Product
Specification
Connector System, MTA 156 Quad
1.
1.1.
SCOPE
Content
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This specification covers performance, tests and quality requirements for the TE Connectivity (TE)
MTA-.156 Quad Contact connector system. This connector system can be mass or single wire
terminated utilizing insulation displacement technology on .156 inch centerlines and mates with .045
inch square posts. This system provides a reliable interconnection between wires and posts mounted
on printed circuit boards. Quad connector is available in 2 through 12 positions. This connector system
is designed to be terminated to 18, 20 and 22 AWG wire, solid, stranded and prefused or overcoated
wire, tin plated, UL style 1007, 1061 or wire which specifies PVC insulation with temperature rating
compatible with specified operating temperatures, see Figure 4A. Wire shall be applied per application
requirements specified in Application Specification 114-1048. Wire insulation diameter shall be .070
inch maximum OD for mass terminated wire and .095 inch maximum OD for single terminated wire.
1.2.
Qualification
When tests are performed on the subject product line, procedures specified in Figure 1 shall be used.
All inspections shall be performed using the applicable inspection plan and product drawing.
2.
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The following Tyco Electronics documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.
Unless otherwise specified, the latest edition of the document applies. In the event of conflict between
the requirements of this specification and the product drawing, the product drawing shall take
precedence. In the event of conflict between the requirements of this specification and the referenced
documents, this specification shall take precedence.
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3.
3.1.
109-1: General Requirements for Test Specifications
109 Series: Test Specifications as indicated in Figure 1
114-1048: Application Specification
501-247: Test Report
REQUIREMENTS
Design and Construction
Product shall be of the design, construction and physical dimensions specified on the applicable product
drawing.
3.2.
Materials
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Contact: Copper alloy, bright tin-lead plated, lubricated
Headers: Thermoplastic polyester, UL94V-0
Header post: Brass, .045 inch square, tin plated
Housing: Nylon 6/6, black, UL94V-0
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3.3.
Ratings
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3.4.
Voltage: 600 volts AC
Current: See Figure 4 for applicable current carrying capability
Temperature: -55 to 105°
C
Performance and Test Description
Product is designed to meet the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance requirements
specified in Figure 1. All tests are performed at ambient environmental conditions per Test Specification
109-1 unless otherwise specified.
3.5.
Test Requirements and Procedures Summary
Test Description
Requirement
Meets requirements of product
drawing and Application
Specification 114-1048.
ELECTRICAL
Procedure
Visual, dimensional and functional
per applicable quality inspection
plan.
Examination of product.
Termination resistance, dry circuit.
3 milliohms maximum initial.
∆R
3 milliohms maximum.
TE Spec 109-6-1.
Subject mated contacts assembled
in housing to 50 mv open circuit at
100 ma maximum.
See Figure 3.
TE Spec 109-28-4.
Test between adjacent contacts of
unmated connector assemblies.
TE Spec 109-29-1.
Test between adjacent contacts of
unmated connector assemblies.
Insulation resistance.
5000 megohms minimum initial.
Dielectric withstanding voltage.
2.2 kvac dielectric withstanding
voltage.
1 minute hold.
Temperature rise vs current.
30° maximum temperatur e rise at TE Spec 109-45.
C
specified current.
Measure temperature rise vs
current.
See Figure 4.
See Note.
TE Spec 109-51.
Subject mated contacts to 500
cycles at 125% rated current for 15
minutes ON and 15 minutes OFF. 6
circuit fully loaded.
MECHANICAL
Current cycling.
Tensile, straight.
Wire Size
AWG
18
20
22
Slot Tensile
Lbs Minimum
26.5
17.0
12.0
TE Spec 109-16.
Determine slot tensile at rate of 1
inch per minute. Apply force parallel
to axis of wire.
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Test Description
Tensile, perpendicular, slot/wire.
Requirement
Wire Size
AWG
18
20
22
Slot Tensile
Lbs Minimum
4.5
4.0
3.4
Procedure
TE Spec 109-16.
Determine slot tensile at rate of 1
inch per minute. Apply force
perpendicular to axis of wire on
samples without dust covers, strain
relief covers or housing strain
reliefs.
TE Spec 109-21-1.
Subject mated connectors to 10-55-
10 Hz traversed in 1 minute at 0.06
inch total excursion. 2 hours in
each of 3 mutually perpendicular
planes.
See Figure 5 or 6.
TE Spec 109-26-1.
