NUMBER
TYPE
GS-12-239
TITLE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
PAGE
REVISION
AirMax VS
®
Connector System, press-fit products
1 of 11
AUTHORIZED BY
DATE
F
30 Sep 08
Tan Chen Hong
STATUS
UNRESTRICTED
AirMax VS
®
Connector System
Backpanel Receptacle
Coplanar
Backpanel Header
Copyright
Form E-3334
Rev F
FCI
Orthogonal Header and Receptacle
GS-01-001
PDM: Rev:F
STATUS:
Released
Printed: Nov 28, 2010
.
NUMBER
TYPE
GS-12-239
TITLE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
PAGE
REVISION
AirMax VS
®
Connector System, press-fit products
2 of 11
AUTHORIZED BY
DATE
F
30 Sep 08
Tan Chen Hong
STATUS
UNRESTRICTED
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
OBJECTIVE ........................................................................................................................ 3
SCOPE ................................................................................................................................ 3
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS .............................................................................................. 3
3.1 FCI Specifications ............................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Other Standards and Specifications ................................................................................. 3
3.3 FCI Product Qualification Test reports.............................................................................. 3
4.0
REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................. 3
4.1 Materials............................................................................................................................. 3
4.2 Visual Examination of Product ........................................................................................... 3
5.0
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ..................................................................................... 4
5.1 Low Level Contact Resistance........................................................................................... 4
5.2 Insulation Resistance ......................................................................................................... 4
5.3 Dielectric Withstanding Voltage ......................................................................................... 4
5.4 Current Rating.................................................................................................................... 4
6.0
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS.................................................................................... 5
6.1 Mating / Un-mating Force................................................................................................... 5
6.2 Compliant pin insertion force ............................................................................................. 5
6.3 Compliant pin retention force ............................................................................................. 5
6.4 PCB Hole Deformation Radius .......................................................................................... 5
6.5 PCB Hole Wall Damage..................................................................................................... 5
7.0
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS........................................................................................ 6
7.1 Thermal Shock: .................................................................................................................. 6
7.2 Cyclical Humidity and Temperature: .................................................................................. 6
7.3 Temperature Life:............................................................................................................... 6
7.4 Industrial Mixed Flowing Gas (Class IIA, 4-gas):............................................................... 6
7.5 Vibration ............................................................................................................................. 7
7.6 Mechanical Shock .............................................................................................................. 7
7.7 Durability ............................................................................................................................ 7
7.8 Dust Contamination............................................................................................................ 7
7.9 Disturb ................................................................................................................................ 7
8.0
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS ................................................................................ 8
8.1 Equipment Calibration........................................................................................................ 8
8.2 Inspection Conditions......................................................................................................... 8
8.3 Sample Quantity and Description ...................................................................................... 8
8.4 Acceptance ........................................................................................................................ 8
8.5 Qualification Testing........................................................................................................... 8
8.6 Re-Qualification Testing..................................................................................................... 8
Table 1: Qualification Test Matrix............................................................................................... 9
Table 2: Qualification Sample Requirements........................................................................... 10
REVISION RECORD .......................................................................................................................... 11
1.0
2.0
3.0
Copyright
Form E-3334
Rev F
FCI
GS-01-001
PDM: Rev:F
STATUS:
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Printed: Nov 28, 2010
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NUMBER
TYPE
GS-12-239
TITLE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
PAGE
REVISION
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®
Connector System, press-fit products
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DATE
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30 Sep 08
Tan Chen Hong
STATUS
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1.0
OBJECTIVE
This specification defines the performance, test, and quality and reliability requirements of the press-fit AirMax
VS
®
Connector System. This specification applies to all press-fit backpanel, coplanar and orthogonal receptacles
and headers, including 5 pair, 4 pair, and 3 pair products on both 2mm and 3mm column pitch and 4 pair
orthogonal receptacles and headers on 4.2mm column pitch. The test sequences defined in this specification
meet the intent of Telcordia GR-1217-CORE requirements.
2.0
SCOPE
This specification is applicable to the termination characteristics of the press-fit AirMax VS
®
Connector System
which provides a high speed board-to-board interconnect for differential pairs and single-ended lines.
3.0
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
3.1
FCI Specifications
- Applicable FCI product customer drawings
- FCI Application Specification GS-20-035 (AirMax VS
®
Connector System, press-fit products)
Other Standards and Specifications
- UL94V-O: Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials in Devices and Appliances
- EIA 364: Electrical Connector/Socket Test Procedures Including Environmental Classifications
- GR-1217-CORE: Telcordia Specification “Generic Requirements for Separable Electrical Connectors”
FCI Product Qualification Test reports
- EL 2004-03-008D: Press-fit AirMax VS
®
Backpanel Receptacle products
- EL 2006-04-004D: Press-fit AirMax VS
®
Backpanel Receptacle products, Performance-based Plating,
GXT
TM
& Hard Gold contact cross-mating
- EL 2006-07-022A: Press-fit AirMax VS
®
Backpanel Header products
- EL 2008-08-017 : Press-fit AirMax VS
®
Orthogonal Header and Receptacle products
3.2
3.3
4.0
REQUIREMENTS
4.1
Materials
The material for each component shall be as specified herein or equivalent.
