Entering 299C Standard Connections
The following table describes the part parameters required for connectors for the following subcategories when 299C is the selected calculation model:
General
IC Socket
PCB Edge
Parameter
Type
Description
Foreign
Checkbox [Parts Count also]
Indicates whether the device is made in China. If this checkbox is selected, the failure rate of the part is calculated based on Appendix A for the 299C Parts Count or Parts Stress model chosen.
Type
Choice List [Parts Count also]
Required only for the General subcategory.
The type of connection. Choices are:
Circular and rectangular
PCB
RF Coaxial
Quality Level
Choice List [Parts Count also]
Not required for the IC Socket subcategory unless Foreign is selected.
The appropriate quality screening level of the device. Accepted quality levels and values for connections follow.
For general connections:
A1 = 0.20
A2 = 0.40
B1 = 0.70
B2 = 1.00
C = 4.00
For PCB Edge connections:
A = 0.30
B = 1.00
C = 4.50
# of Mating Cycles
Choice List
Not required for the IC Socket subcategory. Also not required when Foreign is selected.
The number of mating/unmating cycles per 1000 hours. One cycle includes both the connect and disconnect.
Plug Jack Structure
Choice List
Not required for the IC Socket subcategory. Also not required when Foreign is selected.
The type of plug jack. Choices are:
Reed
Pin
Reed Line
# of Active Contacts
Integer
Not required for the IC Socket subcategory unless Foreign is selected.
The number of conductive elements in the connector that mate with another element for the purpose of transferring electrical energy.
Insulation Type
Choice List [Parts Count also]
Not required for the IC Socket subcategory. Also not required when Foreign is selected.
The type of insulation used within the connector. Many different choices are available, including Polyimide, PTFE & Methedrine Fiberglass/Plastic, and more.
[Temperature Parameters]
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Not required for the IC Socket subcategory unless Foreign is selected.
For more information, see Basic Temperature Parameters.
[Derating Parameters]
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Not required for the IC Socket subcategory unless Foreign is selected.
For more information, see Derating Parameters.