TYPE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
NUMBER
GS-12-588
TITLE PAGE REVISION
XCede® Connector System
(XCede® is a registered trademark of the Amphenol Corp.)
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AUTHORIZED BY DATE
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Copyright 2011 FCI USA LLC
Form E-3334
Rev E
GS-01-001
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1.0 OBJECTIVE .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................ 3
3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
3.1 FCI Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Other Standards and Specifications ........................................................................................... 3
3.3 FCI Product Qualification Test reports ....................................................................................... 3
4.0 REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 3
4.1 Materials ..................................................................................................................................... 3
4.2 Visual Examination of Product .................................................................................................... 3
5.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................... 4
5.1 Contact Resistance ...................................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Insulation Resistance ................................................................................................................... 4
5.3 Dielectric Withstanding Voltage .................................................................................................... 4
6.0 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................. 5
6.1 Mating / Un-mating Force ........................................................................................................... 5
7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................................. 5
7.1 Thermal Shock: ........................................................................................................................... 5
7.2 Cyclical Humidity and Temperature:........................................................................................... 5
7.3 Temperature Life: ....................................................................................................................... 5
7.4 Industrial Mixed Flowing Gas (Class IIA, 4-gas): ....................................................................... 6
7.5 Vibration ...................................................................................................................................... 6
7.6 Mechanical Shock....................................................................................................................... 6
7.7 Durability ..................................................................................................................................... 6
7.8 Dust Contamination .................................................................................................................... 6
7.9 Contact Disturbance ................................................................................................................... 7
8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS .......................................................................................... 7
8.1 Equipment Calibration ................................................................................................................ 7
8.2 Inspection Conditions ................................................................................................................. 7
8.3 Sample Quantity and Description ............................................................................................... 7
8.4 Acceptance ................................................................................................................................. 7
8.5 Qualification Testing ................................................................................................................... 7
8.6 Re-Qualification Testing ............................................................................................................. 7
Table 1: Qualification Test Matrix .......................................................................................................... 8
Table 2: Qualification Sample Requirements ........................................................................................ 9
REVISION RECORD .................................................................................................................................. 10
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XCede® Connector System
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Representative XCede® Product (4-Pair version shown)
Representative Custom Daughtercard Receptacle Monoblock Assembly
Individual Daughtercard Receptacle Module
Backplane Header Modules
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XCede® Connector System
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1.0 OBJECTIVE
This specification defines the performance, test, quality and reliability requirements of the XCede®
Connector System. The test sequences defined in this specification meet the intent of the Telcordia GR-
1217-CORE document.
2.0 SCOPE
This specification is applicable to the mating and PCB termination characteristics of the XCede® high-speed
differential backplane connector with press-fit compliant-pin board termination.
3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
3.1 FCI Specifications
- Applicable FCI product customer drawings
- FCI Application Specification GS-20-121 (XCede® Connector System)
3.2 Other Standards and Specifications
- UL94V-O: Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials in Devices and Appliances
- EIA 364: Electrical Connector/Socket Test Procedures Including Environmental Classifications
- GR-1217-CORE: Telcordia Specification “Generic Requirements for Separable Electrical Connectors”
3.3 FCI Product Qualification Test reports
- EL 2011-02-013: XCede® Connectors Qualification Testing
4.0 REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Materials
The material for each component shall be as specified herein or equivalent.
- Contacts: High Performance Copper Alloy
- Plating:
• Contact Mating Area: Performance-based plating, qualified to meet the requirements of this
specification, including the Telcordia GR-1217-CORE (Issue 2) Central Office test
sequence.
• Compliant Tail Termination Areas: Tin or tin-lead over nickel.
- Housings: High temperature thermoplastic; UL 94V-0 compliant
4.2 Visual Examination of Product
Visual examinations shall be performed using 10x magnification. Parts should be free from
blistering, cracks, discoloration, etc.
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5.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
5.1 Contact Resistance
Low Level (LLCR) Measurements shall be performed using a four-wire method per EIA 364-23. The
maximum initial signal contact resistance is to be 55 mΩ. The increase in resistance for any position
shall not exceed 10 mΩ.
The following details apply:
a. Test voltage: 20 mV maximum open circuit
b. Test current: 100 mA maximum
c. Number of readings: 500 minimum
5.2 Insulation Resistance
The insulation resistance of mated connectors shall not be less than 1000 MΩ after environmental
exposure when measured in accordance with EIA 364-21
The following details shall apply:
a. Test voltage: 500 VDC
b. Electrification time: 60 seconds
c. Points of measurement: between closest adjacent contacts
d. Number of readings: 30 (10 readings per loose-piece connector set)
5.3 Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
There shall be no evidence of arc-over, insulation breakdown, or excessive leakage current
(> 0.5 mA) when the mated connectors are tested in accordance with EIA 364-20.
