Electrical Connectors: Design, Manufacture, Test, and Selection

This book provides a comprehensive and insightful resource on electrical connectors, covering their design, manufacture, test, and selection. It discusses key performance and reliability concerns, trade-offs, and industry standards, and is perfect for engineers, students, and end-users involved in connector selection and design.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 29 January 2021
\n Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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Electrical connectors are essential components in electrical systems, connecting wires and cables together to transmit electrical signals and power. They come in various shapes, sizes, and types, designed for different applications and environments. In this comprehensive resource, Electrical Connectors: Design, Manufacture, Test, and Selection delves into the foundations and nuances of electrical connectors, providing readers with a thorough understanding of their design, manufacture, testing, and selection.

Accomplished engineer and author Michael G. Pecht offers readers a comprehensive explanation of the key performance and reliability concerns and trade-offs involved in electrical connector selection. The book discusses everything a student or practicing engineer might require to design, manufacture, or select a connector for any targeted application.

The science of contact physics, contact finishes, housing materials, and the full connector assembly process are all discussed at length, as are test methods, performance, and guidelines for various applications.

Electrical Connectors covers a wide variety of other relevant and current topics, such as:

A comprehensive description of all electrical connectors, including their materials, components, applications, and classifications.

A discussion of the design and manufacture of all parts of a connector.

Application-specific criteria for contact resistance, signal quality, and temperature rise.

An examination of key suppliers, materials used, and the different types of data provided.

A presentation of guidelines for end-users involved in connector selection and design.

Perfect for connector manufacturers who select, design, and assemble connectors for their products or the end users who concern themselves with operational efficiency.

In conclusion, Electrical Connectors: Design, Manufacture, Test, and Selection is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design, manufacture, or selection of electrical connectors. With its comprehensive coverage of the topic, the book provides readers with a thorough understanding of the key performance and reliability concerns and trade-offs involved in electrical connector selection, enabling them to make informed decisions for their specific applications.

\n Weight: 856g\n
Dimension: 177 x 251 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781119679769\n \n