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1.0 GENERAL.
Scope - This specification covers the insulation piercing
QuickieTM Connector designed for printed wiring board-to-flat
cable (round conductor) interconnection in low power applications.
In all applications the mated system (male to female) plating
should be gold to gold or GXT to GXT. The specification is
composed of the following sections.
Para. Title Page
1.0 General 1
2.0 Applicable Documents 1
3.0 Requirements 2
3.1 Qualification 2
3.2 Material 3
3.3 Finish 3
3.4 Design and Construction 4
3.5 Electrical Characteristics 5
3.6 Mechanical Characteristics 8
3.7 Environmental Conditions 12
4.0 Quality Assurance Provisions 14
4.1 Equipment Calibration 14
4.2 Inspection Conditions 14
4.3 Qualification Inspection 14
2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.
The following documents, of the issue in effect on the date of the
latest revision of this specification, shall form a part of this
specification to the extent specified herein.
SPECIFICATIONS
MILITARY
MIL-M-245l9 Molding Plastics, Polyester, Thermoplastic
MIL-G-45204 Gold Plating, Electrodeposited
MIL-G-45662 Calibration System Requirement
MIL-P-55ll0 Printed Wiring Boards
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FEDERAL
QQ-N-290 Nickel Plating (Electrodeposited)
QQ-W-343 Wire, Electrical and Nonelectrical, Copper (Uninsulated)
QQ-B-750 Bronze, Phosphor; Bar, Plate, Rod, Sheet Strip, Flat Wire, and Structural and Special
Shaped Sections.
Q-S-763 Steel Bars, Shapes, and Forgings, Corrosion-Resisting.
STANDARDS
MILITARY
MIL-STD-l05 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
MIL-STD-202 Test Methods for Electronic and Electrical Component Parts
MIL-STD-275 Printed Wiring Board for Electronic Equipment
MIL-STD-l344 Test Methods for Electrical Connectors
INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARDS
UL-94 Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials
FCI TEST SPECIFICATIONS
BUS-12-00l Round Conductor Flat Flexible Cable
3.0 REQUIREMENTS.
3.1 Qualification - Connectors furnished under this
specification shall be products capable of meeting the
qualification test requirements specified herein.
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3.2 Material - The material for each part shall be as specified
herein, or equivalent. Substitute material shall meet the
performance requirements of this specification.
3.2.1 Contact - Both the header and receptacle contact shall be phosphor bronze in
accordance with QQ-B-750, Composition A.
3.2.2 Latch - The standard Quickie shall have a plastic
molded-in latch.
3.2.3 Plastic Parts - Except as subsequently specified, all molded plastic parts of the receptacle
connector and the mating header shall be filled polyester in accordance with MIL-M-
24519, Type GPT-30F. Except as noted, all plastic material shall be rated flame retardant
94V-0 in accordance with UL-94.
3.2.3.1 Header Locking Latches (Optional) - The latches shall be polyester in
accordance with MIL-M-24519, Type PT-F.
3.2.3.2 Strain Relief (Optional) - The strain relief shall be unfilled thermoplastic
material, which includes latching strain relief (opt).
3.2.3.3 Keys (Optional) - The keys shall be unfilled Type 6-6 Nylon; the material
shall be rated flame retardant 94V-2 in accordance with UL-94.
3.3 Finish - This specification is applicable to parts with 30
microinches gold or 30 microinches GXT plating in the contact
area. Details of plating location are specified on product
drawings.
3.3.1 Both the header and receptacle contacts shall be plated with either gold per MIL-45204B
or GXT. Nickel shall be plated per QQ-N-290, Class 2.
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3.4 Design and Construction - The connector system shall be of
two-piece design, consisting of: a molded, straight or
right-angle, shielded header having .64/0.025 diameter
or .64/0.025 square header contacts arranged for printed
wiring board termination on a 2.54/0.100 square grid;
and a multi-piece receptacle connector having self-stripping
contact terminations for flat, flexible, round conductor
cable on a 1.27/0.050 inch center and one single-ended
member for interfacing with the male contact.
