Entering MIL-HDBK-217 Standard Connectors
The following table describes the part parameters required for standard connector subcategories when a MIL-HDBK-217 model is selected for the calculation. The subcategories of standard connectors are:
• General
• IC Socket
• PCB Edge
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Parameter
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Type
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Description
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Quality Level
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Choice List [Parts Count also]
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In FN1, not required for the IC Socket subcategory.
The quality screening level used in the manufacturing of the device. Choices are:
• Mil-Spec
• Commercial
For more information, see MIL-HBDK-217 Quality Levels.
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Pairing
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Choice List [excluding FN1]
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Not required for the IC Socket subcategory.
The type of connector. The choices are:
• Mated Pair
• Single Connector
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Connector Type
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Choice List [excluding FN1]
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Required only for the General subcategory.
The type of connector. Many different choices are available, including Circular/Cylindrical, Hexagonal, and more.
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Insert Material
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Choice List [FN1 only]
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Required only for the General subcategory.
The type of insert material used within the connector. Choices are:
• A - Vitr. glass, etc. (Vitreous glass, alumina ceramic, polyamide - 250 Degrees C)
• B - Diallyl phthalate, etc. (Diallyl phthalate, melamine, fluorosilicone, silicone rubber, polysolfone, epoxy resin - 200 Degrees C)
• C - Teflon, Kel-f, etc. (Polytetrafluoroethylene [teflon], chlorotrifluoroethylene [Kel-f] - 125 Degrees C)
• D - Nylon, Neoprene, etc. (1Polyamide [nylon], polychloroprene [neoprene], polyethylene - 25 Degrees C)
See MIL-HDBK-217 for more information.
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# of Mating Cycles
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Choice List
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In FN1, not required for the IC Socket subcategory.
The number of mating/unmating cycles per 1000 hours. One cycle includes both the connect and disconnect. Choices are:
• 0 to 0.05
• >0.05 to 0.5
• >0.5 to 5
• .5 to 50
• >50
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# of Active Contacts
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Integer [Parts Count also]
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Required only for the IC Socket subcategory.
The number of conductive elements in the connector that mate with other elements for the purpose of transferring electrical energy.
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Type
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Choice List
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The type of device. Many different choices are available, including Dual-in-Line Package, Single-in-Line Package, and more.
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Contact Gauge
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Choice List
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Not required for the IC Socket subcategory.
The measurement of the device. Many choices are available, ranging from 12 to 32 gauge.
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Amps/Contact
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Real (A)
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Not required for the IC Socket subcategory.
The average current across a contact in amperes.
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[Temperature Parameters]
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For more information, see Basic Temperature Parameters.
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[Derating Parameters]
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For more information, see Derating Parameters.
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