Test Explanations: Connector Resistance September 14, 2022 For convenience a review of the components of connector resistance, first presented in 1.3.3 The Electrical Interface: Contact Resistance, will... Read more
Generic Test Plan September 14, 2022 A basic connector product specification, for example, will call out a number of testgroups to assess connector performance with respect... Read more
Definitions September 14, 2022 What is a test? A test is a combination of an exposure and a measurement. What is an exposure? An... Read more
Connector Testing Introduction September 14, 2022 The purpose of connector testing is to evaluate the performance of a connector in its intended application. Three questions must... Read more
Housing Design September 13, 2022 Housing design considerations are different for signal, low current and voltage, and power, high current and voltage, connectors. For signal... Read more
Material Selection September 13, 2022 n some cases the selection of an appropriate polymer for a connector housing is determined by a particular advantage or... Read more
Connector Housings Overview September 13, 2022 In Chapter I/1.2.1 Connector Housing, the four major functions of a connector housing were identified as: Electrical insulation: All of... Read more
Soldering Quality September 13, 2022 As per the IPC-A-610D, a compliant solder joint must fill at least 75% of the free volume between the pin... Read more
Solder Reflow Practice September 13, 2022 As noted previously, the THR reflow practice is basically identical to the SMT reflow practice. As such, it can be... Read more
Component Insertion September 13, 2022 Whenever possible, it is desirable to use automatic pick and place technologies to insert the connectors into the PCB PTH.... Read more