Noble Metal Finish Degradation Mechanisms September 7, 2022 Noble metal finish degradation mechanisms include both corrosion and wear, with wear through of the noble metal leading to increased... Read more
Contact Finish Degradation Mechanisms September 10, 2022 The two most significant contact finish degradation mechanisms are corrosion and wear. While wear is a degradation mechanism, its main... Read more
Non-Noble Finishes September 10, 2022 Tin is the dominant non-noble contact finish due to its widespread use in connectors for commercial and industrial applications. Tin... Read more
Noble Metal Finishes September 10, 2022 Connectors using noble metal finishes, usually gold, can be used in all applications and environments. Because they are more expensive... Read more
Connector Design/Selection/Assembly October 2, 2023 This chapter will provide an overview of design and material requirements for contact finishes, contact springs and connector housings as... Read more
Polymer Families September 10, 2022 The number of individual engineering polymer products has exploded in the past years due to specialized requirements on the polymer... Read more
Polymer Processing September 10, 2022 There are two processes used to convert polymer resin pellets to a connector housing, compression/transfer molding and injection molding. Before... Read more
Polymer Materials September 10, 2022 The majority of connector housings are manufactured from thermoplastic polymers due to their combination of electrical and mechanical properties and... Read more
Copper Alloys September 10, 2022 Copper alloys are commonly divided into several categories depending on the alloying element(s) and the amount of alloying. The dominant... Read more
Connector Contact Stamping and Forming September 10, 2022 Stamping process is used to convert blank metal strip into contacts or shields by cutting and forming it. The press... Read more