PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
REVISION: ECR/ECN INFORMATION: TITLE: PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
APPLIANCE APPLICATIONS
3.18/(.125) X 0.51/(.020) FLAT BLADE SYSTEM-TPA
SHEET No.
4 EC No: UCP2005-2735 1 of 8
DATE: 06/07/2005
DOCUMENT NUMBER: CREATED / REVISED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY:
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43335
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J.LOWE A.DERR F.SMITH
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APPLIANCE APPLICATIONS
1.0 SCOPE
This product specification covers 3.18/(.125”) X 0.51/(.020”) flat blade type connectors in wire-to-wire,
wire-to-board, and wire-to-“device” type connections. Two types of connectors are addressed:
(1) standard – 7.50 mm (.295”) centerline spacing series, and
(2) custom connector housings.
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The products described herein are useful in home appliances such as clothes washers, dryers, dish
washers, and refrigerators. The terminals have integral secondary locks that, when activated
(optional), substantially improve their locking reliability, and virtually eliminate terminal “back-outs.”
These connectors have long “through air” and “over surface” spacings to resist moisture and other
pollutants that are present in appliances. The header assemblies are compatible with surface mount
soldering processes.
The terminals crimp to wire insulation with a maximum 4.57 mm (.180”) outside diameter, and
accommodate standard power cord insulation as well.
The female terminal is fabricated from tin plated C26000. The male tab crimp terminal is fabricated
from bare, un-plated C26000. The header terminal is fabricated from tin plated C26000. The male
terminals are 3.18/(.125”) X 0.51/(.020”) tabs that are designed within the limits of the ANSI/NEMA
Standards Publication / No. DC 2-1982. The terminations to #18, #16, and #14 AWG wires are
accommodated as single crimps. Additionally, #18 AWG wire, UL 1015 only, is accommodated as a
double crimp. This is a power connector, but it can be used as a dry circuit connector, too.
(1) Standard – 7.50 mm (.295”) Centerline Spacing Series:
The plug and receptacle housings are molded from 66 nylon in its natural color, translucent white,
unless otherwise indicated. The header housings are molded from glass filled 46 nylon in a black
color. Also, the flammability classification for each housing material is listed below:
PRODUCT NAME: MATERIAL NUMBER:
PLUG HOUSING, 2 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), NATURAL 43180-1002
PLUG HOUSING, 2 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), RED 43180-3002
PLUG HOUSING, 3 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), NATURAL 43180-1003
PLUG HOUSING, 3 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), RED 43180-3003
PLUG HOUSING, 3 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), BLUE 43180-4003
PLUG HOUSING, 4 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2) X-43180-1004
PLUG HOUSING, 5 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2) X-43180-1005
PLUG HOUSING, 6 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2) X-43180-1006
PANEL MOUNT PLUG HOUSING, 2 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2) X-43384-1002
PANEL MOUNT PLUG HOUSING, 3 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2) 43384-1003
PANEL MOUNT PLUG HOUSING, 4 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2) X-43384-1004
PANEL MOUNT PLUG HOUSING, 5 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2) X-43384-1005
