Platable Connector RTP Company End-Use Case Study LCP Compound Completes The Circuit Tyco Electronics supplies electronic components to a diverse spectrum of OEMs around the world. Well-versed in the chemistry and uses of plastics and metals, Tyco engineers are often called on for their expertise in using these materials to control conductivity and electronic noise in many of the electronic devices they design. When designing a “micro-mini” switching co-ax connector for a cellular phone, Tyco engineers faced some familiar challenges: boosting conductivity, shielding from interference, and dissipating static. The swivel connector serves dual functions: a connection for internal system testing and a coaxial connector for an external commuter antenna. To accomplish this in a part with surface

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