Title :
Application of sputtered layers in contact technology
Author :
Herklotz ; Bolmerg, E. ; Eligehausen, E. ; Gehlert, B. ; Witting, K.
Abstract :
Sputter-deposited layers were investigated under simulated operation conditions for their suitability as connector and switch contact materials. The tribological properties important for connector contact materials like wear, fretting, etc. of sputtering base metal containing silver alloys (AgSn) and of electroplated standard materials (Ag, Sn) were investigated. Positive wear and fretting results were obtained with sputtered AgSn layers. Au-based PVD layers were tested for their static and dynamic contact behavior in switching applications. Comparison was made with roller clad standard alloys Au8Ag and Au5Ni. The influence of the surface topography of PVD layers on the switching behavior is discussed
Keywords :
electric connectors; electrical contacts; plasma CVD coatings; silver; silver alloys; sputtered coatings; tin; wear; Ag; AgSn layers; PVD layers; Sn; connector contact materials; contact technology; dynamic contact; fretting; simulated operation conditions; sputtered layers; surface topography; switching behavior; wear; Atherosclerosis; Connectors; Contacts; Gold; Inorganic materials; Silver; Sputtering; Switches; Testing; Tin;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Contacts, 1990. Proceedings of the Thirty-Sixth IEEE Holm Conference on ... and the Fifteenth International Conference on Electrical Contacts
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
DOI :
10.1109/HOLM.1990.113012
