Application Specification
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MULTI-BEAM XLE* Connectors
04SEP20 Rev D1
NOTE
iNOTE All numerical values are in metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Dimensions are in millimeters [and inches].
Unless otherwise specified, dimensions have a tolerance of ±0.13 mm [±.005 in.] and angles have a tolerance of ±2°. Figures
and illustrations are for identification only and are not drawn to scale.
1. INTRODUCTION
This specification covers the requirements for application of MULTI-BEAM XLE connectors onto printed circuit
(pc) boards for use in power supplies. These connectors consist of vertical and right-angle receptacle
assemblies, and vertical and right-angle plug assemblies. The connectors are available with either precision
formed press-fit (compliant pin) contacts or solder type contacts. Each connector consists of a housing with
power modules containing one high power or low power contact and signal modules containing four rows of
signal contacts, either pin or socket. The signal pin contacts (only in plugs) are available in two contact mating
lengths: standard and mate-last break-first (MLBF) (post mate), and the power contacts (only in receptacles) are
available in two contact mating lengths: standard and mate-first break-last (MFBL) (pre-mate) for sequencing
applications.
NOTE
iNOTE The amount of power and signal contacts in a connector is customer specified. Any connector configuration can be designed to
meet customer requirements-provided it is within the limitations stated in this document.
When corresponding with TE Connectivity Personnel, use the terminology provided in this specification to
facilitate your inquiries for information. Basic terms and features of this product are provided in Figure 1.
Orthogonal Plug Assembly Figure on page 7
Figure 1
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Modules are available with contact centerline spacing and related voltage rating listed in the following table:
CONTACT
CONFIGURATION
INDICATOR
CENTERLINE SPACING
VOLTAGE RATING
ACP
7.62 [.300]
300
P
6.35 [.250]
200
Low Power
LP
29.2 [.115]
200
Signal
S
2.54 [.100]
60
MODULE TYPE
High Power
The maximum overall length allowed for the connector is 203 mm [8 in.]. Combinations of up to 36 power
contacts and 148 signal contacts can be used-provided the maximum allowable length is not exceeded.
End modules and center modules are available with features that provide blind mating, misalignment, and
polarization. End modules contain a guide post, guide hole, or latch receiver with key slot and a retention clip,
and/or mounting hole, and center modules contain a retention clip or mounting hole. End modules without
guides are also available. Guides (posts on receptacles and holes in plugs) have rounded edges for ease of
mating and are offset to prevent improper mating of connectors. The latch receiver with key slot ensures proper
orientation of connectors when mating and accidental back-out of the connector. The retention clips help to align
the connector to the pc board for installation then secure the connector for soldering. The 3.05 mm [.120 in.]
diameter mounting holes (which accept commercially-available standard screws) are also used to secure the
connector to the pc board. The connectors are supplied in tray form for manual placement.
The connectors feature standoffs (one located at each contact) to facilitate pc board cleaning after soldering.
Convection windows and cored lances located on the housing provide air flow for power modules.
2. REFERENCE MATERIAL
2.1. Revision Summary
Revisions to this application specification include:
• Updated document to corporate requirements and changed information in tables in Figures 19 and 20
2.2. Customer Assistance
Reference Product Base Part Number 6450830 and Product Code H087 are representative of MULTI-BEAM
XLE connectors. Use of these numbers will identify the product line and help you to obtain product and tooling
information. Such information can be obtained through a local TE Representative, by visiting our website at
www.te.com, or by calling PRODUCT INFORMATION or the TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER at the numbers
at the bottom of page 1.
2.3. Drawings
Customer Drawings for product part numbers are available from the service network. If there is a conflict
between the information contained in the Customer Drawings and this specification or with any other technical
documentation supplied, call PRODUCT INFORMATION at the number at the bottom of page 1.
2.4. Manuals
Manual 402-40 can be used as a guide to soldering. This manual provides information on various flux types and
characteristics with the commercial designation and flux removal procedures. A checklist is included in the
manual as a guide for information on soldering problems.
2.5. Specifications
Design Objective 108-2292 provides expected product performance and test information. Test Specification
109-11 provides solderability requirements and evaluation methods. Workmanship Specification 101-21
provides solder fillet requirements.
