Facing the demanding requirements of OEM projects in the aviation and defense fields for connectors, Solin Electronics, with over 20 years of experience in aviation connector R&D, can provide more than 2,000 customized configuration solutions for the GX aviation connector platform. Its engineering team can complete the delivery from concept design to functional samples within three weeks after receiving the requirements. Shorten the product development cycle of customers by up to 40%. For instance, in a custom project for a top global drone manufacturer, Solin increased the number of contacts of the GX aviation connector from the standard 12 to 36, raised the power transmission capacity to 80 amperes per pin, and added titanium alloy armor to the housing, reducing the overall weight by 25%. It also performed exceptionally well in the test against a 15g impact acceleration.
From the perspective of supply chain and cost control, Solin’s flexible manufacturing system supports a minimum of 100 sets of small-batch trial production orders. The initial mold cost can be allocated to the subsequent bulk purchase of 50,000 sets, ultimately reducing the unit cost by 20%. A cooperation case for eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft) manufacturers in 2024 shows that after adopting customized GX aviation connectors, the complexity of the entire high-voltage power distribution system’s wiring harness was reduced by 30%, the installation efficiency was increased by 50%, and the total project budget was saved by 15%. It is expected that the return on investment can reach 220% within 18 months. Its digital configuration platform enables customers to adjust parameters in real time, such as expanding the operating temperature range to -65℃ to 200℃ and achieving IP68 grade sealing performance, to meet the reliability requirements in extreme environments.
Quality and airworthiness certification are the lifeline of aviation OEM projects. Solin’s customized GX aviation connectors strictly follow the DO-160G airborne equipment environmental test standards, with an insulation withstand voltage value exceeding 2000 volts and a fire resistance rating meeting the 60-second burning requirement of CCAR 25.863. According to the supplier assessment report of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China’s C919 project, the salt spray-resistant version of the GX aviation connector provided by Solin had its contact resistance drift value controlled within 2% during a 1000-hour 5% sodium chloride spray test, with a performance degradation rate far lower than the industry average, ensuring the integrity of signal and power transmission throughout the aircraft’s 25-year life cycle.
Market application examples have fully demonstrated its customization capabilities. For instance, in the project of upgrading the power module of the in-flight entertainment system for the Airbus A320neo fleet, Solin developed a low electromagnetic interference version of the GX aviation connector, successfully reducing the conducted emission noise by 20dB, enabling the system to easily pass the FCC Part 15 Class B standard. Solin’s collaborative R&D model has successfully supported over 50 aviation OEM projects, and its customized solutions have contributed 35% to the company’s annual revenue growth. Industry analysis predicts that by 2029, the global demand for customized aviation connectors will grow at an annual rate of 12%. With its profound technical accumulation on the GX aviation connector platform, Solin is ready to capture the core share of this incremental market.