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Application Notes
Interconnect knowledge from specific industries — what medical, automotive, industrial and electronics applications ask of a connection.
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Application Notes8 min read
Connector solutions for medical equipmentConnectors in medical electrical equipment form part of the means of protection that IEC 60601-1 requires, and they must survive daily cleaning, repeated mating and, in some cases, sterilisation. This note covers insulation and spacing, mis-mating prevention, chemical resistance, biocompatibility and the documentation a device maker needs from its interconnect supply chain. - 02
Application Notes8 min read
Reliable connectivity in automotive applicationsVehicle connectors must keep a low, stable contact resistance through years of vibration, temperature cycling and exposure to fluids, while being assembled at line speed. This note covers the environmental loads, the test philosophy behind USCAR-2 and LV 214, assurance features such as TPA and CPA, and the extra requirements of high-voltage and high-speed data connections.
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