Abstract
The wear resistance of coatings is a very important factor which not only influences the reliability but also the lifetime of electrical connectors. The coefficient of friction of the coating, along with the normal force of the contacts, determines the insertion and extraction force of connectors and in addition represents an important indicator for the state of the contact surfaces.The main finding of this study is the disproportionate increase in lifetime with increasing thickness of silver coating. The difference between wear and friction curves of thin and thick silver coatings and the correlation between the different phases of friction curves and different stages of wear curves are analyzed, with the adhesive friction being the dominating type of friction in all four phases of friction, which peaks to its maximum in the phase II.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
