BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

60352-5:2008

Solderless
connections —
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Part 5: Press-in connections — General

requirements, test methods and
practical guidance

ICS 31.220.10

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National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 60352-5:2008. It is

identical to IEC 60352-5:2008. It supersedes BS EN 60352-5:2001 which is
withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee
EPL/48, Electromechanical components and mechanical structures for
electronic equipment.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
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This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.

This British Standard was Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

published under the authority
of the Standards Policy and
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on 30 April 2008

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 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60352-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2008

ICS 31.220.10 Supersedes EN 60352-5:2001 + A1:2003

English version
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Solderless connections -
Part 5: Press-in connections -
General requirements, test methods and practical guidance
(IEC 60352-5:2008)

Connexions sans soudure - Lötfreie Verbindungen -

Partie 5: Connexions insérées à force - Teil 5: Einpressverbindungen -
Exigences générales, Allgemeine Anforderungen,
méthodes d'essai et guide pratique Prüfverfahren und Anwendungshinweise
(CEI 60352-5:2008) (IEC 60352-5:2008)

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with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
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Foreword
The text of document 48B/1805A/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 60352-5, prepared by SC 48B,
Connectors, of IEC TC 48, Electromechanical components and mechanical structures for electronic
equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 60352-5 on 2008-02-01.

This European Standard supersedes EN 60352-5:2001 + A1:2003.

EN 60352-5:2008 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 60352-5:2001:
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– a recommendation to use four layer test boards in 5.1;

– removal of sample tolerance range requirements in 5.3.2.1; they have been moved to Annex B;
– Subclause 6.4.2 has been modified to clarify that platings other than tin or tin/lead may be used.

The following dates were fixed:

– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented

at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2008-11-01

– latest date by which the national standards conflicting

with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2011-02-01

Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.

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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60352-5:2008 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................5

1 Scope and object ..............................................................................................................6

2 Normative references........................................................................................................6
3 Terms and definitions .......................................................................................................7
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4 Requirements ...................................................................................................................8
4.1 General ...................................................................................................................8
4.2 Tools .......................................................................................................................8
4.2.1 Tools evaluation ..........................................................................................8
4.3 Press-in terminations ...............................................................................................8
4.3.1 Materials......................................................................................................8
4.3.2 Dimensions of the press-in zone ..................................................................8
4.3.3 Surface finishes ...........................................................................................8
4.3.4 Design features ........................................................................................... 9
4.4 Printed boards .........................................................................................................9
4.4.1 General .......................................................................................................9
4.4.2 Materials......................................................................................................9
4.4.3 Thickness of printed boards ......................................................................... 9
4.4.4 Plated-through hole...................................................................................... 9
4.5 Press-in connections ............................................................................................. 10
4.6 Manufacturer´s specification .................................................................................. 10
5 Tests .............................................................................................................................. 11
5.1 General ................................................................................................................. 11
5.1.1 General remarks ........................................................................................ 11
5.1.2 Standard conditions for testing ...................................................................12
5.1.3 Mounting of specimens/sets of parts .......................................................... 12
5.2 Test and measuring methods ................................................................................. 12
5.2.1 General examination .................................................................................. 12
5.2.2 Mechanical tests ........................................................................................ 13
5.2.3 Electrical tests ........................................................................................... 17
5.2.4 Climatic tests ............................................................................................. 17
5.3 Test schedules ...................................................................................................... 18
5.3.1 General ..................................................................................................... 18
5.3.2 Qualification test schedule ......................................................................... 18
5.3.3 Application test schedule ........................................................................... 20
5.3.4 Flow chart.................................................................................................. 22
5.4 Test report............................................................................................................. 23
5.4.1 Qualification test report .............................................................................. 23
5.4.2 Application test report ................................................................................ 23
6 Practical guidance .......................................................................................................... 24
6.1 Current-carrying capacity ....................................................................................... 24
6.2 Tool information..................................................................................................... 24
6.2.1 Termination insertion tool........................................................................... 24
6.2.2 Support block ............................................................................................ 24
6.2.3 Termination removal tool............................................................................ 25
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6.3 Termination information ......................................................................................... 25

6.3.1 General ..................................................................................................... 25
6.3.2 Design features ......................................................................................... 25
6.3.3 Materials and surface finishes .................................................................... 25
6.3.4 Press-in termination with wrap post ............................................................ 26
6.3.5 Press-in terminations with connector contact elements ............................... 26
6.4 Printed board information....................................................................................... 27
6.4.1 General ..................................................................................................... 27
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6.4.2 Plated-through hole.................................................................................... 27

6.5 Connection information .......................................................................................... 28
6.5.1 General ..................................................................................................... 28
6.5.2 Repair of press-in connections ................................................................... 29
6.5.3 Combination of press-in connections and soldered connections..................30
6.5.4 Bimetallic electrolytic corrosion effects ....................................................... 30

Annex A (normative) Solid press-in terminations ................................................................... 31

Annex B (informative) Plated through hole tolerance range ................................................... 33
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications .................................................................................... 36

