108-1979 Datasheet, PDF (2/5 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Product shall be of the design, construction and physical dimensions specified on the applicable product drawing.

3.3. Ratings
108-1979
! Current: 5 amperes using an .062 inch thick glass epoxy, Type FR4, with 2 ounce copper, plated,
with electroplated (.001 inch minimum) copper and electroplated tin/lead (.0003 inch minimum)
plated through holes.
! Temperature:
• Gold contacts: -55 to 125°C
• Tin/lead contacts: -55 to 105°C
3.4. Performance and Test Description
Product is designed to meet the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance requirements
specified in Figure 1. Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be performed at ambient environmental
conditions per EIA-364.
3.5. Test Requirements and Procedures Summary
Test Description
Examination of product.
Low level contact resistance.
Insulation resistance.
Temperature rise vs current.
Vibration, sinusoidal.
Durability.
Requirement
Procedure
Meets visual requirements.
EIA-364-18.
Visual inspection.
ELECTRICAL
10 milliohms maximum initial for
recessed contacts
11 milliohms maximum initial for
flush contacts.
15 milliohms maximum final.
EIA-364-23.
Subject specimens to 100
milliamperes maximum and 20
millivolts maximum open circuit
voltage.
See Figure 3.
1,000 megohms minimum.
EIA-364-21.
Test between adjacent contacts on
.100 inch centerlines.
30EC maximum temperature rise at EIA-364-70,
specified current.
Method 1.
Stabilize at a single current level
until 3 readings at 5 minute
intervals are within 1EC.
MECHANICAL
No discontinuities of 1 microsecond EIA-364-28,
or longer duration.
Test Condition IV.
See Note.
Subject mated specimens to 10-
2000-10 Hz traversed in 20 minutes
with 1.5 mm [.06 in] maximum total
excursion or 20 G’s, whichever is
less. 4 hours in each of 3 mutually
perpendicular planes.
See Note.
EIA-364-9.
Insert and withdraw a .020 inch
diameter polished steel test pin 50
times at a maximum rate of 500
cycles per hour.
Figure 1 (continued)
Rev B
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