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4. Determine the operating conditions
Define the boundaries within which the connection must perform. You must ensure the selected connection is consistent with the rest of the system.
Consider at least:
- Purpose
- Operating environment
- Lifetime required
- Cost
The temptation of the design engineer to consider only functionality should be resisted. Time and effort expended at this stage is invariably rewarded when an optimum design is selected.