Elastomeric Connectors for Tamper-Resistant Electronics
Electronic connectors are normally designed with one primary objective: maintain a reliable electrical connection throughout the expected operating conditions of…
How Many Wires per Pad for an Elastomeric Connector Application?
When designing an application around a conductive elastomeric connector, one important consideration is the number of conductive wires that make…
PCB Footprint Design for Elastomeric Connectors
Designing Reliable Compression Contact Interfaces When using elastomeric connectors, the PCB footprint is just as important as the connector itself.…
Replacing Traditional Connectors in a High-Density Mixed-Signal System
Background A customer developing a modular electronic system approached Z-Axis Connector Company while evaluating methods of transferring hundreds of signals…
Replacing Traditional RF Contacts with a Custom Elastomeric Connector
The Challenge Many RF systems require a reliable connection between antennas, shields, modules, and printed circuit boards while operating within…
Using Ohm’s Law to Predict Elastomeric Connector Performance
When engineers discuss current carrying capability, the conversation often begins with a simple question: How many amps can the connector…