Bibliography .......................................................................................................................... 35

Figure 1 – Test arrangement, bending ................................................................................... 13

Figure 2 – Test arrangement – push-out force ....................................................................... 14
Figure 3 – Transverse section of a press-in connection ......................................................... 16
Figure 4 – Longitudinal section of a press-in connection ........................................................ 16
Figure 5 – Test arrangement for contact resistance ............................................................... 17
Figure 6 – Qualification test schedule .................................................................................... 22
Figure 7 – Press-in connection made with a press-in termination, application level a)............. 28
Figure 8 – Press-in connection made with a press-in termination, application level b)............. 29
Figure 9 – Example of a termination removal tool .................................................................. 30
Figure A.1 – Parallelism of a solid press-in zone.................................................................... 32
Figure B.1 – Example of hole ranges ..................................................................................... 33

Table 1 – Finished plated-through holes ................................................................................ 10

Table 2 – Vibration, preferred test severities.......................................................................... 15
Table 3 – Push-out force for application level b) .................................................................... 28
Table A.1 – Plated-through holes for solid press-in zones ...................................................... 31
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INTRODUCTION

This part of IEC 60352 includes requirements, tests and practical guidance information.

Two test schedules are provided.

a) The qualification test schedule applies to individual press-in connections (press-in zone).
They are tested to the specification provided by the manufacturer of the press-in zone (see
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4.6) taking into account the requirements of Clause 4.

The qualification is independent of the application of the press-in zone in a component.
b) The application test schedule applies to press-in connections which are part of a
component and are already qualified to the qualification test schedule.
Test sequences focus on the performance of the press-in connection which is affected by
the implementation in a component.

As the manufacturer of the press-in zone has to provide the main part of the information
needed for qualification, the use of the words "the manufacturer" is implemented throughout
this standard for simplicity.

IEC Guide 109 advocates the need to minimise the impact of a product on the natural
environment throughout the product life cycle.

It is understood that some of the materials permitted in this standard may have a negative
environmental impact.

As technological advances lead to acceptable alternatives for these materials, they will be
eliminated from the standard.
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SOLDERLESS CONNECTIONS –

Part 5: Press-in connections –

General requirements, test methods and practical guidance
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1 Scope and object

This part of IEC 60352 is applicable to solderless press-in connections for use in tele-
communication equipment and in electronic devices employing similar techniques.

The press-in connection consists of a termination having a suitable press-in zone which is
inserted into a plated-through hole of a double-sided or multilayer printed board.

Information on materials and data from industrial experience is included in addition to the test
procedures to provide electrically stable connections under prescribed environmental
conditions.

The object of this part of IEC 60352 is to determine the suitability of press-in connections under
specified mechanical, electrical and atmospheric conditions.

Only compliant press-in zones can be qualified according to this part of IEC 60352.

Solid press-in zones are in use. Information about these is given in Annex A.

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

IEC 60050(581):1978, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Chapter 581:

Electromechanical components for electronic equipment
Amendment 1 (1998)

IEC 60068-1:1988, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance

Amendment 1 (1992)

IEC 61249 (all parts), Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures

IEC 60352-1:1997, Solderless connections – Part 1: Wrapped connections – General require-

ments, test methods and practical guidance

IEC 60512 (all parts), Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements

IEC 60512-1-100, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements –

Part 1-100: General - Applicable publications

IEC 61188-5-1: Printed boards and printed board assemblies – Design and use – Part 5-1:
Attachment (land/joint) considerations – Generic requirements
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IEC 62326-4:1996, Printed boards – Part 4: Rigid multilayer printed boards with interlayer
connections – Sectional specification

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions of IEC 60050(581) and
IEC 60512-1 as well as the following apply.
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3.1
press-in connection
solderless connection made by inserting a press-in termination into a plated-through hole of a
printed board

[IEV 581-03-46]

3.2
press-in termination (press-in post)
termination having a specially shaped zone suitable to provide for a solderless press-in
connection

[IEV 581-03-39]

3.2.1
solid press-in termination
press-in termination having a solid press-in zone

[IEV 581-03-40]

3.2.2
compliant press-in termination
press-in termination having a compliant press-in zone

[IEV 581-03-41]

3.3
press-in zone
specially shaped section of a press-in termination which is suitable to provide for the press-in
connection

[IEV 581-03-52]

3.4
termination insertion tool
device used to insert press-in terminations or components equipped with press-in terminations
into a printed board

[IEV 581-05-22]

3.5
termination removal tool
device for removing a press-in termination from a printed board

[IEV 581-05-23]

3.6
part
press-in terminations and a printed board with plated-through holes. The press-in terminations
are not inserted in the printed board.
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3.7
specimen
printed board, or a part of a printed board, with an inserted press-in termination, with or without
a component housing

4 Requirements

4.1 General
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This Clause is applicable to compliant press-in zones only. For solid press-in zones, see
Annex A.

The connections shall be processed in a careful and workmanlike manner, in accordance with
good current practice.

