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Specification 108-9063
14Jul08 Rev B
Connector, Interconnect, High Density
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LOC B
1. SCOPE
1.1. Content
This specification covers per formance, tests and quality requirements for AMP* high densi ty
i nterconnect connector. These are box type r eceptacle and pin 2 piece connectors whi ch provide a
connection method on .100 inch centerli ne. Connectors are avai labl e in 2, 3 and 4 row confi guration.
1.2. Qualification
When tests are performed on subject pr oduct line, procedures specified in AMP 109 series
speci fications shall be used unl ess otherwise specif ied. All inspecti ons shall be performed using
appl icabl e inspection plan and product drawing.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The follow ing documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwi se
speci fied, latest edition of the document applies. In the event of conflict betw een requirements of this
speci fication and product drawi ng, product drawing shall take precedence. In the event of conflict
between requirements of t his speci fication and referenced documents, this specification shall take
precedence.
2.1. AMP Specifications
A. 109-1: General Requirements for Test Speci fications
B. 109 Series: Test Specifications as indicated in Figure 1. (Compl y with MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-
1344 and EIA RS-364)
C. Corpor ate Bulletin 401-76: Cross-reference between AMP Test Specifications and M ilitary or
Commercial Documents
D. 501-48: Test Report
2.2. Military Standard
MIL-STD- 275: Printed Wi ring for Electronic Equipment
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Design and Construction
Connector s shall be of design, construction and physical di mensions specified on appl icable product
drawing.
3.2. Materials
A. Terminal:
(1) Receptacle: Beryllium copper or copper nickel silicon|(2) Pin: Phosphor bronze or brass
B. Housi ng: Thermopl astic, glass filled, UL 94V-0
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3.3. Ratings
A. Curr ent: 3 amperes maximum per contact, 2.25 amperes continuous per contact at room ambient,
with not more than 2 adjacent or opposing ci rcuits carrying this current.
B. Operat ing Temperat ure: -65 to 125° C for gold contacts
3.4. Perf ormance and Test Description
Connector s shall be designed to meet electrical, mechanical and environmental performance
requirements speci fied in Figur e 1.
3.5. Test Requirements and Procedures Summary
Test Description Requi rement Procedur e
Examination of product. Meets requirements of product
drawing. Visual, dimensional and functional
per applicable inspection plan.
ELECTRICAL
Termination resistance, specified
current. . 015 ohms maximum initi al.
.020 ohms maximum final. Measure potential drop of mated
contact s assembled in housing
usi ng 3 amperes max imum
Cal culate resistance.
See Fi gure 3.
AMP Spec 109-25.
Termination resistance, low level . .015 ohms maximum initi al.
.020 ohms maximum final. Subject mated contacts assembled
i n housing to 50 mv open circuit at
100 ma maximum.
See Fi gure 3.
AMP Spec 109-6-1.
Di electric withstanding vol tage. Test Voltage Altitude
(rms) Feet
900 Sea Level
200 70,000
2 milliamperes maximum leakage
current.
Tests between adjacent contacts of
unmated connector and contacts to
hardware.
AMP Spec 109-29-1.
Insulati on resistance. 5000 megohms minimum initial. Test between adjacent contacts of
unmated connector and contacts to
hardware.
AMP Spec 109-28-4.
MECHANICAL
Vi bration. No di scontinuiti es greater than 1
microsecond.
No physical damage.
Subject w ired and mated
connector s to 15 G's 10-2000 Hz
with 100 ma current applied.
AMP Spec 109-21-3.
Physical shock. No di scontinuiti es greater than 1
microsecond.
No physical damage.
Termination resistance, low level .
Subject w ired and mated connector
to 100 G's sawtooth shock pulses of
6 milliseconds durat ion. 3 mutually
perpendicular planes, total 18
shocks.
AMP Spec 109-26-9.
Fi gure 1 (cont)
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Test Description Requi rement Procedur e
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Mating force. 1.9 ounces maximum average per
contact. Measure force necessary to mate
connector assembly after 3
unmonit ored cycl es.
Cal culate force per contact.
AMP Spec 109-42,
Condi tion A.
Unmati ng force. .4 ounces mi nimum average per
contact. Measure force necessary to unmate
connector assembly.
Cal culate force per contact.
AMP Spec 109-42,
Condi tion A.
Contact retention. Contact s shall not dislodge from its
normal locki ng position. Appl y axial load of 3 pounds to
i ndividual contacts.