The following details shall apply:
a. Test voltage: 500 VAC, 60Hz
b. Test duration: 60 seconds
c. Voltage application rate: 500 V per second
d. Points of Measurement: between closest adjacent contacts
e. Number of readings: 30 (10 readings per loose-piece connector set)
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6.0 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
6.1 Mating / Un-mating Force
Perform in accordance with EIA 364-13. The force to mate a receptacle connector and compatible
header shall not exceed 0.65N per contact. The un-mating force shall not be less than 0.15 N per
contact. The following details shall apply:
a. Cross head speed: 1 inch per minute
b. Lubrication: Backplane header module contacts only
c. Utilize free-floating fixtures
d. Number of mate/un-mate cycles: 3
e. Number of mated connector pairs to be tested: per test matrix tables
7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
After exposure to the following environmental conditions in accordance with “Table 1 – Qualification Test
Matrix”, the product shall show no physical damage and shall meet the electrical and mechanical
requirements in sections 6 and 7. Unless specified otherwise the products shall be mated during exposure.
7.1 Thermal Shock:
Perform in accordance with EIA 364-32. The following details shall apply:
a. Number of cycles: 5
b. Temperature range: -55 to +85oC
c. Time at each temperature (mass-dependent):
• 30 minutes minimum per cycle, group 3a
• 60 minutes minimum per cycle, group 3b
d. Transfer time: 30 seconds maximum
7.2 Cyclical Humidity and Temperature:
Samples are to be exposed to cyclical humidity and temperature in accordance with EIA 364-31.
Samples are to be subjected to 50 cycles of 10-hour duration for a total of 500 hours.
One cycle consists of the following steps.
a. 2 hour ramp from 25°C at 80%-98% RH to 65°C at 90%-98% RH
b. 4 hour dwell at 65°C at 90%-98% RH
c. 2 hour ramp down to 25°C at 80%-98% RH
d. 2 hour dwell at 25°C at 80%-98% RH
7.3 Temperature Life:
Perform in accordance with EIA 364-17. Headers and receptacles shall remain mated without any
electrical load. The following details shall apply:
a. Temperature: 85°C
b. Duration: 500 hours
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7.4 Industrial Mixed Flowing Gas (Class IIA, 4-gas):
Expose samples to gas mixture per Telcordia GR-1217-CORE, Issue 2, Section 9.1.3 as follows:
a. Temperature: 30°C
b. Relative humidity: 70%
c. Mandatory readings after the 10th and 20th days
d. Gas compositions, per Central Office requirements:
Gas Type Gas Concentration
NO2 200 ppb
Cl2 10 ppb
H2S 10 ppb
SO2 100 ppb
Un-mated backplane connectors are to be exposed to gas mixture for 10 days, then mated and
exposed for an additional 10 days.
7.5 Vibration
Perform in accordance with Telcordia GR-1217-CORE, Issue 2, Sections 6.3.5 and 9.1.2.1. The
following details shall apply:
a. Vibration amplitude: 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) double amplitude or 10G acceleration
b. Frequency range: 10 to 500 to 10 Hz
c. Sweep time: 15 minutes per cycle
d. Duration: 2 hours along each of three orthogonal axes (6 hours total)
e. Mounting: rigidly mounted assemblies
f. No discontinuities greater than 1 micro-second (requirement of signal connectors only)
7.6 Mechanical Shock
Perform in accordance with Telcordia GR-1217-CORE, Issue 2, Sections 6.3.5 and 9.1.2.1. The
following details shall apply:
a. Amplitude: half sine 30G
b. Duration: 11 milliseconds
c. Number of shocks: 3 shocks along each of three orthogonal axis (18 total)
d. Mounting: rigidly mounted assemblies
e. No discontinuities greater than 1 micro-second (required of signal connectors only)
7.7 Durability
Perform in accordance with EIA 364-09C. Use standard laboratory procedure as applicable to the
specific product. The following details shall apply:
a. Number of cycles: See Table 1 (250 total mating cycles)
b. Cycling rate: 12.5 cm (5 inches) per minute
7.8 Dust Contamination
Perform in accordance with Telcordia GR-1217-CORE, Issue 2, Section 9.1.1.1 & Table 9-1.
Samples shall be subjected to a one-hour dust exposure using a benign dust composition as
specified in Table 9-1 of Telcordia GR-1217-CORE, Issue 2. Un-mated backplane connectors alone
shall be subjected to dust exposure.
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7.9 Contact Disturbance
Perform in accordance with Telcordia GR-1217-CORE, Issue 2, Section 9.1.3.3 paragraph 5. The
mated connectors shall be subjected to an interface disturbance that consists of slightly unmating
the sample approximately 0.10 mm (0.004 inch). The sample is then reseated and resistance
measurements are made.
8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
8.1 Equipment Calibration
All test equipment and inspection facilities used in the performance of any test shall be maintained in
a calibration system in accordance with ISO 9000.
