Instruction Sheet
Twin Leaf
Printed Circuit (PC) Board 408-7527
(was IS 7527)
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11 APR 07 Rev A
Edge Connectors
Dummy Contact
(583857)
Standard Crimp
Contact (Typ)
Locking
Lance
Solder Eyelet
Contact (Typ)
Posted Contact
Rear of Connector
Mounting Ears Letter Code
Number Code
Front of Connector
Inter-Contact
Keying Plug
(583274)
Retaining Spring
(583691)
On-Contact
Keying Plug
(583764)
CAVITY CENTERLINE HOUSING
SPACING W/O MOUNTING EARS W/MOUNTING EARS W/THREADED INSERTS W/POSTED CONTACTS
2.54 [.100] 583717 583718 583861 --- 583894
3.18 [.125] 583873 583864 583891 ---
3.96 [.156] --- 583859 --- ---
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Twin Leaf PC Board Edge Connectors are designed
for wire–to–pc board applications. To meet specific
circuit requirements, housings are supplied (1) to be
assembled using contacts, retaining springs, and
keying plugs as needed, or (2) preloaded with 0.64
mm [.025 in.] square posted contacts.
This instruction sheet covers the contacts,
accessories, mounting procedures, and pc board
layout dimensions recommended for the Twin Leaf
housings listed in the table in Figure 1. Read these
instructions, and those referenced, before assembling
the connector.
See Section 9, REVISION SUMMARY, for revision
information.
All dimensions on this document are in metric
units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for identification only
and are not drawn to scale.
2. DESCRIPTION
Twin Leaf housings are one–piece units molded from
glass–filled nylon. Housings are obtainable with
variations of 6 through 50 dual–cavity positions on
2.54 mm [.100 in.] centerlines; 6 through 44 positions
on 3.175 mm [.125 in.] centerlines; and 6 through 28
positions on 3.96 mm [.156 in.] centerlines. Housings
to be assembled, and housings preloaded with posted
contacts, are available with and without mounting
ears, and with threaded inserts. Refer to Figure 1.
Individual cavity identification is molded on the upper
and lower rows, FRONT and REAR. Housings may
be assembled to accept single or double–sided pc
board applications.
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CAVITY
WIRE
CONTACT PART NUMBERS HAND
CONTACT
TYPE
CAVITY
CENTERLINE
WIRE
SIZE
INSUL DIA.
STRIP FORM FOR LOOSE PIECE
HAND
CRIMPING
TOOL
TYPE
CENTERLINE
SPACING
SIZE
(AWG)
INSUL DIA
.MINI-
APPLICATOR STANDARD
APPLICATOR PART
NO. COLOR
CODE
TOOL
(DOCUMENT)
2.54, 3.18, 3.96
[.100, .125, .156] 28-24 0.89-1.40
[.035-.055] 583616-2, -3,
-8, -10 583616-6 583616-4,
-5, -9, -11 Orange 90268-1
(408-7531)
2.54, 3.18, 3.96
[.100, .125, .156] 24-20 1.22-1.52
[.048-.060] 583853-2, -3,
-8, -10 583853-7 583853-4,
-5, -9, -11 Green 91535-1 (N/A)
Crimp 3.18, 3.96
[.125, .156] 22-18 1.24-2.41
[.049-.095] 583649-2, -3,
-4 --- 583649-5,
-6, -7 Violet 90264-1
(408-7551)
3.18, 3.96
20 16
1.85-2.29
[.073-.090] 583875-2 --- 583875-3
White
90285-1
,
[.125, .156]
20
-
16
2.16-2.67
[.085-.105] 530224-2 --- ---
White
(408-7583)
Solder
Eyelet 2.54, 3.18
[.100, .125] --- --- --- --- 583854-3, -5 ---
Posted
2.54 [.100] --- --- --- --- 583879-4 ---
Posted
3.18 [.125] --- --- --- --- 583884-1 ---
Figure 2
3. CONTACTS
Contacts must be compatible with the housings.
The cavity centerline spacing of the housing will
determine the appropriate contacts.
3.1. Selection
Refer to Figure 2, and then (1) determine the type of
contact to be used, and the cavity centerline spacing
of the housing; (2) for crimp type contacts, select wire
within the specified size and insulation diameter; and
(3) select the appropriate strip of loose piece
contacts.
Solder eyelet contacts are generally used for field
repair, or when a hand crimping tool is not readily
available.
3.2. Crimping
Strip form contacts are designed to be crimped with a
standard or miniature applicator in an automatic or
semi–automatic machine. Consult your local Tyco
Electronics Representative or contact the Tooling
Assistance Center at the bottom of page 1 for
assistance in selecting the applicator and machine
that will best suit your production needs.
