Customer: Connector Requirements #1 #2
Shell
Shell Style
Shell Material
Plating
Size Restrictions
Env./Non-Env. Sealed
Mating & Keying
Ins./Ext. Force Requirements
Alternate keying needed
Coupling
Threaded
Bayonet
Push-Pull
Environment
What is the minimum, average and maximum temperature range? How does it vary over
time?
What are the humidity conditions, i.e. dry, occasional moisture, continually wet?
What are the expected chemical exposures?
What level of corrosion resistance is expected?
What atmospheric conditions are expected, i.e. gas type, pressure, altitude, etc…?
What is the preferred connector body plating material?
Under what conditions is the connector to be environmental sealed i.e. mated, unmated
or both?
What type of shock and/or vibration are expected?
Noise Considerations
What are the EMI / RFI Shielding requirements?
Contacts
# of contacts
Contact plating
Wire Gauge
Crimp/Solder
Insertion Forces for Individual Mating Contacts
Extraction Forces for Individual Mating Contacts
Electrical Data
Current carrying capacity - AC/DC etc.
Potential Voltage
Potential Amps
Frequency Exposure
Horsepower Ratings Associated with the End Product
Level of Insulation Resistance
Level of Dielectric Withstand
Does the application develop a surge current over the quiescent operating current?
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