4.2 Tools

Tools shall be used and inspected according to the instructions and dimensions provided by
the manufacturer.

The tools shall be capable of making uniformly reliable connections during their useful life.

The tools shall be so designed that they do not damage the press-in termination or the printed
board when correctly operated.

4.2.1 Tools evaluation

Tools are evaluated for performance by testing the connections made by them and carrying out
tests according to 4.5 and 5.1.2. They shall meet the requirements of 4.6d) and 5.2.1.4.

4.3 Press-in terminations

4.3.1 Materials

Material used in the press-in zone shall be specified by the manufacturer.

For information on materials, see 6.3.3.

4.3.2 Dimensions of the press-in zone

The performance of a press-in connection depends on the dimensions of the specially shaped
press-in zone and the materials used for the press-in termination together with the dimensions
and materials of the plated-through hole in the printed board. The dimensions and shape
including the tolerances of the press-in zone shall be specified by the manufacturer.

NOTE For dimensions of plated-through holes, see 4.4.4.2.

4.3.3 Surface finishes

The press-in zone of the press-in termination shall be either unplated or plated. The surface
finish shall be specified by the manufacturer.

The surface shall be free of detrimental contamination or corrosion. For information on surface
finishes, see 6.3.3.
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4.3.4 Design features

For the shape of the press-in zone, a wide variety of designs can be used.

The press-in termination shall be so designed that a press-in connection is achieved by

inserting the press-in zone to a predetermined depth in a specified plated-through hole in the
board.

The press-in terminations and their press-in zones shall be so designed and manufactured that
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damage to the plated-through hole in the printed board is avoided (see also 4.5).

Press-in terminations shall have insert features, for example a shoulder or suitable surface, to
facilitate the insertion operation.

4.4 Printed boards

4.4.1 General

Printed boards according to IEC 61188-5-1 and IEC 62326-4 or to a specification given by the
manufacturer shall be used.

4.4.2 Materials

The manufacturer shall specify the types of base material for which the press-in zone is
designed.

Examples of base materials may be found in IEC 61249.

4.4.3 Thickness of printed boards

The manufacturer shall specify for which range of board thicknesses the press-in zone is
designed.

4.4.4 Plated-through hole

4.4.4.1 Plating of the plated-through hole

The thickness of the plating of the plated-through hole shall be: copper ≥ 25 μm.

Further plating requirements shall be specified by the manufacturer.

4.4.4.2 Hole dimensions

The hole diameter prior to plating is of great importance in determining the reliability of a press-
in connection.

The tolerances on the hole diameters prior to and after plating are given in Table 1.
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Table 1 – Finished plated-through holes

All dimensions are in millimetres

Diameter of the finished Recommended diameter of

Nominal hole diameter
plated-through hole the hole prior to plating a b

0,50 0,50 ± 0,05 0,60 ± 0,01

0,55 0,55 ± 0,05 0,64 ± 0,01

0,60 0,60 ± 0,05 0,70 ± 0,02

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+0,07 +0
0,65 0,65 0,80
−0,04 −0,03

+0,07 +0,03
0,70 0,70 0,80
−0,05 −0,02

+0,05 +0,01
0,75 0,75 0,85
−0,07 −0,04

+0,09
0,80 0,80
−0,03 0,90 ±0,025

+0,10 +0,01
0,85 0,85 1,00
−0,05 −0,04

0,90 0,90 ± 0,07 1,00 ± 0,025

+0,09
1 1,00
−0,06 1,15 ± 0,025

+0,09
1,45 1,45
−0,06 1,60 ± 0,025

+0,09
1,60 1,60
−0,06 1,75 ± 0,025
a
These are typical values for the as-drilled pc board hole diameters for FR4
materials and do not necessarily apply to other pc board materials.
b
These values do not apply to moulded interconnection devices.

4.5 Press-in connections

a) The combination of press-in termination, printed board and termination insertion tool shall
be compatible and specified by the manufacturer.
b) The press-in termination shall be correctly mounted in the plated-through hole of the printed
board as specified in the specification of the manufacturer of the press-in zone.
c) The press-in operation may result in deformation of the plated-through hole (visible by
microsectioning).
d) The press-in termination shall not be damaged (e.g. cracked or bent).
e) There shall be no deformation of the printed conductor and/or the plating of the
plated-through hole caused by the termination insertion tool or device.
f) There shall be no lands fractured or lifted.
g) There shall be no delamination, blistering or cracking of layers.
h) After the press-in operation, no detrimental plating particle chips shall be visible.
i) At the opposite side of the press-in direction, no plating of the plated-through hole shall be
loosened.

