AMP- LATCH* Novo Receptacles for
Ribbon Cable with Conductors Having
1.27 mm [.050 in.] Centerlines
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Application Specification
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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 [+.005] 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 the AMP--LATCH Novo line of receptacle
connectors. The receptacles are available in sizes of 10, 14, 16, 20, 24, 26, 30, 34, 40, 50, 60, and 64
positions.
The contacts housed in these receptacles are of the insulation displacement connection (IDC) type. They
accept mating headers or other pin connectors having 0.64 [.025]--square pins or 0.64 [.025]--diameter round
pins 6.1 [.240] nominal length. Intermateability limitations and available polarization features are detailed in
Paragraph 3.2.
When corresponding with TE Connectivity representatives, use the terminology provided in this specification to
facilitate your inquiry for information. Basic terms and features of the connectors and contacts are provided in
Figure 1. Accessories and their identifying features are described in Paragraph 3.4 and shown in Figure 5.
Typical Cover
Position 1 Index
Slot on This End
Typical Novo
Contact
With
Dual Polarization
No Polarization Bar on
This End of 10-- Position
Receptacles
With Military
Polarization
With Center and
Military Polarization
End Wall
No Polarization Slot on
This End of 10-- and
14-- Position Receptacles
No Polarization Slot on
This End of 10-- and
14-- Position Receptacles
Figure 1
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2. REFERENCE MATERIAL
2.1. Revision Summary
This paragraph is reserved for a revision summary of changes and additions made to this specification. The
following changes were made for this revision.
S Updated document to corporate requirements.
2.2. Customer Assistance
Reference Part Number 746285 and Product Code 5754 are representative numbers of the AMP--LATCH line
of receptacle connectors. Use of these numbers will identify the product line and expedite your inquiries
through a service network established to help you obtain product and tooling information. Such information can
be obtained through a local TE Representative (Field Sales Engineer, Field Applications Engineer, etc.) or,
after purchase, by calling the Product Information number on the bottom of page 1.
2.3. Drawings
Customer Drawings for each product part number are available from the service network. The information
contained in Customer Drawings takes priority if there is a conflict with this specification or with any technical
documentation supplied by TE.
2.4. Specifications
Product Specification108--40000 for AMP--LATCH Novo and Novo Stackable Receptacles covers test data and
performance requirements.
2.5. Instructional Material
The following list includes available instruction sheets (408--series) that provide assembly procedures for
product, operation, maintenance and repair of tooling, as well as setup and operation procedures of
applicators; and customer manuals (409--series) that provide setup, operation, and maintenance of machines.
Document Number
Document Title
408--6732
408--7763
408--7777
408--9828
408--9831
409--5725
409--5794
Pneumatic Auto--Cycle Unit
Pneumatic Applicator Frame Assembly
Manual Arbor Frame Assembly
AMP--LATCH Universal Tooling Kit
AMP--LATCH Receptacle Connector--Specific Kits
R--CAM 2A Cable Terminating Machine 760700--6
R--CAM 3A Cable Terminating Machine 761900--[ ]
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Storage
A. Ultraviolet Light
Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light may deteriorate the chemical composition used in the housing
material.
B. Shelf Life
Each connector is packaged and shipped in an individual antistatic tube container. To prevent damage to
the housings and contacts, the connectors should remain in the container until ready for installation. Also,
to prevent possible storage contamination, the connectors should be used on a first in, first out basis.
C. Chemical Exposure
Do not store product near any of the following chemicals as they may cause stress corrosion.
Alkalies
Amines
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Ammonia
Carbonates
Citrates
Nitrites
Phosphates Citrates
Sulfides Nitrites
Sulfur Compounds
Tartrates
Where the above environmental conditions exist, phosphor--bronze contacts are recommended instead of brass if
available.
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3.2. Cable Selection and Preparation
The IDC contacts in AMP--LATCH receptacles are designed to accept PVC--insulated cable wires with 26 or 28
AWG conductors. Insulation materials other than standard PVC must be submitted to TE Engineering for
evaluation before use. The types of cables that can be used are shown in Figure 2. Also shown is the initial cut
to be made, regardless of the cable type, using a guillotine--type cutting tool. Contact your TE representative
for current tool recommendations for cutting and notching of cables.
