Compendium of Electrical Connectors

Book Recommendation Compendium of Electrical Connectors

2025-11-10 Source: Vogel Professional Education 2 min Reading Time

The essential guide for device development and connector applications is now available in English language.

The successful German reference work on electrical connectors is now available for an international audience. Developers, designers, and technical professionals involved in device development and connector applications are provided with in-depth coverage of technical fundamentals, optimal connector selection, and manufacturing processes.

As electronic devices grow more complex, connector choices carry greater technical and economic impact. The Compendium meets this challenge head-on: it explains the principles behind reliable connections and lays out clear selection and qualification criteria.

Experts in the field contribute deep dives on topics such as whisker growth prevention and surface optimization, modular connector systems, Single Pair Ethernet and wireless power transfer. These insights illuminate cutting‑edge applications and emerging standards shaping the future of connector design.

This reference work stands out thanks to its practical approach. Rather than overwhelming users with theoretical concepts, it provides actionable insights that support decision-making processes in real-world applications.

This book is an essential investment for any organisation working with connector technologies, offering immediate practical value and strategic insights for future technology planning. In a rapidly evolving field such as connector technology, this comprehensive reference work helps professionals to stay ahead of industry developments and make informed, cost-effective decisions.

Compendium of Electrical Connectors

1st edition 2025
514 pages
Price: EUR 99.80
ISBN: 978-3-8343-3551-7

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Comprehensive Content for Today's Technical Challenges

The compendium covers the complete spectrum of connector technology:

Technical Fundamentals: Connector components, termination techniques, insulator and contact materials, contact point, contact surfaces and contact resistance
Mechanical Design: Housing and mechanics, connector locking mechanisms, shielding provisions, modular connectors
Selection: Connector selection, qualification and evaluation
Standards and Evolving Applications: USB-C beyond USB applications, M12 Push-Pull connectors, and Single Pair Ethernet
Advanced Technologies: High-data-rate connectors, power electronics applications, and thermal characteristics, latest silver surface trends for high-current applications, whisker growth and surfaces for whisker reduction
Future Technologies: Connectors for new vehicle architectures, optical connections, and wireless transmission
Sustainability Focus: New alloys with reduced carbon footprint
Cost-Effective Solutions: Tin- and nickel-based surfaces for economic optimization
Manufacturing Excellence: Quality assurance, automated cable harness production, and CAE simulation tools
Practical Resources: Extensive connector database, technical glossary with approximately 600 terms and concise definitions

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