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Editorial Guides

Connector Specifier Editorial Guide: Crimp Quality Best Practices In applications as varied as automotive, aerospace and consumer appliances, the quality of the crimp that binds wire to terminal is critical to total system performance. The means of achieving that crimp, as well as methods for ensuring its quality, are both important and sometimes misunderstood. The articles in this editorial guide examine the potential hazards of improper crimp methods, a review of some crimp and other connection methods popular in automotive-system design, and effective means of monitoring crimps for long-term performance. (Schleuniger Inc.)

Connector Specifier Editorial Guide: Optimizing Efficiency and Performance in Automotive System Design The electrical and electronic circuits running through an automobile are the equivalent of the vehicle’s central nervous system. Complex and critical to performance and safety, these systems are often taken for granted by the ultimate consumer but are a key consideration for automotive-system designers. The connectivity within these systems is paramount to their performance. The articles in this Connector Specifier editorial guide highlight some recent examples of the potential for failures within connected automotive systems, and also examine the options available to automotive design teams to optimize efficiency and performance. (Materion)