TE Connectivity AMP-LATCH User guide

Application Specification
AMP- LATCH*
Universal Headers 114--40020
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with ACTION PIN* Contacts 19 DEC 11 Rev D
All numerical values are in metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Dimensions are in millimeters [and
inches]. Unless otherwise specified, dimensions have a tolerance of +0.13 [+.005] and angles have a tolerance of +2_.
Figures and illustrations are for identification only and are not drawn to scale.
1. INTRODUCTION
This specification covers the requirements for application of AMP--LATCH Universal Headers with ACTION PIN
Contacts. The headers are available in various positions from 10 through 64. These headers are mounted on a
printed circuit (pc) board by a seating tool which uses various power units for application. The headers are
available with short or long tail contacts and optional ejector latches.
Figure 1 provides contact features and terms used throughout this specification. Use these terms when
corresponding with TE Connectivity Representatives to facilitate assistance.
Figure 1
Polarization Slot
Header Assembly
Mating End
Termination End
ACTION PIN
Contacts
Ejector Latch
(Optional)
Housing with Universal
Polarizing Slots
V--Shaped Indicator
for No. 1 Position
2. REFERENCE MATERIAL
2.1. Revision Summary
This paragraph is reserved for a revision summary covering the most recent additions and changes made to
this specification which include the following:
SUpdated document to corporate requirements
SAdded new table to Figure 3
2.2. Customer Assistance
Reference Part Number 499582 and Product Code 5275 are representative numbers of AMP--LATCH
Universal Headers with ACTION PIN Contacts. Use of these numbers will identify the product line and expedite
your inquiries through a service network established to help you obtain product and tooling information. Such
information can be obtained through a local TE Representative or, after purchase, by calling the Tooling
Assistance Center or the Product Information number at the bottom of this page.
2.3. Drawings
Customer Drawings for each product part number are available from the service network. The information
contained in Customer Drawings takes priority if there is a conflict with this specification or with any technical
documentation supplied by TE.
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2.4. Specifications
Product Specification 108--40019 covers test and performance requirements.
2.5. Instructional Material
The following list includes available instruction sheets (408--series) that provide assembly procedures for
product, operation, maintenance and repair of tooling; and customer manuals (409--series) that provide setup,
operation, and maintenance of machines.
Document Number Document Title
408--6926 Seating Tools 91268--[ ]
408--6939 Removal Tool 91269--1 for Universal Header Latches
409--5626 SM--3 Machine No. 814700--[ ]
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Storage
A. Ultraviolet Light
Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light may deteriorate the chemical composition used in the headers.
B. Shelf Life
The headers should remain in the shipping containers until ready for use to prevent damage. The products
should be used on a first in, first out basis to avoid storage contamination that could adversely affect signal
transmissions.
3.2. Material
AMP--LATCH Universal Headers are made from 94V--0 rated black thermoplastic. The ACTION PIN Contacts
are made from phosphor bronze plated with gold on the mating area, and tin/lead or tin on the ACTION PIN
tail, all over nickel underplate.
3.3. Intermateability
The headers are designed to mate with AMP--LATCH Receptacle Connectors such as Novo, AMPMODU*
MTE Connectors, FFC Connectors, and other industry standard receptacles having identical number of contact
positions on 2.54 [.100] centers and compatible polarization. Refer to the instructional material provided with
the mating connectors for termination procedures.
3.4. PC Board
A. Tolerances
Maximum allowable bow of the pc board will be 0.13 mm [.005 in.] over the length of the header.
B. Material and Thickness
The pc board material must be glass epoxy (FR--4 or G--10). The minimum pc board thickness must be
2.03 mm [.080 in.]. Headers are available with post lengths of 4.42 mm [.174 in.] or 15.49 mm [.610 in.].
Contact the Product Information Center at the number listed at the bottom of page 1 for suitability of other pc board
materials and thicknesses.
C. Layout
Recommended pc board patterns and dimensions, as well as tolerance, are provided in Figure 2. The
layout shows the top (header) side of the pc board.
Figure 2 represents a typical pc board layout for this product. For dimensions and hole pattern layout for specific
product, obtain the appropriate customer drawing through your TE Representative or refer to the telephone numbers at
the bottom of page 1.
