Rectangular Input/Output Connector Market 2024
Bishop & Associates has just released a new 221-page five-chapter research report providing a detailed analysis of the worldwide market for rectangular input/output connectors. This timely report furnishes sales data by region for the years 2022, 2023, 2024F, and forecasts for 2029F, broken down by key applicable connector types.
The world rectangular I/O connector market is complex and diverse. While products developed several years ago including D-subs, micro-, nano-, and Thunderbolt connectors are experiencing growth, a few are in rapid decline, while several newer products are expanding fast including small form factor types (SFP, SFP+, etc.) HDMI, and other multi-media connectors, M.2 packaging for solid state drives, etc. To illustrate technology, production now includes M24308 D-sub equivalents with RF performance to 110 GHz -- in standard Size 20 contact cavities -- for 5G, SATCOM, radar, and test instrumentation.
The report covers sales data for 2022 and 2023 with sales forecast for 2024F and 2029F, for primary types of rectangular connectors, and -- for the first time -- data also includes sales of cable assemblies, reviews distribution, and analyzes major counterfeiting problems. The report covers US and international specifications applicable to rectangular I/O connectors. Major manufacturers are listed with reviews of key suppliers. Both technology and economics have pushed rectangular I/O connectors to the forefront of increased application use. Rectangular (or square) connectors can offer over 21% more space than equivalent circular connectors. SWaP-C prompts for density gain and weight reduction have led to EN4165 replacing D38999 circulars and rectangular EN3682 and EN4644 giving ARINC 600 real competition for newer airframe and ground vehicle communication interconnection. Major appliance connectors are improving reliability by incorporating interconnect reliability position assurance concepts used by automotive connectors. White goods growth is prompting sales of RAST and glowwire connectors. Computers, vehicles, and even weapon systems are incorporating USB-C within a variety of enclosures.
- Chapter 1 – Introduction and Summary
- Introduction
- Report Contents
- Rectangular Connectors
- Report Coverage – “I/O” versus Other & Power Rectangular
- Connectors
- Rectangular Input/Output Connectors
- Rectangular Power Connectors
- Industry Standardization and Specifications
- Markets
- Forecast Considerations
- World Connector Marketplace
- World Connector Market by Region 2022 to 2023 with Percent
- Change
- World Connector Market Year-to-Year Growth 1981 – 2024F
- Forecasting 2024F and 2029F by Region
- 2024F/2029F Connector Five-Year CAGR by Region
- New Product & Application Potentials
- Mechanical Mating Creativity
- Chapter 2 – Marketplace Considerations
- Part 1: Marketplace Factors
- Connector Industry Book-to-Bill
- Currency Fluctuations Reduce Performance between USD and
- Local Currency
- Local Currency to One USD 2023 YTD versus 2024 YTD
- Industry Sales Performance April 2024 USD-vs-Local Currencies
- Distribution Sales
- Worldwide Sales by Channel to Market
- Niche vs. Broad-Line Connector Distributors
- Counterfeit Connectors
- Commercial, Mil-Spec, and Hi-Rel Connectors are Involved
- SAE Specifications Offer Control Standards
- Special “Jan/J” Marking Will Validate Connectors
- Part 2: Industry Standards
- Rectangular Connector Specifications
- Government Agencies
- Defense Supply Center (DSCC) and Defense Logistics Agency
- (DLA)
- International Standards
- International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Electronic Components Industry (ECIA)
- US Mil Standards
- Specification Development
- Specifications for Rectangular Connectors & Accessories
- Others
- PRC/Chinese Specifications (Reference Only)
- Chapter 3 – I/O Rectangular Connector Sales by Region and
- Product Type
- I/O Rectangular Connector Sales Market Share by Region
- 2024F
- I/O Rectangular Connector Sales Market Share by Region