Loose piece contacts are designed to be crimped with
hand crimping tools listed in Figure 2. A small color
code dot appears on the underside of each contact,
and above the crimp section on the compatible hand
tool. Refer to the instruction sheet (See Figure 2)
packaged with the tool for specific crimping
procedures.
3.3. Insertion
An insertion tool is NOT required for inserting
contacts into these connector housings. To insert a
contact, proceed as follows:
1. Align the contact with the REAR of the contact
cavity.
2. Position the contact so the springs are facing
the center wall of the housing, between the upper
and lower cavities. See Figure 3.
The contact may be inserted straight into the
cavity, or at a slight angle away from the
centerline of the housing.
Figure 3
Cross-Section View of Housing
Rear of
Contact
Cavity Upper Contact
Cavity
Locking
Lance
Contact
Springs
Acceptable
Not
Recommended
Correct
Centerline of
Housing
Center
Wall Lower Contact
Cavity Dummy Contact
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The contact must NOT cross the centerline of the
housing or contact damage may result.
3. Grasp the wire directly behind the contact
insulation barrel, and push the contact straight into
the cavity until it bottoms with an audible click.
4. Pull back lightly on the wire to be sure the
locking lance has locked in the cavity. Refer to
Figure 3.
3.4. Extraction
Extraction Tool 91073 is designed for removing
contacts from these connectors. Insert the releasing
tip into the FRONT of the cavity between the contact
and outer wall. Hold the tool against the connector
and depress the extraction handle. Remove the tool
and pull the contact out of the REAR of the cavity.
Refer to Instruction Sheet 408–7529 packaged with
the extraction tool for specific extraction procedures.
4. DUMMY CONTACTS
(Figure 3)
Dummy contacts are pre–crimped standard contacts
designed for use in double–sided pc board
applications. These contacts provide additional
mechanical pressure for partially loaded connectors,
and are inserted and extracted the same as standard
contacts. Dummy contacts should be placed in each
empty cavity opposite a standard working contact.
5. RETAINING SPRINGS
Retaining springs are designed for use in single–sided
pc board applications. They are inserted in the
unused side of the connector to provide and balance
the necessary board retention capabilities.
The recommended ratio for balanced retention is one
retaining spring to six contacts. The minimum number
of springs which should be used is one for every
seven contact positions.
1. Align the short end of the retaining spring with
the FRONT of the contact cavity.
2. Push the spring straight in until the short end
snaps into place behind the cavity ridge. See
Figure 4.
To extract a retaining spring, select one of the
following methods.
1. Insert a jewelers screwdriver into the REAR of a
cavity between the spring and center wall of the
connector. Depress the short end of the spring,
and push the retaining spring out the FRONT of
the connector.
2. Use Extraction Tool 91073 (contact extraction
tool). Insert releasing tip into the REAR of the
cavity between the spring and center wall of the
connector. Hold the tool against the connector and
depress the extraction handle. Remove the tool
and pull the retaining spring out the FRONT of the
cavity.
Figure 4
Cross-Section View of Housing
Retaining Spring Cavity Ridge
Short End of SpringFront of Connector
6. KEYING PLUGS
Connectors can be polarized with inter–contact keying
plugs that fit into slots between contact cavities, or
with on–contact keying plugs that fit into empty dual
contact cavities (a dual position) in the connector. See
Figure 5.
To insert an inter–contact keying plug, align the
beveled corners with the “V” notches of an upper and
lower rib on the FRONT of the connector. Insert the
plug straight into the connector until it bottoms.
To insert an on–contact keying plug, align it with
empty dual contact cavities on the FRONT of the
connector. Insert the plug straight into the connector
until the locking tabs snap over the BACK edge of the
connector.
A slot must be cut in the pc board to accept the
inter–contact or on–contact keying plug. Note that the
slot for the inter–contact plug must be located
between the circuit pads of the pc board, and the slot
for the on–contact plug must be located on the circuit
pad area of the pc board.
7. PANEL CUTOUT
Connectors that have mounting ears with or without
threaded inserts are designed for panel mounting.
The connector mounting location (FRONT or BACK)
must be determined before making the panel cutout.
FRONT mounting requires the use of a “C”
dimension, while BACK mounting requires a “D”
dimension. Refer to Figure 6. Note that the cutout for
BACK mounting will be larger than the cutout for
FRONT mounting.
