EIA-364-1000-2008 TS-1000 ENVIRONMENTAL TEST METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND SOCKETS USED IN CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT APPLICATIONS (Redesignation of EIA-364-1000.01A; This Revision Replaces EIA-364-1000.01B)
This standard establishes the test procedures and test sequences to be followed when evaluating the performance of electrical connectors and sockets used in controlled environments. 1) Furthermore@ it applies to contacts operating under low level circuit conditions. 2) The assumption is made that the contacts are metal. Polymer contacts@ or other contact types@ may require a different test methodology. 1) Controlled environments are classified as no more severe than class number G1.2@ according to the latest revision of EIA-364 (Electrical Connector/Socket Test Procedures Including Environmental Classifications). 2) The applied voltage@ generally lt; 50 millivolts@ is not sufficient to break through any surface film. For contacts not operating under low level circuit conditions@ such as those used in power applications; see the latest revision of EIA-364-70 (Test Procedure for Current vs. Temperature Rise of Electrical Connectors).