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Understanding Fretting Corrosion in Ruggedized Backplane Connectors

Electrical connectors are critical components in high-reliability applications such as aerospace, defence, medical, and test, where they are frequently exposed to harsh conditions like vibration, temperature extremes, and mechanical shocks. Under such conditions, connectors can suffer from fretting corrosion, a phenomenon that occurs due to micro-movements at the contact points of the electrical connections. In this article, we examine fretting corrosion, its causes, and solutions, with a focus on advanced contact technologies like Smiths Interconnect's Hypertac® Hyperboloid contact system.

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