NUMBER TYPE
BUS-12-055 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
TITLE PAGE REVISION
DU BOX Printed Wired Board Connector Gold Plated 1 of 17 H
AUTHORIZED BY DATE
S.Fierro 18 May 07
CLASSIFICATION
UNRESTRICTED
1.0 GENERAL
TM
This specification covers the gold plated contact DU BOX Printed Wiring Board Connectors designed for parallel
(vertical) interconnection of printed wiring boards in low power applications. The connectors provide only the
female half of the interconnection and are designed for mating with single or double rows of 0.025 inch square pins,
free-standing on 0.100 inch centers. This product is Lead Free and meets the requirements of the European Union
Directive of Restrictions for Hazardous Substances (Directive 2002/95/EC).The specification is composed of the
following sections:
Paragraph Title Page
1.0 GENERAL 1
2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 1
3.0 REQUIREMENTS 2
3.1 Qualification 2
3.2 Material 2
3.3 Finish 3
3.4 Design and Construction 3
3.5 Electrical Characteristics 3
3.6 Mechanical Characteristics 7
3.7 Environmental Conditions 8
4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 13
4.1 Equipment Calibration 13
4.2 Inspection Conditions 13
4.3 Qualification Inspection 13
4.4 Requalification Testing 14
5.0 NOTES AND DEFINITIONS 15
5.1 Total Mating Force 15
5.2 Contact Resistance 15
5.3 Termination 15
5.4 Lubrication of Card Connectors 16
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
FEDERAL
QQ-N-290 Nickel Plating (Electrodeposited)
QQ-S-571 Solder: Lead Alloy, Tin-Lead Alloy, and Tin Alloy; Flux Cored Ribbon and Wire, and Solid
Form
QQ-B-750 Phosphor Bronze
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Form E-3334 GS-01-001
Rev F
PDM: Rev:H Released .STATUS: Printed: Nov 28, 2010NUMBER TYPE
BUS-12-055 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
TITLE PAGE REVISION
DU BOX Printed Wired Board Connector Gold Plated 2 of 17 H
AUTHORIZED BY DATE
S.Fierro 18 May 07
CLASSIFICATION
UNRESTRICTED
MILITARY
MIL-F-14256 Flux, Soldering, Liquid (Rosin Base), Activated
MIL-M-24519 Molding Plastics, Polyester, Thermoplastic
MIL-G-45204 Gold Plating, Electrodeposited
MIL-C-45662 Calibration System Requirement
MIL-F-55110 Printed Wiring Boards
STANDARDS
MILITARY
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
MIL-STD-202 Test Methods for Electronic and Electrical Component Parts
MIL-STD-275 Printing Wiring for Electronic Equipment
MIL-STD-1344 Test Methods for Electrical Connectors
INDUSTRY SPECIFICATION/STANDARDS
ASTM B-103 Phosphor Bronze Plate, Sheet, Strip and Rolled Bar, Spec for DOD ADOPTED
UL-94 Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials
FCI Labs Reports- Supporting Data
ZA5-2625 Lead Free Plating investigation.
EL-2006-06-025 GXT test report.
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Qualification - Connectors furnished under this specification shall be products capable of meeting
the qualification test requirements specified herein.
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 Terminal - The body shall be ex-hard phosphor bronze strip C51000 in accordance with
QQ-B-750 and CA-510 specifications.
3.2.2 Insulator Housing - All housing material shall be rated flame retardant 94V-0, or better, in
accordance with UL-94.
3.2.3 The housing shall be 30% glass filled polyester, Polycyclohexylenedimethylene
terephthalate (PCT) in accordance with 16-508-159
Copyright FCI
Form E-3334 GS-01-001
Rev F
PDM: Rev:H Released .STATUS: Printed: Nov 28, 2010