NUMBER
TYPE
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TITLE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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1.0
Objective
This specification defines the performance, test, quality and reliability requirements of Serial Attached SCSI -
3 host and device series products.
2.0
Scope
This specification is applicable to the termination characteristics of the SAS-3 family of products which
provides for direct blind mate interconnection of disk drives to backplanes.
3.0
Ratings
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Operating Voltage Rating = 30 Volts Max (V
AC
or V
DC
)
Operating Current Rating = 1.5 Amperes per contact (DC or AC (RMS) MAX. @ 60 HZ)
Operating Temperature Range = 0 to 55 ( C) (SFF-8680 Rev 1.5)
Non-Operating Temperature Range = -40 to 85 ( C)
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o
4.0
Applicable Documents
4.1
FCI Specifications
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
Engineering drawings
Process drawings
Application specification(s)
4.1.3.1
4.1.3.2
4.1.3.3
4.1.3.4
4.1.3.5
4.1.3.6
4.1.3.7
4.1.3.8
4.1.3.9
BUS-03-114:
GS-15-007:
GS-15-015:
BUS-19-002:
GS-19-048:
GS-19-039:
BUS-19-122:
GS-19-027:
Capacitance Measurement
Electrodeposited Tin
Gold in Contact Plating
Solderability
Porosity
Plating Adhesion
Solder Joint Reliability
Moisture Sensitivity Level
Pb-free Solder Heat Resistance Procedure – Convection Oven
Flow
4.1.3.11 GS-22-012:
Pb-free Solder Heat Resistance Procedure – Wave Solder
BUS-15-002/X: Nickel Plating
4.1.3.10 GS-22-011:
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4.1.4
Material specification(s)
4.1.4.1
Refer to the respective FCI engineering drawings
4.2
Industry or Trade Association standards
MIL-STD-2166: Connectors, Electrical and Compliant Pin
4.3
National or International Standards
4.3.1 Flammability: UL94V-0
4.3.2 EIA 364: Electrical Connector/Socket Test Procedures Including Environmental Classifications.
4.3.3 SFF-8482, SFF-8680
4.4
FCI Laboratory Reports - Supporting Data
DL-2012-07-025A-CR (Test per GS-12-282)
4.5
Safety Agency Approvals
UL File: E66906
5.0
Requirements
5.1
Qualification
Connectors furnished under this specification shall be capable of meeting the qualification test
requirements specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, all measurements shall be performed within
the following lab conditions:
Temperature:
15 to 35°C
Relative Humidity: 20% to 80%
Atmospheric Pressure:
5.2
Material
The material for each component shall be as specified herein or equivalent. Substitute material shall
meet the performance requirements of this specification.
5.2.1 Receptacle Terminal - The base material shall be phosphor bronze strip or equivalent.
5.2.2 Plug Terminal – The base material shall be brass or equivalent.
5.2.3 Plug and Receptacle Insulator Housings – The insulators for the plug and receptacle
connectors shall be molded of glass filled high performance polyplastic that is rated UL94V-0
or better in accordance with UL-94. See applicable product drawing for material.
5.2.4 Plug Hold-down Terminal – The base material shall be brass or equivalent.
5.2.5 Receptacle Hold-down Terminal – The base material shall be phosphor or brass. See
applicable product drawing for material.
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5.3
Finish
5.3.1 The finish for applicable components shall be as specified herein or equivalent. The plug and
receptacle terminals shall be plated in the contact area to the minimum gold or palladium
nickel with gold flash plating thickness specified on product prints (over 1,27um/50u”
minimum nickel underplate). The plug and receptacle terminal soldertail section shall be
plated with 1,27um/50u” minimum tin as specified on product print (over 1,27um/50u” nickel
minimum underplate). The plug and receptacle press fit area shall be plated with 0,5um/20u”
minimum – 1,5um/60u” maximum tin (over 1,27um/50u” nickel minimum underplate). No
plating at cut-off point.
5.3.2 The metal hold down terminals for the plug and receptacle connectors shall be plated with
1,27um/50u” minimum tin as specified on product prints (over 1,27um/50um minimum nickel
underplate). No plating at cut-off point.
5.4
Design and Construction
Connectors shall be of the design, construction, and physical dimensions specified on the applicable
product drawing. The plug connector shall be a multi-piece assembly having single row of contacts in
the mating area which dividing into two signal segments (S1-S7, S8-S14) and power segment (P1-
P15) or either one which transition out to either surface mount style or solder style soldertail to
accommodate various P.C. board thickness. The contact pattern in the mating area will have short and
long terminals in a specific pattern that results in a 0.5mm (0,020’) differential between contact points
in the long and short terminals. (This allows for first mate-last break capability - see respective product
prints for location of short and long terminals.)
