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20021521, 20021611, 20021612, 20021621, 20021811, 20021813, 20021814,
20021822, 20021824, 20021831, 20021832, 20021833, 20021834 and 20021835
series parts.
1.0
GENERAL
This specification defines the performance, tests and quality requirements for the 1.27MM Cable to Board
(CTB) and Board to Board (BTB) plug and receptacle connectors.
This document is composed of the following sections.
1. General
2. Scope
3. Applicable Documents
4. Requirements
Design and Construction
Material
Finish
5. Test Methods and Requirements
6. Test Plan
7. Applicable Part Number and Product Drawing
8. Revision Record
2.0
SCOPE
This specification is applicable to the termination characteristics of the 1.27MM cable to board and board to
board connector family.
3.0
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
3.1 Military Standards:
3.1.1 MIL-STD-1344A: Test methods for electronic and electrical component parts.
3.1.2 MIL-STD-202: Test methods for electronic and electrical component parts.
3.2 Industry Specification/Other Standards:
3.2.1 UL-94: Tests for flammability of plastic materials.
4.0
REQUIREMENT
4.1 Design and Construction:
Product shall be of the design, construction and physical dimensions specified on the applicable
product drawing.
4.2 Materials
4.2.1 Housing:
The insulators shall be rated flame retardant V-0 in accordance with UL-94.
4.2.2 Contact
Copper Alloy, Selected plating over Nickel under-plated overall.
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4.3 Ratings
4.3.1 Rated Voltage (Max.): 125 V AC.
4.3.2 Rated Current (Max.): 1A Max. per contact.
4.3.3 Operating Temperature Range: -40℃ to +105℃.(Including temperature rise caused
by application of current )
4.4 Finish:
The finish for applicable components shall be specified on the applicable product drawing
5.0
TEST METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS:
TEST REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES SUMMARY
TEST DESCRIPTION
REQUIREMENT
PROCEDURED
Examination of product
Meets requirements of product
drawing and Specification.
Visual inspection
No physical damage
ELECTRICAL
Contact Resistance
Insulation Resistance
Dielectric Withstanding
Voltage
MECHANICAL
Durability
30 mΩ Max. (After Test 50 mΩ
MIL-STD-1344A method 3002.1
Max.)
100 MΩ Min. at 500 V DC / 2
MIL-STD-1344A method 3003.1
minute
No breakdown at 500 V RMS
MIL-STD-1344A method 3001.1
100 Cycles
MIL-STD-1344A method 2016
Mating Force
Meets requirements of product
drawing and electrical
specification.
220g Max. /Pin
Speed 25±3mm/minute
Unmating Force
20g Min. /Pin
Speed 25±3mm/minute
Contact Retention Force
Male 300 g Min./Pin
Female 150 g Min./Pin
MIL-STD-1344A method 2007.1
Vibration
MIL-STD-202 method 201
ENVIRONMENTAL
Humidity(Steady state)
Thermal Shock
Dry Heat
Cold
Meets requirements of product
drawing and electrical
specification.
Meets requirements of product
drawing and electrical
specification.
Meets requirements of product
drawing and electrical
specification
Meets requirements of product
drawing and electrical
specification.
MIL-STD-1344A method 1002.2, Condition B
90-95%, 40C, 96 hours
MIL-STD-1344A method 1003.1, Condition A
-55C to 85C, 5 cycle
The connector housing shall be store at
temperature of 105 ± 2°C for 168 hours
ICE-60998-1
The connector housing shall be store at
temperature of -25 ± 3°C for 48 hours
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Solderability
The test area shall be covered
more than 95% of immersed
area with flash solder
Solder Temperature: 245
Immersion Period: 5 Sec
±5
Test Group
Test or Examination
Examination of Product
Contact Resistance
A
B
1,10
1,6
E
C
D
Test Sequence
1,3
1,3
1,5
2,7
2,7
2,4
F
G
1,7
1,9
2,8
Insulation Resistance
3,8
2,5
3,7
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
4,9
3,6
4,6
Durability
4
Vibration
3
Mating Force & Unmating Force
3,5
Contact Retention Force
2
Humidity-Cycling Test
6
Thermal Shock
5
Cold
5
Dry heat
Solderability
4
2
Figure 2
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Section 2: For the 20021111, 20021112, 20021121, 20021211, 20021212,
20021221, 20021311 and 20021321 series parts.
