Electronic connector testing method and device
Through the comprehensive application of environmental simulation system and data analysis software, the problem of lack of targetedness and limitations of electronic connector testing in the prior art is solved, and the comprehensive performance evaluation of connectors in extreme environments is achieved, which meets high standards. Test requirements.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410449624.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-04-15
AI Technical Summary
The existing electronic connector testing methods are not targeted and cannot fully reflect the actual performance of the connector in extreme environments, resulting in limited measurement results and inability to meet the increasing demand for industry performance standards.
The environmental simulation system is used for continuous plug-in and unplugging tests and anti-interference tests, combined with high-speed transmission tests, and comprehensive analysis is carried out through data analysis software to compare with industry standards to evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector.
By simulating the actual use environment and electromagnetic interference conditions, the performance and reliability of the connector are comprehensively evaluated, which increases the depth and comprehensiveness of the test, and can more accurately reflect the performance of the connector in various application scenarios.
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Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of connector testing, and in particular to an electronic connector testing method and equipment. Background Art
[0002] In the modern electronic equipment industry, electronic connectors are essential basic components that ensure the reliable transmission of current and signals in electronic equipment. To ensure that electronic equipment can work stably under various conditions, electronic connectors must have good physical durability and electrical performance, especially in industries such as communications, aerospace, and automobiles. The requirements for connectors are more stringent, and they are often exposed to extreme environmental conditions such as temperature changes, electromagnetic interference, and high-speed signal transmission. Therefore, it is crucial to test and verify the performance of electronic connectors to ensure the performance and safety of the overall equipment.
[0003] In the testing of electronic connectors in the prior art, a series of standardized electrical performance tests are usually performed, such as measuring resistance, voltage and current, as well as physical durability tests such as plugging and unplugging force and mechanical life tests; these tests are often performed under ideal or specified experimental environments and lack simulation of actual usage conditions. In addition, traditional tests often ignore the performance of connectors in specific environments such as electromagnetic interference, resulting in test results that may not fully reflect the actual application performance of the connector to be tested, resulting in certain limitations in the measurement results and being unable to meet the increasingly demanding industry performance standards.
[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to improve the electronic connector measurement technology in the prior art to solve the technical problems of lack of specificity in measurement and limited measurement results. Summary of the invention
[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an electronic connector testing method and device to solve the above technical problems.
[0006] To achieve this object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:
[0007] A method for testing an electronic connector, comprising:
[0008] Establish an environmental simulation system and set basic test parameters based on the design specifications of the connector to be tested;
[0009] Through the environmental simulation system, the connector to be tested is continuously plugged and unplugged under set environmental conditions, while monitoring changes in electrical performance data;
[0010] Introducing a signal interference generator to simulate an electromagnetic interference environment to test signal fluctuation data of the connector under test in the interference environment;
[0011] Using high-speed data to perform transmission test on the connector under test to evaluate the transmission performance of the connector under test in high-frequency signals;
[0012] The electrical performance data of the continuous plug-in test, the signal fluctuation data of the anti-interference test, and the transmission performance of the high-speed transmission test are collected, and a comprehensive analysis is performed using data analysis software. The data is compared with industry standards to evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested.
[0013] Optionally, the setting up of the environmental simulation system and setting basic test parameters based on the design specifications of the connector to be tested may include:
[0014] Selecting an environmental simulation system adapted to a preset test standard, configuring a control unit of the environmental simulation system, and formulating a control strategy of the control unit; the control strategy includes periodic temperature change settings and humidity fluctuations within a set time;
[0015] Determining environmental condition parameters that the environmental simulation system needs to simulate according to the design specifications and application field requirements of the connector to be tested;
[0016] Based on the electrical performance requirements of the connector to be tested, basic parameters of the test module are set; the basic parameters include voltage level, maximum current load, and expected number of plugging and unplugging times.
[0017] Optionally, the basic parameters of the test module are set based on the electrical performance requirements of the connector to be tested; and then the method further includes:
[0018] A sensor network is provided in the environmental simulation system, wherein the sensor network is used for real-time monitoring and recording of electrical performance data in the simulated environment;
[0019] Conducting a trial run on the environmental simulation system, and calibrating and adjusting the control strategy of the control unit according to feedback data from the trial run;
[0020] Prepare a test document, which is used to record the design specifications, preset environmental conditions and levels, and set basic parameters of the connector to be tested.
