108-151009
Rev B5
3.5. Appendix A Additional test requirements
Low Level Contact Resistance
Wire Size Resistance
AWG [mm2] mΩ max
16 [1.0] 6.0
18 [.80] 7.5
20 [.50] 11.0
EIA-364-23
Test with applied voltage not to exceed 20 mV open
circuit and the test current shall be limited to 100 mA.
The resistance of an equal length of wire (reference wire)
shall be subtracted from the same reel as used for the
connector wiring.
Wire Test Voltage Drop
Size Current (mV max)
AWG [mm2] (A) Solid S&F
14 [2.0] 13 60 100
16 [1.0] 13 60 100
18 [.80] 10 60 100
20 [.50] 7.5 60 100
EIA-364-6
Using test currents as defined. The resistance of an
equal length wire (reference wire) shall be subtracted
from the actual readings to determine the added
resistance of the terminal. The reference wire shall be
from the same reel as used for the connector wiring.
There shall be no discontinuity in excess of
one (1) μs at 20mV and 100 mA during the
last hour of each axis.
Shall meet visual requirements, show no
physical damage and meet requirements of
additional tests as needed.
Sine Sweep: 10 to 2000 Hz
Initial Displacement: 1.78 mm DA
Maximum Acceleration: 20 G’s
Test Duration: 12 hours
Time Per Axis X, Y, Z
Test Current first 3 hours each axis:
14-16 AWG[2.0-1.0]: 10A
18 AWG [.80]: 8A
20 AWG [.50]: 5A
There shall be no evidence of cracking,
distortion or detrimental damage to the
connector following the test. Small chips and
dents that do not adversely affect the
connector shall be disregarded.
Wired mated connector shall be dropped from a height of
1.2m on a cement floor. This action is to be completed a
total of five (5) times.
There shall be no evidence of cracking,
distortion or detrimental damage to the
connector following the test
Apply a pulling force to the wire bundles that exit the rear
of the connector for a period of one (1) minute. The
amount of load is to be 111N, times the number of
cavities, up to a maximum of 445N.
There shall be no evidence of cracking,
distortion or detrimental damage to the
connector following the test.
The wired mated connectors shall be subjected to 1000
hours at +125 ±3°C without current flowing as per MIL-
STD-202, Method 108, Test Condition D.
There shall be no evidence of cracking,
distortion or detrimental damage to the
connector following the test.
Subject each sample group to one fluid only. The wired
mated connectors shall be submerged in the fluids below
at the temperatures listed. Each connector shall be
submerged for five (5) minutes, then removed from the
fluid to air dry for 24 hours. This cycle is to be completed
a total of five (5) cycles.
Figure 3 Cont.
