HARSH ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRE MODIFICATIONS TO COMMON CONNECTORS PETER SWIFT PRODUCT MARKETING DIRECTOR AMPHENOL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
The surge of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things has led to an explosion of interconnected devices and equipment for use in challenging environments that still use common standardized electrical interfaces. This has driven the need to eliminate some of the design limitations of commodity interfaces such as RJ, D-Sub, and USB connectors by creating ruggedized versions for use in harsh environments.
to describe naturally occurring environments such as extreme cold climates or the hot arid conditions of deserts. Factors such as moisture and pressure can combine with extreme temperatures in natural environments like tropical rainforests, high altitudes, and deep underwater. These conditions also occur in manmade environments such as manufacturing or processing plants and all types of vehicles. Equipment in these conditions may face exposure to caustic chemicals, airborne particulates, or vibration, shock, and impact.
The term “harsh environment” can refer to a variety of challenging operating conditions. It can be used
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