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Form E-3005
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GS-01-001
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
This specification covers the Bergstik®and Bergstrip™ Headers, designed for use in low-power
applications requiring a printed wiring -board mounted straight or right angle disconnect. The header
provides only the pin half of the interconnection, using any 0.025” square pin mateable receptacle to
complete the connection. This product is Lead Free and meets the requirement of the European
Union Directive of Restrictions for Hazardous Substances (Directive 2002/95/EC). The specification
is composed of the following sections:
Paragraph Title
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
1.2 Type
2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Qualification
3.2 Material
3.3 Finish
3.4 Design and construction
3.5 Electrical Characteristics
3.6 Mechanical characteristics
3.7 Environmental Conditions
4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Equipment Calibration
4.2 Inspection Conditions
4.3 Qualification Inspection
4.4 Acceptance Inspection
1.2 Working parameter
current rating: 5A
voltage : 110V
operating temperature: -65o to 105o C - Nylon
-65o to 130o C - PCT,PPS & LCP
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2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The following documents, of the issue in effect on the date of the latest revision of this specification, shall
form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.
Military Specifications
MIL-F-14256 Flux, Soldering, Liquid (Rosin Base), Activated
MIL-G-45204 Gold Plating, Electrodeposited
MIL-P-45209 Palladium Plating, Electrodeposited
MIL-P-55110 Printer Wiring Boards
MIL-P81728 Plating, Tin-Leaded (Electrodeposited)
Federal Specifications
QQ-N-290 Nickel Plating (Electrodeposited)
QQ-W-343 Wire, Electrical and Nonelectrical, Copper (Uninsulated)
QQ-S-571 Solder: Lead Alloy, Tin-Lead Allow, and Tin Alloy, Flux Cored
Ribbon and Wire, and Solid Form
Military Standards
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures & Tables for Inspection by Attributes
MIL-STD-202 Test Methods for Electrical and Electronic Component Parts
MIL-STD-275 Printed Wiring for Electronic Equipment
MIL-STD-1344 Test Methods for Electrical Connectors
ISO-9000 Calibration System Requirements
Industry Specifications/Standards
UL-94 Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials
ASTM B-159 Phosphor Bronze Wire
ASTM D-2897 Reinforced & Filled Nylon Injection Molding & Extrusion
Materials
FCI Labs Reports- Supporting Data
ZA5-2625 Lead Free Plating Investigation
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Qualification
Headers furnished under this specification shall be products capable of meeting or exceeding the
qualification test requirements specified herein.
3.2 Material
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The material for each part shall be specified herein, or equivalent. Substitute material shall meet or
exceed the performance requirements of this specification.
3.2.1 Contact. The contact shall be Phosphor Bronze Alloy UNS C51000 in accordance with
ASTM B-159 or other copper alloy as specified on the product drawing.
3.2.2 Insulator. The insulator shall be glass- or mineral-filled nylon in accordance with ASTM
D-2897, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) ,PCT or LCP. All plastic material shall be
rated V-0 in accordance with UL-94.
3.3 Finish
The finish of the contact shall be specified herein for the particular type of header under
consideration.
3.3.1 Solder tails. As defined by product drawings, will be plated with the specified thickness of
pure tin for Lead Free. Or 93/7 tin-lead per MIL-P-81728 option. Or gold per MIL-G-45204
Type II, Grade C option. Or palladium alloy per MIL-P-45209 option.
