Servo Cable Assembly are used everywhere in a variety of applications, supporting a diverse customer base. These custom cable assemblies may transmit power, data, or other high-fidelity signals during their operation, and in some applications may be used for life-saving or mission critical equipment.
One of the first steps in designing Servo Cable Assembly is selecting the wire. There are lots of options to choose before the design can be frozen. Selecting a UL spec wire can be challenging if you are unfamiliar with the standards but knowing just a few options allows for a simplified design.
This means a faster quote; a defined wire standard allows manufacturers to provide firm pricing and lead times for an evolving design. With a faster quote, and wire that is readily available, custom designs can be brought to market quicker with less sourcing and design risk.
During development, products are typically subjected to a series of rigorous electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests, sometimes called qualification or verification and validation testing. These tests are intended to demonstrate that the overall product design meets the end application’s critical design requirements. Assuming that qualification testing results in an “all pass,” manufacturing is launched. Depending on the end application requirements, in process or final testing may be required. Knowing what tests are required (if any), when they are required to be performed, and what the “pass/fail” criteria are, must be reviewed before launching any custom cable assembly build.