TYPE
NUMBER
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
TITLE
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GS-12-588
REVISION
XCede® Connector System
(XCede® is a registered trademark of the Amphenol Corp.)
1 of 10
AUTHORIZED BY
DATE
A
26 Apr 11
W.J.Swain
STATUS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
OBJECTIVE .................................................................................................................................... 3
SCOPE............................................................................................................................................ 3
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
3.1
FCI Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 3
3.2
Other Standards and Specifications ........................................................................................... 3
3.3
FCI Product Qualification Test reports ....................................................................................... 3
4.0
REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 3
4.1
Materials ..................................................................................................................................... 3
4.2
Visual Examination of Product.................................................................................................... 3
5.0
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................... 4
5.1 Contact Resistance ...................................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Insulation Resistance ................................................................................................................... 4
5.3 Dielectric Withstanding Voltage .................................................................................................... 4
6.0
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................. 5
6.1
Mating / Un-mating Force ........................................................................................................... 5
7.0
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................................. 5
7.1
Thermal Shock:........................................................................................................................... 5
7.2
Cyclical Humidity and Temperature:........................................................................................... 5
7.3
Temperature Life: ....................................................................................................................... 5
7.4
Industrial Mixed Flowing Gas (Class IIA, 4-gas): ....................................................................... 6
7.5
Vibration ...................................................................................................................................... 6
7.6
Mechanical Shock....................................................................................................................... 6
7.7
Durability ..................................................................................................................................... 6
7.8
Dust Contamination .................................................................................................................... 6
7.9
Contact Disturbance ................................................................................................................... 7
8.0
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS.......................................................................................... 7
8.1
Equipment Calibration ................................................................................................................ 7
8.2
Inspection Conditions ................................................................................................................. 7
8.3
Sample Quantity and Description ............................................................................................... 7
8.4
Acceptance ................................................................................................................................. 7
8.5
Qualification Testing ................................................................................................................... 7
8.6
Re-Qualification Testing ............................................................................................................. 7
Table 1: Qualification Test Matrix .......................................................................................................... 8
Table 2: Qualification Sample Requirements ........................................................................................ 9
REVISION RECORD .................................................................................................................................. 10
1.0
2.0
3.0
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Representative XCede® Product (4-Pair version shown)
Representative Custom Daughtercard Receptacle Monoblock Assembly
Individual Daughtercard Receptacle Module
Backplane Header Modules
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REVISION
XCede® Connector System
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1.0
OBJECTIVE
This specification defines the performance, test, quality and reliability requirements of the XCede®
Connector System. The test sequences defined in this specification meet the intent of the Telcordia GR-
1217-CORE document.
2.0
SCOPE
This specification is applicable to the mating and PCB termination characteristics of the XCede® high-speed
differential backplane connector with press-fit compliant-pin board termination.
3.0
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
3.1
FCI Specifications
- Applicable FCI product customer drawings
- FCI Application Specification GS-20-121 (XCede® Connector System)
Other Standards and Specifications
- UL94V-O: Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials in Devices and Appliances
- EIA 364: Electrical Connector/Socket Test Procedures Including Environmental Classifications
- GR-1217-CORE: Telcordia Specification “Generic Requirements for Separable Electrical Connectors”
FCI Product Qualification Test reports
- EL 2011-02-013: XCede® Connectors Qualification Testing
3.2
3.3
4.0
REQUIREMENTS
4.1
Materials
The material for each component shall be as specified herein or equivalent.
-
Contacts:
High Performance Copper Alloy
-
Plating:
•
Contact Mating Area: Performance-based plating, qualified to meet the requirements of this
specification, including the Telcordia GR-1217-CORE (Issue 2) Central Office test
sequence.
•
Compliant Tail Termination Areas: Tin or tin-lead over nickel.
-
Housings:
High temperature thermoplastic; UL 94V-0 compliant
Visual Examination of Product
Visual examinations shall be performed using 10x magnification. Parts should be free from
blistering, cracks, discoloration, etc.
4.2
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5.0
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
5.1
Contact Resistance
Low Level (LLCR) Measurements shall be performed using a four-wire method per EIA 364-23. The
maximum initial signal contact resistance is to be 55 mΩ. The increase in resistance for any position
shall not exceed 10 mΩ.
The following details apply:
a.
b.
c.
5.2
Test voltage: 20 mV maximum open circuit
Test current: 100 mA maximum
Number of readings: 500 minimum
Insulation Resistance
The insulation resistance of mated connectors shall not be less than 1000 MΩ after environmental
exposure when measured in accordance with EIA 364-21
The following details shall apply:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Test voltage: 500 VDC
Electrification time: 60 seconds
Points of measurement: between closest adjacent contacts
Number of readings: 30 (10 readings per loose-piece connector set)
5.3
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
There shall be no evidence of arc-over, insulation breakdown, or excessive leakage current
(> 0.5 mA) when the mated connectors are tested in accordance with EIA 364-20.
The following details shall apply:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Test voltage: 500 VAC, 60Hz
Test duration: 60 seconds
Voltage application rate: 500 V per second
Points of Measurement: between closest adjacent contacts
Number of readings: 30 (10 readings per loose-piece connector set)
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6.0
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
6.1
Mating / Un-mating Force
Perform in accordance with EIA 364-13. The force to mate a receptacle connector and compatible
header shall not exceed 0.65N per contact. The un-mating force shall not be less than 0.15 N per
contact. The following details shall apply:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cross head speed: 1 inch per minute
Lubrication: Backplane header module contacts only
Utilize free-floating fixtures
Number of mate/un-mate cycles: 3
Number of mated connector pairs to be tested: per test matrix tables
7.0
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
After exposure to the following environmental conditions in accordance with “Table 1 – Qualification Test
Matrix”, the product shall show no physical damage and shall meet the electrical and mechanical
requirements in sections 6 and 7. Unless specified otherwise the products shall be mated during exposure.
7.1
Thermal Shock:
Perform in accordance with EIA 364-32. The following details shall apply:
a. Number of cycles: 5
b. Temperature range: -55 to +85
o
C
c. Time at each temperature (mass-dependent):
•
30 minutes minimum per cycle, group 3a
•
60 minutes minimum per cycle, group 3b
d. Transfer time: 30 seconds maximum
7.2
Cyclical Humidity and Temperature:
Samples are to be exposed to cyclical humidity and temperature in accordance with EIA 364-31.
Samples are to be subjected to 50 cycles of 10-hour duration for a total of 500 hours.
One cycle consists of the following steps.
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.3
2 hour ramp from 25°C at 80%-98% RH to 65°C at 90%-98% RH
4 hour dwell at 65°C at 90%-98% RH
2 hour ramp down to 25°C at 80%-98% RH
2 hour dwell at 25°C at 80%-98% RH
Temperature Life:
Perform in accordance with EIA 364-17. Headers and receptacles shall remain mated without any
electrical load. The following details shall apply:
a. Temperature: 85°C
b. Duration: 500 hours
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