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.
Market segments that currently utilize rugged connectors include:
Some of the issues addressed in this research report include:
Market segments that currently utilize rugged connectors include:
- Aerospace
- Agricultural
- Broadcast TV
- Civilian and military surveillance
- Embedded computer
- Geophysical Exploration and production
- Heavy transportation
- Industrial
- Marine
- Medical
- Military
- Nuclear
- Portable test equipment
- Renewable energy
- Telecom
- Test and burn-in sockets
Some of the issues addressed in this research report include:
- What factors are driving demand for rugged and sealed connectors?
- What specific design enhancements enable a connector to perform in harsh environments?
- How is the degree of sealing and resistance to mechanical forces quantified?
- What new rugged and ruggedized connectors have recently been introduced into the market?
- How has the COTS initiative impacted the use of commercial ruggedized connectors?
- Can a ruggedized commercial connector provide a new business opportunity for connector manufacturers?
- What are the rugged connector features that design engineers will be requiring to support next-generation products?
CHAPTER 1 REPORT SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
Survey Objectives
Survey Methodology
Data Collection Form
CHAPTER 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Executive summary
CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCTION
Key connector Characteristics
Rugged Connector Types
Application Specific Connectors
Market Segments
Connector Supplier Basic Tiers
Key Supplier Resources
Industry Standards
Cost Effective Connector Selection
The Impact of COTS
CHAPTER 4 RUGGED CONNECTOR MARKET SEGMENTS
Introduction to market segments
CHAPTER 5 AEROSPACE
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 6 AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 7 BROADCAST TELEVISION
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 8 CIVILIAN AND MILITARY SURVEILLANCE
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 9 EMBEDDED COMPUTERS
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 10 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 11 HEAVY TRANSPORTATION AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 12 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 13 MARINE
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 14 MEDICAL
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 15 MILITARY
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 16 NUCLEAR
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 17 PORTABLE TEST EQUIPMENT
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 18 RENEWABLE ENERGY
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 19 TELECOM
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 20 TEST AND BURN-IN SOCKETS
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 21 EMERGING PRODUCT TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Emerging Product Trends and Technology
CHAPTER 22 MAJOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Major Findings and conclusions
APPENDIX A LIST OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Survey Objectives
Survey Methodology
Data Collection Form
CHAPTER 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Executive summary
CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCTION
Key connector Characteristics
Rugged Connector Types
Application Specific Connectors
Market Segments
Connector Supplier Basic Tiers
Key Supplier Resources
Industry Standards
Cost Effective Connector Selection
The Impact of COTS
CHAPTER 4 RUGGED CONNECTOR MARKET SEGMENTS
Introduction to market segments
CHAPTER 5 AEROSPACE
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 6 AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 7 BROADCAST TELEVISION
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 8 CIVILIAN AND MILITARY SURVEILLANCE
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 9 EMBEDDED COMPUTERS
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 10 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 11 HEAVY TRANSPORTATION AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 12 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 13 MARINE
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 14 MEDICAL
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 15 MILITARY
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 16 NUCLEAR
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 17 PORTABLE TEST EQUIPMENT
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 18 RENEWABLE ENERGY
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 19 TELECOM
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 20 TEST AND BURN-IN SOCKETS
Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type, world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region with 5-year CAGR
CHAPTER 21 EMERGING PRODUCT TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Emerging Product Trends and Technology
CHAPTER 22 MAJOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Major Findings and conclusions
APPENDIX A LIST OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS