From October 18 to 21, 2025, the 2025 Global Sources Mobile Electronics Show—core of Phase 2 of the October Hong Kong Shows by Global Sources—successfully took place at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. With the theme "AI + Ecological Transformation: Igniting Future Smart Manufacturing Power," this year’s show featured over 2,800 booths, focusing on the in-depth integration of artificial intelligence technology and mobile electronic products. It presented cutting-edge products such as smart wearables, AR/VR devices, and energy storage solutions to global buyers. As a connector manufacturer, Wenzhou JKUN Connector Co., Ltd. closely monitored the technological trends revealed by the show and proactively develops high-reliability connectivity solutions for smart terminal devices.

01 Show Highlights: AI-Driven Transformation of Smart Terminals, Upgraded Connectivity Demands

Debut of AI Theme Pavilion, Showcasing Diversified Technology Ecosystems

This year’s show launched its first AI Theme Pavilion, featuring over 1,200 booths that collectively displayed seven major application scenarios including AI wearables, AI glasses, and AI pet products. For instance, AI glasses expand the boundaries of human-machine interaction through real-time translation and gesture control, while AI wearables integrate biosensors to enable proactive early warning of health risks. These innovative applications place higher demands on connectors in terms of transmission speed, anti-interference capability, and miniaturization.

Comprehensive E-sports Ecosystem Layout, Driving Demand for High-Performance Connectors

The E-sports Zone covered the entire industrial chain from core peripheral components to live streaming equipment. Products like low-latency mice and high-refresh-rate monitors rely on high-speed data connectors to ensure signal integrity, while integrated e-sports room solutions require connectors to enable stable interconnection of multiple devices within limited space.

Expansion of Outdoor Electronics and Automotive Electronics Zones, High Reliability Becomes a Must

The Outdoor Electronics and Automotive Electronics Zones had 250 and 500 booths respectively. Products such as electric vehicle chargers and energy storage devices require connectors to have properties like high temperature resistance and corrosion prevention to support continuous operation in complex environments.

02 Industry Trends: Connector Technology Moving Toward High Frequency, High Speed, and High Integration

High-Frequency, High-Speed Transmission Becomes a Core Demand for Smart Devices

With the popularization of AI terminals and 5G-A technology, device data throughput has significantly increased. Products at the show—such as smartphones and AR glasses that support real-time AI processing—require connectors to maintain low-loss transmission in millimeter-wave bands, driving board-to-board connectors and RF coaxial connectors to evolve toward high-frequency bands of 40GHz+.

High-Reliability Design for Complex Application Scenarios

Products like outdoor power supplies and industrial-grade wearables require connectors to obtain IP68 protection certification and maintain stability under vibration, high and low temperature conditions. For example, connectors with a double-latch structure (such as the RAST 5.0 series) can effectively prevent disconnection caused by vibration, meeting the strict safety standards for smart home appliances (e.g., IEC 60335-1).

Miniaturization and Flexibility for Compact Spaces

Ultra-thin VR glasses, foldable smartphones, and other products at the show extensively use FPC connectors with a 0.4mm pitch, driving connectors to evolve toward smaller sizes while maintaining high contact reliability. Flexible wire harnesses, designed with a bending lifespan of over 6 million cycles, adapt to the dynamic structure of wearable devices.

03 Strategic Alignment: Responding to Market Changes with Technological Innovation

Optimizing Product Portfolio to Cover All Scenarios of Smart Terminals

In response to the trends revealed by the show, JKUN Connector has gradually optimized the following product lines:

• High-speed transmission connectors: Supporting a transmission rate of  20Gbps+, meeting the demand for real-time transmission of sensor data in AI devices;

• High-reliability industrial connectors: Featuring vibration resistance and high/low temperature resistance, with UL 94-V0 flame retardant certification, suitable for outdoor electronics and automotive electronics;

• Miniature FPC/board-to-board connectors: With a pitch as low as 0.4mm, adapting to compact smart wearables.

Strengthening Technological Advantages to Support Customer Innovation

• Material innovation: Adopting LCP base materials and silver-plated terminals to improve the high-frequency performance and current-carrying capacity of connectors;

• Process upgrading: Using high-precision molds and automated testing to ensure a product first-pass yield of ≥99.5%;

• Customized services: Providing customers with Pin-to-Pin replacement solutions for connectors, shortening the lead time to 2-3 weeks.

04 Future Outlook: Deepening AI Technology Integration, Jointly Building an Intelligent Connectivity Ecosystem

The Global Sources Mobile Electronics Show has revealed a clear path for AI technology to reshape the electronic ecosystem. As edge-side AI computing power improves and new scenarios such as the low-altitude economy emerge, connectors need to further balance high-frequency signal integrity, power density, and cost control. JKUN Connector will continue to focus on the following areas:

• Participating in standard setting: Promoting the alignment of domestic connector solutions with international standards;

• Expanding new energy and robotics markets: Developing automotive-grade and industrial-grade connectors with high voltage resistance and vibration resistance;

• Strengthening global delivery  capabilities: Leveraging an annual production capacity of 3 billion units to support customers' agile supply needs.

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