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A Aluminum Alloy 6061 In Accordance With SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/11:
Plating code 1: cadmium with yellow chromate conversion coating in
accordance with SAE-AMS-QQ-P-416, Type II, Class 3
Plating code 2: electroless nickel in accordance with ASTM B733
Plating code 4: black anodize in accordance with MIL-A-8625 Type II Class 2
Plating code 5: gold plated in accordance with ASTM B488 over electroless
Connector Shell, Metal
nickel in accordance with ASTM B733-90.
Plating code 6: chem film in accordance with MIL-C-5541 Class 3
Plating code 33: nickel-ptfe in accordance with M83513.
Stainless Steel, 300 Series:
Plating Code 3: Passivated In Accordance With SAE AMS 2700
Liquid crystal polymer, 30% glass-filled or polyphenyl sulfide, 40% glass-filled in
Connector Shell, Plastic
accordance with MIL-M-24519
Liquid crystal polymer, 30% glass-filled or polyphenyl sulfide, 40% glass-filled in
Terminal Block, PCB (LCP & PPS)
accordance with MIL-M-24519
Interfacial Seal Fluorosilicone rubber in accordance with MIL-R-25988
Beryllium copper, gold plated in accordance with ASTM B 488 Type II Class 1.27
Pin Contact (TwistPin) (50 Microinches minimum) Code C, over nickel underplate in accordance with
SAE AMS-QQ-N-290, class 2, (50-150 microinches).
Phos bronze in accordance with ASTM 139 gold plated in accordance with ASTM
Socket Contact B 488 Type II Class 1.27 (50 Microinches minimum) Code C, over nickel underplate
in accordance with SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, Class 2, (50-150 microinches).
Encapsulant (Potting) Epoxy resin, hysol EE4215/HD3561
Jackscrews, Jackposts, Float
Stainless steel, 300 series, passivated in accordance with SAE AMS 2700
Mounts
Wire Type E: silver-coated copper wire, Extruded PTFE insulation, 600 volts rms,
200°C, in accordance with NEMA HP3 (Replaces MIL-W-16878/4) with SAE
AS 22759/11
Pigtail Wire, Insulated Hookup Wire Type K: Silver-Coated Copper Wire, Extruded PTFE insulation, 60 volts RMS,
200° C, in accordance with SAE AS 22759/11
Wire Type J: high-strength silver-coated copper alloy wire, crosslinked modified
ETFE insulation, 600 volts rms, 200° C, In accordance with SAE AS 22759/33
Wire Finish Code 3: solid copper wire in accordance with A-A-59551, gold-plated,
Pigtail Wire, Uninsulated solder dipped in 60/40 tin-lead
Wire Finish Code 4: solid copper wire in accordance with A-A-59551, gold-plated
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1 SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers performance requirements for Glenair Micro-D connectors manufactured in
accordance with MIL-DTL-83513.
1.2 Description. MWDL plastic and MWDM metal shell Micro-D connectors on .050 inch (1.27 mm) centers, with
TwistPin contacts.
2 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
2.1 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the requirements of this specification and the references
cited herein, this document takes [Link] requirements set forth in customer specifications and Glenair
detail drawings shall take precedence over this document.
3 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Electrical Performance Requirements.
3.1.1 Insulation resistance. 5,000 megohms minimum between any pair of contacts and any contact and the shell
when tested in accordance with EIA-364 Procedure 21, which specifies 500 volts DC.
3.1.2 Dielectric withstanding voltage.
[Link] Dielectric withstanding voltage (sea level). 600 volts ac, rms 60 Hz. Connectors shall show no evidence of
breakdown or flashover when subjected to the DWV test of EIA-364 Procedure 20.
[Link] Dielectric withstanding voltage (70,000 feet). 150 volts ac, rms 60 Hz. Connectors shall show no evidence of
breakdown or flashover when subjected to the DWV test of EIA-364 Procedure 20.
3.1.3 Contact resistance
[Link] Contact resistance (M83513 Group C qualification). The voltage drop of a mated pair of contacts attached to
wires shall not exceed the values shown when tested in accordance with MIL-DTL-83513F Paragraph 4.5.8, using
2.5 amps test current.
