PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION CONNECTORS, COAXIAL, RADIO FREQUENCY, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR

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1 INCH-POUND MIL-PRF-3902F 8 May 207 SURSEDING MIL-PRF-3902F w/amendment 2 4 November 206. SCO RFORMANCE SCIFICATION CONNECTORS, COAIAL, RADIO FREQUENCY, GENERAL SCIFICATION FOR This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.. Scope. This specification covers the general requirements and tests for radio frequency connectors used with flexible RF cables and certain other types of coaxial transmission lines..2 Classification. Connectors are of the following classes, categories, and Part or Identifying Number (PIN), as specified (see 3.)..2. Class. The class of connectors consists of the following: a. Class - A class connector is a connector which is intended to provide superior RF performance at specified frequencies, and for which all RF characteristics are completely defined. b. Class 2 - A class 2 connector is intended to provide mechanical connection within an RF circuit providing specified RF performance..2.2 Categories. The categories of connectors are designated by an A (field serviceable), B (non-field replaceable), C (field replaceable solder center contact), D (field replaceable crimp center contact), E (field replaceable) and F (field replaceable crimp, for semirigid cable) as follows: a. Category A - Connectors, which do not require special tools to assemble are designated as category A connectors. Standard wrenches, soldering equipment, pliers, etc., are not defined as special tools. b. Category B - Connectors, which require special tools to be assembled are designated as category B connectors. These connectors may be used for original installations only. Field replacement is intended to be made by categories A, C, D, E, or F connectors, which will provide the same form, fit and function. Category B connectors will not be stocked or procured by the Government. Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to DLA Land and Maritime, ATTN: VAI, P.O. Box 3990, Columbus OH or to RFConnectors@dla.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at AMSC N/A FSC 5935

2 c. Category C - Connectors, which require only standard military crimping tools and standard cable stripping dimensions to assemble, are designated as category C connectors. The standard military crimping tool is as (see 3.). d. Category D - Connectors, which require only standard military crimp tools for the center contact and outer ferrule, and standard cable stripping dimensions to assemble are designated as category D connectors. The standard military crimp tool is as specified (see 3.). e. Category E - Connectors using semi-rigid cables with standard stripping dimensions and using standard military tools. The method of assembly of the connector to the cable outer conductor will be by solder. f. Category F - Connectors using semirigid cables with standard stripping dimensions and using standard military assembly tools. The method of assembly of the connector to the cable will be solderless..2.3 PIN. The PIN consists of the letter M followed by the basic specification sheet number, and a sequentially assigned four-digit dash number. The first digit in the dash number designates the material and plating of the connector body (shell); i.e., 0 for silver plated brass, 3 for passivated corrosionresistant steel, 4 for gold plated copper beryllium, or "7" for nickel plated brass. Example: M3902/ 0 - General specification Specification sheet Dash number from specification sheet (see 3.) The - designates a standard military PIN. This position, when filled with the letter B (i.e. M3902/0B), signifies a military PIN, which is for OEM use only. The part is assembled to the cable with special tooling. Acquisition of this type part by any agency other than OEM s is prohibited and will result in the substitution of the equivalent military replacement part (i.e., if M3902/0B is submitted for acquisition, M3902/0- will be recommended.) 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2. General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. 2.2 Government documents Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. 2

3 FEDERAL STANDARDS FED-STD-H28 - Screw-Thread Standards for Federal Services COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS A-A Rubber, Silicone DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SCIFICATIONS MIL-DTL Gold Plating, Electrodeposited MIL-STD Standard Practice for Established Reliability and High Reliability Qualified Products List (QPL) Systems for Electrical, Electronic, and Fiber Optic Parts. (Copies of these documents are available online at DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS MIL-STD-30 - Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property MIL-STD Test Methods for Electronic and Electrical Component Parts MIL-STD Salt Atmosphere (Corrosion) MIL-STD Moisture Resistance MIL-STD Thermal Shock MIL-STD Seal MIL-STD Vibration MIL-STD Shock (Specified Pulse) MIL-STD Insulation Resistance MIL-STD Dielectric Withstanding Voltage MIL-STD Radio Frequency Connector Interfaces MIL-STD Dissimilar Metals (Copies of these documents are available online at Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. ASTM INTERNATIONAL ASTM A342/A342M - Standard Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly Magnetic Materials ASTM A484/A484M - Steel, Bars, Billets and Forgings, Stainless ASTM A582/A582M - Free-Machining Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Bars ASTM B6/B6M - Rod, Brass, Free-Cutting, Bar and Shapes for use in Screw Machines ASTM B36/B36M - Plate, Brass, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar ASTM B88 - Tube, Water, Seamless Copper ASTM B2/B2M - Plate, Leaded Brass, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar ASTM B24/B24M - Copper and Copper Alloy Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes ASTM B39/B39M - Rod, Phosphor Bronze, Bar, and Shapes ASTM B52/B52M - Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar ASTM B94 - Copper-Beryllium Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip and Rolled Bar ASTM B96/B96M - Rod and Bar, Copper-Beryllium Alloy ASTM B97/B97M - Wire, Alloy, Copper-Beryllium 3

