In the field of high-reliability interconnection components, SOURIAU, as a globally renowned brand, its products are widely used in high-end fields such as aerospace, defense, energy, heavy industry, and more due to their excellent performance in extreme environments.
For example, its "8D series/MIL-DTL-38999 series III" high-power connector is specifically designed for severe battlefield or aircraft platforms, capable of withstanding high vibration, temperature differences, and electromagnetic interference environments.
Introduction to Souriau Brand and Products• SOURIAU was founded in 1917, with its headquarters located in France, and has long been dedicated to the design and manufacturing of connectors for harsh environments.
• Acquired by Eaton in 2019, it has been integrated as an important part of Eaton's high-performance interconnect solutions.
• The product line covers industries that require highly reliable interconnection devices, such as aerospace, national defense, nuclear power, rail transit, ocean, and oil and gas.
• For example, the 8D series high-power connectors can carry up to 850 A of current, have EMI shielding and vibration resistance, and are suitable for ground military vehicles and weapon systems.
Two, Opportunities of Domestic Connectors under the Background of Military-Civilian Integration"The integration of military and civilian sectors emphasizes the two-way penetration and sharing of defense technology, equipment, and industries with civilian ones. Against this strategic backdrop, as one of the key electronic components, it is worth delving into whether connectors meet the conditions for entering the military-civilian integration projects."
Technical threshold
SOURIAU and other international connector brands have entered military specifications such as MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-26482, etc.
Domestic connectors must meet or approach these specifications in terms of reliability, environmental adaptability, lifespan, vibration and shock resistance, shielding and sealing levels in order to participate in civil-military integration projects.
2. Industrial chain autonomy and controllability
From military to civilian use, communication, radar, military vehicles, and unmanned systems are increasingly reliant on interconnects. Building a closed loop of "domestic chips + connectors" is conducive to reducing dependence on external brands and improving supply security.
Authentication and adaptation
Military projects require stringent certification processes, stable quality, and long-term supply capabilities. To enter the civil-military integration projects, domestic connectors must pass the corresponding military specification certification and be compatible with domestic system platforms.
Market and policy-driven
The national strategy of military-civilian integration, the requirement for technology self-controllability, and the policy support for domestic substitution all provide opportunities for domestic connector enterprises. As a细分 but crucial component, connectors are gradually being included in the scope of attention.
Section 3: Entry Points for Souriau Brand in Competition or Cooperation with Domestic BrandsAlthough SOURIAU has mature technology and market presence in the high-end connector field, in the Chinese market, due to factors such as cost, delivery time, service, and channels, domestic substitution is facing a growth opportunity.
If domestic connectors can refer to the design standards in the SOURIAU system (such as the 8D series) and combine localized R&D and production, it can enhance the possibility of entering the civil-military integration system.
During the component selection process, even if the final choice is the SOURIAU brand, domestic manufacturers can act as alternative suppliers for sub-systems or spare parts to meet the domestication rate requirements.
For domestic connector enterprises, establishing technical collaboration or channel cooperation with the SOURIAU brand or its agency system is also a way to enhance capabilities and shorten the certification cycle.
Four, Feasibility Assessment of Domestic Connectors Participating in Civil-Military Integration Projects●Advantages: Local supply chain, faster delivery, lower cost, more flexible services; strong policy support.
●Challenge: Higher standard of certification, brand trust needs to be enhanced, and key materials or technologies may still depend on imports.
●In summary, domestically produced connectors have the potential to participate in military-civilian integration projects, but they need to upgrade in design, certification, production, and service to truly "enter the field" of high-end military-civilian integration.
SOURIAU, as a global high-end connector brand, has set a standard for its applications under harsh conditions. Against the backdrop of China's current push for military-civil fusion and the enhancement of domestic production rate, although domestic connectors have a late start and many challenges, the opportunities are also enormous. By benchmarking SOURIAU's product technology and specification system, accelerating the independent research and development and certification process, and combining with local advantages, domestic connectors are fully capable of participating in military-civil fusion projects and providing reliable interconnection guarantees for China's key equipment.
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Manager Zhang (18665383950 WeChat number the same)We look forward to joining hands with more industry partners to jointly create a new era for domestically produced high-end connectors.