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Figure 2
Refer to Specific Customer Drawing
Refer to Specific Customer Drawing
4
5
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Datums V and W to be established by customer.
Distance required by ejection latches in the open position.
A= 15.37 [.605] with short eject latch
A= 17.65 [.695] with long eject latch
A
D.PCBoardPlatedThruHoles
The pc board holes must be drilled and plated as shown in Figure 3.
Copper Thickness
0.03--0.08 [.001--.003]
Maximum Hardness of
Copper to be 150 Knoop
A
B
Board Thickness
2.03 [.080] Min.
Pad Diameter
1.57 [.062] Min.
Surface Finish
(See Table)
PC BOARD HOLE
DRILLED HOLE HOLE DIA
A
F
T
E
R
SURFACE FINISH
D
R
I
L
L
E
D
H
O
L
E
DIAMETER A
A
F
T
E
R
PLATINGS(B) PLATING THICKNESS
1.151 +0.025 [.0453 +.0010] 1.02 [.040] Hot Air Solder Leveling (HASL) Tin--Lead (Sn--Pb) 0.008 [.0003] Min
1.151 +0.025 [.0453 +.0010] 1.02 [.040] Immersion Tin (Sn) 0.0005--0.004 [.000020--.000160]
1.151 +0.025 [.0453 +.0010] 1.02 [.040] Organic Solderability Preservative (OSP) 0.0002--0.0005 [.000008--.000020]
1.176 +0.025 [.0463 +.0010] 1.04 [.041] Immersion Gold (Au) over Nickel (Ni) (ENIG) 0.0001--0.0005 [.000004--.000020] Au,
0.00127--0.0076 [.00005--.00030] Ni
1.151 +0.025 [.0453 +.0010] 1.02 [.040] Immersion Silver (Ag) 0.0001--0.0005 [.000004--.000020]
SDimension is provided for reference only. The drilled hole diameter is critical and must be maintained within
specified tolerance for proper application.
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3.5. Header Spacing
Care must be used to avoid interference between adjacent header assemblies and/or other components. The
information provided in Figure 4 is to ensure proper clearance for the headers.
Figure 4
6.99 [.275] Minimum
Centerline Distance
3.6. Installing Headers
The headers must be installed using the seating tools provided in Section 5, TOOLING. Refer to Figure 5 for
seating information.
When seating the headers onto the pc board, make sure the ejector latches are not installed on the headers. If the
headers already have pre--installed ejector latches on them, they must be removed prior to seating the headers on the
pc board. Refer to Paragraph 3.10 and Figure 8 for installation of ejector latches.
Figure 5
PC Board
Customer Supplied
PC Board Support
Fixture
Seating Tool
Header Assembly
No Ejector Latches
On Header During
InsertionIntoPC
Board
Machine Ram
Machine Base
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3.7. Installed Headers
Installed headers must meet the requirements provided in Figure 6.
Figure 6
Maximum Post
Rotation (Typ):
Mating End (2)
Termination End (5)
Seated Connector
Must be Flush to
0.25 [.010] Max.
3.8. Keying (Military Applications)
Keying plugs can be installed in the connectors to prevent mismating of compatible connectors. The keys must
be installed in slots that have webbing in them. The tab latch must be toward the inside of the connector and
the flat must be on the outside. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
Keying Plug Assembly
Snap--Off Handle
Latch Tab
Tab Latch
Key In Position
Key Slot
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3.9. Mounting Hardware
Headers may be secured to the pc board with commercially available 2--56 hardware such as screw, washers,
and nuts, self--threading screws, rivets, etc.
3.10. Ejector Latch
AMP--LATCH Universal Headers can be used with or without ejector latches. The ejector latches are designed
to lock mating connectors together and to ease disengagement of mated connectors. They are available in two
lengths to accommodate the different styles of connectors. Latches of one size can be removed and replaced
with another size to accommodate a different size connector. Refer to Instruction Sheet 408--6939 for removal
procedures.
When installing an ejector latch, the latch pivot pins must be held at a 15_angle and inserted into the cover pin
slots until bottomed, then the latch must be rotated until it is perpendicular to the cover. See Figure 8.