[0021] Optionally, the environmental simulation system is used to perform a continuous plugging and unplugging test on the connector to be tested under set environmental conditions, while monitoring changes in electrical performance data; specifically including:
[0022] Initializing the environmental simulation system, and starting the environmental simulation system according to the set environmental condition parameters to preheat the system until the environmental parameter area is stable;
[0023] Install the connector to be tested on a test bench, detect the mechanical connection stability of the connector to be tested, and make the contacts of the connector to be tested and the test bench electrically conductive;
[0024] Adjusting the plug-in and pull-out test device, setting the plug-in and pull-out rate and times of the plug-in and pull-out test device on the connector to be tested, so as to simulate the operation frequency and force in actual use;
[0025] The plug-in test device is started to start a continuous plug-in test, and at the same time, the sensor network is used to perform real-time detection of electrical performance data of the connector to be tested, and the detected electrical performance data is recorded by a data acquisition unit; the electrical performance data includes contact resistance, conduction voltage, and current carrying capacity;
[0026] After completing the expected number of plugging and unplugging tests, the connector under test is visually inspected to assess its physical integrity.
[0027] Optionally, the method of using high-speed data to perform a transmission test on the connector to be tested to evaluate the transmission performance of the connector to be tested in a high-frequency signal specifically includes:
[0028] Configure a high-speed transmission test device, and set the high-frequency signal range and transmission rate of the high-speed transmission test device according to the design specifications and application field requirements of the connector to be tested; wherein the high-speed transmission test device includes a high-speed signal generator and a signal quality analyzer;
[0029] Switching the connector to be tested to connect to the high-speed transmission test equipment, starting the high-speed signal generator, and transmitting signals to the connector to be tested;
[0030] During the transmission process, the signal quality analyzer is used to monitor in real time the key parameters of signal attenuation and time jitter of the transmission signal conducted by the connector to be tested, so as to evaluate the transmission performance;
[0031] The signal frequency and amplitude of the high-speed signal generator are changed to evaluate the transmission performance of the connector under different working parameters.
[0032] Optionally, the data analysis software is used to perform comprehensive analysis and compare with industry standards to evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested; specifically including:
[0033] Importing the collected electrical performance data of the continuous plug-in test, the signal fluctuation data of the anti-interference test, and the transmission performance data of the high-speed transmission test into the data analysis software, and performing data cleaning through the data analysis software to exclude erroneous values and abnormal values;
[0034] Using time series analysis to conduct in-depth analysis on the electrical performance data, using signal processing algorithms to conduct signal analysis on the signal fluctuation data, and using performance degradation curves to conduct performance analysis on the transmission performance;
[0035] The in-depth analysis results of the electrical performance data, the signal analysis results of the signal fluctuation data and the performance analysis results of the transmission performance are used to establish result quantification indicators of the same dimension, and each result quantification indicator after unification is plotted as a visual chart, and the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested is preliminarily evaluated through the visual chart.
[0036] Optionally, the preliminarily evaluating the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested by using the visual chart further includes:
[0037] By comparing the visualization chart with known industry standards, the advantages and disadvantages of the connector to be tested are located to secondary evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested;
[0038] The comprehensive performance of the preliminary evaluation and the comprehensive performance of the secondary evaluation are summarized to form an evaluation report on the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested.
[0039] Optionally, the step of evaluating the comprehensive performance of the connector further includes:
[0040] According to the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested, an improvement plan for optimizing the connector is proposed and implemented, and the optimized connector is re-executed with the continuous plugging and unplugging test, anti-interference test and high-speed transmission test to verify the improvement effect of the improvement plan.
[0041] The present invention also provides an electronic connector testing device, which is used to implement the electronic connector testing method as described above, and the electronic connector testing device specifically comprises:
[0042] An environmental simulation system, used to test the connector to be tested under set environmental conditions;
[0043] A test bench, disposed in the environmental simulation system, and used for electrically connecting to the connector to be tested;
[0044] A plugging and unplugging force testing device is arranged on one side of the test bench and is used to perform continuous plugging and unplugging tests on the connector to be tested according to a set plugging and unplugging rate and number of times;
[0045] A signal interference generator, used to simulate an electromagnetic interference environment to test the signal fluctuation data of the connector under test in the interference environment;
[0046] The data analysis software is used to comprehensively analyze the electrical performance data of the continuous plug-in test, the signal fluctuation data of the anti-interference test, and the transmission performance of the high-speed transmission test, and compare them with industry standards to evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested.
