Power Connectors for the Computer and Communication Markets

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 - Report Scope and Methodology

• Report Objectives
• Methodology And Approach
• Data Collection Forms
• Power Connector Survey 2007 Update form - Manufacturer
• Power Connector Survey 2007 Update Form - Users

Chapter 2 - Introduction and Definitions

• Introduction
• Connector Definitions And Technologies
• The Anatomy Of A Power Contact
• Basic Power Connector Performance Measurement Criteria
• Hot Swap Feature
• Power Distribution Systems

Chapter 3 - Power Connector Categories

• Defining Characteristics
• Electrical Power Capacity
• Application Configuration
• Connector Form Factor
• Circular
• Rectangular

Chapter 4 - Power Connector Performance

• Power Connector Performance
• Inductance - A New Criterion?
• Contacts In Parallel
• Power Rating Of A Plated Through Hole
• Power Rating Trends
• Pushing The Power Rating

Chapter 5 - Power Connector Standards

• Power Connector Standards
• The SSI Specification
• ATCA, Compact PCI Express
• MicroTCA
• VITA 41/46

Chapter 6 - Power Demand Drivers

• Power Demand Drivers
• Semiconductor Industry Trends
• Power / Heat Connector Impact
• Thermal Management
• Thermal Prediction Tools
• Evolving Power Connector Solutions

Chapter 7 - Connector Failures

• Power Connector Failure Mechanisms
• Keys To Minimizing Power Connector Failures

Chapter 8 - Overview of Current Power Connectors

• Overview Of Current Power Connectors
• Amphenol
• Anderson Power Products
• FCI Electronics
• Hypertronics Corporation
• Molex Incorporated
• Product Current Rating
• Positronic Industries
• Tyco Electronics
• Additional Power Connector Suppliers
• Cableco Technologies Corporation
• Fusionlug
• Power Interconnect Modular System
• CONEC
• ERNI Electronics
• HARTING
• Foxconn
• Hirose
• HIPO Systems
• Flat Power
• Onanon
• Samtec
• Winchester Electronics

Chapter 9 - Power Connector Market Statistics

• World Power Connector Market Computer And Communications Equipment
• Computer/Peripheral Telecom/Datacom Market Forecast
• Forecast by Region Of The World
• North America
• Europe
• Japan
• China
• Asia/Pacific
• ROW

Chapter 10 - Major Findings And Conclusions

Appendix List Of Contributors