- 2029F
- I/O Rectangular Connector Sales by Region 2022, 2023, 2024F
- and 2029F with Percent Change and 5-Year CAGR
- I/O Rectangular Connector Sales by Region 2024F to 2029F
- Five-Year CAGR
- I/O Rectangular Sales by Key Connector Product Group Percent
- Change 2023 to 2024F
- Chapter 3 – I/O Rectangular Connector Sales by Region and
- Product Type (continued)
- I/O Rectangular Sales by Key Connector Product Group 2024F
- to 2029F with Five-Year CAGR
- I/O Rectangular Connector Market Share by Key Product Type –
- 2024F
- I/O Rectangular Connector Market Share by Key Product Tupe –
- 2029F
- Total I/O Rectangular by Key Connector Product Type by
- Region 2021-2022 with Percent Change
- Total World I/O Rectangular Connector Sales by Product Type
- by Region 2021-2022
- Total I/O Rectangular by Key Connector Product Type by
- Region 2022-2023 with Percent Change
- Total World I/O Rectangular Connector Sales by Product Type
- by Region 2022-2023
- Total I/O Rectangular by Key Product Types by Region 2023-
- 2024F with Percent Change
- Total World I/O Rectangular by Connector Sales by Product
- Type by Region 2023-2024
- Total I/O Rectangular by Key Product Type by Region 2024F –
- 2029F with Five Year CAGR
- Total World I/O Rectangular Connector Sales by Product Type
- by Region 2024F – 2029F with Five-Year CAGR
- I/O Rectangular Cable Assembly Sales by Region and Product
- Type
- Forecasting
- Cable Assembly Sales by Connector (Product) Type
- Connector Assembly Sales by Product Type 2023
- Cable Assembly Market Sector Performance 2022 through 2028
- with Five-Year CAGR
- 2023 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies by Market
- Sector by Product Type
- 2023 World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Percent of
- Market-by-Markt by Product Type
- 2024F World Market Value for Cable Assemblies by Market
- Sector by Product Type
- 2024F World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Percent of
- Market-by-Markt by Product Type
- 2028F World Market Value for Cable Assemblies by Market
- Sector by Product Type
- 2028F World Market Value for Cable Assemblies Percent of
- Market-by-Markt by Product Type
- Summary – Rectangular Cable Assemblies
- Chapter 4 – I/O Rectangular Connector Types –
- Construction, Applications, and Suppliers
- Scope
- Benefits of Rectangular I/O Connectors
- Rectangular Connector Construction
- Mating Concepts
- D-Subminiature Connectors
- Contact Termination Methods
- Commercial High Volume Contact Termination
- IDC (Insulation Displacement Contacts)
- MIL-DTL-24308
- Fixed Contact Connectors
- Filtered D-Subs
- Combination Contact Arrangements
- DVI Interface
- RF, Power, and Fiber Optic Contacts
- Rectangular Input/Output Connector Market
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- Chapter 4 – I/O Rectangular Connector Types –
- Construction, Applications, and Suppliers (continued)
- Microwave Performance with Size 20 D-Sub Coax Contacts
- High-Speed D-Sub Assemblies
- Ruggedized & Environmentally Sealed D-Subminiature
- Connectors
- Hermetically Sealed D-Sub Connectors
- D-Sub Applications
- Future Trends for D-Subminiature Connectors
- Manufacturers of D-Subminiature Connectors
- Intermediate Rectangular Connectors
- Ribbon, SCSI, VHDCI, & 1Gbps+ High-Speed Computer
- Interface I/O Connectors
- Ribbons Connectors, History
- Centronics HPIB/GPIB Connectors
- Ribbon Cable Applications
- Ribbon Cables, Future Trends
- Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) I/O Connectors
- SCSI Basic, Recap
- SCSI Types
- SCSI Controller
- SCSI Connectors (recap)
- SCSI Applications
- Manufacturers of SCSI Connectors
- SCSI Connectors Future Trends
- Very High-Density Component Interconnect (VHDCI)
- VHDCI Applications
- Manufacturers of VHDCI Connectors
- VHDCI Connectors, Future Trends
- 1 Gbps and High-Speed Interface Types
- Fibre Channel
- Applications
- Reliability
- Fibre Channel Topologies
- Fibre Channel Advantages
- New Technologies
- FCoE vs FCIP – What is the difference?
