Development Trends of Micro USB Connector Industry in China

The popular connector products in the connector industry are connectors for automotive electronics, terminal communication, and consumer electronics, such as fiber optic connectors, USB connectors, etc. Among them, waterproof Micro USB has its unique features and is favored by more electronic product manufacturers. Micro USB is a portable version of USB 2.0 that is smaller than standard USB and Mini USB connectors, and has a plug and unplug life and strength of up to 10000 times, with a blind plug structure design. Widely versatile, easy to use, and space saving. The Micro USB standard supports the current OTG function of USB, which means that data transfer can be directly achieved between portable devices without a host. It is compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0, and provides data transfer and charging. It is particularly suitable for high-speed (HS) or higher data transfer, and is the best choice for connecting small devices such as mobile phones, digital cameras, etc. It can also provide convenience for in car use. Only a USB car charger and a Micro USB data cable are needed for emergency charging of mobile phones.

Benefiting from the rapid update speed of electronic devices, Micro USB, as one of the important connection holes on devices, must be strengthened in terms of dust and water resistance. Therefore, more and more electronic devices on the market adopt waterproof Micro USB interfaces, with higher IP levels and increasing demand for waterproof Micro USB. With the development of technology, higher requirements will also be put forward for Micro USB in the future, such as high-speed signal transmission, small size, narrow spacing, multifunctionality, convenient insertion and removal, upgraded waterproof methods, selection of new materials, and low-cost products, which will become the focus of attention in the future.