1.0
Objective
This specification defines the performance, test, quality and reliability requirements of the Minitek 1.27MM
pitch Board to Board product.
2.0
Scope
This specification is applicable to the termination characteristics of the Minitek 1.27MM pitch Board to Board
connector family of products which provides interconnections via 0.406m square pins between two printed
boards.
3.0
4.0
Ratings
3.1
Operating Voltage Rating (Max.) = 125 VAC
3.2
Operating Current Rating (Max.) = 1A Max. Per contacts.
3.3
Operating Temperature Range = -55oC to +125 oC. (Including temperature rise caused by application
of current)
Applicable Documents
4.1
FCI Specifications
4.1.1
Engineering drawings
20021111, 20021112, 20021121, 20021211, 20021212, 20021221, 20021311, 20021321
4.1.2
Package specification
GS-14-1420
4.1.3
Application specification(s)
4.1.4
FCI Product Shelf life
Storage-Solderability GS-20-060
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4.2
4.3
4.4
National or International Standards
4.3.1
Flammability: UL94V-0 or similar applicable specification
4.3.2
EIA 364: Electrical Connector/Socket Test Procedures Including Environmental Classifications
4.3.3
IPC/ECA J-STD-002C: Solderability Tests and Measurement
Military Standards
4.2.1
MIL-STD-202F: Test methods for electronic and electrical component parts.
4.2.2
MIL-STD-1344A: Test methods for electrical connectors.
FCI Laboratory Reports - Supporting Data
List lab report numbers that contain the supporting qualification test data
4.5
Safety Agency Approvals
List the UL, CSA, TUV other product safety agency certification file numbers.
5.0
Requirements
5.1
Qualification
Connectors furnished under this specification shall be capable of meeting the qualification test
requirements specified herein.
5.2
Material
The material for each component shall be as specified herein or equivalent.
5.2.1 Housing – High Temperature plastic, UL94-V0 Compliant.
5.2.2 Terminal – Copper alloy
5.3
Finish
The finish for applicable components shall be as specified herein or equivalent.
Contact area: 30u” GXT, 15u” GXT, 10u” Au or Gold flash options, over 50u” Nickel underplating;
Solder tail area: 100u” Matte Tin or Gold flash options, over 50u” Nickel underplating.
5.4
Design and Construction
Connectors shall be of the design, construction, and physical dimensions specified on the applicable
product drawing. There shall be no cracks, burrs, or other physical defects that may impair
performance.
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5.5
Visual
Visual examinations shall be performed using 10X magnification. Parts should be free from blistering,
cracks, discoloration, etc.
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6.0
Electrical Characteristics
6.1
Low Level Contact Resistance (LLCR)
The low level contact resistance shall not exceed 30 milliohms initially. The low level contact
resistance shall also not exceed 20 milliohms increase (from the initial measurement) after any
treatment and/or environmental exposure. The following details shall apply:
a. Test Standard: EIA-364-23.
b. Test Voltage: 20 milli-volts DC max open circuit.
c. Test Current: Not to exceed 100 milli-amperes.
6.2
Insulation Resistance
The insulation resistance of unmated connectors shall not be less than 1000 megohms initially or after
environmental exposure. The following details shall apply:
a. Test Standard: EIA-364-21.
b. Test Voltage: 500 volts DC ±10%.
c. Electrification Time: 2 minutes, unless otherwise specified.
d. Points of Measurement: Between adjacent contacts.
