HANDYLINK™
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
HANDYLINK™
I/O CONNECTORS
44828 SMT Receptacle
Connector
45560 SMT Cradle
Connector
45339 and 45593
Plug Connector Modules
REVISION:
ECR/ECN INFORMATION:
EC No:
UCP2006-2962
DATE:
2006/08/07
TITLE:
SHEET No.
A1
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
HANDYLINK™I/O CONNECTOR SYSTEM
CREATED / REVISED BY:
CHECKED BY:
2 of 26
APPROVED BY:
DOCUMENT NUMBER:
SD-45593-001
Marc Simmel
Marc Simmel
Joe Comerci
TEMPLATE FILENAME: PRODUCT_SPEC[SIZE_A](V.1).DOC
HANDYLINK™
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
Section
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
4.1
4.2
5.0
5.1
Scope
Product Description
Applicable Documents and Specifications
Mating and Un-Mating of Connectors
Recommendations for Mating and Un-Mating
Mating Alignment Tolerances
Soldering Process Recommendations
44828 SMT Receptacle Connector
5.1.1 PCB Layout
5.1.2 Solder Paste Stencil Layout
5.1.3 Reflow Profile
5.1.4 Inspection
45560 SMT Cradle Connector
5.2.1 PCB Layout
5.2.2 Solder Paste Stencil Layout
5.2.3 Reflow Profile
5.2.4 Inspection
45339 Plug Module for Wire Termination
5.3.1 Applicable Wire Sizes
5.3.2 Wire Preparation
5.3.3 Inspection
45593 Plug Module for PCB Termination
5.4.1 PCB Layout
5.4.2 Inspection
Table of Contents
Page
Section
3
3
3
4
4
6
6.0
Mechanical Design Recommendations
6.1 Mechanical Fasteners and Support
6.1.1 Receptacle Connector
6.1.2 Plug Connector Modules
6.1.3 Cradle Connector
6.2 Ingress Protection
6.3 Plug Cable Over-Molding
6.3.1 Wire Soldering
6.3.2 Encapsulation
6.3.3 Strain Relief
6.3.4 Final Over-Molding
6.4 Design Best Practices
6.4.1 Plug Over-mold Designs
6.4.2 Cradle Designs
7.0
Electrical Recommendations
7.1 Power Considerations
7.2 High Speed Signal Transmission
Page
8
10
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14
5.2
6
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21
5.3
7
5.4
7
REVISION:
ECR/ECN INFORMATION:
EC No:
UCP2006-2962
DATE:
2006/08/07
TITLE:
SHEET No.
A1
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
HANDYLINK™I/O CONNECTOR SYSTEM
CREATED / REVISED BY:
CHECKED BY:
3 of 26
APPROVED BY:
DOCUMENT NUMBER:
SD-45593-001
Marc Simmel
Marc Simmel
Joe Comerci
TEMPLATE FILENAME: PRODUCT_SPEC[SIZE_A](V.1).DOC
HANDYLINK™
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
1.0 SCOPE
This specification addresses the manufacturing techniques and end-usage considerations for Molex’s 0.8mm pitch HandyLink™ I/O
Connectors. The common contact interface used in this family of connectors consists of a flat pad mated to a radiussed edge on a
compression spring blade. The flat pad is enclosed by plastic in an over-molded receptacle housing which provides a sealed
ineterface to facilitate ingress protection. The compression spring blades are extremely durable and are capable of sustaining over
20,000 mating cycles. Two “passive” latches counteract the compression springs to keep the connector pairs mated but enable
simple disconnection by the end-user.
The customer is encouraged to contact Molex with any questions regarding the application of this product.
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Product Names and Part Numbers
SMT Receptacle Connectors
Series
: 44828
SMT Cradle Connectors
Series 45560 (Perpendicular and Parallel Mating)
Plug Connector Modules
Series 45339 (Wire Termination)
Series 45593 (PCB Termination)
2.2 Dimensions, Materials, Platings, and Markings
(See applicable sales drawings for information)
3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Product Specification: PS-44828-001; Sales Drawing s: SD-44828-162, SD-45560-160, SD-45560-161, SD-45339-160, SD-45593-160
REVISION:
ECR/ECN INFORMATION:
EC No:
UCP2006-2962
DATE:
2006/08/07
TITLE:
SHEET No.
A1
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
HANDYLINK™I/O CONNECTOR SYSTEM
CREATED / REVISED BY:
CHECKED BY:
4 of 26
APPROVED BY:
DOCUMENT NUMBER:
SD-45593-001
Marc Simmel
Marc Simmel
Joe Comerci
TEMPLATE FILENAME: PRODUCT_SPEC[SIZE_A](V.1).DOC
HANDYLINK™
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
4.0 MATING AND UN-MATING OF CONNECTORS
This section describes the preferred methods for mating and un-mating the HandyLink™ connectors.
4.1
Recommendations for Mating and Un-Mating
This connector system utilizes a “passive” latching feature. There is no button to press to latch or unlatch. To latch, simply push the
plug into the receptacle (the connectors are polarized to discourage improper mating). To unlatch, simply grip the plug body firmly and
pull it straight out of the receptacle.
4.2
Mating Alignment Tolerances
4.2.a 44828 Receptacle to 45339 or 45593 Plug Connectors
The HandyLink™ plug and receptacle have been appropriately designed and toleranced to be mated and unmated by hand. The
connectors’ alignment features are manufactured with clearances to allow axial mating mis-alignment, as illustrated in the Figure 1,
below:
Figure 1. Receptacle to Plug Connector
Axial Alignment (units: mm)
REVISION:
ECR/ECN INFORMATION:
EC No:
UCP2006-2962
DATE:
2006/08/07
TITLE:
SHEET No.
A1
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
HANDYLINK™I/O CONNECTOR SYSTEM
CREATED / REVISED BY:
CHECKED BY:
5 of 26
APPROVED BY:
DOCUMENT NUMBER:
SD-45593-001
Marc Simmel
Marc Simmel
Joe Comerci
TEMPLATE FILENAME: PRODUCT_SPEC[SIZE_A](V.1).DOC