Common Electrical Connector Problems & Root Causes
Electrical Opens
Low normal force
Corrosion
Environmental
Manufacturing related
Mechanical wear
Cycle life
Fretting Corrosion
Debris
Electrical Shorting
Dielectric breakdown
Physical spacing
High voltage
Tin Whiskers
Debris
Overheating
Current overload
Mechanical Performance
High mating force
High normal force
Stubbing / alignment
High Coefficient of Friction
Low retention force
Connector Cost
Design
Material selection
Base materials
Surface finish / plating
Applied cost