6.3
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
There shall be no evidence of arc-over, insulation breakdown, or excessive leakage current > 1 milliamperes when unmated connectors are tested. The following details shall apply:
a. Test Standard: EIA-364-20.
b. Test Voltage: 500 volts (AC RMS), 60Hz.
c. Test Duration: 60 seconds.
d. Test Condition - 1 (760 Torr - sea level).
e. Points of Measurement: Between adjacent contacts.
6.4
Current Rating
The temperature rise above ambient shall not exceed 30 °C at any point in the system when all
contacts are powered at 1.0 (amperes). The following details shall apply:
a. Test Standard: EIA-364-70.
b. Ambient Conditions – Still air at 25°C.
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7.0
Mechanical Characteristics
7.1
Mating/Unmating Force
The force to mate a receptacle connector and compatible header shall not exceed 2.2 Newton per
contact. The unmating force shall not be less than 0.2 Newton per contact.
The following details shall apply:
a. Test Standard: EIA-364-13.
b. Cross Head Speed: 25.4 mm per minute.
c. Lubrication: None.
d. Utilize free floating fixtures.
7.2
Durability
The connector pairs shall be capable of withstanding 100 mating/unmating cycles.
The following details shall apply:
a. Test Standard: EIA-364-09.
b. Cycling Rate: 200 cycles Maximum per hour.
c. Utilize free floating fixtures.
7.3
Durability (Preconditioning)
The connector pairs shall be capable of withstanding 20 mating/unmating cycles.
The following details shall apply:
a. Test Standard: EIA-364-09.
b. Cycling Rate: 200 cycles Maximum per hour.
c. Utilize free floating fixtures.
7.4
Contact Retention force
Individual contacts shall withstand an axial load (Retention force) and the contacts without dislodging
from the housing cavity. The following details shall apply:
a. Test Standard: EIA-364-29.
b. Contact retention force: Male contact, 5.0 Newton Min. per Pin
Female contact, 3.0 Newton Min. per Pin
c. Cross Head Speed – Applied at a rate of 5.0 mm (0.2 inch) per minute.
7.5
Reseating: Manually insert/extract the connector 3 cycles, there shall no evidence of physical damage.
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8.0
Environmental Conditions
After exposure to the following environmental conditions in accordance with the specified test procedure
and/or details, the product shall show no physical damage and shall meet the electrical and mechanical
requirements per paragraphs 6.0 and 7.0 as specified in the Table 1 test sequences. Unless specified
otherwise, assemblies shall be mated during exposure.
8.1
Thermal Shock – EIA-364-32.
a. Test Condition: Method A, test condition VII, test duration A-4
b. Temperature Range: Between -55°C and +125 °C
c. Number of Cycles: 10 cycles
d. Transfer Time: 5 minutes, maximum
8.2
Humidity, Steady State – EIA-364-31.
a. Test Condition: Method II, Test condition A (96h)
b. Temperature: 40°C
c. Relative Humidity: 95%
8.3
High Temperature Life – EIA-364-17.
a. Test Condition: Test condition 5, Test time condition B
a. Test Temperature: 125°C
b. Test Duration: 250 hours
8.4
High Temperature Life (Preconditioning) – EIA-364-17.
a. Test Condition: Test condition 5, Test time condition A
a. Test Temperature: 125°C
b. Test Duration: 96 hours
8.5
Vibration (Random) – EIA-364-28.
a. Test Condition: Test condition V, Test condition letter A
b. Vibration Amplitude: 5.35 rms G minimum
c. Power spectral density: 0.02g²/Hz
d. Duration: 15 minutes in each of three mutually perpendicular directions
e. Mounting: Rigidly mount assemblies
f. No discontinuities greater than 1 microsecond
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Mechanical Shock – EIA-364-27.