AMP Spec 109-30.
Contact engaging force. 4 ounces maximum per cont act. Measure force to engage using
gage 2.
See Fi gure 4.
AMP Spec 109-35.
Contact separating force. .1 ounce mi nimum. Si ze 3 ti mes using gage 2, insert
gage 1 and measure for ce to
separate.
See Fi gure 4.
AMP Spec 109-35.
Durability. No physical damage.
.020 ohms maximum termination
resistance, low level.
Contact separation force.
Mate and unmate pin and
recept acle connectors for 250
cycles.
AMP Spec 109-27.
Resi stance to soldering heat. No physical damage. Subject terminal posts mounted on
printed ci rcuit boards to solder bath
at 260 ±5°C f or 10 ±2 seconds.
AMP Spec 109-63-3.
Inser tion force, ACTION PIN. 40 pounds maximum per pin. Fully insert pin into printed wiring
board hole.
Retention force, ACTION PIN. Pi n shall not dislodge from pri nted
wiring board. Appl y an axial load of 10 pounds for
10 seconds.
Tor que, ACTION PIN. Pi n shall not move or dislodge from
printed wiring board. Appl y 2 inch ounces f or 10 seconds
i n both directions.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Thermal shock. .020 ohms maximum termination
resistance, low level. Subject mated connectors to 5
cycles between -65 and 125°C.
AMP Spec 109-22.
Humidity-temperat ure cycl ing. 1000 megohms final insulat ion
resistance. Subject mated connectors to 10
humidity-temperat ure cycl es
between 25 and 65°C at 95% RH.
AMP Spec 109-23,
Method III,
Condi tion B, less steps 7 a and 7b.
Fi gure 1 (end)
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3.6. Connector Tests and Sequences
Test or Examination
Test Group (a)
1234
Test Sequence (b)
Examination of product 1,20 1,19 1,13 1,7
Termination resistance, specified current 6,16 6,15 6
Termination resistance, low level 5,9, 15 5,9, 14
Di electric withstanding vol tage 7,10
Insulation resistance 8,11
Vibration 13
Physical shock 14
Mating force 4,11, 17 4,10, 16 5
Unmati ng force 7,12, 18 7,11, 17 6
Contact retention 12
Contact engaging force 2 2 3
Contact Separating force (d) 3,10, 19 3,12, 18 4
Durability 8
Resi stance to soldering heat (c) 2
Insertion force, ACTION PIN 2
Retention force, ACTION PIN 4
Tor que, ACTION PIN 3
Thermal shock 8
Humidity-temperat ure cycl ing 13 9
(a) See Para 4.1.A.
(b) Numbers indicate sequence in which tests are performed.
(c) This test is not appl icable to ACTION PIN connect ors.
(d) Sizing contacts three times is required only before the initial test.
Fi gure 2
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4. QUALIT Y ASSURANCE PROVISIO NS
4.1. Qualification T esting
A. Sample Selection
Connector housings and contacts shall be prepared in accordance with applicable Instruction
Sheets and shall be selected at r andom from current production. Test groups 1, 2 and 3 shall each
consi st of 3 connectors of the greatest number of positi on of each type offered. Two additional
speci mens shall be selected fr om least number of positions offered and test ed with group 2. Test
group 4 shall consist of 20 cont acts.
B. Test Sequence
Qual ification inspection shall be verified by testing samples as specified in Figure 1.
C. Acceptance
(1) All samples tested in accordance wi th this specification shall meet the stated tolerance limit.
(2) Failures attributed to equipment, t est setup, or operator deficiencies shall not disqualify the
product . When product failure occurs, corrective action shall be taken and samples
resubmi tted for qualification.
4.2. Quality Conformance Inspection
Applicable AMP inspection plan will specify sampling acceptable qual ity level to be used. Dimensional
and funct ional requirements shall be in accordance w ith applicable product drawing and this
specification.
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Fi gure 3
Termination Resistance Measurement Poi nts
Note: (1) Tolerance: ±.005 as applicable, unless otherw ise speci fied.
(2) Material: T ool steel
(3) Heat Treat: Rockwell C 50-55
(4) Gage Surface: Shall be clean of contaminants or lubricants
Gage Number A
1 .0250 +.0001
-.0000
2 .0260 +0000
-.0001
Fi gure 4
Gage Inser tion and Extraction
