Circular Connectors Coding
This post provides a comprehensive technical explanation of connector coding, focusing on the industry-standard M12 and its compact variant M8,...
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Connector Designs
Connector PCB Design Challenges
This presentation by René Linde, Field Application Engineer at Würth Elektronik published by All About Circuits discusses PCB design challenges...
Read moreDetailsWhat is RF Connector
What is an RF Signal? First, we should define what RF stands for. An RF (Radio Frequency) signal refers to an alternating...
Read moreDetailsCreepage and Clearance of Connector
This video from Würth Elektronik elaborates on clearance and creepage distance and solid insulation materials. Many applications of fire are...
Read moreDetailsConnector Inrush Current Explained
Würth Elektronik podcast explains connector inrush current considerations and discusses what other values need to be considered when selecting a...
Read moreDetailsConnector Temperature Rise and Derating
In this presentation from Würth Elektronik on Connector Temperature Rise and Derating shows how a connector is designed regarding current...
Read moreDetailsConnector Temperature and Current Ratings Challenges
Thermal management and temperature derating have always been something that designers have had to plan for to keep their products...
Read moreDetailsCurrent Rating
As noted, the current rating of a contact is determined by the T-rise as a function of current. The T-rise...
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Power applications are generally considered “high current/voltage” applications. There are also two aspects to power applications. The first addresses the...
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It was noted in the introduction to this Chapter that in many cases the requirements on a connector for signal...
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