Samtec product design and test standards
All Samtec series undergo Design Qualification Testing (DQT), which includes evaluations for gas tightness, normal force, thermal aging, mating/unmating durability, insulation resistance/dielectric withstanding voltage, current carrying capacity, and mechanical shock/vibration.
The document details additional rigorous standards for Extended Life Product™ certified products, such as 10-year Mixed Flowing Gas testing and high mating cycles. It also covers Severe Environment Testing (SET) initiatives designed to ensure suitability for rugged industries like military, space, automotive, and industrial applications.
| Temperature Cycling Range | -65 °C to 125 °C |
|---|---|
| Non-Operating Class Temperature Range | -55 °C to 125 °C or -65 °C to 125 °C |
| ESD Voltage Levels | 5k, 10k and 15k Volts |
| DWV Altitude Test Level | 70,000 Feet |
DQT includes Gas Tight, Normal Force, Thermal Aging, Mating/Unmating/Durability, IR/DWV, Current Carrying Capacity (CCC), and Mechanical Shock/Random Vibration/LLCR.
This test exposes products to sulfur dioxide, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and nitrogen dioxide for 14 days to evaluate contact resistance in simulated storage conditions.
SET ensures products are suitable for rugged/harsh environment industries including military, space, automotive, industrial, and other extreme applications.