More than an exhibition—it's about integration and co-creation

In Shenzhen, a city where the pulse of innovation never ceases, the 2025 Electronic Semiconductor Industry Innovation Development Conference & International Electronic Circuit Exhibition (CPCA Show Plus) successfully concluded on October 30.

This three-day industry gathering was not merely a showcase of technology but a convergence point for upstream and downstream enterprises in the global electronic circuit industry chain. With 40,000 square meters of exhibition space, over 350 leading industry enterprises, and more than 45,000 professional attendees, the event vividly illustrated the dynamism of China's electronic circuit industry.

One Exhibition, a Microcosm of the Entire Industry Chain

Stepping into the halls of the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, visitors encountered a complete ecosystem of the electronic circuit industry—from "design to manufacturing, equipment to materials, and application." The exhibition featured not only leading PCB manufacturers like Shennan Circuits, Kinwong, and Xingsen Technology but also brought together equipment suppliers such as Han's CNC and CFMEE, as well as material specialists like Ferrotec and Jiangnan New Materials.

AI & Low-Altitude Economy: New Frontiers for Connectors

The specially curated AI Supply Chain Zone and Low-Altitude Economy Display Area became focal points of attention. In these emerging application scenarios, the role of connectors as "nerve hubs" has become increasingly critical.

In the AI server sector, with computing power demands surging, requirements for high-speed transmission connectors have escalated. There is a growing need for high-frequency, high-speed connectors supporting 20Gbps+ transmission rates to ensure stable data flow between processors, memory, graphics cards, and other peripherals.

The Low-Altitude Economy Forum also drew significant interest. Experts from organizations like Shennan Circuits and the Ninth Research Institute of China Aerospace Science & Industry Corp. explored how the electronic circuit industry can meet the unique demands of low-altitude applications and commercial aerospace. Whether in drones or flying cars, the vibration resistance and temperature resilience of connectors are vital to system safety and reliability in complex aerial environments.

New Energy Vehicles: The Arena for High-Voltage Connectors

The Automotive Electronics Zone remained crowded throughout the exhibition. As electric vehicles transition comprehensively to 800V high-voltage architectures, high-voltage connectors face increasingly stringent technical challenges.

The need for higher voltage and higher current transmission is driving innovation in connector technology. From charging interfaces to battery management systems, from electric drives to power distribution units, a single new energy vehicle now requires 600–1,000 connectors, with a significantly increased value per unit.

Meanwhile, the "AI and High-Voltage Module PCB/PCBA Technology Innovation Forum" revealed another developmental direction for connectors—intelligence. Smart connectors with integrated status monitoring can sense connection conditions in real time, providing early warnings of potential failures and adding an extra layer of safety for intelligent vehicles.

Harmony Between Conference and Exhibition: In-Depth Dialogue at the Technological Frontier

Staying true to its "Conference + Exhibition + X" model, CPCA Show Plus featured nearly 20 professional forums and events, forming one of the brightest highlights within the exhibition halls.

The 2025 China-Japan Electronic Circuit Autumn Conference brought together technical experts from both countries to exchange insights on core topics such as memory chip and PCB co-design and next-generation material iterations. Meanwhile, the "Low-Altitude Economy and Commercial Aerospace Development Forum" gathered experts from across the industry to discuss how electronic circuit technologies can meet the rigorous demands of low-altitude aircraft and commercial satellites.

Bridging the Future: JKUN's Insights and Initiatives

The value of an exhibition lies not only in showcasing the present but also in inspiring the future. Through the lens of CPCA Show Plus, we observed the profound transformations occurring in the electronics industry and identified clear directions for connector technology development.

As a connector manufacturer, Wenzhou JKUN Connector Co., Ltd. has captured numerous technological trends and market signals from this industry gathering:

In the field of AI computing, we are developing high-speed transmission connectors with superior high-frequency performance to ensure low-loss, low-VSWR transmission even in complex electromagnetic environments.

In response to the rise of the low-altitude economy, we are focusing on enhancing the environmental adaptability of connectors. Through material innovation and structural optimization, we ensure reliability under harsh conditions such as vibration, shock, and temperature cycling.

For new energy vehicles, we are committed to breakthroughs in high-voltage, high-current connector technology, striving to achieve higher voltage and current capacity within smaller form factors while ensuring electrical safety and connection reliability.

In wearables and consumer electronics, we continue to advance the miniaturization and flexibility of connectors to meet the increasingly compact design requirements of electronic products.

Conclusion: Innovation Never Ends

Although CPCA Show Plus 2025 has concluded, the pace of innovation in the electronics industry never stops. This exhibition revealed a smarter, more connected, and greener technological future, while also highlighting the core role of connectors in this evolution.

Innovation-Driven, Shining the Future—this was not only the theme of the exhibition but also a shared belief among all professionals in the electronics industry. Connectors, though seemingly minor components, are in fact the invisible pillars supporting modern electronics.

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