China Electronics Technology Group Corporation No. 40 Institute

China Electronics Technology Group Corporation No. 40 Institute


The China Electronics Technology Group Corporation's 40th Research Institute (referred to as "Institute 40"), also known as the Bengbu Connector and Relay Research Institute, is China's leading specialized research institute focusing on connectors and relays. Established in 1968 in Feng County, Shaanxi Province, it relocated to Bengbu, Anhui Province, in 1982. Authorized and approved by the state, Institute 40 serves as a key professional institution, including the "Information Industry Connector and Relay Quality Supervision & Inspection Center." It plays a pivotal role in influential industry bodies such as the Component Branch of the Chinese Society of Electronics, the National Technical Committee for Standardization of High-Frequency Cables and Connectors for Electronic Equipment, and the Relay Branch of the China Electronic Components Industry Association—each recognized as authoritative in their respective fields. Institute 40 specializes in the research, development, and mass production of electromechanical components, including connectors, relays, metal housings, automotive electronics, and photovoltaic systems. The institute boasts a highly skilled technical and R&D team, equipped with cutting-edge capabilities in product design, process innovation, and manufacturing. It also holds comprehensive qualifications for advanced equipment R&D and production, alongside robust safety and quality assurance systems. To date, Institute 40 has achieved over 700 scientific research breakthroughs, earning more than 80 provincial and ministerial-level science and technology awards, and has spearheaded the development of 5 international standards. Its products are widely deployed across critical sectors of China’s modernization drive, supporting numerous landmark national projects and significantly contributing to the growth of the country’s information industry.

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