Tin plated “LF” product has 100% tin plating in the interface and has not been tested for
whisker growth in all interconnect environments
3.3.2 Contact Area. As defined by product drawings, will be plated with the specified thickness
of pure tin for Lead Free. Or 93/7 tin-lead per MIL-P-81728 option. Or gold per MIL-G-
45204 Type II, Grade C option. Or palladium alloy per MIL-P-45209 option.
Tin plated “LF” product has 100% tin plating in the interface and has not been tested for
whisker growth in all interconnect environments
3.3.3 All other areas. Will be plated with 50 microinches of nickel per QQ-N-290, Class 2.
3.4 Design and Construction
The header shall be a multi-piece assembly having one or two rows of contacts with solderable tail
ends for installation in .040 inch diameter holes in printed wiring boards of standard thickness. The
Bergstik® header contacts shall be insert molded or post-inserted in the insulator on rectangular
grids of .100, .125, or .150 inches or multiples thereof and shall be available in straight or right angle
configurations. The Bergstrip™ header contacts shall be post-inserted into the insulator on
rectangular grids of .100 inch and shall be available in straight configurations. The contacts shall be
available in various above- and below-board lengths suitable for use as 0.025 inch square male
disconnects or as similarly configured wrapposts for solderless wrapped connections in accordance
with MIL-STD-1130.
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3.4.1 Polarization (Optional). Removal or omission of individual contact(s) shall provide
polarization/keying to insure correct orientation of the header and an appropriately
configured mating part.
3.4.2 Workmanship. Headers shall be uniform in quality and shall be free from burrs, voids,
chips, blisters, holes, sharp edges, or other defects that will adversely affect life or
serviceability.
3.5 Electrical Characteristics
3.5.1 Insulation Resistance. The insulation resistance of the unmated and unsoldered headers
shall be not less than 5000 megohms when measured in accordance with MIL-STD-1344,
Method 3003. The following details shall apply:
a. Test Condition - 500 volts DC applied for l minute.
b. Points of Measurement - Between individually paired
adjacent and opposing contacts.
3.5.2 Dielectric Withstanding Voltage. There shall be no evidence of arc-over, insulation
breakdown, or excessive leakage current (>1 milliampere) when the unmated and
unsoldered header is tested in accordance with MIL-STD-1344, Method 3001. The
following details shall apply:
a. Test Potential - See Table I.
b. Test Duration - 50 seconds.
c. Test Condition - I (760 Torr - sea level).
d. Points of Measurement - Between individually paired adjacent and opposing contacts.
TABLE I - DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING VOLTAGE
Contact Spacing
( inch ) Test Voltage
VRMS
.100 1500
.125 1500
.150 1500
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3.6 Mechanical Characteristics
3.6.1 Contact Retention. Individual contacts in an unsoldered header shall withstand a load
applied in either direction, along the contact axis, without dislodgement from the insulator,
of 5.0 pounds in the case of insert molded contacts and 2.0 pounds in the case of post
inserted contacts.
3.7 Environmental Conditions
3.7.1 Thermal Shock. After exposure of an unmated and unsoldered header to alternate
periods of extreme high and low temperature, there shall be no evidence of cracking or
crazing of the insulatornot include open knit line or other physical damage to the
header. The dielectric withstanding voltage shall be not less than 750 volts RMS 60 HZ
(see Paragraph 3.5.2). The following details shall apply:
a. Test Conditions - B (1 hour cycles).
b. Temperature Range - -65o to 105o C - Nylon
-65o to 130o C - PCT,PPS & LCP
3.7.2 High Temperature Life. After exposure of an unmated and unsoldered header to a high
temperature operating environment, the insulation resistance of the header shall be not
less than 5,000 megohms (see Paragraph 3.5.1). The test shall be in accordance with
MIL-STD-202, Method 108. The following details shall apply:
a. Test Chamber Temperature -105o C ( + 2o)-Nylon;130oC( + 2o) PCT,PPS & LCP
b. Test Condition (Duration) B (250 hours).
c. Operating Conditions - No Current
3.8 Solderability
Plated pins shall be capable of passing BUS-19-002.
3.9 Re-Qualification product
If either of the following conditions occurs, the responsible product engineer shall initiate re-
qualification testing, consisting of all applicable parts of the qualification test matrix, table II
a. A significant design change is made to the existing product. A significant change shall
include, but is not limited to, changes in the contact material composition, contact material
thickness, contact force, contact surface geometry, underlying material composition,
underlying material thickness, insulation design, contact base material or contact lubrication
requirements.
b. A significant change is made to the manufacturing process which impacts the product form,
fit or function.
c. A significant event occurs during the production or end use requiring corrective action to be
taken relative to the product design or manufacturing process.
