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1.0 Objective
This specification defines the performance, test, quality and reliability requirements of the Minitek
MicroSpace™ product.

2.0 Scope
This specification is applicable to the termination characteristics of the Minitek MicroSpace™ family of
products which provides a unique design enables LV214 Severity-2 and performs at 1.8, 1.5 and 1.27mm
pitch. Minitek MicroSpace™ will be available in single (Side-To-Side or Staggered) and double row versions,
with top and side latch configuration.

3.0 Ratings

3.1 Operating Voltage Rating = 48V

3.2 Operating Current Rating = 4A max , T° rise : 30° max

3.3 Operating Temperature Range = -40°C to +130°C

4.0 Applicable Documents

4.1 AFCI Specifications

4.1.1 Engineering drawings
4.1.2 Process drawings
4.1.3 Application specification(s)
- GS-20-0513 : Minitek MicroSpace™ CTW application specification
4.1.4 Material specification(s)

4.2 Industry or Trade Association standards

4.2.1 VW 75174: Motor Vehicle Connectors – Test Specification
4.2.2 VW 60330: Crimp Connections – Solderless Electrical Connections

4.3 National or International Standards

4.3.1 Flammability: UL94V-0 or similar applicable specification
4.3.2 EIA 364: Electrical Connector/Socket Test Procedures Including Environmental Classifications.

4.4 AFCI Laboratory Reports - Supporting Data

4.5 Safety Agency Approvals

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5.0 Requirements

5.1 Qualification
Connectors furnished under this specification shall be capable of meeting the qualification test
requirements specified herein.

5.2 Material
The material for each component shall be as specified herein or equivalent.
- Contacts – High Conductivity Copper alloy
- Housing – High Temperature Thermoplastic Glass Filled, UL 94V-0

5.3 Finish
The finish for applicable components shall be as specified herein or equivalent.
- Full Tin Plated over Nickel underlayer

5.4 Design and Construction

Connectors shall be of the design, construction, and physical dimensions specified on the applicable
product drawing. There shall be no cracks, burrs, or other physical defects that may impair
performance.

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6.0 Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Tests

ITEM TESTS REQUIRMENTS PROCEDURES

- Visual inspection
PG0
6.1 Inspection of as-received - Contact resistance < 30mΩ VW 75174
condition
- Insulation resistance > 100 MΩ

PG1 - Visual inspection

6.2 Dimensions VW 75174
- Measurement reports

PG2 - Visual inspection

6.3 Material and surface - Material specifications of contacts VW 75174
analysis, contacts parts

PG3 - Visual inspection

Material and surface
6.4 analysis, housings and - Material specifications of housings VW 75174
single-wire seals and single-wire seals

- Visual inspection
PG4
6.5 Contact engagement - Contacts engagement length > 1mm VW 75174
length
- Clearance > 0mm (worst case)

- Visual inspection
PG5
6.6 Mechanical and thermal - Contact opening variation VW 75174
relaxation behavior
- Normal contact force variation

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- Visual inspection
- Drop test
- Primary lock/latch play

PG6 - Secondary lock/latch play

6.7 Interaction between TPA opening (correct assembled VW 75174
contact and housing terminals) > 50N (Fo)
TPA closing (correct assembled
terminals) < 50N (Fs)
TPA closing (improperly assembled
terminals) > 100N or > 3xFs

- Visual inspection
- Keying efficiency > 80N or > 3xFe
PG7
6.8 Handling and functional - Polarizing efficiency > 80N or > 3xFi VW 75174
reliability of the housing
- Positive locking retention > 75N
- Insertion/actuation force < 75N (Fi)

- Visual inspection
PG8 - Terminal insertion force < 3N
Insertion and retention
6.9 forces of the contact - Terminal retention force VW 75174
parts in the housing st
1 locking only > 10N (2)

2nd locking only > 35N (1)

PG9
6.10 Pin insertion - Examination is performed using CAD
VW 75174
inclination/misuse safe

- Visual inspection
- Conductor pull-out strength :
PG10 AWG 22 : > 50N (1)
6.11 Contacts: conductor pull- VW 75174
out strength AWG 24 : > 35N (2)
AWG 26 : > 25N (2)
AWG 28 : > 15N (2)

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- Visual inspection
PG11
Contacts: Insertion and - Mating cycles : 20
6.12 removal forces, mating VW 75174
- Contact opening variation
cycle frequency
- Plugging/Removal force variation

PG12 - Visual inspection

6.13 Current heating, derating VW 75174
- Derating curve

PG13 - Visual inspection

6.14 Housing influence on the VW 75174
derating - Derating curve

PG14
Thermal time constant - Visual inspection
6.15 (current excess - Rating curve VW 75174
temperature at n times
rated current)

