What are Connectors?
Connectors electrically connect one function with another and are available in various types and sizes.
![AV devices](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector01_item1.gif)
![Mobile devices](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector01_item2.gif)
![In-car devices](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector01_item3.gif)
![Amusement devices](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector01_item4.gif)
![Industrial devices](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector01_item5.gif)
![Medical devices](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector01_item6.gif)
Types of In-Device and Inter-Device Connectors
![MIL connector head](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2a_item1.jpg)
![Low profile header](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2a_item2.jpg)
![Socket for a flat cable](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2a_item3.jpg)
![Socket for a bulk wire](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2a_item4.jpg)
![Micro Coaxial Connectors for board-to-micro coaxial cable](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2a_item5.jpg)
![DIN connector](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2a_item6.jpg)
![Card edge connector](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2a_item7.jpg)
![Small-size board to board connector](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2a_item8.jpg)
![FPC connector](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2a_item9.jpg)
![IC socket](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2b_item1.jpg)
![CPU socket](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2b_item2.jpg)
![Connector for a memory card](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2b_item3.jpg)
![Connector for a memory](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2b_item4.jpg)
![Round I/O](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2c_item1.jpg)
![D-Sub connector](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2c_item2.jpg)
![USB connector](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2c_item3.jpg)
![Coaxial connector](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2c_item4.jpg)
![Optical connector](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector2c_item5.jpg)
Categories of Panasonic Connectors
Panasonic Industry deals in mainly in-device wiring connectors for small-size digital devices such as mobile devices. They are largely categorized into two types below.
![Header Socket](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector03_item1.jpg)
![](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector03_item2.jpg)
![FPC](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector03_item3.jpg)
![](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector03_item4.jpg)
Uses of In-Device Wiring
For example, our connectors are mounted on mobile devices such as smart-phones mainly for the uses below.
Why are Our Connectors Chosen and Used in Mobile Devices Such as Smartphones?
Compact mobile devices such as smartphones are designed for use in harsh environments: mounted connectors require strict specifications.
![More specifically, connectors that satisfy the following conditions are required.](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector5_item1.jpg)
![1. Guaranteed contact reliability during use. 2. Downsizing 3. Easy to assemble.](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector5_item2.jpg)
![Narrow Pitch Connector A4S](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector5_item3.jpg)
Features of Panasonic Connectors (1)
Contact reliability is ensured.
![](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector06_01.jpg)
![i) Bellows contact structure](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector06_02.jpg)
![](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector06_04.jpg)
![ii) V notch plus double contact structure](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector06_05.jpg)
![iii) Ni barrier structure](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector06_07.jpg)
![Tough against “corrosive gases”](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector06_09.jpg)
![Toughcontact](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector06_column_05.jpg)
Tough Contact that is strong in various environments
Our connectors improve the resistance of mobile devices with the highly reliable contact structure that is strong in various environments.
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Features of Panasonic Connectors (2)
Downsizing
Our wide range of products responds to high functionality and downsizing of mobile devices.
Features of Panasonic Connectors (3)
Ease of assembly
Connectors must be connected (fitted), man-hour and operability at that time should be considered.
Narrow Pitch Connectors
![Narrow Pitch Connectors](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector08_02.jpg)
Simplified lock system achieves good clickability during connection!
FPC Connectors
![FPC Connectors](/ac/e/corp/nyumon/connector/img/connector08_01.jpg)
Configuration that shows consideration for FPC connectability and lever operability