High-Voltage Cables and Connector

In Phase 1, Ontario Engineering International will perform a feasibility study to develop a high voltage cable and connector system for the ALE-55 FOTD that will significantly improve MTBF at the magazine/cartridge interface and extend the cables missionlife. The current system will be analyzed and documented by generating a Failure Modes Effects Analysis based on failure and maintenance reports. From this analysis several innovative designs will be developed. These designs will then undergo a tradeoff analysis to determine the most viable design to meet the requirements of the ALE-55 FOTD. The product of this effort is to develop a specification that will be used in the development of an engineering design model in Phase 2. Included in the Phase 1effort will be the fabrication of a cable capable of supporting the expected loads while being exposed to a simulated jet exhaust. Also provided will be a blind mate connector design showing a self-wiping capability. The result of this effort will be thedevelopment of a specification for use in a Phase II effort. This technology development will enable provide miniature high temperature cable and connectors for industrial and hostile environments found in process industries.