[0047] Optionally, the electronic connector testing equipment further includes:
[0048] A sensor network is provided in the environmental simulation system for real-time monitoring and recording of electrical performance data in the simulated environment;
[0049] High-speed transmission test equipment, including a high-speed signal generator and a signal quality analyzer, wherein the high-speed signal generator is used to transmit signals to the connector to be tested, and the signal quality analyzer is used to monitor in real time the key parameters of signal attenuation and time jitter of the transmission signal conducted by the connector to be tested;
[0050] The display unit is used to display the electrical performance data, signal fluctuation data and transmission performance, as well as the comprehensive performance.
[0051] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: when working, firstly, an environmental simulation system is established, and basic test parameters are set for the connector to be tested, and these parameters are suitable for the specifications of the connector to be tested. The environmental simulation system is used to repeatedly plug and unplug the connector to be tested under specific working conditions, and the changes in its electrical performance data are monitored in real time. The electromagnetic interference environment is simulated to perform interference testing on the connector to be tested to measure its signal stability in a non-ideal environment; a high-speed data transmission test is performed to check the performance of the connector to be tested when processing high-frequency signals, all test data are collected, comprehensively evaluated by data analysis software, and compared with industry standards to obtain comprehensive performance indicators of the connector to be tested; the method makes the test results more targeted through the use of the environmental simulation system, reflects the test data of the connector to be tested in a specific application environment, and integrates signal interference testing and high-speed transmission testing, which can comprehensively check the performance and reliability of the connector to be tested in various application scenarios, and increase the depth and comprehensiveness of the test. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0052] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.
[0053] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification so as to facilitate understanding and reading by persons familiar with this technology. They are not used to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented, and therefore have no substantive technical significance. Any structural modification, change in proportion or adjustment of size, without affecting the effects and purposes that can be achieved by the present invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical contents disclosed by the present invention.
[0054] Figure 1 This is one of the flow charts of the electronic connector testing method of the first embodiment;
[0055] Figure 2 This is a second flow chart of the electronic connector testing method of the first embodiment;
[0056] Figure 3 The third flowchart of the electronic connector testing method of the first embodiment;
[0057] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic connector testing equipment of the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0058] In order to make the purpose, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0059] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may be a centrally arranged component at the same time.
[0060] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.
[0061] Embodiment 1:
[0062] Combination Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic connector testing method, comprising:
[0063] S1, setting up an environmental simulation system 10, and setting basic parameters of the test based on the design specifications of the connector to be tested; the basic parameters include voltage, current, and expected number of plugging and unplugging times;
[0064] The establishment of the environmental simulation system 10 and the setting of basic test parameters ensure that the test can be carried out under conditions close to the actual application scenario by simulating various environmental conditions that the connector to be tested may encounter during actual use, such as temperature, humidity and vibration. The basic test parameters are set, including voltage, current and expected number of plugging and unplugging. These parameters are directly related to the design specifications of the connector to be tested, ensuring the pertinence and effectiveness of the test. This step guarantees the reliability and accuracy of subsequent test steps.
[0065] S2, performing a continuous plugging and unplugging test on the connector to be tested under set environmental conditions through the environmental simulation system 10, while monitoring changes in electrical performance data;
[0066] This step simulates the frequent plugging and unplugging of the connector under test in actual use, and is a key link in evaluating the physical durability and electrical stability of the connector. By real-time monitoring of electrical performance data, such as changes in resistance, current, and voltage, it is possible to intuitively understand whether the performance of the connector under test is stable during repeated use and whether there is any degradation. This not only helps to detect the current performance of the connector, but also predicts its long-term reliability.
[0067] S3, introducing a signal interference generator 40 to simulate an electromagnetic interference environment to test signal fluctuation data of the connector under test in the interference environment;
[0068] In this step, the electromagnetic interference environment is simulated by introducing a signal interference generator 40, which is intended to evaluate the performance of the connector under test when subjected to external interference. In practical applications, especially in the field of high-density electronic equipment and communications, it is often necessary to work stably in a complex electromagnetic environment. Through this test, the anti-interference ability and signal fidelity of the connector under test can be understood to ensure stable and reliable data transmission.
[0069] S4, using high-speed data to perform transmission test on the connector under test to evaluate the transmission performance of the connector under test in high-frequency signals;
[0070] This step evaluates the transmission performance of the connector under test in high-frequency signals through high-speed data transmission testing; with the development of high-speed communication technology, the performance of connectors in transmitting high-frequency signals has become particularly important. This test focuses on the integrity, stability and transmission efficiency of the signal, including the evaluation of parameters such as signal attenuation, jitter and bit error rate. This step directly reflects the application ability of the connector under test in a high-speed data environment, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of data communication.