The receptacle connector shall be a multi-piece assembly having single row of contacts in the mating
area which dividing into two signal segments (S1-S7, S8-S14) and a power segment (P1-P15) which
transit out to a in-line or stagger through hole pattern or surface mount pad. The contact pattern in the
mating area will have short and long terminals in a specific pattern that results in a 0.5mm (0.020”)
differential between contact points in the long and short terminals. (This allows for first mate-last break
capability – see respective product prints for location of short and long terminals.) The receptacle hold
down terminal has the board retention features that secures the connector to the board in preparation
for solder reflow (through-hole) or board termination (press-fit or SMT).
A polarization peg (optional) on the bottom of the connector housing assures proper connector
orientation during board mounting. The receptacle through hole connector and press fit connector are
designed to terminate to board thickness of 1.57mm (0.062”), 2.36mm (0.093”) and 3.18mm (0.125”).
Visual examinations of connectors are to be done per EIA 364-18.
5.4.1 Mating. The connectors shall be capable of mating and unmating manually without
the use of special tools.
5.4.2 Workmanship. Connectors shall be uniform in quality and shall be free from burrs,
scratches, cracks, voids, chips, blisters, pin holes, sharp edges, and other defects that will
adversely affect product’s life or serviceability.
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6.0
Electrical Characteristics
6.1
Current Rating
The temperature rise above ambient shall not exceed 30°C at any point in the system when all
contacts are powered at _1.5___ (amperes) or one contact is powered at _1.5___ (amperes).
The following details shall apply:
a. Ambient Conditions – still air at 25°C
b. Current Rating – 1.5A min per contact, continuous
c.
Test configuration –
(i) Mount the connector to a test PCB.
(ii) Wire power pins P1, P2, P8 and P9 in parallel for power.
(iii) Wire ground pins P4, P5, P6 and P10 and P12 in parallel for return.
(iv) Supply 6A in total of DC current to the power pins in parallel, returning
from the parallel ground pins (P4, P5, P6, P10 and P12).
(v) Measure and record the temperature after 96 hours (45 minutes ON and
15 minutes OFF per hour).
d. Reference SFF-8680 - Power section (per pin):
- Continuous Current 1.5A
- Peak Current 2.5A 1.5s
- Peak Current Pre-charge 6A 1ms
- Signal section (per pin):
- Continuous current 500 mA
6.2
Contact Resistance, Low Level (LLCR)
The low level contact resistance shall not exceed __30__ milliohms initially. The low level contact
resistance shall also not exceed __15___ milliohms increase in resistance (from the initial
measurement) after any treatment and/or environmental exposure. Measurements shall be in
accordance with EIA 364-23.
The following details shall apply:
a. Test Voltage - 20 milli-volts DC max at open circuit.
b. Test Current - Not to exceed 100 milli-amperes.
6.3
Insulation Resistance
The insulation resistance of
mated
connectors shall not be less than _1000M_ ohms initially and after
environmental exposure.
Measurements shall be in accordance with EIA 364-21.
The following details shall apply:
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a. Test Voltage - _500__ volts DC.
b. Preparation – The connectors shall be mated but not soldered to a PC board
c. Electrification Time - 1 minute.
d. Points of Measurement - Between adjacent contacts
6.4
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
There shall be no evidence of arc-over, insulation breakdown, or excessive leakage current > _0.5mA
max (amperes) when the
mated
connectors are tested in accordance with EIA 364-20, method B
The following details shall apply:
a. Test Voltage – DC 500V or AC 500Vrms___ volts (DC or AC RMS, 60Hz).
b. Preparation – The connectors shall be mated but not soldered to a PC board
b. Test Duration – 1 minute.
c. Test Condition - 1 (760 Torr - sea level).
d. Points of Measurement - Between adjacent contacts.
6.5
Press-fit Interface Contact Resistance, Low Level (LLCR)
The interface between compliant section and plated through hole. The change in low level contact
resistance shall not exceed __1.0_ milliohms after environmental exposure when measured in
accordance with EIA 364-23.
The following details shall apply:
a. Test Voltage - 20 milli-volts DC max at open circuit.
b. Test Current - Not to exceed 100 milli-amperes.
7.0
7.1
Mechanical Characteristics
Mating/Unmating Force
Backplane/ Blindmate: The force to mate a receptacle connector and compatible plug connector shall
not exceed _25 N (2.55 kgf). The unmating force shall not be less than 5 N (0.51 kgf) initial and after
500 cycles.
Cable: The force to mate a receptacle connector and compatible plug shall not exceed _50 N_(5.1
kgf). The unmating force shall not be less than 20 N (2.04 kgf) initial after 25 cycles.
The following details shall apply:
a. Cross Head Speed - max. rate 25 mm per minute.
b. Utilize free floating fixtures.
d. Reference – EIA 364-13.
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