Table 3 - Screen test requirement vs. environmental category

X: indicates the appropriate test procedure,
A: indicates an alternative resource for information


Test/screen
Test method
Requirement
Environmental category
Electrical connectors (types: C, D, M, P, RF)
MILIND
SP1 - SP6
Mechanical tests and requirements:
Visual/dimensional

All types

Subclause 5.1.1

EIA-364-18

minimum magnification of 3X
X
X
Mating force/ coupling torque MIL-STD-1344 Method 20132.5 N (10 oz -f) x # of contacts for C, M: D type use table 1 in 5.3
X
A
All typesEIA-364-13 see Subclause 5.3 for RF and P.
X
X
DurabilityMIL-STD-1344 Method 2016 500 times
X
A
All typesEIA-364-09 subclause 5.2
X
X
ImpactMIL-STD-1344 Method 2015 8 x at 1.2 m (4 ft).
X
A
Special cases,
C type		EIA-364-42 Subclause 5.25
X
X
Crimp tensile strengthMIL-STD-1344 Method 2003 M Type: no breakage or pull out for 22 N (5 lb-f) or less.
X
A
M & P typesEIA-364- 08 more specific for P,

Subclause 5.21

X
X
Insert retentionMIL-STD-1344 Method 2010 C: 517 kPa (75 psi),

D: 414 kPa (60 psi), 1400 kPa (200 psi) for H(&D), M: 345 kPa (50 psi) max

X
A
C, D & M typesEIA-364-35 Subclause 5.18
X
X
Contact RetentionMIL-STD-1344 Method 2007 45 N (10 lb-f) for size 22 contacts on C, 40 N (9 lb-f) for D, 22 N (5 lb-f) for P, M and 27 N (6 lb) for RF
X
A
All types of crimp removableEIA-364-29 Subclause 5.7
X
X
Cable retentionMIL-STD-1344

Method 1006

2 N (8 oz-f) per contact
X
A
D type onlyEIA-364-38 Subclause 5.32
X
X

Test/screen
Test method
requirement
Environmental category
Electrical connectors (types: C, D, M, P, RF)
MILIND SP1 - SP6
Mechanical tests and requirements:
Contact engagement/ separation force MIL-STD-1344 Method 2014solder type contacts
X
A
C, D, M & P typesEIA-364-37 Subclause 5.9
X
X
Contact insertion/ removalMIL-STD-1344 Method 2012 C: less than 67 N (15 lb-f) (insert) less than 45 N (10 lb-f) (removal) for contact size 22. D: 18 N (4 lb-f) for intertion/ removal
X
A
(Not for hermetics) C & D typesEIA-364-05
Subclause 5.4
X
X
Maintenance agingMIL-STD-1344 Method 2002
X
A
(Not for hermetics)

C & D types

 EIA-364-24Subclause 5.22
X
X
* Vibration MIL-STD-1344 Method 2005 Test cond. VI is default
X
A
All typesEIA-364-28 Subclause 5.14
X
X
Mechanical shock (specified pulse) MIL-STD-1344 Method 2004C: 300 Gs,

D,M: 50 Gs,

P: 100 Gs

X
A
All typesEIA-364-27
Subclause 5.11
X
X
External bending momentEIA-364-43
Optional and not covered in detail in this document
X
X
Resistance to soldering heatMIL-STD-202 Method 210 360 C for 4 to 5 s.
X
A
D and M typesEIA-364-56 Subclause 5.23
X
X
SolderabilityMIL-STD-202 Method 208
X
A
D and M typesEIA-364-52 Subclause 5.24
X
X

Test/screen
Test method
Requirement
Environmental category
Electrical connectors (types: C, D, M, P, RF)
MILIND SP1 - SP6
Mechanical tests and requirements:
Contact pin strength

D type only

MIL-C-24308

Subclause 5.31
X
X
Coupling proof torque

RF type only

Section 5.36
X
Electrical tests and requirements:
Shell-to-shell conductivityMIL-STD-1344 Method 3007 Subclause 5.26

Maximum Potential depends on plating.