Initial Cable Cut
(For All Cable Types)
- A--
0.25 [.010]
CABLE
TYPE
Standard Planar
or Ribbon
CONDUCTOR
SIZE (AWG)
26
28
A
DIMENSION
TYPE
“A”
Stranded or Solid
0 94 [.037]
0.94
[ 037]
Woven (Discrete Wire)
28
Stranded or Solid
0.79 [.031]
All Shielded Types
28
Stranded or Solid
0.81 [.032]
Jacketed Flat
28
Stranded or Solid
0.86 [.034]
Twisted--Pair FLat
28
Stranded
1.09 [.043]
“B”
(Total Number
of Conductors Minus 1)
x 1.27 [.050]
Figure 2 (cont’d)
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B+(See Note 1)
Cable Types
A+0.13
[+.005]
Standard Planar Cable
1.27+0.08
[.050+.003]
0.64+0.18
[.025+.007]
(Typ)
B+(See Note 1)
Ribbon Cable
0.64+0.18
[.025+.007]
(Typ)
1.27+0.08
[.050+.003]
A+0.13
[+.005]
Jacketed Flat Cable
Woven Cable
(Discrete Wire)
B+(See Note 1)
12.7
[.500]
(Min)
43.18
[1.70]
(Min)
0.64+0.18
[.025+.007]
(Typ)
A+0.13
[+.005]
0.64+0.18
[.025+.007]
(Typ)
B+(See Note 1)
1.27+0.08
[.050+.003]
A+0.13
[+.005]
(See Note 2)
1.27+0.08
[.050+.003]
B+(See Note 1)
A+0.13
[+.005]
44.45
[1.750]
60.32
[2.375]
11.18
[.44]
(Min)
Shielded Cable
0.64+0.18
[.025+.007]
(Typ)
1.27+0.08
[.050+.003]
Twisted- Pair Flat Cable
A+0.13
[+.005]
Notes: 1.Cumulative tolerance for cables with 1--34 conductors is +0.25 [+.010];
for cables with 40--64 conductors is +0.38 [+.015].
2.Ground plane and shielded cable must be notched as shown.
Figure 2 (end)
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3.3. Product Selection
The specific acceptable pin length range for AMP--LATCH Novo Receptacles is 4.44-- 6.22 [.175-- .245].
Figure 3 shows relationships between available receptacles and the connectors that will mate with them.
POLARIZATION OPTIONS
MATING
CONNECTOR TYPES
MILITARY
CENTER AND MILITARY
DUAL
Pin Connector with or without Mounting Ears
X
X
X
Pin Connector with or without Mounting Ears
and with Detent Windows
X
X
X
Bulkhead Pin Connector
X
------
X
Universal Ejection Style Pin Header
X
X
X
Military Ejection Style Header
X
X
------
Low--Profile Pin Header
X
X
X
High Temperature Universal
Ejection Style Pin Header
X
X
X
Universal Ejection Style Pinless Header
X
X
X
Stacked Headers
X
X
X
AMPMODU* HeadersU
X
------
X
U Only headers that have a 3.81 [.150] end dimension will mate.
Figure 3
A. Polarization and Strain Relief
Polarization has been designed into the housings of Novo receptacles.
B. Military, Center, and Dual Polarization
Receptacles with military polarization can be used in all header and plug connectors. Those with a
combination of military and center polarization, and those with dual polarization can only be used with
header or plug connectors that have the respective type of center or dual polarization.
C. Receptacle Cover Options
Covers are designed for either feed--through or end--of--line applications.
3.4. Terminated Receptacle Requirements
Prepared cable shall be terminated according to the procedures given in the applicable tooling instructions.
See Paragraph 2.3, for details on tooling options and instructional materials. Figure 4 shows criteria for
acceptable terminations.
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Reasonable care should be taken by tooling operators to provide undamaged terminations. An improper termination in
any of the IDC contacts will be reason to discard the entire receptacle. Contacts are designed for one--time
termination, and cannot be replaced, repaired, or re--used.
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Termination Requirements
Typical Cross- Section
Side View of Application
Conductor Strands Will Be
Exposed and Deformed on
Both Sides
0.51 [.020]
Protrusion (Ref)
All Conductor
Strands Must Be
Below Tapered
Transition
0.89 [.035]
(Max) Recess
All Contact Latching Ears Must
Be Latched into Cover
0.13 [.005] (Max) Gap
Between Housing and
Cover (Typ Both Ends)
No Air Gaps Between
Wire Insulation And
Adjacent Contacts
Figure 4
3.5. Accessories (Figure 5)
A. Strain Relief
Strain relief may be added to any application.
B. Keying Plugs
Keying plugs are designed to be hand inserted directly into the contact cavities. Corresponding pins must
be removed from the mating connector.
