
Compendium of Electrical Connectors
A Reference Guide for engineers, Technicians, and Designers
Herbert Endres(Editor)
Vogel Communications Group GmbH & Co. KG (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 1. October 2025
Book
Hardback
528 pages
978-3-8343-3551-7 (ISBN)
Description
The Compendium of Electrical Connectors is a reference work for device development and connector applications. It provides developers, designers and users comprehensive information on technical fundamentals, optimal selection, and further processing of connectors in the manufacturing process of electronic assemblies.
Furthermore, the book contains numerous expert contributions that address special topics of electrical connectors and examine them in depth. An extensive connector database and technical glossary with approximately 600 terms and brief definitions are provided.
This English edition is the translation of the third revised and updated edition of Praxishandbuch Steckverbinder published in 2024.
Addition of contact materials through new alloys now available on the market - also with regard to sustainability and carbon footprint (PCF)
Addition of the latest trends in silver surfaces for high-current applications
Focus on tin- and nickel-based surfaces for cost reduction
Consideration of the latest trends and standards for Single Pair Ethernet connectors
Contents:
Connector Components
Different Termination Techniques
Insulator Materials
Contact Materials, Contact Point, Contact Surfaces and Contact resistance
Shielding Provisions, Connector Locking
Housing and Mechanics
Thermal Characteristics
Whisker Growth and Surfaces for Whisker Reduction
Connectors in Power Electronics
Connectors for High Data Rates
Connector Selection, Qualification and Evaluation
USB-C - A Plug connection, Not Just for USB Applications
M12 Push-Pull Connectors
Connectors for Single Pair Ethernet
Connectors for New Vehicle Architectures and Electrical Systems
Optical Connections for Communication Networks
Wireless Transmission
Component Design for Automated Cable Harness Production
Modular Connectors
Developments for Special Applications
CAE Simulation as a Supporting Tool in the Connector Development Process
Further Processing of Connectors in the Manufacturing Process
Quality Assurance of Connector Tightness in the Production Process
Technical Glossary
Connector Database
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Germany
Target group
This comprehensive reference work addresses international engineering professionals, technical managers, and decision-makers in electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, medical technology, and industrial automation. The book serves design engineers selecting connectors, quality assurance specialists, R&D teams developing connection technologies, and procurement professionals evaluating solutions. It targets professionals working with high-speed data transmission, power electronics, automotive electrical systems, and fiber optic networks. The content appeals to connector manufacturers, system integrators, cable harness producers, and technical consultants. Academic readers include engineering students, researchers, and faculty in electrical engineering. The book addresses both experienced professionals seeking advanced technical insights and newcomers requiring foundational knowledge about connector technologies, testing methods, and industry standards.
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1200 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-8343-3551-7 (9783834335517)
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Herbert Endres
Compendium of Electrical Connectors
A Reference Guide for engineers, Technicians, and Designers
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10/2025
1st Edition
Vogel Communications Group GmbH & Co. KG
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