Military connectors provide the template for rugged applications

The rise of cyber-physical systems such as robots and autonomous vehicles is leading to a demand for rugged, resilient connectors that can cope with harsh environments. These systems need to be able to withstand not just moisture and dirt but aggressively corrosive contaminants as well. There are many connectors that are supported by data sheets claiming them to be reliable and suited for demanding applications. But do they perform outside of the narrow range of conditions specified in the documentation?

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Quectel is offering breakthrough technology to East European markets through the main local partner – Comet Electronics

Quectel Wireless Solutions is a leading global supplier of GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSPA/(+), LTE and GNSS modules. Leveraging Quectel’s strong R&D capabilities, comprehensive expertise, wide variety of high quality products and consistent philosophy of putting the customer’s demands at the forefront, Quectel has established itself as a reliable and trustworthy provider of wireless modules since its establishment. Quectel modules can be ideally suitable for any M2M applications from Telematics to Smart Metering, to Wireless POS, to Security, to mHealth, to Networking and other application fields.

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