This report provides detailed market and application analysis of connectors used in environmentally challenging environments. This 22-chapter, 460-page report identifies the key characteristics of rugged and ruggedized connectors and how the connector industry is responding to increasing demand for connectors that can survive moisture, dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, pressure, EMI/ESD, as well as mechanical abuse. A rugged connector can be designed specifically for duty in harsh environments, or a commercial-grade connector can be modified to survive harsh environments. A wide variety of rugged and ruggedized connectors are now being utilized on a global basis.

Market segments that currently utilize rugged connectors include:

• Aerospace

• Agricultural

• Broadcast TV

• Civilian and military surveillance

• Embedded computer

• Geophysical Exploration and production

• Heavy transportation

• Industrial

• Marine

• Medical

• Military

• Nuclear

• Portable test equipment

• Renewable energy

• Telecom

• Test and burn-in sockets

Data provided for each market segment includes critical performance attributes, connector types, typical applications, applicable industry standards, list of major suppliers, and technology/application trends. A series of tables and charts for each market segment includes 2009, 2010, and 2011 sales by product type, world, and region with percent change, 2011 sales, and  2016 forecast by product type and region with 5-year CAGR.

Some of the issues addressed in this research report include:

• What factors are driving demand for rugged and sealed connectors?

• What specific design enhancements enable a connector to perform in harsh environments?

• How is the degree of sealing and resistance to mechanical forces quantified?

• What new rugged and ruggedized connectors have recently been introduced into the market?

• How has the COTS initiative impacted the use of commercial ruggedized connectors?

• Can a ruggedized commercial connector provide a new business opportunity for connector manufacturers?

• What are the rugged connector features that design engineers will be requiring to support next-generation products? 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - Report Scope and Methodology
  Survey Objectives
  Survey Methodology
  Data Collection Form

Chapter 2 - Executive Summary
  Executive summary

Chapter 3 - Introduction
  Key connector Characteristics
  Rugged Connector Types
  Application Specific Connectors
  Market Segments
  Connector Supplier Basic Tiers
  Key Supplier Resources
  Industry Standards
  Cost Effective Connector Selection
  The Impact of COTS

Chapter 4 - Rugged Connector Market Segments
  Introduction to market segments

Chapter 5 - Aerospace
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 6 - Agricultural Equipment
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 7 - Broadcast Television
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 8 - Civilian and Military Surveillance
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 9 - Embedded Computers
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 10 - Geophysical Exploration
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 11 - Heavy Transportation and Construction Equipment
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 12 - Industrial Automation
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 13 - Marine
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 14 - Medical
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 15 - Military
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 16 - Nuclear
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 17 - Portable Test Equipment
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 18 - Renewable Energy
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 19 - Telecom
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 20 - Test and Burn-in Sockets
  Critical performance attributes, Connector types, Typical applications
  Applicable industry standards, Major connector suppliers, Technology trends
  Market segment statistical analysis / forecasts 2009, 2010 and 2011 sales by product type,
  world & region with percent change, 2011 sales & 2016 forecast by product type & region
  with 5-year CAGR

Chapter 21 - Emerging Product Trends and Technology
  Emerging Product Trends and Technology

Chapter 22 - Major Findings and Conclusions
  Major Findings and conclusions

Appendix A - List of Terms and Definitions