Circuit Control Development since the First International Conference on Electrical Contacts (1961 to 2020)

A novel experimental evaluation method of welding characteristics for contact materials

Series Electric Plasma Discharges of Failing Contacts up to 10 A at Various Materials

Measurement and study of arc noise fluctuation by fast camera observations

Electrically-functionalised nanoindenter integrated in-situ in a Scanning Electron Microscope : case studies

Recovery of Short AC Switching Arcs – An Old Principle Newly Investigated

Influence of electrode material properties on the anode phenomena in switching vacuum arcs

Arc Re-striking Phenomena in Break Operations of AgSnO2 Contacts in Inductive DC Load Conditions up to 20V-17A under External Magnetic Field

Effect of contact materials process and test features on welding tendencies of vacuum interrupters during short time current test

Effects of arc during mechanical bounces on contact material for different power supply frequencies

The effect of WC/Ag contact material composition on chopping currents in MV contactors

Determination of dielectric recovery characteristic of a pyro switch in commutation circuit

Investigations of the Possibility of Limiting the Hazard due to Internal Arc Faults in Medium Voltage Switchgears

Influence of Load Current and Breaking Velocity on Arc Discharge at Breaking of Electrical Contacts

Impact of pre-strike arc on contacts degradation after short circuit current making operation in medium voltage air load break switches

Spectroscopic investigation of the DC-arc in gas filled contactors under external magnetic fields regarding the effects on the arc-plasma properties

Research on Arc Characteristics of Different Arc Extinguishing Medium Used in DC Contactor

Study of Arcing Processes in Circuit Breakers by Means of Spatially Resolved Magnetic Field Recordings

PV Arc Fault Diagnosis and Modeling Methods: State of the Art and Perspectives

Threshold Current of Arc-Free Commutation For Copper-Carbon Contact in a DC Hybrid Switch

Failure- and degradation mechanisms in plug connectors

Hybrid DC switch with a Four-block Copper-Based Tungsten Contact

Research on Ultrasonic Testing Technology for Wear Debris Caused by Fretting Wear of Electrical Connectors

Investigation and optimization of a hybrid circuit breaker for low- and medium-voltage DC-Grids

Study of vibration transfer in automotive connectors for understanding of fretting corrosion damage

New Switching Technology for DC Grids

Influence of PFPE lubricant modifications on tribo-electrical properties of a tin contact system

Switchgear Combination of Pyrotechnic Switch and Fuse

Durability of some asymmetrical contact pairs for connector application

Design of an electromechanical relay for 5G power supply application which withstand high lightning-stroke-current

Investigation of the contact resistance as a function of the temperature for connectors and wire terminals

Contact Materials for Electromechanical Devices – Established Technologies and Improvements to Face Future Requirements (abstract)

The Development of Sputtered Contact Systems Replacing Electroplated Systems in Reed Switch Applications

Highly durable silver-based physically deposited contact finish for the application in socket connectors

An innovative silver-based coating system with high wear resistance for electrical connectors

Investigations on cold welding and galling of various connector platings

A Cu/Sn Multilayer System and its Fretting Corrosion Behavior

Silver Plating for Connectors - The right combination of new gal-vanic Silver processes and anti–tarnishes

Intercompatibility of Gold, Palladium and hard Silver based plating systems for connectors applications

Effect on Brush Electrification Mechanism Associated with Various Ag Content of Ag Graphite Brushes.

SnOx Gradient Composition Inside the Tin-plated Layer

Electrical and mechanical wear of a graphite brush having varying silver content in a slip-ring system

Alloy Development in the CuNiAl System for High Strength Materials

Relationship between sliding surface roughness of slip ring and amount of brush wear in slip ring system

Special connector requirements call for specific contact coatings: new silver alloys show characteristics never seen before

Raman Spectroscopic Analysis of Carbon Film on Frictional Surface of Contact Wire

Tin Free Solutions Against Whisker Growth in Press-Fit Applications

Tribology of electrical sliding contacts

Where would we be without contacts? Automotive trends and impact on electromechanical componentss

Microstructural evolution of Ag/MeO contact materials and influ-ence on mechanical properties

The silver anti-tarnish affecting the electrical stability of automotive terminals

Understanding the correlation between performance, properties and microstructure of Ag based contact tips

Study on the Arc Erosion Characteristic and Mechanism of AgSnO2 Used in the Simulated Conditions of Automotive Relay

The Impact of Arcing (AC3) on the Contact Resistance Behavior of Ag/SnO2

Thermal Equivalent Circuits: An Approach to Rate High-Power Connectors for Electric Mobility Applications

Influence of the aging temperature on the hardness and the temperature-specific compressive yield point of bolted joints with copper and aluminium alloys conductors for vehicle electrical systems

Modelling the switching behavior of pyrofuses for the protection of electric cars based on measurement data

Future of Electromechanical Switchgear

Qualification of Power Contacts in High-Voltage Products for IEC 115 °C Limit Temperature

Research on the Corrosion Phenomenon of Iron Parts in the Internal Micro-environment of Relay

Recommendations for Testing the Short Circuit Behaviour of Power Plug-In Connectors

Reliability Improvement of Gold Plated Contacts in Card Edge Connector of Power Cabinet

Calculations and metallographic investigations on the growth of Al2O3-layers in bimetallic contacts

Influence of red phosphorous flame retarded plastic materials on relay contacts and electronic components

Volumetric erosion of a structured electrical contact surface using X-Ray Computed Tomography.

The Effect of Relative Humidity on the Diffusion of Brass Elements Through Tin Plating

Silver based contact system enabling extremly low and stable contact resistance in mini thermal cut off devices

Simulations of switching devices on the example of a Circuit Breaker - the knowns, the unknowns and the way ahead

Remarks Concerning Arc Roots in CFD Modeling of Switching Arcs

An improved method to identify the evolution of rough surface contact by the elliptical asperity

Arc Evolution Process Considering the Motion of Moving Contact in DC Circuit Breaker

Elastic Rough Surface Contact and the Root Mean Square Slope of Measured Surfaces

Surge protection device digital prototyping

Press-fit Whiskers Risk Assessment by Simulation

Numerical arc simulations of radiatively-induced PMMA nozzle wall ablation

The mathematical model of a short arc at the blow-off repulsion of electrical contacts during the transition from metallic phase to gaseous phase

Simulation-based Development of a Line Lightning Protection Device

Optimization of current carrying connections under STC test conditions

Research on virtual prototyping technology of dynamic characteristics for a type of hermetically sealed electromagnetic relay

Series Arc Fault Modelling in Photovoltaic Resistive Systems

Robust and Efficient Software-based 3D Clearance and Creepage Analysis

Thermal simulation based on fluid-solid coupling method demonstrated on an Automotive Relay

Investigations into the Mechanical Behaviour of Aluminium Conductors in Connectors for Plastic-Insulated High-Voltage Cables with large Cross-Sections using the Finite Element Method

Study on Thermoelastic Deformation of Bimetal Sheets in Miniature Circuit Breakers

SF6 alternative gases and future switching arc research

Electric Arc Reconstruction from Magnetic Field

Switching and Circuit Protection in DC Grids

Influencing Factors for the Ultrasonic Compacting Process of Insulated Litz Wires for Electrical Drives

Experimental Setup of a Process Chain for Contacting Litz Wires for Electrical Drives

Investigations on Different Joining Techniques Regarding Current-carrying Joints with Normal Conducting Material and YBCO Coated Conductors at low temperatures

Analysis of HDMI 2.1 Mated Connector Contact Boundary Impedance Impacts on a High-speed Digital System Performance