[0071] S5, collects the electrical performance data of the continuous plug-in test, the signal fluctuation data of the anti-interference test, and the transmission performance of the high-speed transmission test, uses data analysis software to conduct a comprehensive analysis, and compares it with industry standards to evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector under test.
[0072] The use of data analysis software to comprehensively analyze all collected test data and compare them with industry standards is a key step in evaluating the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested; through comprehensive analysis of the electrical performance data of the continuous plug-in test, the signal fluctuation data of the anti-interference test, and the transmission performance data of the high-speed transmission test, a comprehensive evaluation of the performance of the connector to be tested can be obtained, which can not only help identify the performance advantages and potential deficiencies of the connector to be tested, but also provide a basis for further design optimization and performance improvement. This step reflects a systematic analysis method and is the basis for achieving connector technology innovation and quality improvement.
[0073] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: when working, firstly, an environmental simulation system 10 is set up, and basic test parameters are set for the connector to be tested, which are suitable for the specifications of the connector to be tested. The environmental simulation system 10 is used to repeatedly plug and unplug the connector to be tested under specific working conditions, and the changes in its electrical performance data are monitored in real time, and the electromagnetic interference environment is simulated to perform interference testing on the connector to be tested to measure its signal stability in a non-ideal environment; a high-speed data transmission test is performed to check the performance of the connector to be tested when processing high-frequency signals, and all test data are collected, comprehensively evaluated through data analysis software, and compared with industry standards to obtain comprehensive performance indicators of the connector to be tested; compared with the testing technology in the prior art, the method makes the test results more targeted through the use of the environmental simulation system 10, reflects the test data of the connector to be tested in a specific application environment, and integrates signal interference testing and high-speed transmission testing, which can comprehensively check the performance and reliability of the connector to be tested in various application scenarios, and increase the depth and comprehensiveness of the test.
[0074] In this embodiment, it is specifically explained that step S1 specifically includes:
[0075] S11, selecting an environmental simulation system 10 adapted to a preset test standard, configuring a control unit of the environmental simulation system 10, and formulating a control strategy of the control unit; the control strategy includes periodic temperature change settings and humidity fluctuations within a set time;
[0076] Selecting an appropriate environmental simulation system 10 is a prerequisite for simulating various environmental factors under actual use conditions. Configuring the control unit and setting the control strategy, such as periodic temperature changes and humidity fluctuations, is crucial to simulating changes in the actual working environment to ensure the accuracy and repeatability of the test results.
[0077] S12, according to the design specifications and application requirements of the connector to be tested, determine the environmental condition parameters that the environmental simulation system 10 needs to simulate; for example, if the connector to be tested is used for outdoor communication equipment, it is necessary to simulate high humidity and salt spray environments; if it is used in the automotive field, it is necessary to simulate vibration and extreme temperature changes.
[0078] To ensure that the environmental simulation can accurately reflect the conditions that the connector under test may encounter in its intended application scenario, so that the test is closer to actual application and provides effective information for design and identification of potential problems.
[0079] S13, based on the electrical performance requirements of the connector to be tested, set the basic parameters of the test module; the basic parameters include voltage level, maximum current load, and expected plugging and unplugging times. The expected plugging and unplugging times are the plugging and unplugging times that the connector to be tested should withstand under normal use conditions.
[0080] The basic parameters of the test module are set based on the electrical performance requirements of the connector to be tested to ensure that the test can be carried out based on the actual usage of the connector; by setting the voltage level, maximum current load, and expected number of plugging and unplugging cycles, the performance of the connector to be tested within the specified working electrical range and its physical plugging and unplugging durability can be evaluated.
[0081] In this embodiment, it is further explained that after step S13, the following steps are further included:
[0082] S14, setting up a sensor network 50 in the environment simulation system 10, the sensor network 50 is used to monitor and record electrical performance data in the simulation environment in real time.
[0083] S15, test-running the environment simulation system 10, and calibrating and adjusting the control strategy of the control unit according to feedback data from the test run;
[0084] By running the environment simulation system 10 in the trial operation and calibrating the control strategy of the control unit according to the feedback data, the trial operation can not only verify the function and stability of the system, but also provide a judgment basis for the optimization of the control strategy to ensure the smooth progress of the subsequent formal test.
[0085] S16, prepare test documents, the test documents are used to record the design specifications, preset environmental conditions and levels, and set basic parameters of the connector to be tested.
[0086] Prepare test documents and record all important test design parameters and conditions. This provides clear documentation support for the test process, ensures the transparency and traceability of the test process, and is also conducive to post-test analysis and review and verification.
