| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L54622/01 |
| Title: |
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RELIABILITY OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS IN AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS |
| Principal Investigator: |
McBride, Professor J |
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| Department: |
Faculty of Engineering & the Environment |
| Organisation: |
University of Southampton |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 August 1997 |
Ends: |
30 September 2000 |
Value (£): |
249,841
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Design Engineering |
Instrumentation Eng. & Dev. |
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| Transport Systems and Vehicles |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
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The development of advanced electrical , electronic and telematic systems in the automotive environment is fundamentally constrained by the reliability of system components.A significant weak link is the electrical connector. A key objective of this multi-disciplinary research proposal is to improve connector reliability through improved testing methods and by minimising component variability, using a business process approach. The electrical connector is common place in most electrical systems and usually remains mated; in this condition it should exhibit a continuos low contact resistance. In practice the interface can suffer a rise in resistance and result in an open circuit due to environmental conditions.The objective of the research programme is to gain an understanding of and to define different environments and to then gain an understanding of failure mechanisms. From this knowledge the reliability of connectors will be improved. It is intended that by close collaboration across the consortium of companies that the project will result in a reduction in component costs and improved reliability. This will enhance the competitive position of the vehicle manufacturer.
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http://www.soton.ac.uk |