
7
0.6
0.6
Crimp Contacts
The square form crimp method is used (MIL-C-22520F,
type 2) (photo 1).
The crimp method requires a controlled compression to
obtain a symmetrical deformation of the conductor strand
and of the contact material. The inspection hole in the
side of the contact verifies correct positioning of the
conductor within the contact. A good crimping is charac-
terized by a small conductor section reduction and by the
quite closed free spaces.
The LEMO crimp contacts are factory annealed to relieve
internal stresses, and reduce the risk of the material
work hardening during the crimping process.
During this process, an induction heating machine desi-
gned by LEMO’s Research and Development Depart-
ment is used (photo 2).
1
2
Features of the LEMO crimp contacts:
– Quick and simple assembly
– Insulator is not heated during contact-to-conductor
assembly
– High temperature applications possible
– Increased conductor retention force
Solder Contacts
The solder pot of these contacts is machined at an angle
to form a cup into which the solder can flow.
Print contacts
Print contacts are available in certain connectors versions,
mostly for the straight or elbow receptacles models.
Connection is made on flexible or rigid printed circuits by
soldering
Type
Male solder
Male crimp
Male print
Female solder
Female crimp
Female print
Surface treatment (μm)
Cu
Ni
Material (Standard)
Au
Brass (UNS C 38500)
Brass (UNS C 34500)
Brass (UNS C 38500)
0.5
3
1.5
Bronze
(UNS C 54400)
0.5
3
2.0
Materials and Treatments
Au
Ni
Cu
Bronze
Notes:
the standard surface treatments are as follows:
– Nickel QQ-N-290A or MIL-C-26074C
– Gold MIL-G-45204C, type I, class 1.
Contact resistance (m
)
1000
3000
cycles
cycles
5000
cycles
5.6
5.7
6.1
Gold thickness
1)
female
outside
(μm)
inside
(%)
1.5
2
60
Contact Resistance in Relation to Number of Mating
Cycles
(Corrosion according to MIL-STD-202, method 101D).
Note:
1)
minimal thickness according
to MIL-G-45204C, type I, class 1.
A = test point
Thickness comparison between the outside and the
inside of female contacts
male
(μm)
2.5
A
2.5
A