4 ASTM B455 ASTM B488 ASTM B700 ASTM D26 ASTM D4894 ASTM D Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Extruded Shapes. - Gold for Engineering Uses, Electrodeposited Coatings of - Electrodeposited Coatings of Silver for Engineering Uses - Molding and Extrusion Materials, FEP-Fluorocarbon - Polytetrafluoroethylene () Granular Molding and RAM Extrusion Materials - Polytetrafluoroethylene () Resins Produced From Dispersion (Copies of these documents are available from AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE, (ANSI) ASME B46. - Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay) (Copies of these documents are available online from AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC. (AIA/NAS) NASM Wire, Safety or Lock (Copies of these documents are available online from SAE INTERNATIONAL SAE-AMS-QQ-N Nickel Plating (Electrodepostied) SAE-AMS Passivation of Corrosion Resistant Steels SAE-EIA557 - Statistical Process Control Systems (Copies of these documents are available online from ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE (EIA) EIA Electrical Connector/Socket Test Procedures Including (Copies of these documents are available online at Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein (except for related specification sheets), the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3. Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be as specified herein and in accordance with the applicable specification sheets. In the event of any conflict between requirements of this specification and the specification sheet, the latter shall govern. 3.2 Qualification. Connectors and accessories furnished under this specification shall be products that are authorized by the qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified products list before contract award (see 4.3 and 6.3). After qualification, if the manufacturer seeks to make design changes or process changes to qualified product, or if the manufacturer seeks to use alternate / substitute materials, then the 4

5 manufacturer shall coordinate with the qualifying activity and obtain its approval for proposed changes prior to implementing design or process changes to qualified product Qualified Products List (QPL) system. The manufacturer shall establish and maintain a quality system that allows its parts that are covered by this specification to be listed on the QPL. Requirements for this system are specified in MIL-STD-790. In addition, the manufacturer shall establish a Statistical Process Control (SPC) system that meets the requirements specified in SAE-EIA Critical Interface material. Material shall be as specified herein and in table I. If materials other than those specified are used, the contractor shall certify to the qualifying activity that the substitute material enables the connectors to meet the requirements of this specification. Acceptance or approval of any constituent material shall not be construed as a guaranty of the acceptance of the product. When a definite material is not specified, a material shall be used which will enable the connector to meet the requirements of this specification. TABLE I. Materials. Component material Steel Brass Phosphor bronze Soft copper Copper Copper-Beryllium fluorocarbon FEP fluorocarbon Silicon rubber Applicable specification ASTM A484/A484M, ASTM A582/A582M ASTM B6/B6M, ASTM B36/B36M, ASTM B2/B2M, ASTM B455 ASTM B39/B39M ASTM B52/B52M ASTM B88, ASTM B24/B24M ASTM B94, ASTM B96/B96M, ASTM B97/B97M ASTM D4894, ASTM D4895 ASTM D26 A-A Critical interface materials and finish. Unless otherwise specified (see 3.), connector center contacts and bodies shall be plated in the following manner in order to meet the requirements of this specification and avoid detrimental interactions between dissimilar metals Center contacts. The male pin shall be plated to a minimum gold thickness of micro inches (.27µm) in accordance with MIL-DTL type II, grade C, class, or ASTM B488, type II, code C, class.27, over micro inches (.27µm) minimum of nickel in accordance with SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, class, measured anywhere along the mating surface, for all series. The socket contact shall be plated to a minimum of micro inches (.27 µm) of gold in accordance with MIL-DTL type II, grade C, class, or ASTM B488, type II, code C, class.27, over micro inches (.27 µm) minimum of nickel in accordance with SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, class, including the ID, measured at a depth of.040 inch minimum. The plating on non-significant surfaces in the ID shall be of sufficient thickness to ensure plating continuity and uniform utility and protection. This plating may consist of an underplate only. A silver underplate shall not be permitted. NOTE: No PIN changes will be made as a result of this plating change. The change will be tracked via the manufacturer s date code Connector bodies. All brass bodied connectors shall be silver plated in accordance with ASTM B700 to a minimum thickness of inch (0.005 mm) over a copper underplate or shall be 5