[0087] In this embodiment, it is specifically described that step S2 specifically includes:
[0088] S21, initializing the environmental simulation system 10, and starting the environmental simulation system 10 according to the set environmental condition parameters to preheat the system until the environmental parameter area is stable;
[0089] This step involves initializing and preheating the environmental simulation system 10 to ensure that the environmental conditions (such as temperature, humidity, etc.) reach a preset stable state before the system starts testing; this is a prerequisite for accurate testing. Only under stable environmental conditions can the test results be comparable and repeatable. This step reflects the high requirements for environmental control accuracy during the test process.
[0090] S22, installing the connector to be tested on the test bench 20, detecting the mechanical connection stability of the connector to be tested, and making the contacts of the connector to be tested and the test bench 20 electrically conductive;
[0091] Ensuring electrical continuity of the contacts between the connector to be tested and the test bench 20 is the basis for conducting electrical performance tests. Any improper installation or poor contact may affect the accuracy of the test results, so this step is crucial to ensuring the test quality.
[0092] S23, adjusting the plug-in and pull-out test device, setting the plug-in and pull-out rate and number of times of the plug-in and pull-out test device on the connector to be tested, so as to simulate the operation frequency and force in actual use;
[0093] Adjust the plug-in and pull-out test device and set the appropriate plug-in and pull-out rate and number to simulate the operating frequency and force during actual use. This is directly related to the durability and reliability test of the connector to be tested. By simulating the actual usage scenario, the performance stability and durability of the connector to be tested in long-term use can be effectively evaluated, providing key data for design and production.
[0094] S24, starting the plug-in test device to start the continuous plug-in test, while using the sensor network 50 to perform real-time detection of the electrical performance data of the connector to be tested, and recording the detected electrical performance data through the data acquisition unit; the electrical performance data includes contact resistance, conduction voltage, and current carrying capacity;
[0095] While starting the plug-in test device to perform continuous plug-in tests, using the sensor network 50 to monitor the electrical performance data of the connector to be tested in real time is an important part of evaluating the performance of the connector; the real-time detection and recording of electrical performance data (such as contact resistance, conduction voltage, current carrying capacity) provides a direct basis for analyzing the performance of the connector, and these data reflect the electrical stability and reliability of the connector during continuous use.
[0096] S25, after completing the expected number of plugging and unplugging tests, visually inspect the connector to be tested to evaluate its physical integrity.
[0097] Visual inspection can reveal physical problems such as damage, wear or deformation on the connector surface, which may affect the long-term performance of the connector; this step is an important supplement to the previous test, ensuring that the connector meets the design and use requirements in terms of physical and electrical performance.
[0098] In this embodiment, it is specifically described that step S3 specifically includes:
[0099] S31, configuring a high-speed transmission test device, and setting a high-frequency signal range and a transmission rate of the high-speed transmission test device according to the design specifications and application field requirements of the connector to be tested; wherein the high-speed transmission test device includes a high-speed signal generator and a signal quality analyzer;
[0100] This step involves the configuration of high-speed transmission test equipment, including the settings of high-speed signal generators and signal quality analyzers, and is a key step in evaluating the high-frequency signal transmission performance of the connector under test. By setting the range and transmission rate of the high-frequency signal according to the design specifications and application requirements of the connector under test, it is ensured that the test can cover the expected use conditions of the connector under test.
[0101] S32, switching the connector to be tested to be connected to a high-speed transmission test device, starting a high-speed signal generator, and transmitting a signal to the connector to be tested;
[0102] Connect the connector to be tested to the high-speed transmission test equipment and start the high-speed signal generator to transmit the signal. This step directly simulates the scenario in which the connector to be tested processes high-speed signals in actual applications. The correct execution of this step is crucial to evaluating the performance of the connector to be tested under actual working conditions.
[0103] S33, during the transmission process, the signal attenuation and time jitter of the transmission signal transmitted by the connector under test are monitored in real time by a signal quality analyzer to evaluate the transmission performance;
[0104] During the signal transmission process, the signal quality analyzer is used to monitor and evaluate the signal quality conducted by the connector under test in real time, including key parameters such as signal attenuation and time jitter. This is a direct evaluation of the transmission performance of the connector under test. The measurement results of these parameters directly affect the judgment of the performance of the connector under test, especially in the application environment of high-speed data communication, the stability and accuracy of the signal are very critical performance indicators.
[0105] S34, changing the signal frequency and amplitude of the high-speed signal generator to evaluate the transmission performance of the connector under test under different working parameters.