PANEL MOUNT PLUG HOUSING, 6 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2) X-43384-1006
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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DATE: 06/07/2005
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2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED):
PRODUCT NAME: MATERIAL NUMBER:
RECEPTACLE HOUSING, 2 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), NATURAL 43335-1002
RECEPTACLE HOUSING, 2 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), BLACK 43335-2002
RECEPTACLE HOUSING, 2 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), RED 43335-3002
RECEPTACLE HOUSING, 3 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), NATURAL 43335-1003
RECEPTACLE HOUSING, 3 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), BLACK 43335-2003
RECEPTACLE HOUSING, 3 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), RED 43335-3003
RECEPTACLE HOUSING, 3 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2), BLUE 43335-4003
RECEPTACLE HOUSING, 4 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2) X-43335-1004
RECEPTACLE HOUSING, 5 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2) X-43335-1005
RECEPTACLE HOUSING, 6 CIRCUIT (UL94V-2) X-43335-1006
HEADER ASSEMBLY, 2 CIRCUIT, VERTICAL (UL94V-0) SEE SDA-43160-****
HEADER ASSEMBLY, 3 CIRCUIT, VERTICAL (UL94V-0) SEE SDA-43160-****
HEADER ASSEMBLY, 4 CIRCUIT, VERTICAL (UL94V-0) SEE SDA-43160-****
HEADER ASSEMBLY, 5 CIRCUIT, VERTICAL (UL94V-0) SEE SDA-43160-****
HEADER ASSEMBLY, 6 CIRCUIT, VERTICAL (UL94V-0) SEE SDA-43160-****
HEADER ASSEMBLY, 2 CIRCUIT, RIGHT ANGLE (UL94V-0) SEE SDA-43160-****
HEADER ASSEMBLY, 3 CIRCUIT, RIGHT ANGLE (UL94V-0) SEE SDA-43160-****
HEADER ASSEMBLY, 4 CIRCUIT, RIGHT ANGLE (UL94V-0) SEE SDA-43160-****
HEADER ASSEMBLY, 5 CIRCUIT, RIGHT ANGLE (UL94V-0) SEE SDA-43160-****
HEADER ASSEMBLY, 6 CIRCUIT, RIGHT ANGLE (UL94V-0) SEE SDA-43160-****
MALE TAB CRIMP TERMINAL, SMALL 43178-1001
MALE TAB CRIMP TERMINAL, LARGE 43178-2001
MALE TAB CRIMP TERMINAL, SIDE/SIDE DOUBLE CRIMPS 43178-3001
FEMALE CRIMP TERMINAL, SMALL 43375-0001
FEMALE CRIMP TERMINAL, LARGE 43375-1001
(2) Custom Connector Housings:
These connector housings are molded from 66 nylon in its natural color, translucent white, unless
otherwise indicated. The flammability classification for each connector housing listed below is UL94V-2
PRODUCT NAME: MATERIAL NUMBER:
3 CIR. PLUG HOUSING (SPECIAL POLARIZATION – COLOR = RED) 43180-0013
3 CIR. PLUG HOUSING (SPECIAL POLARIZATION – COLOR = BLACK) 43180-0023
6 CIRCUIT SWITCH HOUSING (UL94V-2) 43168-1006
24 CIRCUIT APPLIANCE TIMER HOUSING (UL94V-2) 43275-1024
3 CIRCUIT SWITCH HOUSING (UL94V-2) 43301-1003
24 CIR. APPLIANCE TIMER HOUSING (UL94V-2 – COLOR = BLACK) 43796-1024
3 CIR. 7.50 mm HOUSING (CENTER CIRCUIT IS VOIDED) 43335-1103
3 CIR. 7.50 mm HOUSING (SPECIAL POLARIZATION – COLOR = RED) 43335-3013
3 CIR. 7.50 mm HOUSING (SPECIAL POLARIZATION – COLOR = BLUE) 43335-4023
3 CIR. 7.50 mm HOUSING (SPECIAL POLARIZATION – COLOR = BLACK) 43335-5023
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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DATE: 06/07/2005
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3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
SEE PRODUCT DRAWING
4.0 RATINGS
4.1 VOLTAGE
600 volts
Also, 1000 volts, mated, for the standard 7.50 mm (.295”) centerline types (wire to wire only)
Note that this value reverts to 600 volts when the system is not mated; before disconnecting a
connector used with a higher potential than 600 volts, the effected leads must be discharged to
either ground or to the chassis.