6 nickel plated in accordance with SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290 over a copper underplate, only when specified on the individual specification sheet. If not specifically noted the plating shall be silver. (Note of caution! Nickel plated connectors may cause Passive Intermodulation (PIM) problems. The user is ADVISED to check the application involved when choosing this type of plating.) All copper beryllium bodied connectors shall be gold plated to a minimum thickness of micro inches (.27µm) in accordance with MIL-DTL type II, grade C, class, or ASTM B488, type II, code C, class.27, over a copper flash. All corrosion resistant steel bodied connectors shall be passivated in accordance with SAE-AMS-2700, unless otherwise specified (see 3.). NOTE: Ferrous or nickel alloys shall not be used on brass or copper beryllium bodied connectors (i.e. coupling nuts, etc.) Dissimilar metals. Dissimilar metals between which an electromotive couple may exist shall not be placed in contact with each other. Reference is made to MIL-STD-889 for definition of dissimilar metals Nonmagnetic materials. All parts (except hermetic sealed connectors) shall be made from materials which are classed as nonmagnetic (see 3.8) Spring members. Unless otherwise specified (see 3.), center contact spring members shall be made of copper beryllium Recycled, recovered, environmentally preferable, or biobased materials. Recycled, recovered, environmentally preferable, or biobased materials should be used to the maximum extent possible, provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. 3.4 Configuration and features. Connectors shall be of the configuration and physical dimensions specified (see 3.). On class I connectors (see.2.) each half of a connector pair must be separately optimized in VSWR (see 4.6.). It is not permitted to compensate for discontinuities of one connector by the design of the mating connector Mating (visual indication). When applicable (see 3.), a visual means shall be provided to indicate when two mating connectors are properly mated Screw threads. Screw threads shall be in accordance with FED-STD-H28 unless otherwise specified (see 3.) Connector interfaces. Connector interfaces shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-348 unless otherwise specified (see 3.). 3.5 Force to engage/disengage Bayonet and threaded types. When tested as specified in , the torque necessary to completely couple or uncouple the connectors shall not exceed that specified (see 3.). Also the longitudinal force necessary to initiate the engaging or disengaging cycle shall not except that specified (see 3.) Push on connector types. When tested as specified in , the forces necessary to fully engage or disengage the connector shall not exceed that specified (see 3.). 3.6 Coupling proof torque. When tested as specified in 4.6.3, the coupling mechanism (threaded types) shall not be dislodged, and the connector shall meet requirements of The interface dimensions of the connector shall remain as specified (see 3.). 6

7 3.7 Mating characteristics. When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6.4, the mating dimensions shall be gauged as specified and the dimensions shall remain within the specified tolerances (see 3.). 3.8 Permeability of nonmagnetic materials. When connectors (except hermetic sealed) are tested as specified in 4.6.5, the permeability (Mu) shall be less than 2.0. The permeability does not apply to connector hardware. 3.9 Hermetic seal (pressurized connectors). When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6.6, the leakage rate shall not exceed that specified (see 3.). 3.0 Leakage (pressurized connectors). When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6.7, there shall be no leakage as detected by escaping air bubbles. 3. Insulation resistance. When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6.8, the insulation resistance shall not be less than that specified (see 3.). 3.2 Center contact retention. When all class I connectors, and class II where applicable (see 3.) are tested as specified in 4.6.9, the center contacts must not be displaced from the specified interface dimensions in the uncabled connector by the application of the specified axial force (see 3.) in either direction or torque. 3.3 Corrosion. When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6.0, there shall be no exposure of the base metal on the interface or mating surface, and they shall meet the requirements of 3.5. or as applicable. 3.4 Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR). When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6., the VSWR shall not exceed that specified over the frequency range specified (see 3.). 3.5 Connector durability. When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6.2, they shall show no evidence of severe mechanical damage and the coupling device shall remain functional. Connectors shall meet the applicable requirements of 3.5 and Contact resistance. When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6.3, the contact resistance of the center contact, outer contact, and braid to connector shall be as specified (see 3.). The following statement takes precedence over any specification sheet interpretation. The outer contact resistance values given for steel bodied connectors are typical values and are for engineering information purposes only. 3.7 Dielectric withstanding voltage. When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6.4, there shall be no evidence of breakdown. 3.8 Vibration. When the cabled (or wired, as applicable) connector is tested as specified in 4.6.5, there shall be no electrical interruptions exceeding microsecond (µs), or as otherwise specified (see 3.). There shall be no evidence of visual mechanical damage after the test, and the contact resistance of the center contact shall not be changed by more than the specified amount (see 3. and 3.6). 3.9 Shock (specified pulse). When the cabled (or wired, as applicable) connector is tested as specified in 4.6.6, there shall be no electrical interruptions exceeding µs unless otherwise specified (see 3.). There shall be no evidence of visual or mechanical damage after the test, and the contact resistance of the center contact shall not be changed by more than the specified amount (see 3.). 7

