Top 10 Global Connector Manufacturers

Top 10 global connector manufacturers

Welcome to the fascinating world of connector manufacturing! In today’s interconnected world, connectors play a vital role in enabling seamless communication and power transfer across various industries. Here is a list of the top 10 global connector manufacturers. Keep reading!

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List Of Electronic Connector Manufacturing Companies
TE Connectivity

Established time

2007

Headquarters

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Company website

te.com

TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.

TE Connectivity has a global workforce of 89,000 employees, including more than 8,000 engineers. The company serves customers in approximately 140 countries.

Amphenol

Amphenol

Amphenol

Established time

1932

Headquarters

Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S.

Company website

amphenol.com

Amphenol is one of the world’s largest providers of high-technology interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions. Our products enable the Electronics Revolution across virtually every end market, including Automotive, Broadband Communications, Commercial Aerospace, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications, Military, Mobile Devices and Mobile Networks. Founded in 1932, Amphenol trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker APH and is headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA.

Molex Incorporated

Molex Incorporated

Molex Incorporated

Established time

1938

Headquarters

Lisle, Illinois, United States

Company website

www.molex.com

Molex LLC is a manufacturer of electronic, electrical, and fiber optic connectivity systems. Molex offers over 100,000 products across a variety of industries, including data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. They are notable for pioneering the Molex connector, which has seen universal adoption in personal computing. The company is considered the second-largest electronic connector company in the world.

Aptiv

Aptiv

Aptiv

Established time

1994

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Company website

aptiv.com

Aptiv PLC is an Irish-American automotive technology supplier with headquarters in Dublin. Aptiv grew out of the now-defunct American company, Delphi Automotive Systems, which itself was formerly a component of General Motors.

Foxconn

Established time

1974

Headquarters

Tucheng District, New Taipei, Taiwan

Company website

www.honhai.com/en-us/

Established in Taiwan in 1974, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer. Foxconn is also the leading technological solution provider, and it continuously leverages its expertise in software and hardware to integrate its unique manufacturing systems with emerging technologies. 

The Group has expanded not only its capabilities into the development of electric vehicles, digital health and robotics but also three key technologies –AI, semiconductors and new-generation communications technology – which are key to driving its long-term growth strategy and the four core product pillars: Smart Consumer Electronics, Cloud and Networking, Computing Products and Components and Others. In 2021, Hon Hai‘s annual revenue reached USD 206 billion.

The company has established R&D and manufacturing centers in other markets around the world including China, India, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Czech Republic, U.S. and more. With a focus on research and development, the company owns more than 54,253 patents.

Luxshare

Luxshare

Luxshare

Established time

2004

Headquarters

Guangdong, China

Company website

www.luxshare-ict.com

Luxshare Precision is a global designer and manufacturer of cable assembly and connector system solutions for consumer, automotive, cloud, and enterprise applications.

Luxshare’s product portfolio includes cables, connectors, motors, wireless charges, FPCs, antennas, and acoustic and electronic modules.

Luxshare provides one-stop solutions for a broad range of industries, including consumer electronics (computers, devices and peripherals), enterprise and cloud applications, automotive and medical.

Yazaki

Established time

1929

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Company website

https://www.yazaki-group.com/global/

Yazaki Corporation is a global automotive parts supplier with a focus on wire harnesses, instruments and components such as connectors and terminals. The company’s origin and headquarters are in Japan, but in 2011, roughly 90% of its employees were outside the home country.

The company’s product lineup includes electrical cables, meter and auto instruments, gas equipment, air-conditioning, and solar-powered systems. As a first-tier supplier, Yazaki sells chiefly to auto manufacturers, and, to a lesser extent, electric power, gas, and general construction companies. Yazaki is among the top 100 companies receiving the most US patents.

JAE

JAE

JAE

Established time

1953

Headquarters

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Company website

https://www.jae.com/en/

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd. is a Japanese corporation specializing in the manufacture and sales of electrical connectors such as high-speed LVDS, HDMI, PCI express, high density, micro coaxial, automotive, and board-to-board connectors. It also makes systems equipment and aerospace products.

JST

Established time

1957

Headquarters

Japan

Company website

https://www.jst-mfg.com/index_e.php

JST Mfg. Co., Ltd. was established in 1957, as the first manufacture of Solderless Terminals in Japan. Since then, JST’s reputation for innovation and excellence has kept JST as one of the top ten connector manufacturers in the world with annual sales of approximately 100 billion Japan Yen. JST Group has a global network of production sites, R&D facilities, and service centers, can provide customers with the most reliable, technologically advanced and cost-efficient products.

Rosenberger

Rosenberger

Rosenberger

Established time

1958

Headquarters

Bavaria, Germany

Company website

www.rosenberger.com

Rosenberger is one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of impedance-controlled and optical connectivity solutions. It provides solutions in high-frequency, high-voltage, and fiber-optic technology for mobile communication networks, data centers, test & measurement applications, automotive electronics, as well as high-voltage contact systems, medical electronics and aerospace engineering. Around 14,200 employees are involved in the development, production, and distribution of its products.

FAQ

PCB connectors are mounted on the PCB and are typically used to transfer signals or power from one PCB to another, or to transfer to or from the PCB from another source within the unit.

  1. TE Connectivity
  2. Amphenol
  3. Molex Incorporated
  4. Aptiv
  5. Foxconn
  6. Luxshare
  7. Yazaki
  8. JAE
  9. JST
  10. Rosenberger

When you choose a connector manufacturer, you should pay attention to the following factors:

  • Expertise and Capabilities
  • Price
  • Delivery time
  • Project Management and Communication, etc

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