attribute:  Greater Variety Of Consumer Accessible Interfaces
Connector Industry Response
Greater Variety Of Consumer Accessible Interfaces
Automotive Industry
Connector Attribute:  Low Cost Filtered Connectors
Connector Industry Response
|Low Cost Filtered Connectors|
Automotive Industry
Connector Attribute:  “Integrated Connectors”
Connector Industry Response
“Integrated Connectors”
Automotive Industry
Connector Attribute:  Increased use of Shielded and Coaxial Connectors
Connector Industry Response
Increased use of Shielded and Coaxial Connectors
Automotive Industry
Connector Attribute:  Fiber Optic Connectors
Connector Industry Response
Fiber Optic Connectors
Automotive Industry
Connector Attribute:  Standards Driven Interfaces
Connector Industry Response
Standards Driven Interfaces
Automotive Industry
Connector Attribute:  Hybrid Connectors
Industry Response
Hybrid Connectors

Chapter 6 - Additional Issues

Protection Of Intellectual Property In The Global Marketplace
Impact of Wireless Technology on Copper Interfaces
Differential Impedance Changing From 100 to 85 ohms
Global Migration of System Design
Nanotechnology in Connector Fabrication
Connectors With Integrated ESD Protection
Non-Traditional Interfaces
Connections to Non-Conventional Materials

Chapter 7 - Connector Market Values

World Computer / Peripheral Connector Market By Geographic Region
World Telecom / Datacom Connector Market By Geographic Region
World Automotive Connector Market By Geographic Region
Market Forecast by Region of the World
Computer / Peripheral Connector Market Forecast
Computer / Peripheral Connector Market Share by Region - 2006
Computer / Peripheral Connector Market Share by Region - 2011
Telecom / Datacom Connector Market Forecast
Telecom / Datacom Connector Market Share by Region - 2006
Telecom / Datacom Connector Market Share by Region - 2011
Automotive Connector Market Forecast
Automotive Connector Market Share by Region - 2006
Automotive Connector Market Share by Region - 2011

Chapter 8 - Major Findings And Conclusions

Computer and Telecom Markets
Key ConsiderationsCost Drivers
Compressive Connectors
Resistance to Change
Gb/s Performance
Surface Mount
Scalability
Performance Headroom
Orthogonal Midplane Connectors
Industry Standards
Technical Support
Wireless Technology
Connector Content Value
Offshore Migration
Connector Technical Support
IP Protection
Mezzanine Connectors
Connector Support Tools
Performance Comparison
High-Speed Channel Metrics
85-Ohm Differential Impedance
Increased Pin Density
Automotive Market
Key Consideration
Expanding Electronic Applications
EMI/ESD Connectors
Compliant Pin & Surface Mount Termination
Optic Connectors
Second Source
Consumer Interfaces
Connector Integration
General Observations
Environmental Standards
Industry Standards
Flex Circuitry
Nano Technology
Second Source Imperative
Emerging Markets
Incremental Advances
Continuing Trends

Appendix - Connector Definitions, Acronyms And Technologies

Ambient Temperature
Ampere
Anti-pad
ATCA
Attenuation
Bandwidth
BGA
Bit Error Rate
Blindmate Connector
BOM
Breakdown Voltage
Broadside Coupled
Bulk Resistance
Capacitance
Characteristic Impedance
Clearance Distance
Conductivity
Constriction Resistance
Contact Resistance
COTS
Creepage Distance
Crosstalk
Current
Current Rating
DC
D-to-D Converter
De-emphasis
Derating
Dielectric
Dielectric Constant
Distributed Power Architecture
Differential Signaling
Dry Circuit Resistance
Edge Coupled
EMC
EMI
EMS
EYE Patterns
GBIC
Heat Sink
Hot Swap
Inductance
Insertion Loss
Intersymbol Interference
I/O
Jitter
Joule
LAN
LGA
Loss Tangent
MEMS
Microstrip
MSA
N+1 Redundancy
Normal Force
ODM
OEM
Ohm
Ohm’s law
Operating Temperature
Parallel Signaling
PCB
Power
Propagation Delay
PTH
PICMG
PMC
Reflections
Resistance
Risetime
RoHS
S Parameter
SERDES
Serial Signaling
SFP
SIG
Signal Integrity
Single Ended Signaling
Skew
Skin Effect
Smith Chart
SPICE
Stripline
Supertemperature
Surge / inrush current
TDR
Telematics
Thermal Runaway
Transmission Line
VME
VoIP
Volt (V)
Watt
WiMax