8 3.20 Thermal shock. After testing as specified in 4.6.7, there shall be no evidence of visual mechanical damage to the connector and it shall meet the dielectric withstanding voltage requirement (see 3.7), and the contact resistance specified for the center contact shall not be exceeded (see 3.6). 3.2 Moisture resistance. When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6.8, there shall be no evidence of damage. They shall withstand the dielectric withstanding voltage specified (see 3.7), and the insulation resistance shall not be less than that specified (see 3.) Corona level. When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6.9, at the altitude and voltage specified (see 3.), there shall be no evidence of sustained corona discharge RF high potential withstanding voltage. When connectors are tested as specified in , there shall be no breakdown, or the leakage current specified shall not be exceeded (see 3.) Cable retention force. When connectors are tested as specified in 4.6.2, there shall be no evidence of mechanical failure, loosening, rupture, or discontinuity. The direct clamping of the cable jacket shall not be the primary method of cable retention Coupling mechanism retention force. When tested as specified in , the coupling mechanism shall not be dislodged from the connector and shall be capable of meeting the requirements of 3.5. immediately after the test RF leakage. When connectors are tested as specified in , the total leakage, cable to cable shall not exceed that specified (see 3.) RF insertion loss. When connectors are tested as specified in , the insertion loss shall not exceed that specified (see 3.) Assembly instructions. Complete assembly instructions shall be furnished by the vendor with each connector procured under this specification. It is not the intention of this specification to require assembly instructions with uncabled connectors (i.e., solder pot, solder tab or posts, etc.). Assembly instructions shall include: a. Cable preparation stripping dimensions and tolerances. b. List and description of crimping or special tools if required (see.2.2). c. Pictorial presentation of sub-assemblies and loose piece parts d. Sufficient pertinent dimensions for verification of correct parts; as a minimum the cable entry openings for conductor, dielectric, braid, and jacket shall be specified. e. Recommended cable clamp tightening torque (if applicable). f. Military PIN and manufacturer s PIN Marking. Connectors and associated fittings shall be permanently and legibly marked in accordance with the general marking requirements of MIL-STD-30 with the military PIN (see.2.3), manufacturer s federal supply code, and final assembly date code. The marking location is optional; when practicable, a location should be picked that will be least likely to be covered in cable assembly or installation. Marking is required on all parts manufactured to this specification unless specifically excepted (see 3.) Workmanship. Connectors and associated fittings shall be processed in such a manner as to be uniform in quality and shall be free from sharp edges, burrs and other defects that will affect life, serviceability or appearance. 8

9 3.3 Manufacturers control drawing. Connector manufacturers shall insure that special tooling and dies are documented. The replacement category A, C, D, E, or F PIN s shall be listed on the manufacturers control drawing Safety wire hole pullout. When applicable (see 3.), the connectors are to be tested as specified in There shall be no evidence of hole tear out. 4. VERIFICATION 4. Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows: a. Qualification inspection (see 4.3) b. Conformance inspection (see 4.4). c. Periodic inspection (see 4.5). 4.2 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified, all inspections shall be performed in accordance with the test conditions specified in the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS of MIL-STD-202 or EIA-364. For each test of threaded coupling connectors, where the test is performed on mated pairs, the pair shall be torqued to the specified value (see 3.). 4.3 Qualification inspection. Qualification inspection shall be performed at a laboratory acceptable to the Government (see 6.3) on sample units produced with equipment and procedures normally used in production Sample size. Thirty class connectors of the same PIN, or eighteen class 2 connectors of the same PIN with its mating connector (see.2.), shall be subjected to qualification inspection Group qualification. For group qualification of all series of connectors covered by this specification (see 3.). Group qualification will be limited to those connectors for which evidence of manufacturing capability is demonstrated by providing engineering drawings to the qualifying agency. The Government reserves the right to authorize performance of any or all qualification inspection of additional types in the group that are considered necessary for qualification within each group Inspection routine. The sample shall be subjected to the inspections specified in table II. All sample units shall be subjected to the inspection of group I. The sample units shall then be divided equally into six groups of 5 units (class ) or three units each (class 2) and subjected to the inspection for their particular group and in the sequence given for that group Failures. One or more failures shall be cause for refusal to grant qualification approval Retention of qualification. To retain qualification, the contractor shall verify in coordination with the qualifying activity the capability of manufacturing products which meet the performance requirements of this specification. Refer to the qualifying activity for the guidelines necessary to retain qualification to this particular specification. The contractor shall immediately notify the qualifying activity at any time that the inspection data indicates failure of the qualified product to meet the performance requirements of this specification. 9

10 TABLE II. Qualification inspection. Examination or test Requirement paragraph Test method paragraph Group I Visual and mechanical examination Material Finish Dissimilar metals Configuration and features (dimensions) Marking Mating (visual indication) Force to engage/disengage Bayonet and threaded types Push-on connector types Coupling proof torque Mating characteristics Permeability of nonmagnetic materials Workmanship Hermetic seal (pressurized connectors only) Leakage (pressurized connectors only) Insulation resistance Group II Center contact retention Corrosion Group III VSWR (cabled) Connector durability Safety wire hole pullout Group IV Contact resistance Dielectric withstanding voltage Vibration / Shock (specified pulse) / Thermal shock Moisture resistance Corona level / RF high potential withstanding voltage / Cable retention force Coupling mechanism retention force Group V RF leakage / Group VI RF insertion loss / Group VII Contact resistance / These tests to be performed only during initial qualification as long as the qualifying design and manufacturing process has not been changed. 0