C. Pull Loops
Flexible pull loops may be permanently assembled. The loop is installed between the strain relief and the
cover in strain--relieved applications. An unattached, insertion type of pull tab is also available for
receptacles not employing strain relief.
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Accessories
Strain Relief Components
Strain Relief
Recess on
This Side
Strain-- Relief Cover
Flexible Pull-- Tab
Locking
Latch
Polarization Bar
Keying Plugs
Cable Dress for Receptacles
Using Strain-- Relief Cover
Housing
Keying Plug
Snap-- In Pull Tab (For
Receptacles Without
Strain Relief)
Flexible Pull Loop
(For Receptacles
and Pin Connectors
Pull Tabs
Figure 5
3.6. Testing
Completed cable assemblies should be tested for continuity using a CIRRIS TesterD, or similar equipment.
The automatic cable assembly machines described in Paragraph 5.3, contain their own test equipment,
and should be operated according to the documentation supplied with them.
4. QUALIFICATIONS
AMP--LATCH Novo Receptacles for Ribbon Cable are Recognized under the Component Recognition Program
by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) under Electrical File Number E--28476. They are also Certified by the
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) under File Number LR--7189.
D Manufactured by CIRRIS Systems Corp.
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5. TOOLING
This section provides a selection of tools for various application requirements. They include hand tools for
manual application of product, and semi--automatic and automatic machines for power assist application
product. Modified designs and additional tooling concepts may be available to meet other application
requirements. For additional information, contact one of the service groups at the bottom of page 1. A listing of
tooling recommendations covering the full product range is provided in Figure 6.
AMP--LATCH Receptacle Connectors for ribbon cable having 1.27 [.050] centerlines can be attached to the
cable with hand application tooling and arbor frame assemblies for small volume prototype and repair
applications, or cable--making machines for complete cable assemblies in higher volume production
requirements.
S Hand Application Tooling: A typical guillotine--type cutting tool used to cut ribbon cable for
AMP--LATCH receptacles is shown in Figure 6. The components needed for hand tool application will
consist of a hand tool, tooling assembly, and a connector--specific kit. After the hand tool and tooling
assembly are set up, they will accept the connector--specific kit with no further adjustments. The
connector--specific kit is designed for both the hand tool and the arbor frame assembly.
S Arbor Frame Assemblies: There are manually operated and pneumatically operated (auto--cycle and foot
pedal actuated) arbor frame assemblies designed for bench mounted operation. They accept
standardized upper/lower tooling assemblies that have been designed for the AMP--LATCH
Connector--Specific Kit. Instruction sheets covering tool setup and operation are packaged with the
tooling. See Figure 6.
S Cable Making Machines: There are two high production automatic machines designed to make cable
assemblies using standard planar ribbon cable described in Figure 2. One is the R--CAM 2A for
terminating up to four connectors to a cable assembly (one connector on the leading end and three on
the trailing end of the cable assembly), and the other is the R--CAM 3A for terminating up to two
connectors (one on the leading end and one on the trailing end). Both machines can accommodate
variations of the AMP--LATCH Ribbon Cable Connectors. A customer manual for setup and operation
will be supplied for each machine. Both machines test the cable assemblies for continuity and short
circuits as they are being processed. See Figure 8 for typical R--CAM 2A machine design.
Tooling Assembly
768338--1 (408--9827)
Guillotine--Type Cable Cutter
(Customer--Supplied)
Manual Arbor Frame
Assembly 91085--2
(408--7777)
Pneumatic Arbor Frame
Assemblies 91112--2
(408--7763); and - 3
408--6732)
Connector--Specific
Kit 768341--1
(408--9831)
Tooling Assembly
768339--1 (408--9826)
R--CAM 3A
Machine
761900--[ ]
(409--5794)
Hand Tool
Subassembly
768942--1
(408--9846)
R--CAM 2A
Machine
760700--6
(409--5725)
Figure 6
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6. VISUAL AID
Figure 7 is to be used by production personnel to ensure a properly applied product. The views shown suggest
requirements for all similar applications. Applications NOT visually correct should be inspected using the
information in the main body of this document and in the instructional materials shipped with the product or
tooling.
CONTACT LATCHING EARS
MUST BE LATCHED INTO
COVER
TWO CONTACT
TIPS VISIBLE IN EACH
WINDOW
CABLE AND COVER
RIDGES MUST ALIGN WITH
EACH OTHER
NOTE:
SMALL FISSURES IN THE END WALLS WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN MATERIAL
SEPARATION ARE ACCEPTABLE AND DO NOT AFFECT CONNECTOR FUNCTIONALITY.
FIGURE 7.
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