NOTE: While the receptacle connector will mate with any
.64/0.025 diameter or .64/0.025 square header contacts on an
appropriate grid, performance of such a combination must be
determined by actual test. Minimum pin length is 4.32/.170",
maximum pin length is 6.35/.250". Recommended pin length is
5.84/.230".
3.4.1 Installation.
3.4.1.1 Header - The header shall mount on single-or double-sided or multi-
layered printed wiring boards having .89/0.035 + .083/.003 diameter holes
(Round Pin)or 1.02/.040 + .08/.003 diameter holes (square pin) on a
2.54/0.100 square grid. The termination layout shall be in accordance with
the printed wiring requirements of MIL-STD-275 and MIL-P-551.
3.4.1.2 Receptacle - The receptacle shall simultaneously terminate up to 64 wires
size AWG #28 (stranded) or AWG #30 (solid) on 1.27/0.050 inch centers
without pre-stripping the PVC (polyvinylchloride) cable insulation. The
cable shall conform to the requirements of specifications BUS-12-001.
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3.4.2 Latching Mechanism - An optional latching mechanism shall be available for locking the
plug into the receptacle to withstand service conditions without disconnecting.
3.4.3 Strain Relief - An optional strain relief shall be available to protect the receptacle
terminations against pull and flexing forces.
3.4.4 Latching Strain Relief - Optional, protects terminations while locking receptacles and
headers with end windows.
3.4.5 Key - An optional molded-in polarizing feature shall be available to insure correct
orientation of the receptacle connector and its mating header. Additionally, a central key
is available to increase the available polarization of the receptacle to the header.
3.4.6 Polarizing - An optional plug shall be available for installation in individual positions in the
receptacle to permit selective identification or programming.
3.4.7 Mating - The connector shall be capable of mating and unmating by hand without the use
of special tools within the specified temperature range.
3.4.8 Workmanship - Connectors shall be uniform in quality and shall be free from burrs,
scratches, cracks, voids, chips, blisters, pin holes, sharp edges, and other defects that will
adversely affect life or serviceability.
3.5 Electrical Characteristics.
3.5.1 Current Rating - The maximum current rating of the
connector shall be 1.0 ampere DC.
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3.5.2 Contact Resistance - The contact resistance shall not exceed 12 milliohms initially or 15
milliohms after exposure to environments when measured in accordance with MIL-STD-
202 Method 307. The following details shall apply:
(a) Method of Connection - attach current and voltage leads as shown in
Figure 1.
(b) Test Current - 1.0 ampere DC.
3.5.3 Low Level Circuit Resistance - The low level circuit resistance shall not exceed 12
milliohms initially or 15 milliohms after exposure to environments when measured in
accordance with MIL-STD-1344, Method 3002. The following details shall apply.
(a) Method of Connection - see Figure 1
(b) Test Current - 1 milliampere DC
(c) Maximum Open Circuit Voltage-20 millivolts DC
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NOTES:
1. Current connected to first and last conductor; adjacent
intermediate leads shorted.
2. BergStik used to short alternate terminals in
complimentary pattern to cable conductors.
3. Voltmeter lead piercing cable insulation.
FIGURE 1 - CONTACT RESISTANCE
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3.5.4 Insulation Resistance - The insulation resistance of mated connectors shall be not less
than 50,000 megohms initially and 20,000 megohms after exposure to humidity when
measured in accordance with MIL-STD-202, Method 302. The following details shall
apply:
(a) Test Condition - B (500 Volts DC)
(b) Special Preparation - the header and receptacle shall not be
terminated.
(c) Points of Measurement - between adjacent contact positions.
3.5.5 Dielectric Withstanding Voltage - There shall be no evidence of arc-over or insulation
breakdown when the mated connectors are tested in accordance with MIL-STD-202,
Method 301. The following details shall apply:
(a) Test Potential - 1000 volts RMS, 60 Hz at sea-level pressure; 450 volts
RMS, 60 Hz at 50,000 ft. simulated altitude.
(b) Test Duration - 60 seconds
(c) Special Preparation - the header and receptacle shall not be
terminated.
