Lexicon: S
Smallest currents
Contacts in connectors with a silver surface are very conductive. A black oxide layer forms over the service life due to the affinity of silver to sulphur. This thin, soft layer is easily broken through when the contacts are plugged in, so that low contact resistances are guaranteed. With extremely low currents and low voltages, however, signal distortion can occur. Where such an effect leads to malfunctions and under extremely rough and aggressive operating conditions, contacts with a gold surface are recommended. (All data without guarantee)
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