Specifying nanominiature connectors

摘要

Nanominiature-scale connector systems present unparalleled size and weight advantages in highly critical electronics applications. However, because nanoscale is a relatively new innovation, designers specifying these products must consider environmental, electrical, and mechanical factors in both the manufacturing and the operating environments at the design-in stage. With densities around 0.635 mm, nanominiature-scale connectors are approximately 30% smaller than their larger relative, the microminia-ture/micro-D connector. While many connectors may physically fit the application and contain contact systems that appear to work, it is necessary to understand mechanical, thermal, and environmental stresses, and how extremes can impact performance of the interconnection system over time.