3 Day Open Conference

When failure is NOT an option: Interconnect systems metrology
Wednesday 19th November 2008
12.20 - 12.40
Auditorium 2

Interconnect systems, also known as connectors, are basic, necessary components in all aerospace systems. Without these components to carry power, signal, fiberoptic information, or fluids from subassembly to subassembly, a system cannot function. Although these interconnect systems may be secondary or tertiary in the design sequence of a system, they are a critical part of the success (or failure) of aircraft, spacecraft, marine or ground based vehicles. This paper describes many of the most common types of these interconnect systems. The paper also discusses the typical mechanical, electrical and environmental testing that is utilized to ensure proper performance and reliability. The paper hopes to bring forth an understanding that as simple as these interconnect systems may be, testing such as thermal cycling, shock, vibration, and mate cycling help ensure that signal or power failures do not occur in any critical system.

About the Speaker(s):

John Binder
Industry Manager
Hypertronics Corporation, USA

John Binder, Industry Manager for Hypertronics, is responsible for business development and industry management for the aerospace and military industry segment. Mr. Binder has held engineering and industry market management positions for the past thirty years with companies that include SAIC, Prime Computer/Computervision and the MathWorks. He currently is a contributing writer for Aerospace America. Mr. Binder is a graduate from Northrop Institute of Technology (BS Aerospace Engineering).