11 4.4 Conformance inspection Inspection of product for delivery. Inspection of product for delivery shall consist of groups A and B inspection Inspection lot. An inspection lot shall consist of all connectors of the same PIN produced under essentially the same conditions, and offered for inspection at one time Group A inspection. Group A inspection shall consist of the inspection specified in table III in the order shown Sampling plan (group A). Table III tests shall be performed on a production lot basis. Samples shall be selected in accordance with table IV. If one or more defects are found, the lot shall be screened for that particular defect and defective parts removed. A new sample of parts shall be selected in accordance with table IV and all group A tests again performed. If one or more defects are found in the second sample, the lot shall be rejected and shall not be supplied to this specification. When defects have no effect on the use or performance of the subject parts, reworking of the parts may be permitted upon approval of both the Preparing and Qualifying activities. Such allowances are infrequent and only apply to particular circumstances.. Inspection Visual and mechanical examination Material Finish / Dissimilar metals Configuration and features Marking Workmanship Mating (visual indication) Dielectric withstanding voltage Hermetic seal (pressurized connectors only) Leakage (pressurized connectors only) TABLE III. Group A inspection Requirement paragraph Test method paragraph / Verification of finish may be accomplished using the manufacturer s process controls providing these controls are clearly equal to or more stringent than the requirements of this specification. Sampling procedure See table IV Visual inspection (group A inspection). Each connector shall be visually examined for completeness, workmanship, and identification requirements. Attention shall be given to those assemblies that require a gasket to determine the condition of the gasket. Gaskets missing, twisted, buckled, kinked, or damaged in any way shall be cause for rejection.

12 TABLE IV. Inspection level. Lot size to 9 20 to to,200,20 to 3,200 3,20 to 0,000 0,00 to 35,000 35,00 to,000,00 to 0,000 0,00 and over Visual and mechanical inspection All Group B inspection. Group B inspection shall consist of the inspections specified in table V in the order shown, and shall be made on sample units which have been subjected to and passed the group A inspection. Connectors having identical piece parts may be combined for lot purposes and shall be in proportion to the quantity of each PIN numbered connector produced Group B sampling plan. A sample of parts shall be randomly selected in accordance with table VI. If one or more defects are found, the lot shall be screened for that particular defect and defects removed. After screening and removal of defects, a new sample of parts shall be randomly selected and subjected to all tests in accordance with table V. If one or more defects are found in the second sample, the lot shall be rejected and shall not be supplied to this specification. TABLE V. Group B inspection. Inspection Requirement paragraph Test method paragraph Force to engage/disengage Bayonet and threaded type Push-on connector type Coupling proof torque Mating characteristics Permeability of nonmagnetic materials Insulation resistance VSWR (cabled) / / Destructive test. When a VSWR failure occurs the defect which caused the failure shall be determined and the entire lot shall be screened for that/those particular defects and defects removed. A new sample of parts shall be selected in accordance with table VI and all tests again performed. 2

13 TABLE VI. Inspection level. Lot size Sample size VSWR sample size to 4 5 to 5 6 to 5 to 90 9 to 5 to to 0 to,200,20 to 3,200 3,20 to 0,000 0,00 to 35,000 35,00 and over All Lot definition (group B inspection). The production lot, as defined in MIL-STD-790, is further specified as follows: a. A production lot consists of all connectors covered under one military specification or standard, manufactured from the specified raw materials, processed under the same specification and procedures, produced by the same type of equipment, and submitted for inspection at one time. Each production lot of assembled connectors shall be a group identified by a common manufacturing record through all significant assembly operations. b. Common manufacturing records and traceability shall begin with machining and molding and shall include connector assembly. Traceability of connectors to specific physical/chemical test reports of incoming raw material is not required Disposition of sample units. Sample units which have passed all the group B inspection may be delivered on the contract or purchase order, if the lot is accepted. Any connector deformed or otherwise damaged during testing shall not be delivered on the contract or order. 4.5 Periodic inspection. Periodic inspection shall consist of group C. Except where the results of these inspections show noncompliance with the applicable requirements (see ), delivery of products which have passed groups A and B shall not be delayed pending the results of these periodic inspections Group C inspection. Group C inspection shall consist of the inspections specified in table VII, in the order shown. Group C inspection shall be made on sample units selected from inspection lots which have passed the groups A and B inspection Sampling plan. Twelve sample units of the same PIN shall be selected from the first lot produced after the date of notification of qualification. Thereafter, twelve sample units of the same PIN shall be selected from current production after 200,000 connectors have been produced, or not less than once every 3 years, whichever occurs first. The sample units shall be divided equally and subjected to the inspections of the six subgroups Failures. If one or more sample units fails to pass group C inspection, the lot shall be considered to have failed. 3

