The Challenge
Electrical cables and wires are core components of any electronic operating system. Wired accessories, such as headphones and charging cables, are essential components to the device and the user. Today’s automotive assemblies, especially in electric vehicles, have exponentially more electrical wires and cable harness components, which are used for transmitting power, signals to control engine operations, on-board diagnostics, dashboard controls, and more. As a result, it has become more important for OEMs to understand the reliability of cables and wires under different operation conditions. Damage to these components cause greater risk of product failure, especially in automobiles. Furthermore, assemblies of cable harnesses and wires can introduce risk of damage due to handling and packaging. Environmental effects can also impact the insulation of cables, which exposes the copper leads, or may result in functional failures.