Wire Voltage Drop (mV)
M22759/11-26 65 Maximum
M22759/33-26 75 Maximum
A-A-59551 25 gage 60 Maximum
[Link] Contact resistance (lot acceptance testing). The voltage drop across a mated pair of contacts shall not exceed 8
millivolts when tested in accordance with EIA-364-06, using a test current of one ampere ± 2%. If the connector
under test is wired, the calculated resistance across the contacts shall not exceed 8 milliohms when the
maximum specified wire resistance per foot is subtracted from the total resistance.
3.1.4 Low signal level contact resistance. When tested with a micro-ohmeter using a test current of 100 milliamperes
maximum and 20 millivolts open circuit maximum, the resistance of a mated pair of contacts shall be 32
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milliohms maximum. Test procedure shall be in accordance with EIA-364-23.
3.1.5 Contact current capability. Contacts shall be capable of carrying 3.0 amperes in continuous duty operation from
-55° C to +150° C when tested in accordance with EIA-364-70.
3.1.6 Shell-to-shell conductivity. A mated pair of nickel-plated metal shell Micro-D connectors fitted with an optional
grounding spring on the plug shell mating face, shall not exceed 10 millivolts maximum voltage drop when
tested in accordance with EIA-364-83.
3.1.7 Shielding effectiveness. A mated pair of metal shell Micro-D connectors fitted with an optional grounding
spring on the plug shell mating face shall meet a requirement of 65 dB minimum attenuation when tested in
accordance with EIA-364-66.
3.1.8 Magnetic permeability. Magnetic permeability, when tested in accordance with EIA-364-54, shall not exceed 2 mu.
3.2 Mechanical Requirements
3.2.1 Contact engaging and separation force. Maximum engaging force shall be 6.0 ounces when tested in
accordance with EIA-364-37, except with a .0221 ± .0001 diameter sleeve with a 6-10 microfinish. Minimum
separation force shall be 0.5 ounces when tested in accordance with EIA-364-37, except with a .0230 ± .0001
diameter sleeve with a 6-10 microfinish.
3.2.2 Connector mating and unmating force. The maximum mating and unmating force shall not exceed a value
equal to 10 ounces times the number of contacts, when tested per EIA-364-13. Mate connectors three times
before initial measurements are taken.
3.2.3 Contact retention. Contacts, when tested in accordance with EIA-364-29, shall withstand a 5 pound axial load for
a minimum of 5 seconds, with a maximum allowable displacement of .005 inch.
3.2.4 Crimp tensile strength. Wire shall not break or pull out of crimp joints at less than the specified force when
tested in accordance with EIA-364-08.
Wire Gage Force in Pounds
M22759/11 24 8
M22759/11 26 5
M22759/11 28 4
M22759/33 24 12
M22759/33 26 10
M22759/33 28 6
M22759/33 30 4
3.2.5 Insert retention. Inserts shall not be dislodged or moved from their original position when subjected to an axial
load of 50 pounds per square inch when tested in accordance with EIA-364-35
3.2.6 Resistance to soldering heat. Connectors with solder cup contacts shall not be damaged following soldering
with a 260° C solder iron for at least 4 seconds in accordance with EIA-364-56 Procedure 1. Connectors with
printed circuit board terminations shall withstand immersion in a solder bath for 9-11 seconds at 260° C when
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tested in accordance with EIA-364-56 Procedure 3 Test Condition B. Connectors, after cooling, shall not exhibit
damage or warpage when examined at 10X magnification. .
3.2.7 Solderability. Solder cup and printed circuit terminals shall meet the solderability requirements of MIL-STD-202
Method 208.
3.2.8 Durability. Micro-D connectors shall be capable of 500 cycles of mating with no damage or degradation to
electrical performance. Engaging and separation force and mating forces shall not exceed the requirements of
3.2.1 and 3.2.2.
3.3 Environmental Requirements
3.3.1 Salt spray (corrosion). Connectors shall show no exposure of base metal due to corrosion when subjected to
the salt spray test of EIA-364-26. In addition, connectors shall meet contact resistance, low circuit level contact
resistance and mating force requirements.
