---
title: "Handle Connector"
industry: "Computer, Electronic and Optical Product Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0-100 NÂ·m torque, 0-1000 V AC/DC, -40Â°C to 150Â°C"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 120
    unit: "NÂ"
    consequence: "Mechanical: Shear stress exceeding 450 MPa yield strength of 316L stainless steel; Electrical: Dielectric breakdown at 12 kV/mm for PTFE insulation; Thermal: Polymer creep deformation above glass transition temperature"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Electrochemical corrosion from saline ingress at 0.6 V galvanic potential"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Hermetic sealing with IP68 rating and gold-plated contacts"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal cycling stress from 20Â°C to 150Â°C at 2 Hz frequency"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "PEEK polymer housing with 200Â°C continuous service temperature"
bom_nodes:
  contact-pins:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CONTACT_PINS"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  insulation-sleeve:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:INSULATION_SLEEVE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  locking-mechanism:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:LOCKING_MECHANISM"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  strain-relief:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:STRAIN_RELIEF"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/handle-connector.md"
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version: "3.3.4-EXTREME-SOVEREIGN-WEB3"
---

# Industrial Specification: Handle Connector

## 1. Technical Definition
Electrical and mechanical interface component that connects the handle to the main body of a high-frequency electrosurgical electrode.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-100 NÂ·m torque, 0-1000 V AC/DC, -40Â°C to 150Â°C**. Failure boundary: **Mechanical: 120 NÂ·m shear torque, Electrical: 1200 V dielectric breakdown, Thermal: 180Â°C polymer glass transition**, Mechanism: **Mechanical: Shear stress exceeding 450 MPa yield strength of 316L stainless steel; Electrical: Dielectric breakdown at 12 kV/mm for PTFE insulation; Thermal: Polymer creep deformation above glass transition temperature**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Electrochemical corrosion from saline ingress at 0.6 V galvanic potential | 8 | Contact resistance increase from 5 mÎ© to &gt;500 mÎ© | Hermetic sealing with IP68 rating and gold-plated contacts |
| Thermal cycling stress from 20Â°C to 150Â°C at 2 Hz frequency | 8 | Polymer housing fatigue cracking at 10â¶ cycles | PEEK polymer housing with 200Â°C continuous service temperature |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Locking Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/fabricated-metal-product-manufacturing/product/locking-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Precision CNC Machining Center**, **Ultrasonic Welding System**, **Automated Vision Inspection System**  
**Downstream Applications**: High-Frequency Electrosurgical Electrodes, Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments, Radiofrequency Ablation Devices  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials ensure biocompatibility in this handle connector?
**A**: This handle connector uses medical-grade stainless steel and high-temperature resistant polymers that meet ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards for surgical applications.

### Q: How does the locking mechanism maintain secure connections during procedures?
**A**: The precision locking mechanism provides audible click confirmation and positive retention, preventing accidental disconnection during high-frequency electrosurgical operations.

### Q: Why are gold-plated contacts used in this electrical interface?
**A**: Gold-plated copper contacts ensure low electrical resistance, corrosion resistance, and reliable signal transmission for precise high-frequency electrosurgical performance.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS)

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### ðŸ› ï¸ Engineering Resource Access
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### ðŸŒ Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: HANDLE_CONNECTOR | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 6fc78821
