FIELD-RELIABILITY AND SPECIFICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR CONNECTORS.
Abstract
This report covers a two-year study of the reliability of electrical connectors. It presents data accumulated from more than 185 million hours of connector operation and more than 300 connector failures. The data were gathered, over a period of 16 months, through the collection of parts from five Air Force bases and one ground facility. Since the information was obtained through controlled tests, it is considered to have a high degree of accuracy. The reliability level of the modern electrical connector is shown to surpass those specified in current military specifications. However, they still need improvement to a point at which they will outlast any equipment in which they are used. Attention is focused on principal problem areas, and means for improvement are suggested. The number of connector specifications is shown to be excessive. A selection of specifications from each of the major groups is analyzed and an exceptional degree of redundancy among them is disclosed. The report discusses the feasibility of unifying all connector specifications into a single general connector specification.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0482687
Entities
People
- R. C. Albertson
- R. Pettigrew
Organizations
- ARINC