Medical device connector selection specification

Medical device connector selection specification

The design of medical devices relies heavily on efficient underlying electronic interconnection systems.Therefore, the connector design and the choice of the right connector is crucial

When designing medical devices, engineers will face many tests and extremely complex choices that would not occur in other industries.Medical equipment needs to be durable and reliable enough, and the conditions of use are often very strict, including liquid, disinfection and sterilization, physical interference and electromagnetic interference, as well as extremely high insertion and extraction times.

Such medical devices are highly dependent on the effectiveness of underlying electronic interconnection systems.Connector design is an indispensable part of the design process. The optional connector ODU connector (HRS connector) is of vital importance.

Determine applicable options

The first consideration for engineers is to decide whether to use off-the-shelf connectors, hybrid versions, or custom solutions.Off-the-shelf products are already on the market and have a variety of configurations to choose from.This kind of product need the engineering investment and mould (tooling) tend to be low, but the lead time is very long, the cost per unit is higher also.The hybrid version (hybrid) on the existing connector provides customized plastic coated (overmolded) features.Compared to off-the-shelf products, such products improve performance and aesthetic value, and have lower design and engineering costs and longer lead times than fully customized connectors.Custom solutions are products designed and manufactured for a particular customer, device, or application.Using custom connectors will make it easier to integrate components or electronic components, as well as marking or marking.Initial investment in engineering and mold making is generally higher, but such solutions are more cost-effective in the long run, depending on the volume of production.