4.2 CURRENT AND APPLICABLE WIRES
WIRE SIZE – TYPE CURRENT LEVEL
18 AWG – UL 1015 12 AMPERES MAXIMUM
16 AWG – UL 1015 TBD AMPERES MAXIMUM
14 AWG – UL 1015 15 AMPERES MAXIMUM
4.3 TEMPERATURE
-40o centigrade to +75o centigrade
5.0 PERFORMANCE
5.1 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ITEM TEST CONDITION REQUIREMENT
VOLTAGE
DROP
THE VOLTAGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN
UNINTERRUPTED 6” LENGTH OF #18 AWG (UL1015)
WIRE, AND THE SAME 6” LENGTH THAT IS
INTERRUPTED BY TWO CRIMPED TERMINALS THAT
ARE MATED AND HAVE 12.0 AMPERES CURRENT
FLOWING. (SEE SHEETS 6 & 7)
0.120 VOLTS
MAX (INITIAL)
INSULATION
RESISTANCE
MATE CONNECTORS WITH A VOLTAGE OF 500
VDC BETWEEN ADJACENT TERMINALS AND
BETWEEN TERMINALS AND GROUND.
1000 MEGOHMS
MIN (INITIAL)
DIELECTRIC
VOLTAGE
MATE CONNECTORS WITH A VOLTAGE OF 5000
VAC FOR 1 MINUTE
NO
BREAKDOWN
CONTACT
RESISTANCE
(LOW LEVEL)
MATE CONNECTORS WITH A MAXIMUM VOLTAGE
OF 20 MV AND A CURRENT OF 100 MA.
10.0 MOHMS
MAX
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5.2 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
ITEM TEST CONDITION REQUIREMENT
CONNECTOR
MATING &
UN-MATING
FORCE
INSERT AND WITHDRAW CONNECTORS AT
A RATE OF 25 +/- 6 mm (1 +/- .250 INCHES)
PER MINUTE
MAX
INSERT
(3.0 LBS)
MIN
WITHDRAW
(0.5 LBS)
PER TERMINAL
TERMINAL
RETENTION
FORCE IN
HOUSING
AXIAL PULL OUT FORCE ON THE TERMINAL
IN THE HOUSING AT A RATE OF 25 +/- 6 mm
(1 +/- .25 INCHES) PER MINUTE
(RECEPTACLE TERMINAL)
20 LBS MIN
(TPA NOT ACTIVATED)
25 LBS MIN
(WITH TPA ACTIVATED)
TERMINAL
RETENTION
FORCE IN
HOUSING
AXIAL PULL OUT FORCE ON THE TERMINAL
IN THE HOUSING AT A RATE OF 25 +/- 6 mm
(1 +/- .25 INCHES) PER MINUTE
(MALE TAB CRIMP TERMINAL)
30 LBS MIN
(TPA NOT ACTIVATED)
30 LBS MIN
(WITH TPA ACTIVATED)
VIBRATION AMPLITUDE: 1.50 mm (.060 IN.) PEAK-TO-
PEAK
SWEEP: 10-55-10 HZ IN ONE MINUTE
DURATION: 2 HOURS IN EACH X-Y-Z AXIS
CONTACT RESISTANCE
10.0 MOHMS MAX
NO DISCONTINUITY
GREATER THAN ONE
MICROSECOND
MECHANICAL
SHOCK
50 G IN THE FORM OF THREE SAW TOOTH
WAVEFORM SHOCKS IN EACH X-Y-Z AXIS.
CONTACT RESISTANCE:
10.0 MOHMS MAX
NO DISCONTINUITY
GREATER THAN ONE
MICROSECOND
WIRE PULL
OUT FORCE
(AXIAL)
APPLY AN AXIAL PULL OUT FORCE ON THE
WIRE AT A RATE OF
25 +/- 6 mm (1 +/- .250 INCHES) PER MIN.
AWG
14
16
18
MIN FORCE
50 LBS
45 LBS
30 LBS
TERMINAL
INSERTION
FORCE
APPLY AN AXIAL INSERTION FORCE ON
THE WIRE AT A RATE OF
25 +/- 6 mm (1 +/- .250 INCHES) PER MIN.