[0106] This step simulates the performance of the connector in a changing application environment. It can comprehensively evaluate the adaptability and stability of the connector under test to different signal conditions, and provide important data for design optimization and performance improvement. This step demonstrates whether the connector under test can meet the needs of diverse applications, which is conducive to evaluating its overall performance.
[0107] In this embodiment, it is specifically described that step S5 specifically includes:
[0108] S51, collecting electrical performance data of the continuous plug-in test, signal fluctuation data of the anti-interference test, and transmission performance of the high-speed transmission test;
[0109] Collect and integrate key data from different test stages, including electrical performance data from continuous plug-in and unplug tests, signal fluctuation data from anti-interference tests, and transmission performance data from high-speed transmission tests. This process lays the foundation for subsequent data analysis and comprehensive evaluation; by comprehensively collecting data, it can ensure that the evaluation of the connector to be tested is comprehensive and multi-angle, reflecting its actual performance under various conditions.
[0110] S52, importing the collected electrical performance data of the continuous plug-in test, the signal fluctuation data of the anti-interference test, and the transmission performance of the high-speed transmission test into the data analysis software, and performing data cleaning through the data analysis software to exclude erroneous values and abnormal values;
[0111] In this step, the collected data is imported into the data analysis software for preliminary processing, including data cleaning and exclusion of erroneous values and outliers. This is a key step in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the analysis results. Data cleaning not only improves the quality of the data, but also provides accurate input for subsequent in-depth analysis, avoiding errors that may be caused by erroneous data.
[0112] S53, uses time series analysis to conduct in-depth analysis of electrical performance data, uses signal processing algorithms to conduct signal analysis of signal fluctuation data, and uses performance degradation curves to conduct performance analysis of transmission performance;
[0113] It should be noted that time series analysis is mainly used to evaluate the changing trends and patterns of electrical performance data, and can reveal the stability and possible periodic changes of the electrical performance of the connector under test during long-term operation. Signal processing algorithm analysis focuses on signal fluctuation data, and evaluates the signal integrity and anti-interference ability of the connector under test in unstable environments such as electromagnetic interference by analyzing the amplitude, frequency and waveform changes of the signal. Performance degradation curve analysis focuses on the long-term changes in transmission performance, especially in high-speed data transmission tests. The degradation curve depicts the possible decline in performance of the connector during continuous use, thereby predicting its life and reliability.
[0114] By using time series analysis, signal processing algorithms, and performance degradation curves to conduct specialized in-depth analysis of different types of data, this step can reveal the changing trends in the electrical performance, signal stability, and performance of the connector under test during long-term use; these in-depth analysis methods make the interpretation of the data more detailed and accurate, providing a scientific basis for evaluating the performance of the connector under test and formulating improvement measures.
[0115] S54, establish result quantification indicators of the same dimension based on the in-depth analysis results of the electrical performance data, the signal analysis results of the signal fluctuation data, and the performance analysis results of the transmission performance, and draw each result quantification indicator after unification into a visual chart, and preliminarily evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested through the visual chart.
[0116] Through visual representation, the comprehensive performance of the connector under test, including its strengths and potential weaknesses, can be more directly understood, thus more clearly pointing out the direction of improvement. In addition, the visual results also make it easier to share and discuss the test results with non-technical personnel.
[0117] In this embodiment, it is further explained that after step S54, the following steps are further included:
[0118] S55, through visual charts, compares with known industry standards to locate the strengths and weaknesses of the connector to be tested, so as to secondary evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested;
[0119] By using visual charts to compare the test results of the connector under test with the industry standards, the strengths and weaknesses of the connector under test can be more clearly identified. This step can effectively point out the outstanding performance of the connector and the areas that need improvement, which is directly helpful for actual product improvement and market positioning.
[0120] S56, summarizing the comprehensive performance of the preliminary evaluation and the comprehensive performance of the secondary evaluation to form an evaluation report on the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested.
[0121] The comprehensive performance evaluation report includes not only the preliminary performance conclusions based on various tests and analyses, but also the secondary evaluation results compared with industry standards. A comprehensive evaluation report can provide in-depth insights for the R&D team and related personnel, and serve as a basis for product improvement suggestions, thus promoting the entire product development process from design to application.
[0122] In this embodiment, it is further explained that after step S5, the following steps are further included:
[0123] S6. Based on the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested, propose and implement an improvement plan for optimizing the connector. The optimized connector will be re-tested for continuous plugging and unplugging, anti-interference and high-speed transmission to verify the improvement effect of the improvement plan.
