TRIPADDLE CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: APPENDIX VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Product Performance Specification TriPaddle Connector 1. Scope 1.1 Content This specification covers the performance, tests and quality requirements for the TriPaddle Connector and connector system. This contact is a separable electrical connection device. Variations of the contact can be crimped with 14 to 30 AWG wire sizes. All TriPaddle contact types are to be used in connector modules. 1.2 Qualification Testing When tests are performed on subject product line, the following procedures shall be used: All inspections shall be performed using applicable inspection plans and product drawings. Upon completion of qualification testing, this specification will be assigned a number and be classified, as a Product Qualification Report which will be identified in section 2. 2. Applicable Documents 2.1 Content The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the latest edition of the document applies. In the event of a conflict between requirements of this specification and product drawing, product drawing will take precedence. In the event of a conflict between requirements of this specification and referenced documents, this specification shall take precedence. 2.2 Documents A. EIA Standards • EIA-364-13 • MIL-STD-1344 • MIL-STD-202 B. Product Drawings Housing • 510113124 • 510113125 • 510114106 Contacts • 610110125 • 610110108 • 610110146 • 610110101 • 610110174 • 610110128 • 610110129 • 610110167 • 610110169 1 of 5 For more information visit vpc.com Rev. 10 – 8/24/15 TRIPADDLE CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: APPENDIX VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 3. Requirements 3.1 Design and Construction Product shall be of design, construction and physical dimensions specified on applicable product drawings. 3.2 Materials A. Female Contact • Beryllium Copper • Gold over nickel plating per MIL-DTL-45204D B. Male contact • Brass • Gold over nickel plating C. Housing • Black PPS 3.3 Ratings A. Voltage • 600 Volt Max. AC or Peak DC, use of wire Mil-W-16878/4 B. Current • 20 AWG: 7 ampere maximum • 14 AWG: 10 ampere maximum C. Temperature o o • -50 C to +105 C 3.4 Performance and Test Description Product is designed to meet electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements specified in Figure 1. Unless otherwise specified, all tests should be performed at free air, room temperature, and ambient environmental conditions. 2 of 5 For more information visit vpc.com Rev. 10 – 8/24/15 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION TRIPADDLE CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: APPENDIX 3.5 Test Requirements and Procedures Summary Preliminary Test Description Requirement Procedure Examination of Product Meets requirements of product drawing Visual, dimensional, and functional examination per applicable quality inspection plan Initial Contact Resistance < 8mΩ at 3A Measure with digital Ohmmeter using 4 wire terminal method Current Rating 30° C maximum temperature rise All pin positions populated and subjected to a variable current – see Figure 2 Dielectric Breakdown Current leak < 20 mA 1500 VDC between pins in a module for no less then 60 seconds Capacitance < 6 pF Capacitance measured between adjacent contacts in a module Insertion Loss Loss < 1 dB Apply an arbitrary signal to mated contacts up to 100 MHz and compare attenuation at input and output Crosstalk < -60 dB Measured at 1 MHz between adjacent pins Durability See test sequence: Figure 3 EIA-364-9: Mate and unmate sample for 20000 cycles Mating Force 10.0 oz. force per contact EIA-364-13: Measure force necessary to mate samples at a normal rate of engagement of the ITA Unmating Force 3.9 oz. force per contact EIA-364-13: Measure force necessary to unmate samples at a normal rate of disengagement of the ITA Electrical Mechanical Figure 1. Test Requirements and Procedure Summary 3 of 5 For more information visit vpc.com Rev. 10 – 8/24/15 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION TRIPADDLE CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: APPENDIX 3.6 Current Rating Graph Figure 2. Temperature Rise vs. Current 3.7 Product Qualification and Requalification Test Sequence Test or Examination Examination of Product Termination Resistance Current Rating Voltage Breakdown Capacitance Frequency Range Crosstalk Measurement Durability Mating Force Unmating Force I Test Group II 1, 9 2, 8 1, 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 3, 7 4, 6 III 1, 4 2 3 Figure 3. Test Sequence Numbers indicate the sequence in which the tests are performed. For test group sample selection see 4.1 A. 4 of 5 For more information visit vpc.com Rev. 10 – 8/24/15 TRIPADDLE CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: APPENDIX VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 4. Quality Assurance Provisions 4.1 Qualification Testing A. Sample Selection Samples shall be prepared in accordance with applicable instruction sheets and shall be selected at random from current production. All test groups shall each consist of a minimum of 5 connectors containing at least 30 contacts total each and equal posts to mate with receptacles. Test group 1 shall have both minimum and maximum position size connectors. B. Test Sequence Qualification inspection shall be verified by testing samples as specified in Figure 3. 4.2 Re-Qualification Testing If changes significantly affecting form, fit or function are made to product or manufacturing process, product assurance shall coordinate re-qualification testing, consisting of all or part of original testing sequence as determined by development/product, quality and reliability engineering 4.3 Acceptance Acceptance is based on verification that product meets requirements of Figure 1. Failures attributed to equipment, test set-up or operator deficiencies shall not disqualify product. When product failure occurs, corrective action shall be taken and samples resubmitted for qualification. Testing to confirm corrective action is required before re-submittal. 4.4 Quality Conformance Inspection A Certificate of Conformance (C of C) dimensional inspection must be completed for all samples prior to Qualification testing. The applicable quality inspection plan will specify sampling acceptable quality level to be used. Dimensional and functional requirements shall be in accordance with applicable product drawing and this specification. 5 of 5 Rev Date Rev Change Prepared By 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3/25/2008 10/21/2008 1/23/2009 4/16/2009 9/22/2009 5/5/2010 5/17/2012 7/11/12 8/1/12 Original Release Updated Updated Current Specification Updated Updated Added Contact Types Updated Mating Forces Updated Updated Voltage Spec Eric Husted Eric Husted Eric Husted Eric Husted Eric Husted Eric Husted Jeremy Vogan E. Ballester E. Ballester For more information visit vpc.com Rev. 10 – 8/24/15