4.6 Manufacturer´s specification

The following information shall be supplied by the manufacturer of the press-in zone and/or the
component:
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a) Printed board and hole information

– printed board material;
– maximum number of conductive layers;
– printed board minimum and maximum thickness;
– printed board plating material;
– finished plated through holes dimension (Table 1);
– hole dimension prior to plating.
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b) Press-in zone information

– material of the press-in termination;
– plating;
– dimensions, including tolerances.
c) Information on the application
– straight or right angle termination;
– rear plug up;
– wrapped connection;
– individual press-in termination;
– connector with pre-assembled press-in terminations.
d) Instruction and tools for the press-in operation
– tools to be used;
– numbers of repairs with or without a new press-in termination.
e) Press-in characteristics
– maximum press-in force per termination;
– minimum push-out force per termination.
f) Any other significant information

If this information cannot be disclosed, the qualification of the press-in connection will not take
place.

5 Tests

5.1 General remarks

5.1.1 General

As explained in the introduction, there are two test schedules which shall be applied according
to the following conditions.

a) Press-in connections, according to the requirements in Clause 4 and the requirements in

the manufacturer’s specification, shall be tested in accordance with the qualification test
schedule in 5.3.2.
This test schedule is intended to be applied on individual press-in terminations without
component housing.
b) Press-in connections which are part of a component and already qualified to the
qualification test schedule shall be tested in accordance with the application test schedule
in 5.3.3.
This test schedule is intended to be applied on complete components consisting of multiple
press-in terminations mounted in a component housing.

The application test schedule shall be implemented in the detail specification of the component
in such a way that the duplication of tests may be avoided.
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Therefore, the test phases in test group D (see 5.3.3.2) may be inserted in any test group of
the component specification, as long as the sequence, conditioning and environment comply
with the requirements of this standard.

Four layer printed circuit boards shall be used for testing unless otherwise specified in the
component specification or in the manufacturer’s specification.

5.1.2 Standard conditions for testing

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5.1.2.1 General

Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be carried out under standard conditions for testing
as specified in IEC 60512-1.

The ambient temperature and the relative humidity at which the measurements are made shall
be stated in the test report.

In case of dispute about test results, the test shall be repeated at one of the referee conditions
of IEC 60068-1.

5.1.2.2 Preconditioning

Where specified, the connections shall be preconditioned under standard conditions for testing
in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60512-1 for a minimum period of 24 h and no
longer than 25 h.

5.1.2.3 Recovery

Where specified, the specimens shall be allowed to recover under standard conditions for
testing for a period of a minimum of 2 h after conditioning.

5.1.3 Mounting of specimens/sets of parts

For the qualification test schedule, the sets of parts consist of press-in terminations and a
printed board with plated-through holes. When mounting is required in a test, the specimens
shall be mounted using the mounting method described in the manufacturer’s specification.

For the application test schedule, complete components shall be pressed on a printed board,
using the normal mounting method, unless otherwise specified in the component specification
or in the manufacturer’s specification.

NOTE For the definitions of part and specimen, see 3.6 and 3.7.

5.2 Test and measuring methods

NOTE As far as test methods are described in this subclause, it is intended that the description be replaced by a
reference to IEC 60512 as soon as the relevant test method is included in IEC 60512.

5.2.1 General examination

5.2.1.1 Visual examination of parts

The test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60512, test 1a. Magnification shall be five
times, and all parts shall be examined to ensure that the applicable requirements of 4.3 to 4.6
have been met.
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5.2.1.2 Examination of dimensions

The test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60512, test 1b. All parts shall be examined
to ensure that the applicable requirements of 4.3 to 4.6 have been met.

5.2.1.3 Visual examination of specimens

The test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60512, test 1a. Magnification shall be five
times, and all specimens shall be examined to ensure that the applicable requirements of 4.3
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to 4.6 have been met.

5.2.1.4 Inspection of tools

The tools shall be inspected and controlled according to the manufacturer’s instructions and
specifications to be sure that the applicable requirements of 4.2 and 4.6 have been met.

5.2.2 Mechanical tests

5.2.2.1 Bending

This test is only applicable to press-in terminations having a free post length of ≥10 mm
protruding from the board.

The object of this test is to assess the ability of a press-in connection to withstand the
mechanical stress caused by an unintentional bending of the free length of the termination and
following adjustment.

The test specimen shall consist of a printed board or a part of a printed board, with an inserted
press-in termination having a free post length of ≥10 mm for bending.

15° 1
0
2
15°
3

IEC 138/01

Figure 1 – Test arrangement, bending

The free end of one press-in termination shall be bent in one direction and the free end of a
second press-in termination shall be bent in the perpendicular direction. Bending over
distances 1, 2 and 3 shall be considered to be one cycle as shown in Figure 1.

Test severity: One cycle shall be carried out unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.

5.2.2.2 Press-in force

The force necessary to insert a press-in termination into the plated-through hole of a printed
board is determined by

– the type of press-in zone;

– the type of printed board;
– the diameter of the plated-through hole;
– the surface material of the metal plating in the hole.
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The upper limit of the press-in force shall be specified by the manufacturer.

The recommended speed for application of the press-in force during measurement shall be
25 mm/min to 50 mm/min.

5.2.2.3 Push-out force

This test is only applicable in the qualification test schedule.