X
X
C type only
Dielectric withstanding voltage MIL-STD-1344 Method 3001Test condition I for sea level, Test condition IV for high-altitude 200 m

(656 ft)

X
A
all typesEIA-364-20 Subclause 5.5
X
X
Magnetic permeabilityMIL-STD-1344 Method 3006 relative permeability less than 2.0 mu
X
A
D typeEIA-364-54Subclause 5.17
X
X
Insulation resistance (ambient and high MIL-STD-1344 Method 3003IR > 5000 M, at 500 Vdc, unconditioned.

Default:

Ambient = 25 C

X
A
temperature)

all types

EIA-364-21 High temp = 200 C

Subclause 5.6

X
X
Contact resistanceMIL-STD-1344 Method 3004 References MIL-C-38999, MIL-C-24308.
X
A
all hermetic typesEIA-364-06 Subclause 5.8
X
X
EMI shieldingMIL-STD-1344 Method 3008 Minimum leakage specified for different coupling types
X
A
C type onlyEIA-364-66 Subclause 5.26
X
X

Test/screen
Test method
Requirement
Environmental category
Electrical connectors (types: C, D, M, P, RF)
MILIND SP1 - SP6
Electrical Tests and Requirements:
VSWR

RF type only

MIL-C-39012 Can also use EIA-364-67 for characteristic impedance.
X
X
X
RF Insertion Loss

RF type only

MIL-C-39012
X
X
X
Low-level signal contact resistance MIL-STD-1344 Method 30027 pairs of contacts
X
A
M and P types onlyEIA-364-23
X
X
Environmental tests and special requirements:
*Thermal cyclingMIL-STD-1344 Method 1003 In the range specified by environmental category conditions, 5 cycles, storage temp.range:.-55 C to +85 C :
X
A
EIA-364-32SP1, -55 C to +125 C for SP2- SP6. Subclause 5.15
X
X
Salt spray (corrosion)MIL-STD-1344 Method 1001.2 Not considered a minium requirement for space flight environments, depends on engineering documentation.
X
A
EIA-364-26For connectors without gold plated mechanical parts.
X
X
OzoneMIL-STD-1344 Method 1007.1 Subclause 5.29
X
A
C type onlyEIA-364-14
X
SP1 only, X
HumidityMIL-STD-1344 Method 1002.2 Condition II.

Not always necessary for space flight applications.

X
A
EIA-364-31Subclause 5.10
X
X
Flammablility

D, M & P

NHB 8060.130% oxygen materials test for non metal shell connectors. Essential for SP1 environment applications. Subclause 5.12
SP1 only
Flammablility MIL-STD-1344

Method 1012

For military type environments.
X
all typesASTM D635 SP2-SP6 environments. Subclause 5.38
X
SP2 - SP6 only

Test/screen
Test method
Requirement
Environmental category
Electrical connectors (types: C, D, M, P, RF)
MILIND SP1-SP6
Environmental tests and special requirements:
Corona, RF onlyEIA-364-44 Corona free at

70,000 ft

X
X
Outgassing (thermal vacuum)

all types

ASTM 595E Materials Test: 1% TML, 0.1% CVCM

Subclause 5.13

X
OdorNHB 8060.1 For nonmetal shell connectors. Subclause 5.12
SP1 only, X
ToxicityNHB 8060.1 For nonmetal shell connectors. Subclause 5.12
SP1 only, X
Residual magnetism

D type only

GSFC: S-311-P-4Details of test in Subclause 5.33
X
UV weatheringTML test as a result of UV exposure. Test procedure and testing can be conducted by Marshall Space Flight Center. Test is environment dependent. Subclause 5.39
X, SP2- SP6 only
Firewall protectionMIL-STD-1344

Method 1009

Details in Subclause 5.28
X
A
C type onlyEIA-364-45
X
X
Air leakage

hermeticity

MIL-STD-1344

Method 1008

Hermetic Types

Subclause 5.19

X
A
C, D and RF typesEIA-364-02
X
X
Atomic oxygenSubclause 5.30 For nonmetal shell connectors. Testing available through Marshall Space Flight Center.
X



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