With the rapid development of the new energy vehicle industry, the requirements for the performance, safety, and delivery stability of connectors are also continuously improving. Especially in key modules such as battery management systems (BMS), electric drive systems, and high-voltage fast-charging interfaces, stringent requirements are placed on the reliability and stability of connectors. Among many connector brands, Air Electro (AEI) is an upscale connector brand from the United States. With its high-precision machining capabilities, heat-resistant/vibration-resistant design, and a variety of high-speed data connection solutions, it is widely used in military, aviation, rail transit, and other fields. Some of its products also have the potential to expand into the new energy vehicle market.
One, the technical characteristics and adaptability of AEI connectors to new energy vehiclesAEI products cover a variety of structural types, including high-density circular connectors, miniature push-pull connectors, and high-speed data interfaces, which are the key components required by new energy vehicles in various electronic control systems, particularly showing good compatibility in the following modules:
●BMS main control board to collection module connector: require stable transmission, high temperature resistance;
● High-speed communication interface of electric drive system: needs to be compatible with CAN and Ethernet communication protocols.
●Connector for charging port and high-voltage cable束：Must have high current load capacity and excellent insulation performance.
But AEI connector products are generally expensive, have long delivery cycles, and limited customization flexibility, which poses a high entry barrier for enterprises in the new energy vehicle industry that pursue cost-performance and rapid iteration capabilities.
Case sharing of domestic alternative solutions: Application in new energy vehicle BMS systemWe recently provided a domestic substitute solution for AEI connectors for a new energy commercial vehicle company, the specific requirements are as follows:
●Alternative Model: AEI brand 8-core high-density slide-type connector
Application scenario: battery system internal communication interface
● Requirement points: Waterproof level IP67 and above, temperature resistance up to 125°C, compact structure, quick locking design
●Solution: Adopting domestically customized circular push-pull connectors, the insertion and extraction times exceed 2000, the signal integrity test passes, and the entire solution takes only 15 working days from sample making to delivery.
Finally, the customer provided positive feedback during the real vehicle test, and the subsequent project has entered the mass delivery phase, and has been successfully applied to its light truck new energy model.
Why choose domestic substitution?Shorter delivery time: Domestic factories can respond quickly to demands, significantly shortening the time from sample making to delivery.
Pricing advantage: Cost reduced by 30%~50% compared to AEI original price.
Good compatibility: customizable as needed, with compatible dimensions, contact parts, and electrical performance for replacement.
Post-service timely: domestic manufacturers provide local after-sales support and technical communication to enhance project implementation efficiency.
In the field of connectors for new energy vehicles, Air Electro (AEI) represents high-standard and high-performance imported solutions, but domestically produced connectors have already achieved stable replacement in many core applications. With performance ensured, domestic solutions have obvious cost and response advantages and are becoming the preferred choice for an increasing number of vehicle manufacturers.
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