2.6. Instructional Material
Instruction Sheets (408-series) provide assembly instructions and Customer Manuals (409-series) provide
machine setup and operation procedures. Documents available which pertain to this product are:
408-8883
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2.7. Standards
These connectors comply to Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)-364, “Electrical Connector Test Procedures
Including Environmental Classifications”. These connectors are compatible with Military Standard
(MIL-STD)-2166, “Connectors, Electrical, Compliant Pin”.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Safety
Do not stack product shipping containers so high that the containers buckle or deform.
3.2. Limitations
The connectors are designed to operate in a temperature range of -40° to 125°C [-40° to 257°F].
Voltage ratings for these connectors are based upon a circuit pad diameter of 1.60 ±0.064 [.063 ±.0025] and UL
Material Group IIIb. This material group has a comparative tracking index (CTI) of 100< CTI < 175. Voltage
ratings according to contact centerline spacing and circuit pad travel are given in Figure 2.
For mating parts 2-6450820-5 and 2-6450880-7 (3LP+16S+4LP), the withstanding voltage is 1500VAC between
"LP2" and "LP3" when pitch is .240"; the withstanding voltage is 3000VAC between "LP2" and "signal pins of row 1".
3.3. Material
The housing is made of glass filled high temperature nylon, UL 94-V-0, with an oxygen index of 49%. The
contacts are made of high-conductivity copper alloy underplated with nickel and plated with gold or palladium
nickel; solder tines are plated with tin over nickel. Retention clips are made of plated copper alloy.
3.4. Storage
A. Ultraviolet Light
Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light may deteriorate the chemical composition used in the connector
material.
TYPE
Signal
High
Power
Low Power
MODULE
CONTACT CENTERLINE
SPACING
2.54 [.100]
5.08 [.200]
6.35 [.250]
7.62 [.300]
9.53 [.375]
2.92 [.115]
Within
Primary Circuits
--60•
200
300
520
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE RATING IN AC (RMS) OR DC
Primary to
Primary to
Within
Secondary Circuits
Ground Circuits
Secondary Circuits
----60•
60•
60•
60•
--200
200
--300
300
--520
520
Not Available at Time of Publication of this Document
•Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) Circuits
Figure 2
B. Shelf Life
The connectors should remain in the shipping containers until ready for use to prevent deformation to the
contacts. The connectors should be used on a first in, first out basis to avoid storage contamination that
could adversely affect performance.
C. Chemical Exposure
Do not store connectors near any chemical listed below as they may cause stress corrosion cracking in the
contacts.
Alkalies
Amines
Ammonia
Carbonates
Citrates
Nitrites
Phosphates Citrates
Sulfur Nitrites
Sulfur Compounds
Tartrates
3.5. PC Board
A. Material and Thickness
The pc board material shall be glass epoxy (FR-4 or G-10). The pc board thickness shall be as stated in
Figure 3.
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PC BOARD THICKNESS
CONNECTOR WITH
PRESS-FIT CONTACTS
1.35 [.053] Min
CONNECTOR WITH SOLDER TYPE CONTACTS
2.28 ±0.38 [.090 ±.015]
Contact Tine Length
3.43 ±0.38 [.135 ±.015]
Contact Tine Length
1.40-1.75 [.055-.069]
2.11-2.62 [.083-.103]
Figure 3
B. Hole Dimensions and Durability
The contact holes must be drilled and plated through to specific dimensions to prevent stubbing during
placement of the connector on the pc board and to ensure optimum continuity for circuits after soldering. If
applicable, holes for the retention clips or mounting hardware may be used with or without plated through
holes. The drilled hole size, plating types, plating thickness, and finished hole size must be as stated to
provide unrestricted insertion. See Figure 4.
For connectors with press-fit contacts, the pc board holes cannot withstand connector removal more than
three times. The radius of any board hole must not increase more than 0.038 mm [.0015 in.] or decrease
less than 0.0508 mm [.002 in.].
C. Pads
The pc board circuit pads must be solderable in accordance with Test Specification 109-11.
D. Layout
The holes in the pc board must be precisely located to ensure proper placement and optimum performance
of the connector. The pc board layout must be designed using the dimensions provided on the customer
drawing for the specific connector. A sample of the recommended pc board layout is shown in Figure 5.