Subject mated connectors to 50 G's
half-sine shock pulses of 11
milliseconds duration. 3 shocks in
each direction applied along 3
mutually perpendicular planes, 18
total shocks.
See Figure 5.
TE Spec 109-27.
Mate and unmate connector
assemblies for 25 cycles.
Mount plain flat header in fixture
and manually mate.
TE Spec 109-30.
Pull on contacts using special
housing cut away to expose contact
top for gripping.
TE Spec 109-42, Condition A.
Measure force necessary to mate
connector assemblies with tin
plated plain flat header a distance
of 0.20 inch from point of initial
contact using free floating fixtures
at rate of 0.5 inch per minute.
TE Spec 109-42, Condition A.
Measure force necessary to
unmate connector assemblies at
rate of 0.5 inch per minute.
Vibration, sinusoidal low frequency. No discontinuities greater than 1
microsecond.
See Note.
Physical shock.
No discontinuities greater than 1
microsecond.
See Note.
Durability.
See Note.
Contact retention.
5 pounds minimum.
Mating force.
Connector
Size
2 position
6 position
10 position
12 position
Connector
Size
2 position
6 position
10 position
12 position
Lbs Maximum
Initial
4.7
14.5
26.5
35.0
Lbs Minimum
Final
0.5
1.0
3.0
5.0
Unmating force.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Thermal shock.
See Note.
TE Spec 109-22.
Subject mated connectors to 25
cycles between -55 and 85°
C.
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Test Description
Humidity-temperature cycling.
See Note.
Requirement
Procedure
TE Spec 109-23-5, Condition B.
Subject mated connectors to 10
humidity-temperature cycles
between 25 and 65° at 95% RH.
C
TE Spec 109-43.
Subject mated connectors to
temperature life at 105° for 792
C
hours.
Temperature life.
See Note.
NOTE
Shall meet visual requirements, show no physical damage and shall meet requirements of
additional tests as specified in Test Sequence in Figure 3.
Figure 1 (end)
3.6.
Product Qualification and Requalification Test Sequence
Test Group (a)
Test or Examination
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Test Sequence (b)
Examination of product
Termination resistance, dry circuit
Insulation resistance
Dielectric withstanding voltage
Temperature rise vs current
Current cycling
Tensile, straight & perpendicular
Vibration
Physical shock
Durability
Contact retention
Mating force
Unmating force
Thermal shock
Humidity-temperature cycling
Temperature life
NOTE
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
4
4
4(e)
5
2
7
4
5
3
4
3
3
2
8(d)
5
6(c)
3
3,7
3
1,9
3,6
1,6
2,5
1,6
2,5
1,9
2,8
2,6
3,7
1,8
1,5
2,4
1,5
2,4
1
1,5
2,4
See paragraph 4.1.A.
Numbers indicate sequence in which tests are performed.
Discontinuities shall not be measured. Energize at 18
E
C level for 100% loading as
determined in Test Specification 109-151.
One half samples shall be subjected to straight slot test with remaining half subjected to
perpendicular tensile test.
Precondition samples by manually mating and unmating 10 times.
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4.
4.1.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
Qualification Testing
A.
Sample Selection
Connector assemblies shall be prepared in accordance with applicable Instruction Sheets and
shall be selected at random from current production. Test group 1 shall consist of 30 connector
assemblies of 2, 6 and 10 position sizes. Test groups 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 shall each consist of 5
connector assemblies (6 position each) per group per wire size. Test group 4 shall consist of
minimum of 30 contacts from minimum of 3 connectors for maximum wire size. Test groups 1 and
9 shall be mounted per Figure 5. Test groups 2, 3 and 6 shall be mounted per Figure 4. Test
groups 4 and 7 shall be mounted per Figure 6. All wires shall be applied per AMP Specification
114-1048.
B.
Test Sequence
Qualification inspection shall be verified by testing samples as specified in Figure 3.
4.2.
Requalification Testing
If changes significantly affecting form, fit or function are made to the product or manufacturing process,
product assurance shall coordinate requalification testing, consisting of all or part of the original testing
sequence as determined by development/product, quality and reliability engineering.
4.3.
Acceptance
Acceptance is based on verification that the product meets requirements of Figure 1. Failures attributed
to equipment, test setup or operator deficiencies shall not disqualify the product. When product failure
occurs, corrective action shall be taken and samples resubmitted for qualification. Testing to confirm
corrective action is required before resubmittal.
4.4.
Quality Conformance Inspection
The applicable quality inspection plan will specify sampling acceptable quality level to be used.
Dimensional and functional requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable product drawing
and this specification.
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