Failure Identification and Reliability Modeling

Objective:
Analyze, characterize and model various separable connector constructions to determine their failure mechanisms, rate at which damage is introduced into the connected systems, and life times.

Projects: (Links are for Members only)

• C02-18 Electrical Characterization of Lead-Free Solder Separable Contact Interfaces continued
• C02-27 Characterization of Fiber and Epoxy Stresses in Physical Contact Fiber Optic Connectors
• C01-34 Effect of Proof Testing on Optical Fiber Fusion Splices
• C01-37 Electrical Characterization of Lead-Free Solder Separable Contact Interface
• C00-09 A Methodology for Reliability Assessment of IC Component Sockets
• C00-10 Wiring Harness Failure Mechanisms
• C98-66 Connector Wear and Fretting Degradation Testing Device
• C97-23 Distributed Filament Contacts
• C96-07 Connector Reliability Modeling
• C95-06 Study of Gold-To-Gold Contact Assemblies
• C95-08 Effect of Compliant PINs on Reliability of PTHs
• C94-04 Automated Contact Resistance Probe
• C94-06 Damage Due to Lead Insertion in Through-Hole Connectors
• C93-05 Connector Reliability Modeling

Reports: (Links are for Members only)

• Characterization of Distributed Filament Contacts (1997)
• An Investigation of the Contact Behavior of Electric Distributed Filament Contacts (1997)
• A Comparative Assessment of Gold Plating Thickness Required for Stationary Electrical Contacts (1997)
• The Effects of Wipe on Corroded Nickel Contacts (1996)
• Kinetic Modeling of Corrosion Film on Unloaded Precious Metal Plated Contacts (1996)
• Lifetime Resistance Model of Bare Metal Electrical Contacts (1996)
• FEM Assessment of Gold-to-Gold Contact Pressure Connection Systems (1995)
• Technical Note: Calculation of Spring Load for Gold to Gold Contact Connector (1995)
• Temperature Cycling of Gold to Gold Pressure Contact Connector (1995)
• Connector Reliability Modeling (1993)

Resource (Links are for Members only)

• Tutorial on Contact and Connector Reliability
• CALCE Articles and Reports
• Special CALCE Center Equipment
• CALCE Connector Software
• Bibliography of Electrical Contacts and Connectors

Educational Program (Links are for Members only)

• Tutorial on Contact and Connector Reliability

Point of Contact:

• Dr. D. Barker
• Dr. A. Dasgupta
• Dr. M. Pecht

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