Design Considerations for Selecting Reliable Electrical Connections

This on-demand webinar helps designers improve electrical connection reliability by analyzing retention methods, reviewing key design considerations and offering practical engineering guidance for selecting retention strategies. It equips engineers with the tools to make better decisions earlier in the development cycle, resulting in better connector selection, lower design risk and application-driven solutions.

Watch the webinar to learn methods for tackling key challenges such as:

• Designing reliable connections under varying mechanical and environmental conditions.
• Accounting for often overlooked factors such as vibration, wire pull forces and thermal exposure when choosing a retention method.
• Understanding how the relationship between terminal size, mechanical load and retention strength can influence performance.
• Aligning retention methods with application requirements to mitigate long-term reliability risks and maintain electrical integrity.

Key Takeaways

Connector Retention Fundamentals
Identify how retention mechanisms maintain secure connections under mechanical stress.

Retention Methods Overview
Compare common connector- and terminal-level retention approaches and their mechanical engagement characteristics.

Key Selection Factors
Evaluate wire gauge, vibration, temperature and application conditions to help select the optimum retention solution.

Designing for Reliability
Match retention methods to application needs and validate performance.