- Fibre Channel Connectors
- Manufacturers of Optical Fibre Channel Connectors
- Infiniband
- Speeds and Connectors
- InfiniBand Topology
- InfiniBand Applications
- Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- Manufacturers of InfiniBand Connectors
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet Applications
- Manufacturers of Gigabit Ethernet Connectors
- Future Trends
- Personal Computer & Peripheral Connectors
- USB (Universal Serial Bus)
- USB Applications
- USB Limitations
- Manufacturers of USB Connectors
- USB Future Trends
- Automotive USB Connectors
- IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
- IEEE 1394 History
- IEEE 1394 FireWire Applications
- Manufacturers of IEEE 1394 Connectors
- IEEE 1394 FireWire Future Trends
- Docking Connectors
- Recent Docking Station History
- Docking Station Connector Applications
- Manufacturers of Docking Connectors
- Docking Station Connectors’ Future Trends
- Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I) Single and Dual, (DVI-A), (DVI-D)
- DVI Connector History
- Manufacturers of DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
- DVI Connectors Future Trends
- Chapter 4 – I/O Rectangular Connector Types –
- Construction, Applications, and Suppliers (continued)
- SATA (Serial ATA)
- SATA History
- SATA Applications
- SATA Future Trends
- HDMI & Other Multimedia Connectors
- HDMI History
- Evolution of the HDMI Standard
- HDMI Applications
- Manufacturers of HDMI Connectors
- SFP Connectors
- Functions of SFP Modules
- Types of SFP Transceiver Modules
- OSFP History
- SFP Applications
- Manufacturers of Small Form Pluggable Connectors
- SFP Connector Future Trends
- I/O Connectors with Blade or Tab Contacts
- Applications
- Future Trends
- Position Assurance
- Connector Position Assurance (CPA)
- Rectangular Industrial (Valve Connectors, etc.)
- Applications
- Future Trends for Valve Connectors
- Power Connectors (RAST, IEC Types)
- Manufacturers of Rectangular Power I/O Connectors
- Higher Current IDC Connectors (RAST Types)
- Manufacturers of Higher Current RAST Connectors
- Future Trends for Plastic I/O Rectangular Power and RAST
- Connectors
- Glow-Wire Compatible Connectors
- Rack and Panel Connectors
- Metal Shelled Power Rectangular Connectors
- Military & Aerospace Rectangular Connectors
- ARINC Connectors
- Commercial Rack and Panel Equivalents
- EN Versions of ARINC Connectors
- Suppliers of EN 4165 & Similar Connectors
- Plastic Cable-to-Panel Rectangular Connectors
- Applications for Rack and Panel Connectors
- Manufacturers of Rack and Panel Connectors
- Future Trends for ARINC and Rack and Panel Connectors
- Micro and Nano Connectors
- Micro Connectors .050” Center Line
- Performance & Reliability
- Brief History of Twist Pin Technology
- Applications
- Manufacturers of Microminiature of I/O Rectangular Connectors
- Future Trends Micro Connectors .050” Center Line
- Nano Connectors with .025” Center Line
- History and Applications
- Manufacturers of Nano and Microminiature I/O Rectangular
- Connectors
- Future Trends
- LIF/ZIF (low insertion force/zero insertion force) Connectors
- Several Suppliers offer ZIF Connectors
- Applications for ZIF/LIF Connectors
- Manufacturers of ZIF/LIF I/O Rectangular Connectors
- Future Trends for LIF and ZIF Connectors
- Chapter 5 – Key Manufacturers
- Top 25 Connector Manufacturers in 2022 by Total Sales
- Worldwide
- Worldwide Manufacturers
- Rectangular Connectors by Top Manufacturers
- Top 10 Ranking by Product Type 2022
- Selected Manufacturers (Listed by Total Revenue)
- Rectangular Input/Output Connector Market
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- Chapter 5 – Key Manufacturers (continued)
- TE Connectivity
- Amphenol Corporation
- Molex
- Aptiv
- Luxshare – ICT
- Foxconn Interconnect Technology Ltd. (FIT)
- JAE – Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd
- Chapter 5 – Key Manufacturers (continued)
- Hirose Electric Co., Ltd
- BizLink Technology, Inc.
- Samtec, Inc.
- HARTING KGaA
- Glenair
- ITT Cannon
- Radiall S.A.
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