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between the tails of the connector and the board during production. Ensuring that the connector body does not warp under these strains is essential, otherwise the tails will be under pressure and can lift from the board. That can cause failures, especially under vibration and acceleration. Cable assemblies Connector makers are also increasingly producing the cable assemblies, for example taking a standard cable length of 150-300 mm and designing and manufacturing a board with two connectors with a cable between. This can be tested on a vibration table to look for discontinuities in the chain of the board-to-board, cable-to-board and cable-to-cable connections. It also allows a combination of connectors, for example with a rectangular board connector at one end and a micro-D connector at the other. Space systems Connectors for systems used in space require specialised materials and processing, as well as precise and reliable mating interfaces. Size and weight reduction are also key requirements, and all in the most hostile environment possible. Spacecraft are subject to shock and vibration that can damage interconnect systems and affect the connector material’s strength, mating retention forces, contact retention technologies or other design elements. Temperature Using a precision formed one- piece pin and socket contact allows a surface mount technology tail design (Courtesy of Ulti-Mate Connector) Quality Cable and Wiring Solutions • Lightweight Materials • Rapid Turnaround • In House Design Team • ISO and UL Approved Quality System • Global Delivery • Established in 1983 Quality is KEY to Us and To Our Customers! www.st-cross-electronics.co.uk