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Figure 5
Empty Dual-Contact
Cavities Rib V" Notch
Beveled
Corners
Inter-Contact
Keying Plug
On-Contact
Keying Plug
Locking Tab
Front of
Connector
PC Board Cutout
1.52 [.060] Min. 0.76 [.030] Min.
8.89
[.350]
Min.
Slot for Inter-Contact
Keying Plug
Circuit
Pad Area
Circuit Pad
Slot for
On-Contact
Keying Plug
Before figuring the panel cutout dimensions,
determine the cavity centerline spacing and the
number of dual–cavity positions of the connector to
be used. Then refer to the table in Figure 6 and
proceed as follows:
1. Select the fixed dimensions (“A” and “B”)
according to the cavity centerline spacing.
2. Multiply the cavity centerline spacing by the
number of dual positions. Add this dimension to the
appropriate variable (base) dimensions from the
table, (see note
DD
).
For example: A connector with 2.54 mm [.100 in.]
cavity centerline spacing and 10
dual–cavity positions. Add 25.4 mm
[1.000 in.] to “C” base or “D” base
dimension, and 25.4 mm [1.000 in.]
to “E” base dimension.
For 25.4 mm [1.000 in.] centerlines, the E" base
dimension is dependent on the connector base
part number (see note
{
).
After making the cutout, (1) secure the connector
(with mounting ears) to a panel with No. 4–40 screws,
lock–washers, and nuts, or (2) secure the connector
(with threaded inserts) to a panel with No. 4–40 UNC
screws.
8. PC BOARD LAYOUT
These connectors are designed to accept a pc board
1.40–1.78 mm [.055– .070 in.] thick. The overall width
of the pc board must be within +0.13 mm [.005 in.] to
ensure alignment between the circuit pads and the
contacts.
E
C - Front Panel Mtg
D - Back Panel Mtg
A
CAVITY
CENTERLINE
FIXED
DIM
H
VARIABLE
DIMENSIONS
DD
CENTERLINE
SPACING ABC
(Base) D
(Base) E
(Base)
2.54
[.100] 4.85
[.191] 9.70
[.382] 3.86
[.152] 8.43
[.332] See
Note
{
3.18
[.125] 5.94
[.234] 11.91
[.469] 3.23
[.127] 8.05
[.317] 13.84
[.545]
3.96
[.156] 5.94
[.234] 11.91
[.469] 1.83
[.072] 9.14
[.360] 15.21
[.599]
H
Fixed dimensions (A" and B") are the same for all connectors with
a given cavity centerline spacing.
DD
Variable dimensions include the base dimensions provided C"
(base) and E" (base), or D" (base) and E" (base), depending on
front or back panel mounting, plus the result of multiplying the cavity
centerline spacing by the number of dual positions.
{
Mounting hole dimension E" (base) for connectors with cavities on
2.54 mm [.100 in.] centerlines will depend on the connector base part
number.
Base part number 583861 or 583894; E" (base) is 14.60 mm
[.575 in.].
Base part number 583718; E" (base) is 17.78 mm [.700 in.].
Figure 6
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PC Board Layout
Engagement Depth
8.89 [.350] Min.
Datum
A
D+0.13 [.005]
Equal Spaces
1
C
BBB
0.38 [.015]
1.40-1.78
[.055-.070]
Equal spaces = total number of dual-cavity
positions in connector, minus one, times cavity
centerline dimension (A").
1
Example: 6 dual-cavity position connector with 2.54 mm [.100 in.]
centerlines.6-1=5x2.54 mm [.100 in.] = 12.7 mm [.500 in.].
All dimensions +0.13 mm [.005 in.] tolerance
(except as noted). Tolerances are noncumulative.
The D" dimension is equal to the nominal card
slot width on the respective housing minus 0.36
mm [.014 in.].
CAVITY DIMENSIONS
CENTERLINE
SPACING A" B" C" +0.13 [.005]
-0.00 [.000]
2.54 [.100] 2.54 [.100] 2.36 [.093] 1.32 [.052]
3.18 [.125] 3.18 [.125] 3.00 [.118] 1.98 [.078]
3.96 [.156] 3.96 [.156] 3.89 [.153] 2.39 [.094]
Figure 7
When using a pc board that is wider than the entry
slot of the connector, a notch must be cut in the pc
board to provide proper engagement. The
engagement depth must be a minimum of 8.89 mm
[.350 in.]. Refer to Figure 7 for the recommended pc
board layout dimensions.
9. REVISION SUMMARY
The following changes have been made to this
revision:
S
Updated document to corporate requirements
S
New format
S
Deleted obsolete part numbers in table in
Figures 1 and 2, and notes in Figure 6
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