Rugged Interconnects for Harsh Environments eBook

DESIGN PLANNING GUIDELINES AND CHECK LISTS INSURE PERFORMANCE IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS BOB STANTON DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY OMNETICS CONNECTOR CORPORATION

The range and expansion of electronic applications today has extended the need for analysis and preparation of circuit designs to survive new operating settings in extreme harsh environments. Navigation electronics that have been employed in automobiles for navigating our city streets are now playing a role in deep space exploration. As technologies move into new environments, diligent planning is required to ensure the design format and material selection for these advanced systems can endure the challenging conditions they will face. A wide range of connector and cable systems support the data acquisition, processing, and signal routing in these new circuits. Often, the connectors

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