We all know it when we see it. Perhaps it is the avid sunbather that has spent too many years working on that summer tan, or the hotdog that has made one too many rotations on the gas station warmer. Either way, the result is the same, and aging is clearly visible. Heat and humidity can be fun, but they can also be a fickle mistress that causes irreparable damage. While the visual effects shown in a connector may not be akin to an aged hot dog, thermal aging can also take its toll on … [Read more...]
Understanding Low Level Contact Resistance (LLCR)
Samtec performs several tests in-house as part of our qualification testing on a product series; including Low Level Contact Resistance (LLCR). It measures the amount of resistance in a position on a part. LLCR is used in combination with several other tests to track the overall performance of a part under specific conditions, and is the test we will be discussing today. What is Low Level Contact Resistance (LLCR)? LLCR is used to measure the electrical resistance of a system under test … [Read more...]
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