CONNECTOR
Header and
Receptacle
PLATING
Tin
Organic Solderability Preservative (OSP)
“B” DIMENSION
0.008(.0003) Min
0.0002-0.0005(.000008-.00002)
Figure 4
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Figure 5
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E. Spacing
Care must be used to avoid interference between adjacent connectors and other components. In addition,
space allowed between pc boards for mating of connectors must be considered when determining distance
between pc boards. The minimum allowable distance needed between connectors to ensure full mating of
connectors and the allowable distance between pc boards with connectors fully mated is provided in
Figure 6.
Figure 6
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Allowable Distance Between PC Boards
Note: Connectors must be fully mated
End View
Figure 6 Continued
Figure 1 Continued
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3.6. Connector Placement
!
CAUTION
Connectors should be handled only by the housing to avoid deformation, contamination, or damage to the contacts.
A. Registration
When placing connectors on the pc board, contacts and, if applicable, retention clips or mounting holes must
be aligned and started into the matching holes before seating the connector onto the board.
B. Insertion Force
The force required to seat the connector with press-fit contacts or retention clips onto the pc board can be
calculated by:
Number of connector press-fit contacts maximum insertion force per contact = insertion force N [lb]
Number of connector retention clips maximum insertion force per retention clip = insertion force N [lb]
The maximum amount of insertion force per press-fit contact and retention clip is given in Figure 7.
MAXIMUM INSERTION FORCE (N [lb])
PER PRESS-FIT POWER
CONTACT
PER PRESS-FIT
SIGNAL CONTACT
890 [200]
PER RETENTION CLIP
Receptacle and
Right-Angle Plug
111 [25]
Vertical Plug
178 [40]
27 [6]
Figure 7
3.7. Mounting Hardware
Connectors with mounting holes can be secured to the pc board before soldering using commercially-available
standard screws. The screw size and maximum torque (applied to the mating face of the connector) is provided
in Figure 8.
NOTE
iNOTE Typically, this method of mounting (or hold-down) serves connectors with solder type contacts and without retention clips.
SCREW
MOUNTING HOLE
DIAMETER
SIZE
HEAD DIAMETER (Maximum)
3.05 [.120]
No. 4
6.35mm [.250]
MAXIMUM TORQUE
Nm [in.-lb]
(Applied to Mating Face)
0.57 [5]
Figure 8
3.8. Soldering
Observe guidelines and procedures when soldering contacts. Contact solder tines must be soldered, cleaned,
and dried according to the following:
A. Flux Selection
Contact solder tines must be fluxed prior to soldering with a mildly active, rosin base flux. Selection of the
flux will depend on the type of pc board and other components mounted on the board. Additionally, the flux
must be compatible with the wave solder line, manufacturing, health, and safety requirements. Flux that is
compatible with these connectors are provided in Figure 9.
FLUX TYPE
ACTIVITY
RESIDUE
RMA
Mild
Noncorrosive
COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION
KESTER
ALPHA
186
611
Figure 9
KESTER and ALPHA are trademarks of their respective owners.
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B. Process
The connectors can be soldered using wave soldering or equivalent soldering techniques. It is
recommended using tin or tin-lead solder for these connectors. Refer to Manual 402-40 for soldering
guidelines. The temperatures and exposure time shall be as specified in Figure 10.
SOLDERING PROCESS
TEMPERATURE
TIME (At Max Temperature)
Wave
265°C [509°F] (Wave Temperature)
10 Seconds
Figure 10
C. Cleaning
After soldering, removal of fluxes, residues, and activators is necessary. Consult with the supplier of the
solder and flux for recommended cleaning solvents. Cleaners must be free of dissolved flux and other
contaminants. Common cleaning solvents that will not the affect connectors for the time and temperature
specified are listed in Figure 11.
!
!
DANGER
Consideration must be given to toxicity and other safety requirements recommended by the solvent manufacturer. Refer to the
manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for characteristics and handling of cleaners. Trichloroethylene and
Methylene Chloride is not recommended because of harmful occupational and environmental effects. Both are carcinogenic
(cancer-causing).
CAUTION
Even when using “no clean” solder paste, it is imperative that the contact interface be kept clean of flux and residue, since it
acts as an insulator. Flux may migrate under certain conditions with elevated temperatures and therefore, cleaning is
necessary.
