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CONNECTOR INSIGHTS FROM ICONN

Understanding The IP Ratings Chart

Posted by Evan Freemon
Posted on February 24, 2023 | Updated on October 18, 2023

 

An Ingress Protection (IP) rating is a measure of the degree of protection provided by an electrical connector against the ingress of solid particles and water. The ingress of solid particles and water can cause damage to equipment, potentially leading to malfunction or failure. By selecting electrical equipment with the appropriate IP rating or ‘code,’  you can ensure the equipment is able to withstand the conditions in which it will be used, minimizing the risk of damage or failure.

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How Custom Circular Connectors Save You Time And Money

Posted by Evan Freemon
Posted on August 30, 2022 | Updated on January 29, 2024

Few details will influence a product's success as significantly as its electrical design. Customers often need turnkey solutions that are both rugged and field-installable. While more affordable off-the-shelf connectors can meet a variety of application specifications, it's not uncommon for this combination of attributes to require customization, which may increase the upfront cost of ownership.

Custom circular connectors may cost more upfront but can significantly enhance lifespan, reliability and usability, making them more cost-effective. This article will help you understand your many options for power and data connectors and how specific design details can impact lead time, cost of ownership and ROI.

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Biotechnology Trends Transforming Patient Care

Posted by Evan Freemon
Posted on August 18, 2022 | Updated on September 8, 2022

The global pandemic accelerated both the development and adoption of biotechnology — a field of research as impactful as it is controversial. Biotechnology trends are transforming modern medicine, enabling doctors to diagnose, treat and care for patients with greater speed, safety and effectiveness.

Here are the top trends with the greatest potential to reshape the patient experience and the future of healthcare.

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5 Amazing Innovations In Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

Posted by Evan Freemon
Posted on May 27, 2022 | Updated on February 24, 2023

Between the sheer inaccessibility of the deep sea and its many dangers for a human operator, underwater environments represent the perfect testing ground for autonomous vehicle technology. One of the greatest challenges engineers have faced in this endeavor involves the volatile relationship between electrical components and water. Sophisticated machines require a sophisticated power supply that neither limits exploration nor puts technicians and equipment at  risk. To fully understand this sentiment, it’s important to recognize the amazing innovations in unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) and the industrial applications driving the need for more reliable electrical connectivity.

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How To Find The Right Underwater Connectors For Your Project

Posted by Evan Freemon
Posted on March 30, 2022 | Updated on January 8, 2024

Wet-mate connectors are the linchpin of a successful underwater application. Unless you identify the right subsea connectors for your project, it could be dead in the water — or, at the very least, require frequent, expensive repairs.

To prevent that, let’s review the typical options available for underwater connectors, the benefits and shortcomings of each, and what considerations should be key to your decision-making process.

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Considering Injection Molding Services? Here’s What You Need To Know

Posted by Evan Freemon
Posted on February 21, 2022 | Updated on February 21, 2022

If you’re considering injection molding services, you’re already aware that this process allows design teams to achieve greater specificity at higher volumes. What you might not realize are the advantages of choosing to work with a service provider versus producing injection molded parts in-house. Here’s what you need to know.

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What is Selective Soldering and When to Use It?

Posted by Rick Regole
Posted on December 20, 2021 | Updated on May 11, 2023

Soldering is a technique used to affix two metal surfaces mechanically and electrically — for example, flex circuits (also referred to as printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electrical connectors. The process involves a metallic material called solder and a heat source (selective solder equipment) to melt the solder, thus creating a joint between the two metal parts.

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Molded Cable Assembly Materials in High-Temperature Applications

Posted by Rick Regole
Posted on December 06, 2021 | Updated on December 6, 2021

At iCONN Systems, we combine advanced rapid prototyping technology with a maverick team of design and manufacturing engineers to overcome the most extreme environments on the planet, including applications that involve direct exposure to flames and temperatures as high as 260⁰C (500⁰F). Let’s take a closer look at how we carefully select materials for molded cable assemblies in high-temperature applications (environments that exceed 60⁰C (140⁰F). Bring on the heat!

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What Happens When Traditional & NiobiCONN Contacts Are Energized in Water

Posted by Rick Regole
Posted on November 22, 2021 | Updated on November 22, 2021

Society uses electrical connectors every single day to power computers, charge devices, transfer data and more. But rarely do people stop to think about how connectors work or what makes a traditional electrical connector different from those designed for extreme environments, like undersea cables submerged tens of thousands of feet below the surface. While the overall design of such specialized connectors is mission-critical, electrical engineers understand that a connector’s contacts will ultimately make or break a circuit.

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Connector and Cable Assembly Customization Options

Posted by Rick Regole
Posted on November 08, 2021 | Updated on November 8, 2021

Custom1Scour the web for a reliable interconnect solutions provider, and you’re sure to turn up dozens of manufacturers, each with a catalog of turnkey solutions to meet your application needs. While many product lines offer the performance and reliability to align with your specifications, there are certain situations that warrant a customized connector and cable assembly solution — especially if standard parts fail to meet the demands of an application.

Customizing a connector and cable assembly gives product teams a variety of options for how to enhance the performance of a solution. However, the benefits go far beyond performance alone.

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