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Expert in Electrical Connector Design and Materials, Electrical connector failure analysis, Forensic support
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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contact resistance expert
crimped connector expert
crimping expert
dry contact expert
electric contact expert
electrical connector expert
electrical connector design expert
electrical connector reliability expert
electrical contact finish expert
insulation displacement connector expert
wiping contact expert |
ELECTRIC CONTACT; ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR DESIGN. Expert has extensive experience studying metals and metal surfaces related to electrical conduction processes and how they occur in bulk and across interfaces. Such an understanding is a critical first step in the design of electronic connectors. He is familiar with the key surface characteristics for both conduction and wear processes. Expert's metallurgical background is the basis of his knowledge of materials and processes related to electrical and electronic connectors. He is experienced with dry, switch, and wiping contacts. He can answer questions on aluminum, copper, nickel, and silver connector materials as well as solderability and conductor jointing. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR RELIABILITY. Experienced with material selection and the design of electrical connectors, Expert has authored several papers on contact finishes and permanent connection technologies. He has contributed to the development of test procedures to assess connector performance and reliability. He also developed and marketed a microcoax connector for medical ultrasound equipment. CONTACT RESISTANCE. Expert has extensive experience in studying the materials basis of contact physics, which includes both electrical contact resistance and the wear behavior of contact interfaces. He has published papers on relating contact resistance changes to connector qualification/performance and evaluation of connector reliability. CRIMPED CONNECTOR, CRIMPING. Expert published articles on crimped connection processes and related technology, including a "Best in Conference Award" from the IICIT in 1997 for a paper titled "A Closer Look at Crimped Connections." He also contributed to development of a model of crimping processes while at AMP Incorporated. ELECTRICAL CONTACT FINISH. A significant portion of Expert's work has involved electrical contact finishes. He published articles on contact finish selection criteria in assorted industry journals as well as articles on corrosion processes in noble metal finishes in mixed flowing gas environments. INSULATION DISPLACEMENT CONNECTOR. Expert is familiar with insulation displacement connectors (IDCs), having published an article on IDC technology in an industry journal. He had contributed to the development of IDC terminal design criteria while at AMP Incorporated. WIPING CONTACT. In his work with electrical contacts, Expert has gained particular expertise with wiping contacts. His knowledge of this area has led to the publication of three papers on wiping action as a function of connector design, relating to parameters of contact force and geometry.
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Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Orlando, Florida; Pembroke Pines, Florida; Port Saint Lucie, Florida; West Palm Beach, Florida; Palm Bay, Florida; Lakeland, Florida; Pompano Beach, Florida; Boca Raton, Florida; Melbourne, Florida; and Deltona, Florida.
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1967
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ScD
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Physical Metallurgy
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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1964
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SM
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Physical Metallurgy
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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1961
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SB
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Physical Metallurgy
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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1998 to 2000
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connNtext associates
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Principal
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Provide consulting service on electronic interconnetions with respect to connector selection, failure analysis and reliability. Provide training on the above subjects.
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1993 to 1998
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AMP Incorporated
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AMP Principal
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Technology spokesperson to Corporation and to AMP customers.
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1990 to 1993
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AMP Incorporated
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Associate Director, Advanced Development Laboratories
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Product development and engineering. Interface with Customers for new products.
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1980 to 1990
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AMP Incorporated
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Associate Director, Connector Technology Research
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Technology spokesperson within the Corporation and with AMP Customers. Provided training programs for AMP Engineering and AMP Customers.
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1976 to 1980
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AMP Incorporated
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Manager, Metallurgical and Polymer Engineering
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Provide consulting services to AMP Product, Development and Manufacturing Engineering Organizations. Develop Corporate Materials Specifications.
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1971 to 1976
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AMP Inc.
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Senior Scientist
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Development of GaP LED exptaxial technology.
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1967 to 1971
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RCA Advanced Development Laboratory
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Engineer
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Development of vapor and liquid phase exptaxial processes for injection laser and LED production.
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Associations/Societies
He is a member of the International Institute of Connector and Interconnection Technology (Life Member).
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Licenses/Certifications
He is on the Advisory Board of Connector Specifier Magazine.
He is on the technical Program Committee for IEEE Holm Conference. He served as US representative to TC48 Electromechanical Devices of International Electrotechnical Commission 1984-1998. He is the US Chief Delegate and Technical Advisor 1993-1998.
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Professional Appointments
He received the IICIT Lifetime Acheivement Award in 1997.
He received the IICIT Best Technical Paper Awards, 1987, 1991 and 1997.
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Publications and Patents
He has more than 25 publications and has contributed to four handbooks on Connector topics. He is the author of "Electronic Connector Handbook", McGraw Hill, 1998. He holds seven connector related patents.
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Expert has been involved in numerous visits to connector user facilities to assist in the selection of appropriate connectors for their application requirements.
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As a member of the Intota consultant network,
Expert is a specialist who provides technical consulting to corporate, legal and government clients. Expert provides professional consulting as an Electrical Connector Design Consultant and Materials Consultant, Electrical connector failure analysis Consultant, Forensic support Consultant. Expert may consult as an independent consultant or as a member of a consultancy, consulting company,
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