Designing equipment capable of
withstanding harsh environments requires
designers to understand the conditions
that exist in these applications. The rise
of connected technologies and their
adoption by a wide array of industries
means that sophisticated equipment may
need to survive in a highly interconnected
ecosystem. Despite the growth of wireless
communications, physical connectivity
is important. Power transmission still
requires the use of copper cables, and
physical networks provide reliability and
security on which many users depend.
Therefore, connectors will continue to
face tough conditions.
Some hazards are simple to identify.
For example, the agricultural industry
employs a range of technology on the
smart farm. Embedded vision systems,
communication devices, and heavy
machinery come together using the IoT to
increase yield and reduce the resources
needed to grow and harvest crops.
IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL
HAZARDS – HARSH
ENVIRONMENTS IN
UNUSUAL PLACES
C h a p t e r 4
Abdulrahman Alqadami
Assistant Professor,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Harsh environments are not limited to
industrial settings—they can be found
in military applications, space, or
polar regions. Each location presents
unique challenges, including exposure
to extreme temperatures, pressure,
corrosion, or shock. Each specially
designed connector can deliver
reliability under these conditions."
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Understanding Harsh Environments for Electronic Design