14 Disposition of sample units. Sample units which have been subjected to group C inspection shall not be delivered on the contract or order Noncompliance. If a sample fails to pass group C inspection, the manufacturer shall notify the qualifying activity and the cognizant inspection activity of such failure and take corrective action on the materials or processes, or both, as warranted, and on all units of product which can be corrected and which are manufactured under essentially the same materials and processes, and which are considered subjected to the same failure. Acceptance and shipment of the product shall be discontinued until corrective action, acceptable to the qualifying activity has been taken. After the corrective action has been taken, group C inspection shall be repeated on additional sample units (all tests and examinations, or the test which the original sample failed, at the option of the qualifying activity). Groups A and B inspections may be reinstituted, however, final acceptance and shipment shall be withheld until the group C inspection has shown that the corrective action was successful. In the event of failure after reinspection, information concerning the failure shall be furnished to the cognizant inspection activity and the qualifying activity. TABLE VII. Group C inspection. Inspection Requirement paragraph Test method paragraph Subgroup Center contact retention Corrosion Subgroup 2 VSWR (cabled) Connector durability Safety wire hole pullout Subgroup 3 Contact resistance Vibration / Shock (specified pulse) / Thermal shock Moisture resistance Corona level / RF high potential withstanding voltage / Cable retention forces Coupling mechanism retention force RF leakage / RF insertion loss / Subgroup 4 Subgroup 5 Subgroup Contact resistance / These tests to be performed only during initial qualification as long as the qualifying design and manufacturing process has not been changed. 4

15 4.6 Methods of inspection Test methods. The following identified tests and test methods assure connector integrity within typical operating conditions and applications. Alternate commercial industry standard test methods are allowed; however when an alternate method is used, the qualifying activity must be notified prior to the performance of the test. The test method described herein are proven methods and shall be the referee methods in case of dispute Visual and mechanical examination. Connectors and associated fittings shall be examined to verify that the design, construction, physical dimensions, assembly instructions, marking and workmanship are in accordance with the applicable requirements (see 3., 3.3, 3.4, 3.28, 3.29, and 3.30) Dimensional examination. Mating dimensions shall be examined by mating the connector with its applicable mating gauges or other suitable means acceptable to the Government. NOTE: The associated individual specification sheets show the overall dimension of the connector when assembled to the appropriate cable. Mating interface dimension are to be found in MIL-STD-348. The cable end construction and other dimensions are controlled by performance requirements of the specification (i.e., cable retention, VSWR, RF leakage, etc., with cable in place) Force to engage/disengage Bayonet and threaded types (see 3.5.). The connector shall be engaged with its mating standard part (see 3.). During the entire coupling/uncoupling cycle (until the connector is fully engaged/disengaged) the forces and/or torques necessary shall not exceed those specified (see 3.). A threaded coupled connector is fully engaged with its mating standard part when their reference planes (see MIL-STD-348) coincide. A bayonet coupled connector is fully engaged with its mating standard part when the bayonet studs have passed the detent and their reference planes coincide. No additional tightening torque shall be applied. The mating standard part is a steel jig containing the critical interface dimensions finished to the tolerances specified (see MIL-STD-348). Its spring members when applicable shall be heat treated beryllium copper. The surface finish or mating surfaces shall be 6 microinches, maximum in accordance with ASME B Push-on connector types (see 3.5.2). The connector under test shall be engaged with its standard mating part (gauge). During this engaging cycle the force necessary to fully engage the connectors shall not exceed that specified (see 3.). Upon completion of engagement, an opposite force necessary for disengagement shall be applied. This force shall be within the limits specified, and shall include any unlatching forces required Coupling proof torque (see 3.6). The connector under test shall be engaged with its mating standard part (gauge) and the coupling nut tightened to the torque value specified (see 3.). After one minute the connector under test and its mating standard part shall be disengaged Mating characteristics (see 3.7). After insertion of the specified oversize pin the specified number of times (see 3.), the contact to be tested shall be held rigid by means of a suitable jig or fixture. A gauge containing the test pin or test ring and a suitable force indicating dial shall be aligned to within TIR of any plane passing through the axis of the contact under test. Engagement or withdrawal of the test pin or test ring shall be made smoothly and at such a rate that the dial does not bounce or otherwise give a false reading. The test pin or test ring may be chamfered to facilitate entry, but the specified engagement length shall not include the chamfer length and the finish shall be as specified and in accordance with ASME B46.. 5

