This specification defines the performance, tests and quality requirements for the CF Header & Receptacle
connector.
This document is composed of the following sections.
1. General
2. Scope
3. Applicable Documents
4. Requirements
Design and Construction
Material
Finish
5. Test Methods and Requirements
6. Test Plan
7. Revision Record
2.0
SCOPE
This specification is applicable to the termination characteristics of the product of CF family which provide
interconnection of computer peripherals.
3.0
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
3.1 Military Standards:
3.1.1 MIL-STD-202F: Test methods for electronic and electrical component parts.
3.1.2 MIL-STD-1344A: Test methods for electrical connectors.
3.2 Industry Specification/Other Standards:
3.2.1 UL-94: Tests for flammability of plastic materials.
3.2.2 EIA 364: Electrical connector/socket test procedures including environmental classifications.
3.2.3 CFA: CompactFlash Association Standard.
4.0
REQUIREMENT
4.1 Design and Construction:
Connectors shall be of the design construction and physical dimensions specified on the applicable
product drawing and shall be capable of meeting the qualification test requirements specified herein.
4.2 Materials
4.2.1 Housing:
The insulators shall be rated flame retardant 94V-O in accordance with UL-94.
4.2.2 Terminal:
Copper Alloy.
4.2.3 Shell:
Stainless Steel.
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4.3 Ratings
4.3.1 Rated Voltage (Max.): 100Vac rms.
4.3.2 Rated Current (Max.): 0.5A per contact.
4.3.3 Ambient/Operating Temperature Range: -40℃ to +85℃.
4.3.4 Storage Temperature Range: -40℃ to +85℃ (Recommended).
4.4 Finish:
The finish for applicable components shall be specified on the applicable product drawing
4.4.1 Contact Area: Gold plating with Nickel under-plated.
4.4.2 Solder Tail Area: Tin/Lead plating or Matte Tin plating with Nickel under-plated.
5.0
TEST METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS:
5.1 Electrical Performance:
Item
Test Description
5.1.1
Test Methods
Requirement
1).Initial: 40 mΩ Maximum.
2).After test: 20 mΩ Maximum
change from the initial change.
LL Contact Resistance
EIA 364-23A (or MIL-STD-1344A,
Method 3002.1, Test Condition B)
5.1.2
Insulation Resistance
EIA 364-21A (or MIL-STD-202F,
1).Initial: 1000 MΩ Minimum.
Method 302, Test Condition B)
Applied voltage 500VDC for 1 minute. 2).After test: 100 MΩ Minimum.
1).No shorting during 1 minute
@500VAC(rms), with 1 mA maximum
current leakage.
5.1.3
Dielectric Withstanding
EIA 364-20A (or MIL-STD-202F,
Voltage
Method 301, Test Condition B)
5.1.4
Temperature Rise
EIA 364-70 Method B (or IEC-512-
PT3)
0.5 Amperes per contact, without
exceeding 30℃ temperature rise
above ambient.
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5.2 Mechanical Performance:
Item
Test Description
5.2.1
Random Vibration
Test Methods
Requirement
1). No discontinuities greater than
100ns.
2). Meet visual requirement, no
physical damage.
3). Meet requirements of additional
tests as specified in test sequence in
Section 6
EIA 364-28A Test Condition III ( or
MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D, Test
Condition B)
5.2.2
Mechanical Shock
EIA 364-27A Test Condition A ( or
MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Test
Condition A)
1). No discontinuities greater than
100ns.
2). Meet visual requirement, no
physical damage.
3). Meet requirements of additional
tests as specified in test sequence in
Section 6
5.2.3
Durability
EIA 364-09B
The recommended cycle rate
(cycle/hour):
Automatic equipment: 500+/-50
Manual mating/unmating: 300 Max.
1). 10000 mating cycles (under office
environment) without exceeding
LLCR.
2). Meet visual requirement, no
physical damage.
3). Meet requirements of additional
tests as specified in test sequence in
Section 6
5.2.4
Total Mating Force
EIA 364-13A
1). Initial : 28.8 N Maximum
2). After test: 28.8 N Maximum
At 25mm/minute
5.2.5
Total Unmating Force
EIA 364-13A
1). Initial : 4.9 N Minimum, 24.5 N
Max.
2). After test: 4.9 N Minimum, 24.5 N
Max.
At 25mm/minute
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5.2.6
Single Pin Holding
Force
EIA-364-29A
Push pin on the axis with 9.8N minimum force at a speed of 25 min / minute
while holding insulator rigid.
5.2.7
Single Socket Holding
EIA-364-29A
Force
Push socket on the axis with 4.9N minimum force at a speed of 25 min /
minute while holding insulator rigid.
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5.3 Environmental Performance:
Item
5.3.1
Test Description
Thermal Shock
Test Methods
EIA 364-32B, Test Condition I ( or
MIL-STD-202F, Method 107G, Test
Condition A)
Requirement
1). Meet visual requirement, show no
physical damage.
2). Meet requirements of additional
-55℃ to 85℃, 5minutes transition time tests as specified in test sequence in
(max.), 5 cycles (1 cycle=1 hour).
Section 6
5.3.2
Humidity
( Temperature-
Humidity Cycling )
EIA 364-31A, Test Condition B
Method III ( or MIL-STD-202F,
Method 106E )
10 (24hour) cycles with connector
mated.
1). Meet visual requirement, show no
physical damage.
2). Meet requirements of additional
tests as specified in test sequence in
Section 6
5.3.3
Salt Spray
EIA 364-26, Test Condition B ( or
MIL-STD-202F, Method 101D, Test
Condition B )
1). Meet visual requirement, show no
physical damage.
2). Meet requirements of additional
tests as specified in test sequence in
Section 6
5.3.4
Resistance to
Soldering Heat
Place the connector on the PCB and
expose to the reflow oven.
Peak Temp: 260℃ for 10sec.
No physical damage such as crack
and deformation of housing.
5.3.5
Solderability
EIA 364-52 ( or MIL-STD-202F,
Method 208G ).
The surface of the portion to be
soldered shall at least 95% covered
with new solder coating.
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