[0124] This step implements improvement measures based on the evaluation results and their verification; based on the comprehensive performance evaluation results of the connector to be tested, a targeted optimization plan is proposed and implemented, and then the optimized connector is retested to verify the improvement effect. This continuous improvement process not only improves the performance and quality of the product, but also builds a dynamic iterative working model in which testing, evaluation and improvement promote each other, ultimately ensuring that the connector meets or exceeds industry standards.
[0125] Embodiment 2:
[0126] Combination Figure 4 As shown, the present invention also provides an electronic connector testing device, which is used to implement the electronic connector testing method as in the first embodiment. The electronic connector testing device specifically includes:
[0127] The environmental simulation system 10 is used to test the connector under set environmental conditions; it should be noted that the environmental simulation system 10 in this solution is an environmental chamber.
[0128] The test bench 20 is disposed in the environmental simulation system 10 and is used for electrically conducting with the connector to be tested; wherein contacts are disposed on the test bench 20 and electrically conduct with the connector to be tested through the contacts.
[0129] The plugging and unplugging force testing device 30 is arranged at one side of the test bench 20, and is used to perform continuous plugging and unplugging tests on the connector to be tested according to the set plugging and unplugging rate and number of times; wherein the plugging and unplugging force testing device 30 is program-controlled and driven.
[0130] The signal interference generator 40 is used to simulate an electromagnetic interference environment to test the signal fluctuation data of the connector to be tested under the interference environment.
[0131] Data analysis software is used to comprehensively analyze the electrical performance data of the continuous plug-in test, the signal fluctuation data of the anti-interference test, and the transmission performance of the high-speed transmission test, and compare them with industry standards to evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector under test.
[0132] The sensor network 50 is disposed in the environmental simulation system 10 and is used to monitor and record electrical performance data in the simulated environment in real time.
[0133] High-speed transmission test equipment includes a high-speed signal generator and a signal quality analyzer. The high-speed signal generator is used to transmit signals to the connector under test, and the signal quality analyzer is used to monitor the key parameters of signal attenuation and time jitter of the transmission signal conducted by the connector under test in real time.
[0134] The display unit 60 is used to display electrical performance data, signal fluctuation data and transmission performance, as well as comprehensive performance.
[0135] As described above, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features thereof may be replaced by equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
1. A method for testing an electronic connector, characterized in that: include: Establish an environmental simulation system and set basic test parameters based on the design specifications of the connector to be tested; Through the environmental simulation system, the connector to be tested is continuously plugged and unplugged under set environmental conditions, while monitoring changes in electrical performance data; Introducing a signal interference generator to simulate an electromagnetic interference environment to test the signal fluctuation data of the connector under test in the interference environment; Using high-speed data to perform transmission test on the connector under test to evaluate the transmission performance of the connector under test in high-frequency signals; Collect the electrical performance data of the continuous plug-in test, the signal fluctuation data of the anti-interference test, and the transmission performance of the high-speed transmission test, use data analysis software to conduct comprehensive analysis, and compare with industry standards to evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested; According to the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested, an improvement plan for optimizing the connector is proposed and implemented, and the optimized connector is re-executed with the continuous plugging and unplugging test, anti-interference test and high-speed transmission test to verify the improvement effect of the improvement plan; The environmental simulation system is established, and the basic parameters of the test are set based on the design specifications of the connector to be tested; specifically, the following are included: Selecting an environmental simulation system adapted to a preset test standard, configuring a control unit of the environmental simulation system, and formulating a control strategy of the control unit; the control strategy includes periodic temperature change settings and humidity fluctuations within a set time; Determining environmental condition parameters that the environmental simulation system needs to simulate according to the design specifications and application field requirements of the connector to be tested; Based on the electrical performance requirements of the connector to be tested, basic parameters of the test module are set; the basic parameters include voltage level, maximum current load, and expected number of plugging and unplugging times; A sensor network is provided in the environmental simulation system, wherein the sensor network is used for real-time monitoring and recording of electrical performance data of the connector to be tested in the simulated environment; Conducting a trial run on the environmental simulation system, and calibrating and adjusting the control strategy of the control unit according to feedback data from the trial run; Preparing a test document, wherein the test document is used to record the design specifications, preset environmental conditions and levels, and set basic parameters of the connector to be tested; The environmental simulation system is used to perform continuous plugging and unplugging tests on the connector to be tested under set environmental conditions, while monitoring changes in electrical performance data; specifically including: Initializing the environmental simulation system, and starting the environmental simulation system according to the set environmental condition