• Critical Connection Feature Image 1 633ee36ac77f3

    The Critical Connection Podcast Ep. #4: Considerations in Using “Ruggedized” I/O Connectors

    Oct. 10, 2022
    Modern electronics are being deployed in more and more harsh environments, where they must work optimally. The cables and connectors used need to be as rugged as the package they are connected to, or system performance may be compromised.
    The latest electronic solutions are being used in more places and applications than ever before. Products in harsh environmental situations must continue to work safely, reliably, and well. This puts a great deal of pressure on design engineering teams to ensure the products they create always operate optimally, no matter where they are deployed. 
    Avnet Amphenol Lockup Logo

    The cables and connectors used in a system are often overlooked or under-considered due to their peripheral role to the product. However, it is important to remember that the cables, and especially the connectors, are important parts of the system enclosure and a primary barrier to the outside world and its harsh environments.

    The interconnects used in any given system must be as good as — or better than — the rest of the components used, or performance and reliability can be compromised.

    Click on either podcast player below to hear Episode 4!

    Continue Reading

    Sponsored Recommendations

    July 30, 2025
    Explore 3 key areas where AI is making a significant impact: software development, hardware design, and AI-powered applications. This article examines how AI is impacting each...
    July 30, 2025
    DC microgrids are revolutionizing energy distribution with advanced infrastructure that seamlessly incorporates renewable energy as a viable and efficient solution. But implementing...
    July 30, 2025
    The clean technology sector continues to transform the way we generate, store, and use energy. The global renewable energy market, valued at $1.21 trillion in 2030, is expected...
    July 30, 2025
    This article explores the technical and human-centered challenges that prevent technology from quietly working in the background to make life easier...and what engineers must ...

    Comments

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Electronic Design, create an account today!