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3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Safety

Do not stack component packages so high that the shipping containers buckle or deform.

3.2. Limitations

The connectors are designed to operate in a temperature range of -55° to 105°C [-67° to 221°F].

The bezel requirements given in this document are specifically configured for products used in the

communications industry. It is strongly recommended that this bezel configuration NOT be used for peripheral

component interconnect (PCI) applications.

3.3. Material

The connector housing and chicklets (parts that hold the compliant pin contacts) are made of molded

thermoplastic, UL 94-V-0. All compliant pin contacts in the connector are made of copper alloy underplated with

nickel; plated with tin at the leads and plated with gold or gold equivalent at the interface area. The cage

assembly is made of copper alloy. The EMI/Dust Plug is made of die cast zinc.

3.4. Storage

A. Ultraviolet Light

Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light may deteriorate the chemical composition in the product material.

B. Shelf Life

The connector and cage assembly should remain in the shipping container until ready for use to prevent

deformation to compliant pin contacts and mounting posts. The connector and cage assemblies should be

used on a first in, first out basis to avoid storage contamination that could adversely affect performance.

3.5. Chemical Exposure

Do not store product near any chemical listed below as they may cause stress corrosion cracking in the

material.

Alkalies

Ammonia

Citrates

Phosphates Citrates

Sulfur Compounds

Amines

Carbonates

Nitrites

Sulfur Nitrites

Tartrates

3.6. PC Board

A. Material and Thickness

The pc board material shall be glass epoxy (FR-4 or G-10). Minimum pc board thickness shall be 1.5 mm.

NOTE

Contact Product Information at the number at the bottom of page 1 for suitability of other board materials.

B. Tolerance

Maximum allowable bow of the pc board shall be 0.08 mm over the length of the connector and cage

assembly.

C. Hole Dimensions

The holes for the connector signal contacts and cage assembly must be drilled and plated through to

dimensions specified in Figure 2.

D. Layout

The holes for the connector and cage assembly must be precisely located to ensure proper placement

and optimum performance of the connector and cage assembly. Recommended hole pattern, dimensions,

and tolerances are provided on the customer prints. Sample layouts are provided in Figure 3.