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This test relates only to the press-in connection between the press-in zone and the metal
plating of a plated-through hole in a printed board. The minimum value given in the
manufacturer’s specification shall ensure a good electrical performance of the press-in
connection before and after mechanical, electrical and climatic conditioning according to the
test schedules.

The object of this test is to assess the ability of a press-in connection to withstand the
mechanical stress caused by a force acting along the longitudinal axis of the press-in
termination.

The test specimen shall consist of a printed board or a part of a printed board with a press-in
termination inserted as shown in Figure 2.

After the press-in operation and before carrying out the push-out test, the test specimens shall
be allowed to recover for a period of at least 24 h.

Printed board
Push-out device

Press-in termination

Push-out direction Press-in direction

IEC 2352/07

Figure 2 – Test arrangement – push-out force

A force F shall be applied to the press-in termination against the press-in direction.

A suitable device shall be used, for example a tensile testing machine. The head of the tensile
testing machine shall travel steadily at a speed <12 mm/min.

The specimen shall be tested until the press-in termination moves in the plated-through hole of
the printed board. The ultimate load shall be measured.

Requirement: The minimum and maximum push-out force shall be specified by the manu-
facturer of the press-in zone.

NOTE Where, for technical reasons, when carrying out the push-out test, the push-out operation cannot be
applied, a pull-out operation may be applied.

For information on additional mechanical stresses acting on the press-in termination due to the
application of the press-in connection, see 6.5.1 .
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5.2.2.4 Vibration

This test is only applicable in the application test schedule.

The test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60512, test 6d.

The test specimens shall be firmly held on a vibration table.

A suitable test arrangement for testing press-in connections shall be defined in the component
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specification.

Preferred severities are given in Table 2.

Contact disturbance shall be monitored during vibration test in accordance with IEC 60512,
test 2e.

Requirement: No contact disturbance exceeding 1 μs unless otherwise specified in the

applicable detail specification of the component.

Table 2 – Vibration, preferred test severities

Range of frequency 10 Hz to 55 Hz 10 Hz to 500 Hz 10 Hz to 2 000 Hz

Full duration 2 h + 5 min/– 0 min 6 h+ 5 min/– 0 min 6 h+ 5 min/– 0 min
Displacement amplitude below 0,35 mm 0,35 mm 1,5 mm
the cross-over frequency
Acceleration amplitude above – 50 m/s 2 200 m/s 2
the cross-over frequency
Directions Three axes Three axes Three axes
Number of sweep cycles per direction 8 10 8

Unless otherwise specified in the relevant component detail specification, the 10 Hz to 500 Hz
range shall be carried out.

5.2.2.5 Microsectioning

5.2.2.5.1 General

The test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 61188-5-1.

5.2.2.5.2 Transverse sectioning

The deformation "a" of the drilled hole contour in the plated-through hole shall be smaller than
70 μm.

The minimum remaining thickness "b" of the plating shall be more than 8 μm. There shall be no
cracks in the plating of the through hole. See Figure 3. Compliance is checked by inspection
and measurement.
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Press-in b
direction Measurement of
the deformation
0,3 +0,2
–0,1

Location of the
microsection

a
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Original hole
contour

IEC 140/01

Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 3 – Transverse section of a press-in connection

5.2.2.5.3 Longitudinal sectioning

The deformation "c" of the connected pattern to the plated-through hole shall be not more than
50 μm (see Figure 4).

Neither the plating of the plated-through hole nor the conductor may have cracks ("d "). For
double-sided printed boards, these requirements are applicable to the outer layers. Compliance
is checked by inspection, measurement and visual examination according to 5.2.1.3. The
measurement shall be recorded.

Press-in zone
d
Printed board
c

IEC 2353/07

Figure 4 – Longitudinal section of a press-in connection

The area of contact between the press-in zone and the hole shall be appropriate to carry the
specified current.

5.2.2.6 Replacement (repairing)

The manufacturer shall specify if replacement is allowed and, if so, the number of replace-
ments allowed. The test of the ability of a press-in zone to withstand replacement and its
possibility to show equal performance is made by having a part of the press-in zone replaced.
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Replacement is always carried out with new press-in terminations, using the tools specified by
the manufacturer. All requirements are identical to those applicable to the first press-in cycle.
The repaired sets of parts shall be inspected. No loose parts of metal or cracks in the board
layer or conductors shall be visible.

If the component allows the replacement of the press-in termination, the operation and the
tools shall be specified by the manufacturer of the component or a detail specification.

5.2.3 Electrical tests

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5.2.3.1 Contact resistance

The contact resistance test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60512, test 2a. Care
shall be taken regarding the resolution of the micro-voltmeter as well as corrections for thermo-
electrical voltage. The measuring points should be made as close as possible to minimize the
bulk resistance.

Figure 5 shows an example of the test arrangement.

Press-in zone Printed board

μV mA

IEC 2354/07

Figure 5 – Test arrangement for contact resistance

Requirements after mechanical, electrical or climatic conditioning:

a) qualification test schedule: The maximum change of contact resistance shall be less than
0,5 mΩ for each test phase.
b) application test schedule: The maximum change of contact resistance shall be specified
in the component detail specification, if any, or in the
manufacturer’s specification.