16 4.6.5 Permeability of nonmagnetic materials (see 3.8). The permeability of the connector shall be measured with an indicator conforming to ASTM A342/A342M Hermetic seal (see 3.9). Connectors shall be tested in accordance with MIL-STD The following details shall apply: a. Test condition letter: C b. Procedure number: I. c. Leakage rate sensitivity: 0-8 cubic centimeters per second Leakage (pressurized) (see 3.0). Connectors shall be subjected to air pressure specified (see 3.) applied to one end, and the whole assembly immersed in water at a temperature of 5º to 25ºC. The connector shall remain immersed for at least 2 minutes Insulation resistance (see 3.). Connectors without cables (when applicable) shall be tested in accordance with test condition B, MIL-STD Measure between the center contact and body Center contact retention (see 3.2). An axial force (see 3.) shall be applied, first in one direction and then the other, to the center contact of an assembled and uncabled connector utilizing a method and force measuring device suitable to the Government. The inner contact shall be inspected after the force has been applied in one direction and again after the force has been applied in the opposite direction to determine if the contact has been displaced from the specified interface dimensions. Torque: The torque specified shall be applied to the center contact of an unmated connector for a minimum period of 0 seconds, as applicable (see 3.) Corrosion (see 3.3). Unmated and uncabled connectors shall be tested in accordance with MIL-STD The following details and exceptions shall apply: a. Test condition letter: (see 3.) b. Salt solution: 5 percent. After exposure, connectors shall be washed, shaken and lightly brushed as specified in MIL-STD and then permitted to dry for 24 hours at 40ºC. Connectors shall then be examined for evidence of corrosion, pitting, and ease of coupling VSWR (see 3.4). The VSWR shall be measured in accordance with the following procedure or a method acceptable to the Government. In the event of dispute the method outlined herein shall be used. The measurement shall be made on a Vector Network Analyzer using a full 2 term error correction with the appropriate calibration standards. A minimum of 400 data points shall be used. Optional calibration: single port 6 term calibration can be used. The test connector shall be terminated to an appropriate load. The cable s length should have attenuation equal to or greater than ½ the dynamic range of the analyzer. A termination can be added to the end of the long cable to ensure that no signal is reflected back to the connector under test Connector durability (see 3.5). Each connector under test shall be mated with a typical production connector in accordance with this specification. The connector shall be subjected to the number of cycles of mating and unmating specified (see 3.). The connector and its mating part shall be completely engaged and completely disengaged during this cycle. Lubrication of the threads or rotational parts shall not be employed for this test unless specified (see 3.). It is permissible to shake or blow 6

17 debris from the threads or interface surfaces at intervals of not less than cycles. Solvents or tools shall not be used for cleaning Contact resistance (see 3.6). All contact resistance tests shall be conducted with the apparatus shown on figure 2. Circuit adjustments and the measurement procedures for all contact resistance tests shall be in accordance with The contact resistances to be measured are: a. The contact resistance between the cable braid or outer conductor and the connector at the point of contact. b. The contact resistance of the mated outer conductor contacts. c. The contact resistance of the mated inner conductor contacts. d. Measurement can be taken using a 4-Wire Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter or equivalent General procedure. The apparatus shall be assembled as shown on figure 2. The contacts, C C2, shown on the figure represent the mating contacts upon which millivolt drop tests are to be conducted. a. Remove contacts C C2 from the measuring circuit. b. Close switch SW. c. Adjust R2 for a millivoltmeter (mvm) reading of millivolts. d. Connect contacts C C2 to the measuring circuit and mate. e. Check to see that mvm drops significantly prior to opening switch in (f). f. Open switch SW. g. Adjust R for a circuit current (A) of one ampere. h. Measure the millivolt drop across contacts C C2 and call this e. i. Compute contact resistance Contact resistance (milliohms) = e millivolts one ampere. FIGURE 2. Diagram for contact resistance. 7

18 4.6.4 Dielectric withstanding voltage (see 3.7). Connectors shall be tested in accordance with MIL-STD The following details shall apply: a. Special preparation or conditions. () The maximum relative humidity shall be percent. When facilities are not available at this test condition, connectors shall be tested at room ambient relative humidity. In case of dispute, if the test has been made at room ambient relative humidity, retest shall be made at percent maximum relative humidity. (2) The center contact of plug connectors and receptacle connectors shall be positioned in such a manner as to simulate actual assembly conditions. (3) Precautions shall be taken to prevent air-gap voltage breakdowns. (4) The voltage shall be metered on the high side of the transformer. b. Magnitude of test voltage (see 3.): The voltage shall be instantaneously applied. c. Nature of potential: Alternating current. d. Points of application of test voltage: Between the center contact and body Vibration (see 3.8). A complete connector assembly shall be mounted as shown on figure 3 and vibrated in accordance with MIL-STD The center and outer contacts shall be connected to a suitable monitoring device. Suitable coaxial cable or wire as applicable, using the normal connecting devices of the connector and clamped as shown on figure 3, shall be used. At least 00 milliamperes shall be flowing through each set of contacts. Contacts may be connected in series. The connector shall be mounted by its normal mounting device and engaged by its normal coupling device. No safety wire shall be used. Cable to cable connectors may be held to the jig on figure 3 by a suitable clamp on one half of the connector assembly. The following conditions shall apply: a. Test condition letter (see 3.). b. Continuity shall be monitored during vibration with a detector capable of detecting interruptions of µs duration or longer, or as specified at 00 milliamperes. 8

