A New Technology for High Current, Low （高电流的新技术,低）.pdf

Technical White Paper A New Technology for Power Connectors A New Technology for High Current, Low Insertion Force, Low Resistance and Long Cycle Life Power Connectors Russ Larsen, Methode Power Solutions Group Abstract Methode has developed a new class of patented power connector interface coined as “PowerBud®”, which successfully overcomes key limitations of conventional power connectors. The PowerBud technology lowers both contact resistance and contact normal force without increasing connector volume, a capability that counters conventional wisdom. The resulting connectors exhibit lower insertion force, lower temperature rise, lower power loss and higher cycle life than conventional high current connectors. Introduction The high current (>50A) connector design presents many design challenges. At the top of the list is the need to minimize contact resistance. Lower resistance 2 has the beneficial effect of lowering I R power losses, lowering contact temperature, which in turn leads to higher reliability. The lower temperature rise also allows the connector pairs to be positioned closer together in a connector housing, minimizing the connector size. Minimizing power loss is critical for supporting the Green initiatives that work to combat adverse human impact on the earth. The energy used, which is ultimately burned up as connector heat, is wasted energy. Low insertion force is also highly important. Inserti