Power converters are undergoing radical change: new materials enable higher switching frequencies and more compact designs. These technological advances are driving power converters in particular (AC/DC and DC/DC converters) - key components of modern applications such as e-mobility and renewable energy systems. In the course of this development, innovative connection technologies that enable greater efficiency, miniaturization and functionality are also gaining in importance.

SDV is changing the vehicle electrical system: centralized, scalable, safe - the basis for autonomous driving, updates and new driving experiences for the next generation of vehicles. This transformation is changing the requirements enormously. Board-to-board connectors must be more powerful, scalable and centralized. They must be able to cope with the constantly growing volumes of data and at the same time meet strict requirements for safety and real-time processing.

Modern vehicle electrical systems are changing, particularly due to the requirements of e-mobility, autonomous driving and 4K HD infotainment. Board-to-board connectors with their special properties play a key role in coping with this change, ensuring high data transmission rates with short latency times.

Industrial automation in transition. These developments influence the systems and components used. Connectors in particular play a crucial role as central interfaces in every automation solution. The Zero8 connector family from ept offers a future-proof, high-performance and sustainable solution in this context.

Modern vehicle electrical systems are changing, particularly due to the requirements of e-mobility, autonomous driving and 4K HD infotainment. Board-to-board connectors with their special properties play a key role in coping with this change, ensuring high data transmission rates with short latency times. 

Modern, environmentally friendly energy alternatives from wind, solar, hydropower and tidal shifting are developing rapidly and constantly presenting engineers with new challenges. We show you how artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Thought are shaping the clean energy of the future.

Modern, environmentally friendly energy alternatives from wind, solar, hydropower and tidal shifting are developing rapidly and constantly presenting engineers with new challenges. We'll show you how artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Thought are shaping the clean energy of the future.

Plating coated with gold is still the number one choice in situations where a connector needs to be fully reliable over the long term – even under demanding operating and environmental conditions. However, the performance required in many applications can also be achieved with a coating system that does the job with a lower gold content.

Industrially manufactured goods are being put to the test more and more. In addition to high quality standards and compliance with technical specifications, the environmental compatibility of all elements of the supply chain is becoming increasingly important. And the connector market is no exception. ept GmbH traditionally coordinates all production and supply processes in such a way that, in addition to the highest level of quality, all conceivable sustainably oriented corporate management criteria come into play.

Battery management systems and power electronics play a key role in electromobility because they connect different components in electric vehicles. Connectors are what provide the connection function within inverters. These are needed to control and transmit signals, data, and high currents reliably, safely, quickly, and without losses despite demanding operating conditions. To do this, the connectors have to meet a number of requirements in terms of temperature resistance, compactness, and flexibility, as well as performance and robustness.

Increased electrical costs due to the electromobility transition, autonomous driving, and infotainment systems with high-definition 4K resolution call for new electrical system architectures in automotive engineering. The traditional decentralized electrical system architecture is reaching its limits due to its complexity and the high-speed properties required for it. ept offers the right board-to-board connectors to meet these challenges.

Trends in industrial automation place new demands on connectors

We explain how board-to-board connectors achieve robustness and which factors influence the robustness of a connector. This will arm your board-to-board connector against any stresses.

Zero8 PCB Connectors with Maximum Scalability! Benefit immediately from maximum efficiency, contact reliability, signal protection, speed, and robustness.