If necessary, when direct measurement of press-in connection is not possible, an overall

measurement of contact resistance shall be specified and the requirement for the press-in
connection shall be included in the value required for the component.

5.2.4 Climatic tests

5.2.4.1 General

The detail specification of the component, if any, or the manufacturer’s specification shall
prescribe the upper category temperature (UCT) and the lower category temperature (LCT)
which shall be used in the following tests.

When the printed board associated with this component has a different temperature category,
the climatic test shall be carried out with the temperature category either of the component, or
the printed board, whichever is the less severe.

NOTE The maximum operating temperature of the printed board is the limiting value.
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5.2.4.2 Rapid change of temperature

The test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60512, test 11d. Unless otherwise
specified by the manufacturer of the component or a detail specification, the following details
shall apply:
– low temperature TA –40 °C (LCT)
– high temperature TB 85 °C (UCT)
– duration of exposure t1 30 min
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– number of cycles 10

5.2.4.3 Climatic sequence

The test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60512, test 11a. Unless otherwise specified
by the manufacturer of the component or a detail specification, the following details shall apply:

– dry heat, test temperature 85 °C (UCT)

– cold, test temperature –40 °C (LCT)
– damp heat, cyclic, remaining cycles 5

5.2.4.4 Dry heat

The test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60512, test 11i. Unless otherwise specified
by the manufacturer of the component or a detail specification, the following details shall apply:

– test temperature 85 °C (UCT)

– test duration 1 000 h

5.2.4.5 Flowing mixed gas corrosion test

The test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60512, test 11g. Unless otherwise
specified by the manufacturer of the component or a detail specification, the following details
shall apply:

– method 1
– duration of exposure 10 days
NOTE This test is a method with two mixed gases.

H 2 S: 100 ± 20 (10 –9 vol/vol)

SO 2 : 500 ± 100 (10 –9 vol/vol)

5.3 Test schedules

5.3.1 General

If the press-in zone shall be qualified for more than one type of printed board (see 4.4.2), there
shall be one complete set of specimens for each type.

5.3.2 Qualification test schedule

5.3.2.1 Preparation of specimens

5.3.2.1.1 General

Samples shall be subjected to normal manufacturing processes and the plated through hole
dimensions shall be within the tolerances shown in Table 1. Annex B has information on plated
through-hole dimension ranges in order to ensure the maximum tolerance range is validated
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during the testing. It is not always possible to procure test boards within the tolerance ranges
identified in Annex B, therefore it is acceptable to use test boards with hole diameters closer to
the nominal values listed in Table 1.

It is important that the press-in operation is carried out correctly with production tools. The
equipment and tools used shall be recorded in the test report.

5.3.2.1.2 Specimens (sets of parts) for test group A

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Sets of parts for test group A shall be a minimum of six.

5.3.2.1.3 Specimens (sets of parts) for test group B

Sets of parts for test group B shall be a minimum of 14.

If a press-in zone is specified to be replaceable, the push-out force shall be measured after the
number of replacements specified.

5.3.2.1.4 Specimens for test group C

The number of specimens for test group C shall be a minimum of 200.

If a press-in zone is specified to be replaceable, a minimum of 40 of the specimens shall be

mounted in holes which, prior to the test, have been used according to the specified number of
replacements allowed. New press-in terminals shall be used in each replacement. All
specimens shall be subjected to IEC 60512, test 1a. See the requirements in 4.5.

5.3.2.2 Test group A

Six sets of parts, multiplied by the number of specified possible replacements.

Test phase Test Measurement to be performed Requirement

Test No. of
Title Subclause Title Subclause
IEC 60512
AP1 Mounting 5.3.2.1.2 Press-in force 5.2.2.2
AP2 if applicable Replacement 5.2.2.6
AP3 Visual examination 1a 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
(and evaluation of and 4.2
tools)
AP4 Microsectioning 5.2.2.5
AP4.1 Transverse 5.2.2.5.2 5.2.2.5.2
Three specimens sectioning
AP4.2 Longitudinal 5.2.2.5.3 5.2.2.5.3
Three specimens sectioning
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5.3.2.3 Test group B

Fourteen sets of parts, multiplied by the number of specified possible replacements.

Test Measurement to be performed Requirement

Test phase Test No. of
Title Subclause Title Subclause
IEC 60512
BP1 Mounting 5.3.2.1.3 Press-in force 5.2.2.2
BP2 if applicable Bending 5.2.2.1
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BP3 Push-out force 5.2.2.3

BP4 if applicable Replacement 5.2.2.6
BP5 if applicable 5.2.2.3 Push-out force 5.2.2.3
.

5.3.2.4 Test group C

Two hundred specimens, mounted as described in 5.3.2.1.4.