1.5 LBS MAX
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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DATE: 06/07/2005
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5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
ITEM TEST CONDITION REQUIREMENT
THERMAL
SHOCK
MATED CONNECTORS TO BE EXPOSED TO 25
CYCLES OF:
APPEARANCE:
NO DAMAGE
TEMPERATURE (DEGREES C)
-55 +0/-3
+85 +3/-0
DURATION (MIN.)
30 +3/-0
30 +3/-0
CONTACT
RESISTANCE:
10.0 MOHMS MAX
HUMIDITY
(STEADY
STATE)
MATED CONNECTORS TO BE EXPOSED TO A
TEMPERATURE OF 85 +/- 2 DEGREES C WITH A
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 90 TO 95% FOR 96
HOURS.
APPEARANCE:
NO DAMAGE
CONTACT
RESISTANCE:
10.0 MOHMS MAX
DIELECTRIC
STRENGTH:
NO BREAKDOWN
INSULATION
RESISTANCE:
1000 MEGOHMS MIN
HUMIDITY
(CYCLIC)
MATED CONNECTORS TO BE EXPOSED TO
TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY CYCLING BETWEEN
+250 C AND +650 C AT 95% RH, -100 C WITH
HUMIDITY NOT CONTROLLED.
(MIL-STD-1344A METHOD 1002.2)
(TYPE II)
APPEARANCE:
NO DAMAGE
CONTACT
RESISTANCE:
10.0 MOHMS MAX
DIELECTRIC
STRENGTH:
NO BREAKDOWN
INSULATION
RESISTANCE:
100 MEGOHMS MIN
6.0 PACKAGING
SEE PRODUCT DRAWING
7.0 GAGES AND FIXTURES
PICTORIALS & SPECIFICATIONS ARE PROVIDED AS NEEDED
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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DATE: 06/07/2005
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8.0 OTHER INFORMATION
Voltage Drop, and Cycling Test:
Do this test with mated housings (43335-1003 and 43180-1003) both fully loaded with their respective
terminals (43375-0001 and 43178-0001). Each terminal shall be crimped to a twelve inch length of
#18 AWG, UL1015 wire with white insulation.
The mated connector housings shall lie latch side up and flat atop the test bench, lined up, side by
side, and spaced 76.2 mm (3.0”) apart. The wires shall be lifted 3.18 mm – 12.70 mm (.125” - .500”)
above the test bench. Heat sinks (eg. metal nuts and bolts), and heat sources are to be kept far
enough away from the test samples so that the connector temperatures are not effected. The wires
are to be connected end to end in daisy chain form with the stripped conductor ends twisted together
and soldered. See figure #2.
For each mated pair of connector housings there are three wire taps. The wires used in the center
position of the mated connector housings (circuit #2) are to be stripped for the voltage taps. See
figure #1.
Cycle Test: The mated connector assemblies to be subjected to a 500 hour cycling test comprised of
a 45 minute “on” period and 15 minute “off” period. During each “on” period 12.00 +/-0.10 amperes
shall be present in the wires of the mated connector housings being tested. During each “off” period,
0.00 amperes to be present (ie. shut off). The voltage data is to be recorded during the last 10
minutes of the “on” period of the specified cycle.
The criterion, voltage drop, is the arithmetic difference between the voltage across the termination
(“A”), and the voltage across the uninterrupted 6” length of wire (“B”). The voltage data to be recorded
every twenty four cycles, and at the five hundredth cycle.
Requirement: 0.120 volts maximum throughout the test.
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DATE: 06/07/2005
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APPLIANCE APPLICATIONS
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DATE: 06/07/2005
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LTR REVISIONS
“1” “X” RELEASE PER ECN# U50791 95/02/14
KBP
“2” REVISED PER ECN# U81258 97/11/25
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“3” REVISED PER ECN# U81679 98/02/19
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