(d) Points of Measurement - between adjacent contact positions.
3.6 Mechanical Characteristics.
3.6.1 Cable Flex Resistance ** - With strain relief installed, the receptacle shall withstand 100
cycles of cable flexing. The following details shall apply:
(a) Tension on Cable - 2 pounds per-inch-of-cable-width (0.029 newtons
per-millimeter-of-cable-width).
(b) Flex Angle - 140o as shown in Figure 2.
** Stranded wire only; solid conductors will not withstand flexing,
whether or not a connector is installed.
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3.6.2 Cable Retention - The strain relief on the receptacle shall withstand an evenly distributed
force of 10 pounds per inch of cable width (.146 newtons per millimeter of cable width)
applied to the cable in a direction parallel to the contact axis as shown in Figure 3.
3.6.3 Total Mating Force - The total force to mate the header and receptacle shall not exceed
the values shown in Table I. Contacts are lubricated prior to testing.
TABLE I - MAXIMUM TOTAL INSERTION FORCE
(Values based on 50 pos. testing)
Contact Force
Population Pounds Nts.
2 X 3 2.4 10.7
2 X 4 3.2 14.2
2 X 5 4.0 17.8
2 X 7 5.6 24.9
2 X 8 6.4 28.5
2 X 10 8.0 35.6
2 X 12 9.6 42.7
2 X 13 10.4 46.3
2 X 15 12.0 53.4
2 X 17 13.6 60.5
2 x 20 16.0 71.2
2 X 22 17.6 78.3
2 x 25 20.0 89.0
2 X 30 24.0 106.8
2 X 32 25.6 113.9
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3.6.4 Individual Contact Separation Force - When measured using a gage configured as shown
in Figure 4, the individual contact separation force shall be not less than 15.0 grams.
FIGURE 4 - SEPARATION FORCE GAGE
3.6.5 Durability - After 100 mating cycles of the header and receptacle, the individual contact
separation force shall be not less than specified above (see paragraph 3.6.4) and the
contact resistance shall not exceed 15 milliohms (see paragraph 3.5.2).
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3.7 Environmental Conditions
3.7.1 Humidity - Within 1 hour after exposure of the mated connector to a high humidity
environment, the insulation resistance of an unterminated connector shall be not less than
20,000 megohms (see paragraph 3.5.4); the contact resistance of a terminated connector
shall not exceed 15 milliohms (see paragraph 3.5.2). The test shall be in accordance with
MIL-STD-202, Method 103; the following details shall apply:
(a) Test Duration - 96 hours
(b) Relative Humidity - 90% minimum
(c) Temperature - 40oC
3.7.2 Thermal Shock - After exposure of the mated connector to alternate periods of extreme
high and low temperature, there shall be no evidence of cracking or crazing of the
insulator or other physical damage to the connector; the dielectric withstanding voltage of
the unterminated connector shall be not less than 1,000 volts RMS, 60 Hz (see paragraph
3.5.5). The test shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-202, Method 107. The following
details shall apply:
(a) Test Condition - B (1 hour cycles)
(b) Temperature Range - -65 to +105oC
3.7.3 High Temperature Life - After exposure of the mated connector to a high temperature
operating environment, the insulation resistance of an unterminated connector shall not be
less than 50,000 megohms see paragraph 3.5.4); the contact resistance of a terminated
connector shall not exceed 15 milliohms (see paragraph 3.5.2). The test shall be in
accordance with MIL-STD-202, Method 108; the following details shall apply:
(a) Test Chamber Temperature - 85oC
(b) Test Condition (Duration) - B (250 hours)
(c) Operating Conditions - 1.0 ampere DC current (rated) through all
contacts of terminated connector; duty cycle: 45 minutes ON and 15
minutes OFF.
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3.7.4 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Exposure - After exposure of the mated connectors to an H2S
atmosphere, the low level circuit resistance shall not exceed 15 milliohms. The following
details shall apply:
(a) Test Medium - solution of 120 grams of Na2S.9H2O in 500 ml. of
distilled water, with 14 grams of K2HPO4 added immediately prior to
test.