Test Measurement to be performed Requirement

Test phase Test No. of
Title Subclause Title Subclause
IEC 60512
CP1 Contact resistance 2a 5.2.3.1
– millivolt level
method
CP2 Rapid change of 5.2.4.2 11d
temperature
CP3 Climatic 5.2.4.3 11a
sequence
CP4 Dry heat 5.2.4.4 11i
CP5 Flowing 5.2.4.5 11g
mixed gas
corrosion test
CP6 Contact resistance 2a 5.2.3.1
– millivolt level
method

5.3.3 Application test schedule

The purpose of the application test schedule is to be implemented in a component

specification. The test references in each table refer to methods detailed in the IEC 60512
family of test methods. IEC 60512-1-100 can be used to point the reader to the correct test
method document. For example, test 1a, visual examination, is now IEC 60512-1-1.

5.3.3.1 Preparation of specimens

Where this test schedule is applicable (see 5.1), six components shall be pressed into the
printed board(s) with the tools specified by the manufacturer, and according to the
manufacturer’s recommendation. If the total number of terminations is less than 40, the
number of components shall be increased.

A press-in termination mounted in the component and pressed into the printed board is called a
specimen.

5.3.3.2 Test group D

All specimens shall be subjected to the following tests.

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Test Measurement to be performed Requirement

Test phase Test No. of
Title Subclause Title Subclause
IEC 60512
a)
DP1 Contact resistance 2a
– millivolt level
method
DP2 Vibration 5.2.2.4 Contact 6d and 2e
disturbance
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DP3 Rapid change of 5.2.4.2 11d

temperature
DP4 Dry heat 5.2.4.4 11i
a)
DP5 Contact resistance 2a
– millivolt level
method
DP6 Microsectioning 5.2.2.5
Eight specimens
DP6.1 Transverse 5.2.2.5.2 5.2.2.5.2
Four specimens sectioning
DP6.2 Longitudinal 5.2.2.5.3 5.2.2.5.3
Four specimens sectioning
a)
According to the component specification.
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5.3.4 Flow chart

For quick orientation, the qualification test schedule described in 5.3.2 is shown as a flow chart
in Figure 6:

Examination of parts and ranging of printed board holes

General examination of press-in terminations and printed

boards (sets of parts).
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Minimum of 220 sets of parts

– Visual examination 5.2.1.1

– Preparation of specimens 5.3.2.1
– Examination of dimensions 5.2.1.2

Preparation of specimens
according to 5.3.2.1.4
Minimum of 200 sets of parts

Visual examination of specimens

5.2.1.3

Test group A Test group B Test group C

Six sets of parts (minimum) 14 sets of parts (minimum) 200 specimens

(minimum)

– Press-in force (replacing) – Press-in force – Contact resistance

– Visual examination – Bending – Rapid change of temperature

– Tool evaluation – Push-out force – Contact resistance

– Microsectioning – Replacement – Climatic sequence

– Transverse sectioning – Push-out force – Contact resistance

– Longitudinal sectioning – Dry heat

– Contact resistance

– Flowing mixed gas

corrosion test

– Contact resistance

IEC 2355/07

Figure 6 – Qualification test schedule

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5.4 Test report

5.4.1 Qualification test report

5.4.1.1 General

A test report of the qualification test shall be written by the test house and treated as an open
document available for all users and potential users.

5.4.1.2 Input information

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The test report shall contain the following input information, mainly based on the specification
and the recommendations of the manufacturer:

– dimensions, including tolerances of the press-in zone;

– types of printed boards to qualify against;
– hole dimension, chosen from Table 1;
– surface treatment (preflux, lubricant, etc.) of the plated-through hole;
– number of replacements allowed;
– mounting and replacing tool descriptions and dimensions;
– maximum press-in force;
– minimum push-out force;
– additional information necessary for the user and the test house;
– any deviation from the standard.

5.4.1.3 Output information

The test report shall contain the following output information:

– test house, test date and test operator(s);

– equipment and tools used for the test;
– details of the tests required in the IEC 60512 series;
– all results from the measurements, compliance or non-compliance noted;
– summary/judgement. If approved with some non-compliance, this shall be justified.

5.4.2 Application test report

5.4.2.1 Input information

The test report shall contain the following input information:

– qualification test report;

– appropriate connector detail specification;
– additional information necessary for the user and test house;
– any deviation from the standard.

5.4.2.2 Output information

The test report shall contain the following output information:

– test house, test date and test operator(s);

– equipment and tools used for the test;
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– all results from the measurements, compliance or non-compliance noted;

– summary/judgement. If approved with some non-compliance, this shall be justified.

If the application test is a part of a complete connector qualification test, the above-listed
output information may be a part of the full test report.

6 Practical guidance
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6.1 Current-carrying capacity

In general, the total area of contact between the press-in zone of the press-in termination and
the metal plating of the plated-through hole in a printed board of a press-in connection made in
accordance with this standard should result in a larger cross-section than that of the minimum
press-in termination cross-section. Therefore, the current-carrying capacity of the press-in
connection will be at least equal to that of the press-in termination. The limiting factor will
normally be the conductors in the printed board.

