IEC 60512-16-3:2008
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 16-3: Mechanical tests on contacts and terminations - Test 16c: Contact-bending strength

Standard No.

IEC 60512-16-3:2008

Release Date

2008

Published By

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Latest

IEC 60512-16-3:2008

Replace

IEC 48B/1885/FDIS:2008 IEC 60512-8:1993

Scope

This part of IEC 60512, when required by the detail specification, is used for testing electrical connectors within the scope of technical committee 48. It may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detail specification. The object of this part of IEC 60512 is to detail a standard test method to determine the ability of a contact to withstand a specified bending moment or force. If so specified in the detail specification, forces other than bending may be applied. Although this test is illustrated for the mating area of cylindrical contacts, and is particularly applicable to those with a mating diameter of 1,2 mm or less, its use for contacts with other geometries is not excluded. In which case, the detail specification shall contain sufficient detail, given under Clause 6, i), j) and k), to enable the test to be done. Furthermore, it may be used for any part of a connector (such as a keying or polarizing device; cable support or contact latching feature) provided that sufficient detail is given in the detail specification. NOTE In some cases, IEC 60068-2-21 may be cited in the detail specification.

IEC 60512-16-3:2008 Referenced Document

• IEC 60512-1-1 Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 1-1: General examination; Test 1a: Visual examination

IEC 60512-16-3:2008 history

• 2008 IEC 60512-16-3:2008 Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 16-3: Mechanical tests on contacts and terminations - Test 16c: Contact-bending strength

IEC 60512-16-3:2008 Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 16-3: Mechanical tests on contacts and terminations - Test 16c: Contact-bending strength has been changed from IEC 60512-8:1993 Electromechanical components for electronic equipment; basic testing procedures and measuring methods; part 8: connector tests (mechanical) and mechanical tests on contacts and terminations.