- Contacts: copper alloy
- Plating:
Contact Areas: Performance-based plating, qualified to meet the requirements of this specification,
including the Telcordia GR-1217-CORE (November 1995) Central Office test
sequence.
Press-fit Tails: Tin or tin-lead over nickel
- Housings: high temperature thermoplastic; UL 94V-0 compliant
Visual Examination of Product
Visual examinations shall be performed using 10x magnification. Parts should be free from blistering,
cracks, discoloration, etc.
4.2
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5.0
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
5.1
Low Level Contact Resistance
Measurements shall be performed using a four-wire method per EIA 364-23B. The maximum initial signal
contact resistance is 35 mΩ for backpanel and orthogonal (one mated interface) applications and 50 mΩ
for coplanar applications. The increase in resistance for any position shall not exceed 10 mΩ. The
following details apply:
a.
b.
c.
5.2
Test voltage: 20 mV maximum open circuit
Test current: 100 mA maximum
Number of readings: 500 minimum
Insulation Resistance
The insulation resistance of mated connectors shall not be less than 1000 MΩ after environmental
exposure when measured in accordance with EIA 364-21C. The following details shall apply:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Test voltage: 500 VDC
Electrification time: 60 seconds
Points of measurement: between closest adjacent contacts
Number of readings: 30 (10 readings per loose-piece connector set)
5.3
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
There shall be no evidence of arc-over, insulation breakdown, or excessive leakage current (> 0.5 mA)
when the mated connectors are tested in accordance with EIA 364-20C. The following details shall apply:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Test voltage: 500 VAC, 60Hz
Test duration: 60 seconds
Voltage application rate: 500 V per second
Points of Measurement: between closest adjacent contacts
Number of readings: 30 (10 readings per loose-piece connector set)
5.4
Current Rating
Perform in accordance with EIA 364-70A. Measure temperature vs. applied current for all contacts
powered. The following details shall apply:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ambient conditions: still air at 25
o
C
Thermocouple location: mechanically attached to the base of the header mating contacts
Copper trace weight: 1 oz
Quantity and location of thermocouples: 10 (5 on an interior column at positions A, C, E, G, and I;
5 on an outside column at positions A, C, E, F, G, and I)
The temperature rise above ambient shall not exceed 30 degrees C with all contacts powered at 0.5A.
Copyright
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TITLE
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REVISION
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®
Connector System, press-fit products
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6.0
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
6.1
Mating / Un-mating Force
Perform in accordance with EIA 364-13B. The force to mate a receptacle connector and compatible
header shall not exceed 0.45 N per contact (0.60 N per orthogonal contact). The un-mating force shall
not be less than 0.15 N per contact. The following details shall apply:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cross head speed: 1 inch per minute
Lubrication: None
Utilize free-floating fixtures
Number of mate/un-mate cycles: 3
Number of mated connector pairs to be tested: 10
6.2
Compliant pin insertion force
Perform in accordance with EIA 364-05B. Fully populated connectors shall be applied to test boards with
minimum, maximum, and nominal size plated through holes (as defined in Table 2) using an electric
application press and FCI recommended application tooling. The following details shall apply:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Force to insert one straight or right angle header pin: 40 N maximum
Force to insert one right angle receptacle pin: 40 N maximum
Force to insert one straight receptacle or orthogonal header pin: 25 N maximum
Number of readings: 1 per connector assembly tested
Number of connectors to be tested: 13 sets (3 sets in minimum holes; 5 sets in nominal holes; 5 sets
in maximum holes)
6.3
Compliant pin retention force
Perform in accordance with EIA 364-05B. Fully populated connectors shall be removed from test boards
with minimum, maximum, or nominal size plated through holes (as defined in Table 2) using an electric
application press and FCI recommended removal tooling. The following details shall apply:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Force to remove one straight or right angle header pin: 7 N minimum
Force to remove one right angle receptacle pin: 7 N minimum
Force to remove one straight receptacle or orthogonal header pin: 3 N minimum
Number of connectors to be tested: 13 sets (3 sets in minimum holes; 5 sets in nominal holes; 5 sets
in maximum holes)
6.4
PCB Hole Deformation Radius
Perform in accordance with Telcordia GR-1217-CORE, November 1995, Section 5.1.7. Use test boards
with minimum diameter plated through holes. Make cross-sections 0.25mm (0.010 inch) from the top
board surface and near the center of the press-fit section. Photograph and measure the minimum copper
thickness remaining between the compliant pin and the printed wiring board laminate and the hole
deformation radius. The minimum average copper thickness remaining between the compliant pin and
the printed wiring board laminate shall not be less than 7.5 µm (0.0003”). The maximum average hole
deformation radius shall be no greater than 37.5 µm (0.0015”). The maximum hole deformation radius
reading must not exceed 50 µm (0.0020”). Test 15 holes.
PCB Hole Wall Damage
Perform in accordance with Telcordia GR-1217-CORE, November 1995, Section 5.1.7. Use test boards
with minimum diameter plated through holes. Cross-section perpendicular to the board surface and
through the compliant section wear track. There shall be no copper cracks, separations between
conductive interfaces, or laminate-to-copper separations. Test 15 pins.
6.5
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PDM: Rev:F
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