a. Test Condition: Test condition H
b. Shocks: 3 shocks in both directions along each of three orthogonal axes (18 shocks total)
c. Mounting: Rigidly mount assemblies
d. No discontinuities greater than 1 microsecond
8.7
Mixed Flowing Gas corrosion (MFG) – EIA 364-65.
a. Test condition: Class IIA
b. Duration: Refer to table 1 for the level and recommended plating thickness
Table 1
8.8
Level
Total MFG
exposure hours
Unmated
exposure hours
Mated exposure
hours
Application plating thickness
(on contact area)
Level 1
120 hours
80
40
Gold flash
Level 2
168 hours
112
56
10u” Min. Au or GXT
Level 3
240 hours
160
80
15u” Min. Au or GXT
Level 4
336 hours
224
112
30u” Min. Au or GXT
Solderability – IPC/ECA J-STD-002C
a. Test Method: S1
b. Minimum solders coverage: 95 %
8.9
Resistance to Solder Heat – EIA-364-56
a. Test Standard: Thru Hold: EIA 364-56, Procedure 3, Condition E
Surface Mount: EIA 364-56, Procedure 5, Level 3
b. Acceptance Criteria: There shall be no evidence of physical or mechanical damage
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9.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
9.1
Equipment Calibration
All test equipment and inspection facilities used in the performance of any test shall be maintained in a
calibration system in accordance with ANSI Z-540 and ISO 9000.
9.2
Inspection Conditions
Unless otherwise specified herein, all inspections shall be performed under the following
ambient conditions:
a. Temperature: 25 +/- 5 deg C
b. Relative Humidity: 30% to 60%
c. Barometric Pressure: Local ambient
9.3
The sample size is listed for each test in section 9.7 Qualification Test Table.
9.4
Acceptance
9.4.1 Electrical and mechanical requirements placed on test samples as indicated in paragraphs 6.0
and 7.0 shall be established from test data using appropriate statistical techniques or shall otherwise
be customer specified, and all samples tested in accordance with this product specification shall meet
the stated requirements.
9.4.2 Failures attributed to equipment, test setup, or operator error shall not disqualify the product. If
product failure occurs, corrective action shall be taken and samples resubmitted for qualification.
9.5
Qualification Testing
Qualification testing shall be performed on sample units produced with equipment and procedures
normally used in production. The test sequences shall be as shown in the qualification test table.
9.6
Re-Qualification Testing
If any of the following conditions occur, the responsible product engineer shall initiate requalification
testing consisting of all applicable parts of the qualification test matrix.
a. A significant design change is made to the existing product which impacts the product form, fit or
function. Examples of significant changes shall include, but not be limited to, changes in the plating
material composition or thickness, contact force, contact surface geometry, insulator design, contact
base material, or contact lubrication requirements.
b. A significant change is made to the manufacturing process which impacts the product form, fit or
function.
c. A significant event occurs during production or end use requiring corrective action to be taken
relative to the product design or manufacturing process.
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Qualification Test Table
Table 2 – Qualification test sequence
TEST DESCRIPTION
PARA.
1
2
3
Examination of Product
5.5
Low Level
Contact Resistance
6.1
1
8
2
5
7
1
10
2
5
7
9
1
10
2
5
7
9
Insulation Resistance
6.2
Dielectric Withstanding
Voltage
Current Rating
Mating/Unmating Force
6.3
Durability
Durability
(Preconditioning,20 cycles)
Contact Retention force
Reseating
Thermal Shock
Humidity, Steady state
Temperature Life
Temperature Life
(Preconditioning)
Vibration
Mechanical Shock
Mixed Flowing Gas
Solderability
Resistance to Solder Heat
Sample Size
Test Group
5
6
Test Sequence
1
1
1
10
7
8
2
2
5
6
7
9
2
6
3
7
4
6.4
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
7
8
9
10
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
2
3
5
4
3
3
6
8
4
6
3
3
2
8
4
5
4
4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
4
6
8
6
2
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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Date
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