Title :
Design of a Reliable Separable Power Connector With Base Metal Contacts for Telephone Equipment Applications
Author :
Rollings, Robert W.
Author_Institution :
Bell Lab., OH
fDate :
3/1/1975 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper reviews the technical development of a high reliability base metal connector and illustrates an effort to convert contact research into physical product using design judgment and expedient testing. Topics include normal force, corrosion susceptibility, contact lubrication, crimp termination, and performance testing.
Keywords :
Connectors; Contacts; Telephone equipment; Connectors; Contact resistance; Copper; Corrosion; Gold; Surface resistance; Telephone equipment; Temperature; Testing; Tin;
Journal_Title :
Parts, Hybrids, and Packaging, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPHP.1975.1135035