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4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Equipment Calibration
All test equipment and inspection facilities used in the performance of any test shall be maintained in
a calibration system in accordance with ISO 9000.
4.2 Inspection Condition
Unless otherwise specified herein, all inspections shall be performed under the following ambient
conditions:
a. Temperature: 25oC + 5o C.
b. Relative Humidity: 30 to 80%.
c. Barometric Pressure: Local Ambient
4.3 Qualification Inspection
Qualification inspection shall be performed on sample units produced with equipment and
procedures normally used in production.
4.3.1 Sample. The qualification sample shall consist of two of the largest size headers of the
particular design, configuration, and type that are the subject of the test.
4.3.2 Test Sequence. The sample headers shall be subjected to the inspections specified in
Table II in the order shown.
TABLE II - CONNECTOR QUALIFICATION INSPECTION
Examination or Test Paragraph Test Sample
1 2
Contact Retention 3.6.1 X -
Insulation Resistance 3.5.1 X -
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 3.5.3 X -
Thermal Shock 3.7.1 X -
Insulation Resistance 3.5.1 X -
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 3.5.2 X -
High Temperature Life 3.7.2 X -
Insulation Resistance 3.5.1 X -
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 3.5.2 X -
Solderability 3.8 - X
4.4 Acceptance Inspection
Acceptance inspection shall consist of the examinations specified in Table III. Appropriate in-
process inspection may, at the option of FCI, be substituted for the indicated lot sampling/inspection
provided the process output quality level is maintained.
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TABLE III - ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION
Examination AQL
Major Minor
Visual and Mechanical 1.0% 4.0%
4.4.1 Inspection Lot. An inspection lot shall consist of all headers produced under essentially
the same conditions and offered for inspection at one time.
4.4.2 Sampling Plan. Statistical sampling and inspection shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-
105, General Inspection Level II. The Acceptance Quality Level (AQL) shall be as
specified in Table III. Major and minor defects shall be as defined in MIL-STD-105.
4.4.3 Reject Lots. Rejected lots shall be reworked to correct the defects or screened to
remove defective units and resubmitted for inspection.
4.4.4 Deposition of Sample Units. Sample units that have been subjected to the acceptance
inspection shall be considered deliverable on the contract or purchase order.
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REVISION RECORD
REV PAGE DESCRIPTION EC# DATE
B 5 V11389 05/10/91
C 2 to 7 Delete MIL-STD-1130, add polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) to
3.2.2, delete 3.4.1,3.5.3,3.6.2 & 3.6.3. Delete Figure 1.
Delete Wrappost Torque and Contact Retention from table
II
V12665 09/24/91
D 3 Update 3.2.2 to add PCT resin, delete the word minimum
on 3.3.1 & 3.3.3
V40635 03/17/94
E 1 to 8 Add Bergstrip™ Header to Title. Replace connector with
header. Replace unterminated with unsoldered. Replace
DuPont with Berg.
V80237 02/04/98
F 1,3,5 Change Title from Packaging Spec to Product Spec. 3.3.2
change 150 to 120. 3.7.1 & 3.7.2 add temperature -65 ° to
130 ° add name ( Nylon).
V81231 06/23/98
G All Revised format to be consistent with GS-01-001, and
change BERG, Dupont, etc. references to FCI.
V01904 07/28/00
H 1 to 3 Add lead free information M06-0161 3/13/06
J 5 Add r-qualification notes 3.9 M07-0280 06/20/07
K 1,3,4,5 Delete notes 1.2,change note 3.3 of the plating, delete
‘‘cracks and scratches’’, add ‘‘not include open knit line’’. ELX-N-006141 09/19/11
L 1 Add working parameter content ELX-N-24463 07/07/16
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