- Visual inspection

PG15 - Contact opening variation

6.16 Electrical stress test VW 75174
- Contact resistance < 30mΩ
- Derating curve

PG16 - Visual inspection

6.17 Friction corrosion VW 75174
- Contact resistance variation

- Visual inspection
PG17
6.18 Dynamic load - Severity : 2 VW 75174
- Contact resistance < 30mΩ

PG18A - Visual inspection

6.19 Coastal climate load VW 75174
- Contact resistance < 30mΩ

PG19 - Visual inspection

6.20 Environmental simulation VW 75174
- Contact resistance < 50mΩ (1)

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PG20 - Visual inspection

6.21 Climate load of the VW 75174
housing - Insulation resistance > 100 MΩ

- Visual inspection
- Contact resistance < 30mΩ
- Drop test
PG21
Long-term temperature
- Conductor pull-out strength :
6.22 VW 75174
aging AWG 22 : > 50N (1)
AWG 24 : > 35N (2)
AWG 26 : > 25N (2)
AWG 28 : > 15N (2)

- Visual inspection
PG22A - Insulation resistance > 100 MΩ
6.23 Resistance to chemicals VW 75174-2
- No functionally significant structural or
dimensional change

PG24 - Visual inspection

6.24 Impenetrability to paint VW 75174-2

PG28 - LApeak ≥ 50 dB(A) (2)

6.25 Latching noise VW 75174-2

PG31
Holding forces for - F(0) = 7 N (2)
6.26 VW 75174-2
contact pins

Slow Motion Bending - Crimp measurement

6.27 Test VW 75174-2
- Contact resistance variation

- Visual inspection

6.28 Breaking Voltage Test - Voltage : 500VAC EIA-364-20

- Time : 1min

Tin Whisker Formation

- Visual inspection
6.29 AFCI GS-19-028C
- There shall be no evidence of

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whiskers higher than 50μm

- Visual inspection
6.30 Solderability AFCI GS-19-037
- Section 4.5 (SMT version)

- Visual inspection
6.31 Resistance to solder heat AFCI GS-22-011
- Reflow 260°C

- Visual inspection
IEC 60950
Retention on PCB - Retention force (parallel to the plane
6.32 (soldered) of the board ) > 100N Chapter 4.23 &
Retention force (normal to the plane 4.24
of the board ) > 50N

- Test Condition – Level 1 under 260°C

Max
MSL test JEDEC J-STD-
6.33 - There shall be no evidence of tin 020E
reflowing and discoloration on power
pins
(1)
: VW 75174-2018-06 standard.
(2)
: Dedicated value. Minitek MicroSpace™ connector

7.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

7.1 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 ANSI Z-540 and ISO 9000.

7.2 Inspection Conditions

Unless otherwise specified herein, all inspections shall be performed under the following
ambient conditions:
a. Temperature: 25 +/- 5 deg C
b. Relative Humidity: 30% to 60%
c. Barometric Pressure: Local ambient

7.3 Sample Quantity And Description

Refer to called standards.

7.4 Acceptance
7.4.1 Electrical and mechanical requirements placed on test samples as indicated in paragraphs 6.0
shall be established from test data using appropriate statistical techniques or shall otherwise be
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customer specified, and all samples tested in accordance with this product specification shall meet the
stated requirements.
7.4.2 Failures attributed to equipment, test setup, or operator error shall not disqualify the product. If
product failure occurs, corrective action shall be taken and samples resubmitted for qualification.

7.5 Qualification Testing

Qualification testing shall be performed on sample units produced with equipment and procedures
normally used in production. The test sequences shall be as shown in the qualification test table. Data
shall be provided with the samples noting production history: production lot codes for components and
assemblies, components and assemblies produced to print revision __, verification of plating
composition and thickness, etc.

7.6 Re-Qualification Testing

If any of the following conditions occur, the responsible product engineer shall initiate requalification
testing consisting of all applicable parts of the qualification test matrix.

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, contact surface geometry, insulator design, contact
base material, or contact lubrication requirements.
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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REVISION RECORD

Rev Page Description EC# Date

A ALL Release 07/07/2017
B 3, 4, Modification of requirements : 19/01/2018
5, 6 Contact resistance, 2nd locking retention force, Retention force on PCB
C 1, 4, Modification of requirements : 28/06/2018
5, 6 Resistivity, pull out force, 2nd locking retention force
D 4, 6 Modification of pull out force for AWG24, AWG26 and AWG28 F-36938 07/05/2020
PG22A, PG24, PG28 and PG31 added

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