8.2 Inspection Conditions
Unless otherwise specified herein, all inspections shall be performed under the following ambient
conditions:
a. Temperature: 25 ± 5°C
b. Relative humidity: 20% to 80%
c. Barometric pressure: Local ambient
8.3 Sample Quantity and Description
The sample descriptions and quantities are shown in Tables 3 and 4. The number of readings is
specified in the description for each test.
8.4 Acceptance
Electrical and mechanical requirements placed on test samples as indicated in the sections of this
specification shall be established from test data using appropriate statistical techniques or shall
otherwise be customer specified, and all samples tested in accordance with the product specification
shall meet the stated requirements.
Failures attributed to equipment, test set-up or operator error shall not disqualify the product. If
product failure occurs, corrective action shall be taken and samples resubmitted for qualification.
8.5 Qualification Testing
Qualification testing shall be performed on sample units with equipment and procedures normally
used in production. The test sequences are shown in Tables 1 and 2.
8.6 Re-Qualification Testing
If any of the following conditions occur, the responsible product engineer shall initiate re-qualification
testing consisting of all applicable parts of the qualification test program as shown in Tables 1 and 2.
a. A significant design change is made to the existing product, which impacts the product form, fit or
function. Examples of significant changes shall include, but not be limited to, changes in the
plating, material composition or thickness, contact force, pin/contact surface geometry, insulator
or housing design, pin/contact base material or pin/contact lubrication.
b. A significant change is made to the manufacturing process, which impacts the product form, fit or
function.
c. A significant event occurs during production or end use requiring corrective action to be taken
relative to the product design or manufacturing process.
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XCede® Connector System
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Table 1: Qualification Test Matrix
TEST GROUP ID ►P 1 2 3a 3b
4(1) 5
TEST DESCRIPTION SECTION
Design
verification
for product
extension
Mixed
Flowing
Gas
Temp
Life
Thermal
Shock
&
Humidity
Thermal
Shock
&
Humidity
Vibration
&
Mech.
Shock
Durability
VISUAL EXAMINATION OF PRODUCT 4.2 1,5 1,13 1,5 1,10 1,11 1,11 1,5
ELECTRICAL:
CONTACT RESISTANCE, LOW LEVEL (LLCR) 5.1 2,4 2,4,6,8,10,
12 2,4 2,4,6,8,10 2,4,6,8,10 2,4
INSULATION RESISTANCE 5.2 2,5,8
DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING VOLTAGE 5.3 3,6,9
MECHANICAL:
MATING / UN-MATING FORCE (2) 6.1 See note 2 See note 2 See note 2 See note 2 See note 2
ENVIRONMENTAL:
THERMAL SHOCK 7.1 4 3
CYCLICAL HUMIDITY & TEMPERATURE 7.2 7 9
TEMPERATURE LIFE 7.3 3
MFG, UNMATED, 10-DAYS 7.4 5
MFG, MATED, 10-DAYS 7.4 7
VIBRATION 7.5
7(1)
MECHANICAL SHOCK 7.6 9(1)
DURABILITY, 100 CYCLES (2) 7.7 3(2) 3,11(2) 5
(2) 3
(2)
DURABILITY, 250 CYCLES (2) 7.7 3(2)
DUST CONTAMINATION 7.8 7 5
CONTACT DISTURBANCE 7.9 9
TEST SEQUENCE NOTES:
1. Discontinuity monitored on 3 samples, 15 lines each.
2. Mating and un-mating forces recorded on the first three cycles of each durability group.
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Table 2: Qualification Sample Requirements
TEST GROUP ID ►P 1 2 3a 3b 4 5
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION (1)
Design
verification for
product
extension (1,3)
Mixed
Flowing
Gas
Temp
Life
Thermal
Shock
&
Humidity
Thermal
Shock
&
Humidity
Vibration
&
Mech.
Shock
Durability
Product and test samples required:
LLCR BACKPLANE SAMPLES (2) See note 3 7 7 n/a 7 3 7
LLCR DAUGHTERCARD SAMPLES (2) See note 3 7 7 n/a 7 3 7
BACKPLANE VERTICAL HEADER SAMPLES (Loose) n/a n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a
DAUGHTERCARD R/A RECEPT SAMPLES (Loose) n/a n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a
SAMPLE REQUIREMENT NOTES:
1. The baseline 4-pair version is exposed to the entire qualification program (test groups 1-7). Product extensions having the same design, but
different number or rows or columns, are to be exposed to test group P only for design verification.
2. One LLCR test sample consists of a daughtercard or backplane with three (3) mounted connector modules and associated guide hardware for the
baseline 4-pair 6-column product qualification. On the daughtercard, three connector assemblies and two end guide-modules are joined together
onto a metal organizer and termed a “receptacle monoblock assembly”. On the backplane side, the three vertical header modules are applied as
separate adjacent modules, with a two standalone metal guide-pins mounted to the board, one at each end of the three connectors.
3. Sampling methods for subsequent design verification of new product variations will be chosen based on the product version being tested (ie.
number of modules on a test card may be fewer or more than the baseline configuration).
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