Electrical Contacts, 2nd Edition

Contents

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Introduction

Editor

Contributors

Part I    Contact Interface Conduction

1.  Electrical Contact Resistance: Fundamental Principles

Roland S. Timsit

1.1    Introduction

1.2    Electrical Constriction Resistance

1.2.1    Circular a-spots

1.2.2    Non-Circular and Ring a-Spots

1.2.3    Multiple Contact Spots

1.2.4    Effect of the Shape of Contact Asperity on Constriction Resistance

1.3    Effect of Surface Films on Constriction and Contact Resistance

1.3.1    Electrically Conductive Layers on an Insulated Substrate

1.3.1.1    Calculation of Spreading Resistance in a Thin Film

1.3.2    Electrically Conducting Layers on a Conducting Substrate

1.3.2.1    Electrically Conducting Layers ...