(b) Test Temperature: 40o C
(c) Test Duration: 48 hours in a sealed 9,000 cc. glass container.
3.7.5 Salt Spray - After exposure of the mated connectors to a salt fog atmosphere, the low
level circuit resistance and contact resistance shall not exceed 15 milliohms. The test
shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-202, Method l0l; the following details shall apply:
(a) Salt Solution - 5 percent by weight
(b) Test Condition - B (48 hours)
4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS.
4.1 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 ISO 9000.
4.2 Inspection Conditions - Unless otherwise specified herein,
all inspections shall be performed under the following
ambient conditions.
Temperature - 25oC + 5oC
Relative Humidity - 30 to 80%
Barometric Pressure - Local Ambient
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4.3 Qualification Inspection - Qualification inspection shall be
performed on sample units produced with equipment and
procedures normally used in production.
4.3.1 Sample - Ten (10) of the 50 position (2x25) connectors shall be subjected to the
qualification inspection.
4.3.2 Preparation of Samples - The various test samples shall be configured and terminated as
shown in Table II.
4.3.3 Test Sequence - The sample assemblies, shall be subjected to the inspections specified
in Table III in the order shown.
TABLE II - TEST SAMPLE DESCRIPTION
Sample Strain Terminated Cable
Qty No. Positions Relief Cable Length
2 1 2 x 25 Yes AWG 28 Stranded 10"
2 2 2 x 25 No AWG 28 Stranded 10"
2 3 2 x 25 Yes AWG 30 Solid 10"
2 4 2 x 25 - Unterminated -
2 5 2 x 25 Yes AWG 28 Stranded 10"
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TABLE III - CONNECTOR QUALIFICATION INSPECTION
Test SAMPLE NO.
Para. 1 2 3 4 5
Total Mating Force 3.6.3 - - x - -
Ind. Cont. Sep. Force 3.6.4 - - x - -
Low Level Circuit Resistance 3.5.3 x x x - x
Cable Retention 3.6.2 - - - - x
Low Level Circuit Resistance 3.5.3 - - - - x
Cable Flex Resistance 3.6.1 x - - - -
Low Level Circuit Resistance 3.5.3 x - - - -
Insulation Resistance 3.5.4 - - - x -
Dielectric With. Voltage 3.5.5 - - - x -
Thermal Shock 3.7.2 x - - x -
Dielectric With. Voltage 3.5.5 - - - x -
Low Level Circuit Resistance 3.5.3 x - - - -
Humidity 3.7.1 x x - x -
Insulation Resistance 3.5.4 - - - x -
Low Level Circuit Resistance 3.5.3 x x - - -
High Temperature Life 3.7.3 x x - x -
Insulation Resistance 3.5.4 - - - x -
Low Level Circuit Resistance 3.5.3 x x - - -
Durability (100 CY.) 3.6.5 - - x - -
Low Level Circuit Resistance 3.5.3 - - x - -
Ind.Cont.Sep.Force 3.6.4 - - x - -
Hydrogen Sulfide 3.7.4 - - x - -
Low Level Circuit Resistance 3.5.3 - - x - -
Salt Spray 3.7.5 - - x - -
Low Level Circuit Resistance 3.5.3 - - x - -
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REVISION SHEET
REV. PAGE DESCRIPTION ECR DATE
A All Change "17 milliohms" to "15 V00715 07/12/90
milliohms" on pages 6,11,12,13.
B 3-9 Changed wording of "male and female" to V23437 12/07/92
"header and receptacle", respectively in
the following sections: 3.2.1, 3.2.2,
3.2.3.2, 3.3.1, 3.4, 3.4.1.1, 3.4.1.2,
3.4.4, 3.4.5, 3.6.1, 3.6.2, 3.6.3, 3.6.5,
Figures 1 and 3.
C All Change to Rev. C per Clearfield's V23677 01/06/93
request, due to some figures being left
out by mistake.
D All Revised format to be consistent with V01904 08/01/00
GS-01-001, and change BERG, Dupont,
etc. references to FCI.
E All New FCI Logo V06-0709 07/31/06
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