Product
Specification
Power Distribution Tap
1.
1.1.
SCOPE
Content
108-11030
8 Oct 2016
Rev G
This specification covers performance, tests and quality requirements for TE Connectivity (TE) power
distribution taps. These taps are available in .100 X .300 and .125 X .250 inch centerlines. The .125
X .250 taps are available in 6 and 10 position while the .100 X .300 tap is available in 10 position only.
1.2.
Definitions
For the purpose of this specification, the following definitions shall apply.
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1.3.
Power Distribution Tap: A printed circuit board mounted device intended as an interface between
printed circuit board and power leads.
ACTION PIN* Contacts: Pins used on power distribution tap for distributing current to printed
circuit board.
Qualification
When tests are performed on the subject product line, procedures specified in Figure 1 shall be used.
All inspections shall be performed using applicable inspection plan and product drawing.
1.4.
Qualification Test Results
Successful qualification testing on the subject product line was completed in Jan93. The Qualification
Test Report number for this testing is 501-215. This documentation is on file at and available from
Engineering Practices and Standards (EPS).
2.
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The following documents constitute a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless
otherwise specified, the latest edition of the document applies. In the event of conflict between the
requirements of this specification and the product drawing, the product drawing shall take precedence.
In the event of conflict between the requirements of this specification and the referenced documents,
this specification shall take precedence.
2.1.
TE Documents
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109 Series: Test Specifications as indicated in Figure 1
114-11000: Application Specification (Power Distribution Taps)
501-215: Qualification Test Report (Power Distribution Tap)
3.
3.1.
REQUIREMENTS
Design and Construction
Product shall be of the design, construction and physical dimensions specified on the applicable
product drawing.
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3.2.
Materials
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3.3.
Contact: Copper alloy 725
Housing: Thermoplastic, UL94V0
Ratings
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Current: See Figure 2 for applicable current carrying capability
Operating Temperature: -55 to 85C
Storage Temperature: <35C
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 Test Specification 109-1.
3.5.
Test Requirements and Procedures Summary
Test Description
Requirement
Meets requirements of product drawing and
Application Specification 114-11000.
ELECTRICAL
Procedure
Visual, dimensional and
functional per applicable
quality inspection plan.
TE Spec 109-25.
Measure potential drop of
mated contacts assembled in
housing.
Calculate resistance.
See Figure 7.
TE Spec 109-3.
Subject connectors to 1
ampere test current and
millivolt test method.
TE Spec 109-51.
Subject mated contacts to
250 cycles at 31.25 amperes
for 15 minutes ON and 15
minutes OFF.
TE Spec 109-45-1.
Measure temperature rise vs
current.
See Figures 2 and 5.
TE Spec 109-21-5.
Subject mated connectors
to 16.91 G's rms for 20
minutes in each of 3 mutually
perpendicular planes.
See Figure 6.
Measure force necessary to
mount tap onto test board
using proper mounting fixture
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Examination of product.
Termination resistance,
specified current.
Position
6
10
Termination resistance, dry
circuit.
Position
6
10
Current cycling.
See Note.
Test
Current
(amperes)
15
25
Resistance
(milliohms)
maximum)
.5
.4
Resistance
(milliohms maximum)
.5
.4
Temperature rise vs current. 30C maximum temperature rise at specified
current.
MECHANICAL
Random vibration.
No discontinuities greater than 10
microseconds.
See Note.
Board insertion force.
400 pounds maximum for 10 position.
240 pounds maximum for 6 position.
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per applicable Instruction
Sheet.
See Figures 4A and 4B.
Figure 1 (continued)
Board extraction force.
Torque.
70 pounds minimum for 10 position.
42 pounds minimum for 6 position.
See Note.
Measure force necessary to
remove tap from test board.
Apply 9 inch pounds torque to
tap screw terminal, hold 15
seconds and release.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Thermal shock.
See Note.
TE Spec 109-22.
Subject taps with wire in
place to 500 cycles
between -55 and 85C.
TE Spec 109-23-4, Condition
B.
Subject taps with wire in
place to 10
humidity-temperature cycles
between 25 and 65C at 95%
RH.
TE Spec 109-43.
Subject taps with wire in
place to 85C for 168 hours.
Humidity-temperature
cycling.
See Note.
Temperature life.
See Note.
NOTE
Shall meet visual requirements, show no physical damage and shall meet requirements of additional
tests specified in Test Sequence in Figure 3.
Figure 1 (end)
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Figure 2A
Current Carrying Capability
Wire Size (AWG)
Connector Size
6 position
10 position
NOTE
10
.91
1.00
12
.75
.82
To determine acceptable current carrying capacity for connector size and wire gage indicated, use
the Multiplication Factor (F) from the above chart and multiply times the Base Rated Current for
single circuit at the maximum operating temperature shown in Figure 2A.
Figure 2B
Current Rating
Rev F
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3.6.
Product Qualification And Requalification Test Sequence
Test Group (a)
1
Test or Examination
Examination of product
Termination resistance, dry circuit
Current cycling
Temperature rise vs current
Vibration
Board insertion force
Board extraction force
Torque
Thermal shock
Humidity-temperature cycling
Temperature life
NOTE
(a)
(b)
(c)
6
5
8
2
12
3,10
2,8
4
5
6
See paragraph 4.1.A.
Numbers indicate sequence in which tests are performed.
25 amperes for 10 pin, 15 amperes for 6 pin.
Figure 3
2
6
10
2
4,9
1
2
1
3
1
4
1
3,8
Test Sequence (b)
Termination resistance, specified current (c) 4,7,9,11 3,5,7,9
Rev F
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