CLEANER
TYPE
TIME
(Minutes)
TEMPERATURE
(Maximum)
ALPHA 2110
Aqueous
1
132°C [270°F]
BIOACT EC-7
Solvent
5
100°C [212°F]
Butyl CARBITOL
Solvent
1
Ambient Room
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
KESTER 5778
Aqueous
KESTER 5779
Aqueous
LONCOTERGE 520
Aqueous
5
100°C [212°F]
LONCOTERGE 530
Aqueous
Terpene
Solvent
NAME
Figure 11
NOTE
iNOTE If a particular solvent that is not listed, contact PRODUCT INFORMATION at the number at the bottom of page 1.
D. Drying
When drying cleaned connectors and pc boards, make certain that temperature limitations are not
exceeded: -55° to 105°C [-68° to 221°F]. Excessive temperatures may cause housing degradation.
3.9. Checking Installed Connector
A. With Press-Fit Contacts
The entire “eye” of each press-fit contact must be within the pc board hole. All standoffs must be seated on
the pc board within the dimension provided in Figure 12.
ALPHA, BIOACT, CARBITOL, LONCOTERGE, and KESTER are trademarks of their respective owners.
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B. With Solder Type Contacts
All solder joints should conform to those specified in Workmanship Specification 101-21 and all other
requirements specified in this document. Solder fillets must be evenly formed around each contact solder
tine. There must be no visible skips or voids. All standoffs must be seated on the pc board within the
dimension provided in Figure 12.
Figure 12
3.10. Connector Mating
!
CAUTION
1. Connectors should be handled only by the housing to avoid deformation, contamination, or damage to the contacts.
2. Connectors need to fully mated in usage, for de-mating working application, Please contact TE product engineer.
A. Polarization
For connectors with guides, polarization is provided by matching the guides of mating connectors. For
connectors with latch receivers or without guides, polarization is provided by matching the mating alignment
keys with the key slots of mating connectors.
B. Mating Force
The maximum amount of mating force per contact is given in Figure 13.
CONTACT
MAXIMUM MATING FORCE
PER CONTACT (N [oz-force])
High Power
5 [17.98]
Low Power
1 [3.60]
Signal
1.7 [6.11]
Figure 13
C. Mating Length
Contact mating lengths available for the connectors are listed in Figure 14.
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CONTACT MATING LENGTH
CONNECTOR
High Power Contact
Low Power Contact
Signal Contact
Receptacle
Standard and MFBL (Pre-Mate)
Standard
Standard
Plug
Standard
Standard, MFBL, and
MLBF (Post Mate)
Standard and MLBF
Figure 14
D. Wipe Length
Wipe length for these connectors is defined as that portion (length) of the mating contacts that touches
(wipes) from the point of engagement to the point of being fully mated. The wipe length depends on the
contact (power or signal) and mating length (standard, MFBL, or MLBF) of each individual contact. The
minimum wipe length at the level of mating for power and signal contacts is listed in Figure 15.
CONTACT
High Power
Low Power
Signal with 3.43 [.135] Solder Tine
Signal
MATING LENGTH
MATING LEVEL
WIPE LENGTH (Min)
MFBL (Pre-Mate)
1
5.08 [.200]
Standard
2
3.81 [.150]
MFBL (Pre-Mate)
2
3.81 [.150]
Standard
3
2.79 [.110]
MLBF (Post Mate)
4
1.27 [.050]
MFBL (Pre-Mate)
1
5.08 [.200]
Standard
2
3.81 [.150]
MLBF (Post Mate)
3
2.54 [.100]
Figure 15
E. Sequencing
The connectors provide sequencing among contacts with 3 mating levels. The offset distance, measured
from the receptacle mating face to the plug mating face at the point of electrical engagement, depends on
the contact (power or signal) and mating length (standard, MFBL, or MLBF) of the mating connectors. The
offset distance at the level of mating for power and signal contacts is listed in Figure 16.
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CONTACT
High Power
Low Power
Signal with 3.43 [.135] Solder Tine
Signal
MATING LENGTH
MATING LEVEL
MFBL (Pre-Mate)
OFFSET DISTANCE
Dimension
Nominal
1
A
6.15 [.242]
Standard
2
B
5.18 [.204]
MFBL (Pre-Mate)
2
B
5.18 [.204]
Standard
3
C
4.04 [.159]
MLBF (Post Mate)
4
D
2.46 [.097]
MFBL (Pre-Mate)
1
E
5.99 [.236]
Standard
2
F
4.72 [.186]
MLBF (Post Mate)
3
G
3.45 [.136]
Figure 16
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F. Misalignment
When mating connectors, side-to-side and up-and-down misalignment is allowed to the dimensions given in
Figure 17. There is no misalignment for connectors with latch receivers.