parameters to preheat the system until the environmental parameter area is stable; Install the connector to be tested on a test bench, detect the mechanical connection stability of the connector to be tested, and make the contacts of the connector to be tested and the test bench electrically conductive; Adjusting the plug-in and pull-out test device, setting the plug-in and pull-out rate and times of the plug-in and pull-out test device on the connector to be tested, so as to simulate the operation frequency and force in actual use; The plug-in test device is started to start a continuous plug-in test, and at the same time, the electrical performance data of the connector to be tested is monitored in real time using the sensor network, and the monitored electrical performance data is recorded by a data acquisition unit; the electrical performance data includes contact resistance, conduction voltage and current carrying capacity; After completing the continuous plugging and unplugging test for the expected number of plugging and unplugging times, visually inspect the connector to be tested to evaluate its physical integrity; The method of using high-speed data to perform transmission test on the connector to be tested to evaluate the transmission performance of the connector to be tested in high-frequency signals specifically includes: Configure a high-speed transmission test device, and set the high-frequency signal range and transmission rate of the high-speed transmission test device according to the design specifications and application field requirements of the connector to be tested; wherein the high-speed transmission test device includes a high-speed signal generator and a signal quality analyzer; Switching the connector to be tested to connect to the high-speed transmission test equipment, starting the high-speed signal generator, and transmitting signals to the connector to be tested; During the transmission process, the signal attenuation and time jitter of the transmission signal conducted by the connector to be tested are monitored in real time by the signal quality analyzer to evaluate the transmission performance; Changing the signal frequency and amplitude of the high-speed signal generator to evaluate the transmission performance of the connector under test under different working parameters; The comprehensive analysis is performed using data analysis software and compared with industry standards to evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested; specifically, the following are included: Importing the collected electrical performance data of the continuous plug-in test, the signal fluctuation data of the anti-interference test, and the transmission performance data of the high-speed transmission test into the data analysis software, and performing data cleaning through the data analysis software to exclude erroneous values and abnormal values; The electrical performance data is deeply analyzed by time series analysis, the signal fluctuation data is analyzed by signal processing algorithm, and the transmission performance is analyzed by performance degradation curve; wherein, the signal processing algorithm analysis focuses on the signal fluctuation data, and evaluates the signal integrity and anti-interference ability of the connector under test in an unstable environment of electromagnetic interference by analyzing the amplitude, frequency and waveform changes of the signal; the performance degradation curve analysis focuses on the long-term changes of the transmission performance, and depicts the decline trend of the performance of the connector in continuous use through the degradation curve, so as to predict its life and reliability; The in-depth analysis results of the electrical performance data, the signal analysis results of the signal fluctuation data, and the performance analysis results of the transmission performance are used to establish result quantification indicators of the same dimension, and each result quantification indicator after the same dimension is plotted as a visual chart, and the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested is preliminarily evaluated through the visual chart; By comparing the visualization chart with known industry standards, the advantages and disadvantages of the connector to be tested are located to secondary evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested; The comprehensive performance of the preliminary evaluation and the comprehensive performance of the secondary evaluation are summarized to form an evaluation report on the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested.
2. An electronic connector testing device, characterized in that: For implementing the electronic connector testing method according to claim 1, the electronic connector testing device specifically comprises: An environmental simulation system, used to test the connector to be tested under set environmental conditions; A test bench, disposed in the environmental simulation system, and used for electrically connecting to the connector to be tested; A plugging and unplugging force testing device is arranged on one side of the test bench and is used to perform continuous plugging and unplugging tests on the connector to be tested according to a set plugging and unplugging rate and number of times; A sensor network is provided in the environmental simulation system and is used to monitor in real time the electrical performance data of the connector to be tested during the continuous plugging and unplugging test; High-speed transmission test equipment, including a high-speed signal generator and a signal quality analyzer, wherein the high-speed signal generator is used to transmit signals to the connector to be tested, and the signal quality analyzer is used to monitor the signal attenuation and time jitter of the transmission signal conducted by the connector to be tested in real time; A signal interference generator, used to simulate an electromagnetic interference environment to test the signal fluctuation data of the connector under test in the interference environment; The data analysis software is used to comprehensively analyze the electrical performance data of the continuous plug-in test, the signal fluctuation data of the anti-interference test, and the transmission performance of the high-speed transmission test, and compare them with industry standards to evaluate the comprehensive performance of the connector to be tested.
3. The electronic connector testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: The display unit is used to display the electrical performance data, signal fluctuation data and transmission performance, as well as the comprehensive performance.
