Electronic Fasteners and Hardware

Electronic fasteners and hardware are small components for spacing or positioning electronic devices on printed circuit boards (PCB). There are many different types of electronic fasteners and hardware. Examples include embedded hardware, swage spacers, male/male standoffs, and captive panel screws. Embedded hardware is machine-to-machine hardware that is already inside a system. A swage spacer utilizes an operation whereby a reduced diameter of a fastener is deformed to secure it to a panel. A male/male standoff is a tubular device, usually threaded, for spacing or stacking components. A captive screw is a threaded screw which is held captive to a panel. When this electronic fastener is disengaged from its main nut, it remains fixed to the panel. Other electronic fasteners and hardware are also commonly available.

Electronic fasteners and hardware are function in a variety of ways and are available with many specifications. Embedded hardware is integrated data modules inside a product casing. The choice of embedded hardware data module depends on the application, form factor, wired versus wireless, and communication protocol. For wireless, the two major protocols are global system for mobile communications (GSM) and code division multiple access (CDMA). A swage spacer generally includes plain and knurled shanks, and front, back, or front and back faced knurls. This type of fastener hardware can be made from aluminum, brass, copper, fiber, linen, nylon, paper, PVC, stainless steel, and Teflon. A male/male standoff can be many shapes and sizes and made of many different materials. Insulating male/male standoffs can keep two parts from touching each other, thereby preventing an electronic short. Captive screws enable easy and secure assembly in equipment panels. Captive screws are available in standard form as well as other variations including slotted, hex heads, washers for oval head styles, and retainer spring and washer sets. Electronic fasteners and hardware are designed and manufactured to meet most industry specifications.

Electronic fasteners and hardware are mainly used in electronics applications. Electronic fasteners and hardware are used in applications where reliability standards are stringent, including medical, military, aerospace, telecommunications, and the automotive industry.

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