Figure 8
Ejector Latch
Pivot Pin
Pivot Pin
Slot
EJECTOR LATCH
LENGTH
14.63 [.576]
10.57 [.416]
APPLICATION
Novo Receptacle with Strain Relief
Novo Receptacle w/o Strain Relief
3.11. Repair/Replacement
Damaged, bent, or deformed contacts or damaged or broken headers must be replaced. Remove the headers
from the pc board by providing even pressure such as flat--rock tooling from the underside of the pc board.
Rock the header gently back and forth until it becomes free of the pc board and replace it with a new one. See
Figure 9.
When removing a damaged header from the pc board, be careful not to damage the plated holes.
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Figure 9
Machine Ram Flat Rock Tooling
PC
Board
Header Assembly
Customer Supplied
PC Board Support
Fixture
b
4. QUALIFICATIONS
AMP--LATCH Universal Headers are Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) in File No. E28476, Certified
by CSA International in File No. LR 16455, and tested by Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE) in File
No. 4751--9000--4009/A2D.
5. TOOLING
Tool Engineers have designed machines for a variety of application requirements. For assistance in setting up
prototype and production line equipment, contact the Tooling Assistance Center number listed at the bottom of page 1
or your local TE Representative.
Figure 10 provides tooling information and instructional material related to the AMP--LATCH Universal Headers
with ACTION PIN Contacts. For pc board applications where solder is used, no special tooling is required for
hand placement of these headers on the pc board, however the following information should be considered.
SPC Board Support
A pc board support should be used to prevent bowing of the pc board during the placement of a header on
the board. It should have flat surfaces with holes or a channel wide enough and deep enough to receive
the contacts during installation of the header onto the board.
SSeating Tool
The seating tool must be used with application tooling for seating headers with ACTION PIN Contacts.
During seating, the tool aligns the header to ensure proper insertion into the pc board and prevents
damage to the contacts. Each tool is specifically designed for the number of contacts in a header. See
Figure 10.
SPower Units
Power units are automatic or semi--automatic machines used to assist in the application of a product. A
power unit supplies the force to seat the header onto the pc board using seating tools or flat--rock tooling.
Refer to Instruction Sheet 408--6926 for commercially available three--ton manual arbor frame assemblies.
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PC Board Support
(Customer Supplied)
SM3 Assembly
814700--2
Seating Tool
91268--[ ]
NOTE: Other power units that use seating tools
for this product line may be available. Machines
that may accommodate your production needs are
bench machines BMEP--3T and BMEP--5T; stand
alone machines MEP--6T and MEP--12T; and a
fully automated machine available, AEP--12T.
Contact the Tooling Assistance Center (TAC)
phone number at the bottom of page 1 for
information on these Automation Services Group
(ASG) machines.
HEADER POSITION SEATING TOOL (408--6926) POWER UNIT (DOCUMENT)
10 91268--1
14 91268--2
16 91268--3
20 91268--4
24 91268--5
26 91268--6
30 91268--7 814700--2 (409--5626)
34 91268--8
40 91268--9
44 1--91268--0
50 1--91268--1
60 1--91268--2
64 1--91268--3
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6. VISUAL AID
Figure 11 shows a typical application of AMP--LATCH Universal Headers with ACTION PIN Contacts. This
illustration should be used by production personnel to ensure a correctly applied product. Applications which
DO NOT appear correct should be inspected using the information in the preceding pages of this specification
and in the instructional material shipped with the product or tooling.
FIGURE 11. VISUAL AID
HOUSING
VISUALLY
SEATED ON
PC BOARD
MATING END OF CONTACTS
STRAIGHT AND ALIGNED
NO CRACKS
IN HOUSING
PC BOARD
UNDAMAGED
TERMINATION END OF
CONTACTS PROTRUDING
THROUGH PC BOARD
AND UNDAMAGED
WHEN KEYING IS REQUIRED FOR
MILITARY APPLICATION, LATCHING
TAB OF KEYING PLUGS MUST BE
INSIDE HOUSING AND LOCKED
OVER HOUSING WEB