Omnetics has been supplying leaders in the petroleum exploration industry with miniature connector and cable assemblies for many years. It’s through this experience that we as a company have developed a firm understanding of the functional considerations placed on interconnect products for explorative/down-hole drilling applications. Lightweight, shielded, high-temperature, high-speed data rates are a few of the cable design considerations to take into account:

• Chemical Resistance: Oil, solvents, and other corrosive components are present in this operating environment.
• Signal Integrity: An enormous amount of information can be generated in these applications, and care must be taken to ensure the signal is properly designed for EMI/RFI, and triboelectric noise interference.
• Rugged: A feature common to many industries, ruggedness is also important to the Petroleum industry.
• High-Temp: Temperatures of 200 oC or higher are often reached. Materials such as insulation and conductor materials should be rated accordingly.
• Lightweight: Helps with shock and vibration.
• High Flex-Life: Another feature common to many industries, for an increased product lifecycle materials should be chosen known to contribute to high flex life.