A connector, also known as a plug or socket, is a device that connects two active devices and transmits electrical current or signals. The well-known brands in the connector industry include TE Connectivity, Amphenol, Molex, Luxshare Precision, Aptiv, Foxconn, Yazaki, JAE, Rosenberger, and Hirose Electric. In addition, other well-known companies such as JST, JONHON, Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Samtec, and HARTING were also mentioned. These companies have a wide range of applications in electronics, automotive, and communication industries.

Today, we will introduce the top 15 well-known connector companies. 

1. TE Connectivity is a global company with over 50 years of leadership history. It was formerly known as Tyco Electronics and is headquartered in the United States. In 1999, Tyco International merged with AMP and later acquired Raychem, laying a solid foundation for the development of TE Connectivity.

2. Amphenol Corporation was founded in 1932 and is one of the largest connector manufacturers in the world. It is headquartered in Connecticut, USA and entered China in 1984. Amphenol implements a global strategy and is a leading supplier in the global telecommunications, mobile phone, and data exchange markets.

3. Molex is a manufacturer of electronic, electrical, and fiber optic connection systems. Molex provides over 100,000 products in various industries, including data communication, medical, industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics.

4. Luxshare Precision is a technology-oriented company that focuses on the research and development, production, and sales of connectors, cables, motors, wireless charging, FPC, antennas, acoustics, and electronic modules.

5. Aptiv (formerly known as Delphi Connection Systems) was originally a subsidiary of General Motors. On May 28, 1999, Delphi officially separated from General Motors and became a completely independent company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It is a world leader in automotive electronics, automotive components, and system integration technology.

6. Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.) was formerly known as Hon Hai Plastics Co., Ltd., which was established in 1974 in Taiwan. Its products have developed from a single electrical connector to a wide range of fields, such as computers, communications, and consumer electronics. It is the largest, fastest-growing, and most highly regarded international group in the global 3C manufacturing industry.

7. Yazaki is a Japanese company that was founded in 1941 and is one of the Fortune 500 companies. Its automotive wire components account for 30% of the world market and are the top in the global industry. Yazaki Group is a supplier that can provide customers with the required technology and services in a short time and at low cost in the fields of wire harnesses, distribution systems, control systems, connector equipment, sensors, instruments, and electric hybrid vehicle products.

8. JAE (Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd.) is a Japanese company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of electrical connectors, such as high-speed LVDS, HDMI, PCI Express, high-density, micro-coaxial, automotive, and board-to-board connectors.

9. Rosenberger is a manufacturer of wireless RF and fiber optic communication technology with a history of over 60 years.

10. Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. was established in 1937 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is a Japanese-owned enterprise with a 70-year history specializing in connector production. Its brand is at the top of the Japanese connector industry.

11. JST (Japan Solderless Terminal) was founded in 1957 and is the first Japanese manufacturing company to produce and sell non-solder terminals. Its founder is Mr. Shojiro Takahashi, and its headquarters is located in Osaka, Japan. The company continues to develop its connector technology and has a wide range of products that cover many electronic fields. Some of its products are leading in technology and have maintained a top ten position in the industry. It has a global production, research and development, and service network.

12. JONHON is a high-tech enterprise that specializes in providing interconnection solutions for aviation, defense, and high-end manufacturing. It is affiliated with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China and has subsidiaries and branches in Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, Taixing, Xi'an, Qingdao, Dongguan, Hefei, Nanchang, and Chengdu, as well as overseas branches in Germany and Vietnam.

13. Sumitomo Wiring Systems is one of the oldest business groups in Japan with a history of over 400 years. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a company under its umbrella that engages in five business fields: automotive, information and communication, electronics, environmental energy, and industrial materials.

14. Samtec is a global electronic connector manufacturer headquartered in the United States. It was established in 1976 and is committed to providing various high-speed, high-density, and micro-connector solutions.

15. HARTING develops, manufactures, and sells electrical and electronic connectors, equipment terminations, network components, and cable harnesses for power and data applications in mechanical and plant engineering, factory automation, power generation, and distribution, as well as industrial electronics and telecommunications. HARTING is a global leading supplier of industrial connection technology for data, signals, and power.