Shell material, finish (code) EIA-364-26 test condition Duration (hours)
Aluminum, cadmium plating (01) A 96 (48 for M83513)
Aluminum, electroless nickel plating (02) B 48
Aluminum, black anodize (04) B 48
Aluminum, chem film (06) B 48
Aluminum, gold (05) B 48
Stainless steel, passivated (03) D 1000 (48 for M83513)
Nickel, PTFE (33) T 500 (48 for M83513)
3.3.2 Fluid immersion. Connectors shall meet mating force requirements following 20 hours immersion in synthetic
lubricating oil and 1 hour immersion in coolanol 25, when tested in accordance with MIL-DTL-83513F
paragraph 4.5.18.
3.3.3 Thermal vacuum outgassing. The assembled connector mass excluding metallic parts shall not exceed 1.0% total
mass loss (TML) or 0.1% total volatile condensible materials (CVCM) when tested in accordance with ASTM E595.
NOTE: the interfacial seal on metal shell MWDM receptacle connectors slightly exceeds the allowable
CVCM unless it is specially processed. This is acceptable per MIL-DTL-83513 but may not be permissible
for specific space programs.
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Outgassing properties of Micro-D components
%Collected Volatile
%Total Mass
Component Material Brand Name Condensable Test Report
Loss (TML)
material (CVCM)
Thermoplastic Insulators and, PCB Liquid Crystal Polymer NASA Test
Vectra® C-130 0.03 0.00
Trays or Polyphenyl Sulfide #GSC174 78
Potting Compound Epoxy Hysol C9-4215 0.48 0.01 Glenair Test
Interfacial Seal “as received” Fluorosilicone (none) 0.08 <0.01 Glenair Test
Interfacial Seal with Oven Bakeout 8
Fluorosilicone (none) 0.04 <0.01 Glenair Test
hrs. 400° F.
Interfacial Seal with Thermal Vacuum
Fluorosilicone (none) 0.06 <0.01 Glenair Test
Bakeout24 hrs. 125° C
NASA Test
Wire Tefzel® Tefzel® 0.22 0.01
#GSC19998
3.3.4 Thermal shock. Unmated connectors shall withstand 5 cycles of thermal shock with a minimum temperature of
-65° C and a maximum temperature of 150° C when tested in accordance with EIA-364-32, Condition IV.
Connectors shall not exhibit any detrimental damage or degradation of electrical performance.
3.3.5 Humidity
[Link] Humidity, MWDM connectors with interfacial seals. Wired, mated connectors shall be subjected to humidity
conditioning in accordance with EIA-364-31, Test Condition IV. After a minimum of 3 hours of step 7a of the final
cycle, and while the connectors are still subjected to high humidity, the insulation resistance shall be measured
when the chamber temperature reaches 20° ± 5° C Insulation resistance shall not be less than 100 megohms,
and connectors shall pass a DWV test of 360 volts (rms 60 hertz ac).
[Link] Humidity, MWDL plastic connectors without interfacial seals. Wired, mated connectors shall be subjected to
humidity conditioning in accordance with EIA-364-31, Test Condition IV. On completion of step 6 of the final
cycle, connectors shall be removed from the chamber, unmated and surface moisture removed. Connectors
shall meet 1 megohm minimum and shall pass a DWV test of 100 volts (rms 60 hertz ac).
3.3.6 Vibration (sine). Connectors, when mated, wired in series and fixtured in accordance with MIL-DTL-83513F,
shall not exhibit any discontinuity longer than 1 microsecond when tested in accordance with EIA-364-28 Test
Condition IV, which specifies 12 hour duration, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz, and amplitude of 20 gn peak. Connectors shall
not be damaged and no loosening of parts shall occur.
3.3.7 Shock. Connectors, when mated, wired in series and fixtured in accordance with MIL-DTL-83513F, shall not
exhibit any discontinuity longer than 1 microsecond when tested in accordance with EIA-364-27, Test Condition
E, which specifies an amplitude of 50 g peak. Connectors shall not be damaged and no loosening of parts shall
occur.
3.3.8 Marking Permanency. Connector marking shall meet the requirements of MIL-STD-202 Method 215.
3.3.9 Fungus resistance. Connector materials shall meet the requirements of MIL-STD-810 Method 508.5.
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