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Expert Details

Electrical Connector Design and Materials, Electrical connector failure analysis, Forensic support

ID: 108141 Pennsylvania, USA

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ELECTRIC CONTACT; ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR DESIGN. Expert (pronounced mro-kow-ski) 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.


Expert has been involved in numerous visits to connector user facilities to assist in the selection of appropriate connectors for their application requirements.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1967 Degree: ScD Subject: Physical Metallurgy Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Year: 1964 Degree: SM Subject: Physical Metallurgy Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Year: 1961 Degree: SB Subject: Physical Metallurgy Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1998 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Principal Department:
Responsibilities:
Provide consulting service on electronic interconnetions with respect to connector selection, failure analysis and reliability. Provide training on the above subjects.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1993 to 1998 Employer: AMP Incorporated Title: AMP Principal Department:
Responsibilities:
Technology spokesperson to Corporation and to AMP customers.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1990 to 1993 Employer: AMP Incorporated Title: Associate Director, Advanced Development Laboratories Department:
Responsibilities:
Product development and engineering. Interface with Customers for new products.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1980 to 1990 Employer: AMP Incorporated Title: Associate Director, Connector Technology Research Department:
Responsibilities:
Technology spokesperson within the Corporation and with AMP Customers. Provided training programs for AMP Engineering and AMP Customers.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1976 to 1980 Employer: AMP Incorporated Title: Manager, Metallurgical and Polymer Engineering Department:
Responsibilities:
Provide consulting services to AMP Product, Development and Manufacturing Engineering Organizations. Develop Corporate Materials Specifications.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1971 to 1976 Employer: AMP Inc. Title: Senior Scientist Department:
Responsibilities:
Development of GaP LED exptaxial technology.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1967 to 1971 Employer: RCA Advanced Development Laboratory Title: Engineer Department:
Responsibilities:
Development of vapor and liquid phase exptaxial processes for injection laser and LED production.

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
He is a member of the International Institute of Connector and Interconnection Technology (Life Member).
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.
Professional Appointments
He received the IICIT Lifetime Acheivement Award in 1997.
He received the IICIT Best Technical Paper Awards, 1987, 1991 and 1997.
Publications and Patents Summary
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.

Fields of Expertise

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