NOTE
iNOTE Connectors with guides should be used in applications requiring blind mating. Connectors with latch receivers and connectors
without guides should not be used in applications requiring blind mating.
Figure 17
3.11. Circuit Testing
Unmated receptacles and mated plugs must be tested against hazardous voltages using the test probe specified
in UL 1950. Specific areas of the connector must be tested as indicated in Figure 18.
Figure 18 (Cont’d)
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AREA TO BE TESTED
CONNECTOR
Mated Plug
Unmated Receptacle
Contact Cavities
Convection Windows
Cored Lances
Vertical Receptacle
T
T
T
Right-Angle Receptacle
T
T
T
Vertical Plug
---
T
T
Right-Angle Plug
---
---
T
Figure 18 (End)
3.12. Connector Unmating
The minimum amount of unmating force per contact is given in Figure 19.
CONTACT
MINIMUM UNMATING FORCE
PER CONTACT (N [oz])
High Power
2.22 [8]
Low Power
0.50 [1.8]
Signal
0.20 [.72]
Figure 19
3.13. Connector Removal
A. Solder Type Contacts
Connectors with solder type contacts must be removed from the pc board by standard de-soldering
methods. After removal from the board, the connector MUST NOT be re-used.
B. Press-Fit Contacts
Connectors with press-fit contacts must be removed from the pc board using a push bar (or flat rock) and pc
board support.
!
CAUTION
For repairability, the tips of the contacts must extend below the surface of the pc board by at least 1.02 mm [.040 in.]; if not, the
connector MUST NOT be removed from the pc board.
C. Retention Force
The force retaining the connector with press-fit contacts or retention clips on the pc board can be calculated
by:
Number of connector press-fit contacts minimum retention force per contact = retention force N [lb]
Number of connector retention clips minimum retention force per retention clip = retention force N [lb]
The minimum amount of retention force per press-fit contact and retention clip is given in Figure 20.
MINIMUM RETENTION FORCE (N [lb])
PER PRESS-FIT
HIGH POWER CONTACT
53.6[12]
PER PRESS-FIT
LOW POWER CONTACT
26.8 [6]
PER PRESS-FIT
SIGNAL CONTACT
PER RETENTION CLIP
6.7 [1.5]
13.3 [3]
Figure 20
3.14. Repair
These connectors are not repairable. Damaged or defective connectors must not be used.
4. QUALIFICATION
No qualifying support for MULTI-BEAM XLE connectors was defined at the time of publication of this document.
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5. TOOLING
5.1. Connectors with Solder Type Contacts
No tooling is required for placement of the connectors with solder type contacts onto the pc board.
5.2. Vertical Plugs with Press-Fit Contacts
Tooling for seating vertical plugs having press-fit contacts is available. A pc board support and application tooling
(such as an arbor press) that provides sufficient amount of downward force to insert the contacts into the pc
board holes must be used with the seating tool. Part numbers and instructional material packaged with the
seating tooling are given in Figure 21.
5.3. Receptacles and Right-Angle Plugs with Press-Fit Contacts
A. Application Tooling
The application tooling (such as an arbor press) used to seat these connectors must provide sufficient
amount of downward force to insert the contacts into the pc board holes.
B. PC Board Support
A pc board support must be used to prevent bowing of the pc board during the placement of these
connectors on the board. The board support must have a flat surface with holes or a channel large enough
and deep enough to receive any protruding components. The pc board must be secured to the board
support to prevent movement of the board during seating. Refer to Figure 21.
The board support must also be used when removing these connectors from the pc board.
C. Flat Rock Tooling
Commercially available bar stock (flat rock tooling) with a flat surface large enough to cover all contacts must
be used with the application tooling to seat these connectors. For vertical receptacles with guides, the flat
rock tooling must be sized to fit between the guides.
For removing these connectors from the pc board, it is suggested that the pc board be supported from the
connector side and that the connector be removed using flat rock tooling.
Figure 21
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6. VISUAL AID
The illustration below shows a typical application of this product. This illustration should be used by production
personnel to ensure a correctly applied product. Applications which DO NOT appear correct should be inspected
using the information in the preceding pages of this specification and in the instructional material shipped with
the product or tooling.
FIGURE 22. VISUAL AID
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