19 Inches mm FIGURE 3. Vibration testing set-up Shock (specified pulse) (see 3.9). The connector shall be mated with its mating connector (see 3.) and subjected to MIL-STD The following exceptions and details shall apply: a. Receptacles and panel or bulkhead mounted connectors and adapters shall be mounted by normal means. All other connectors and adapters shall be rigidly clamped to the vibration table. b. Acceleration requirements (see 3.). c. Three blows in each of three mutually perpendicular planes; one of which shall be parallel to the axis of the connector. d. Continuity shall be monitored during shock as specified in 4.6.5(b). e. Center contact resistance shall be measured in accordance with after the shock test. 9

20 4.6.7 Thermal shock (see 3.20). Connectors shall be subjected to MIL-STD The following details shall apply: a. Test condition letter (see 3.). b. The contact resistance tests on the center contact shall be performed before and after the thermal shock test and examined for mechanical damage (see 3.) Moisture resistance (see 3.2). The connector shall be mated and cabled with its mating connector and shall be subjected to MIL-STD The following exceptions and conditions shall apply: a. No initial measurements. b. No load. c. Step 7b (vibration) shall be omitted. d. Measurements shall be made at high humidity when specified (see 3.). e. The connector shall withstand the dielectric withstanding voltage specified (see 4.6.4) after the drying period Corona level (see 3.22). The test sample shall be connected to a mating connector and arranged in a suitable test circuit such as indicated on figure 4. Components of the test circuit shall be corona free to the extent that a discharge of five picocoulombs or less can be measured when the 60 Hz test potential is increased to the value specified at the reduced pressure specified (see 3.). The type of cable and length of cable used shall be as specified (see 3.). No grease or similar compounds shall be used in or on the test item. After the sample is purged of air, the 60 Hz voltage shall be slowly increased until the detector, operated at a sensitivity of five picocoulombs, indicates a sustained corona discharge. The voltage shall then be decreased until corona is at the five picocoulombs level or less. The latter value is the corona level of the connector under test. The contractor may, at his own option, use a corona detector (which has been approved by the Government) for performing the test in lieu of the test set up on figure 4. 20

21 C Corona free coupling capacitor (see note ). D Discharge display. L Input line filter (see note 2). L2 0- KHz detector input filter. A Detector amplifier. T 0-30 V variable transformer. T2 High voltage transformer (corona free less than 5 picocoulombs). V Voltmeter. NOTES:. Equal to or greater than total circuit capacitance db 4 KHz to 0 GHz. FIGURE 4. Equipment and schematic for measuring corona level. 2

22 RF high potential withstanding voltage (see 3.23). Connectors shall be mated with their mating connectors (see 3.) and approximately 2 inches of their standard cable (see 3.) appropriately attached. This assembly shall then be inserted into the high impedance circuit as shown on figure 5, or equivalent, and instantaneously subjected to the RF voltage and frequency specified (see 3.) between the center contact and body of the connectors. The duration of the test shall be minute. The RF voltage source shall be frequency stabilized and have an approximate pure sine wave output with minimum harmonic content. Means shall be provided to indicate disruptive discharge and leakage current. The maximum leakage current shall be as specified (see 3.). FIGURE 5. Circuit diagram for RF high potential withstanding voltage Cable retention force (see 3.24). When specified (see 3.), the connector shall be assembled to its standard mating test cable. The connector shall be firmly fixed and a movable sleeve attached to the cable. The sleeve is then moved longitudinally away from the fixed connector gradually and in such a manner that the cable remains unbent and untwisted. A scale for measuring the retention force (see 3.) shall be attached to the sleeve. The force shall be held for 30 seconds minimum. The assembly shall then be examined for mechanical failure, loosening, or rupture and tested for continuity using a suitable test method. When specified (see 3.), a torque shall be applied to the cable about its axis in each direction relative to the connector at the location and to the torque value given on the detail specification sheet. The cable (flexible types only) shall then be bent at a radius of 0 times the diameter of the cable starting at the connectors at an angle of 90º ± 5º from the axis of the connector, then reversed 80º ± 0º. Repeat this procedure four times, then retest and reexamine as outlined above Coupling mechanism retention forces (see 3.25). The connector body and coupling mechanism shall be respectively secured to the lower and upper jaws of a tensile tester in an appropriate manner. A tensile load shall be applied at a rate of approximately 00 pounds/minute up to the force as specified and held at that value for one minute (see 3.). During the one minute of steadily applied force, the coupling mechanism shall be rotated with respect to the connector body, two full revolutions in each direction. 22