BS EN 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
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.
BS EN 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
BS EN 60512-16-3:2008 history
2009BS EN 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