6.2 Tool information

6.2.1 Termination insertion tool

Generally, a termination insertion tool is required to insert the termination into the printed
board. The tool shall be able to apply the insertion force on those parts of the termination which
are designed and intended for this purpose. The tool should also provide for a correct insertion
depth of the termination in the printed board. Care should be taken that functional surfaces of
the termination are spared and also that the printed board remains undamaged by the insertion
tool.

Different kinds of termination insertion tools are used, such as

a) single-termination insertion tools, mostly power operated with an automatic positioning

device. This tool is especially used in those cases where a large number of terminations
should be inserted in a free pattern;
b) comb insertion tools: they are used in those cases where terminations in a fixed pattern
should be inserted; for example in a row with a constant pitch. The tool can be manually or
power operated;
c) assembly insertion tools: in some cases, the terminations are part of a pre-assembled
product, for example a connector. Then, a specially designed tool should be used. This tool
applies the force directly on the terminations or pushes on another part of the pre-
assembled product which should be strong enough to pass the force onto the termination.

6.2.2 Support block

During insertion of the terminations, the printed board should be supported by a device
specially designed for that purpose. It should support the printed board as close as possible to
the hole in which the termination is inserted and it should be large enough to carry the printed
board to prevent bow.

The block can be made of metal, for example steel or aluminium, or of plastic material and it
should be of sufficient strength to withstand the insertion forces. Care should be taken at all
times to avoid damage to the printed board. In addition, the height of the support block should
be such that the total length of the inserted termination can be accepted.
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6.2.3 Termination removal tool

When a press-in termination is to be removed, a specially designed tool should be used. Such
a tool pushes out the termination opposite to the direction in which it is inserted.

Care should be taken that the printed board is properly supported and that it is not damaged.
The termination should not be used a second time and should be replaced by a new one.

The insertion of a single repair termination should be carried out by a specially designed tool.
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During insertion of a repair termination, care should be taken that the termination is inserted in
the proper direction, to the correct depth and without damaging the printed board.

6.3 Termination information

6.3.1 General

Two types of press-in terminations are in use:

a) solid press-in terminations;

b) compliant press-in terminations.

In the case of solid press-in terminations, the force necessary to establish a good mechanical
and electrical stability should be generated by the deformation of the plated-through hole of the
printed board.

In the case of compliant press-in terminations, it is mainly the press-in zone which undergoes
plastic deformation as its residual elasticity generates the necessary force, while the
deformation of the plated-through hole does not occur or is much less than in the case of a
solid press-in termination.

It should be noted that performance may vary within and between the two types of terminations.
Care should be taken to ensure that the termination is suitable for its intended application.

Information about solid press-in terminations is given in Annex A.

6.3.2 Design features

The design of a press-in termination and its press-in zone should be such that:

– all surfaces of the press-in termination which come into contact with the plated-through hole
are made to minimize damage to the metal plating of the plated-through hole and to ensure
that a good contact function is established;
– the press-in zones are provided with a lead-in;
– the press-in termination is provided with means, for example a shoulder or a suitable
surface, by which the press-in force can be applied.

6.3.3 Materials and surface finishes

The press-in terminations will often be an integral part of a contact element and therefore of
the same copper-based alloy, such as copper-tin (bronze), or beryllium copper. The choice of
material will depend upon the size and function of the part but should equally be suited to the
requirements of a good, stable electrical connection.

All materials are subject to stress relaxation depending on time, temperature and stress.
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The termination material and design should be such that the force maintaining the connection
will not decrease with time to a degree where the connection suffers an unacceptable increase
in resistance.

The surface finish of the press-in zone, and its compatibility with the finish of the plated-
through hole in the printed board shall be specified by the manufacturer. See also 6.5.4.

6.3.4 Press-in termination with wrap post

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Press-in terminations may be provided with a wrap post. This wrap post generally should
comply with IEC 60352-1. Care should be taken that the stability of the press-in zone is
compatible with the forces from the wrapping operation (see 6.5.1).

6.3.4.1 Dimensions and materials

The diagonal of a wrap post should be smaller than the minimum diameter of the plated-
through hole in the printed board if the wrap post has to pass through the hole when carrying
out the press-in process.

To ensure reliable wrapped connections, the wrap post should have a hardness in accordance
with IEC 60352-1.

6.3.4.2 Axial strength of press-in connections

Press-in connections with wrap posts are subjected to axial forces during the wrapping
process. Therefore, the axial strength of a press-in connection having a press-in termination
with such a wrap post should be in accordance with IEC 60352-1.

For further information, see also 6.5.1.

6.3.4.3 Torsional strength

Press-in connections should withstand limited torsional stresses on the inserted press-in
termination without impairment of the mechanical and electrical performance.

Press-in connections with wrap posts are subjected to torsional forces during the wrapping
process. Therefore, the torsional strength of a press-in connection having a press-in
termination with such a wrap post should be in accordance with IEC 60352-1.

6.3.4.4 True position

Press-in connections with wrap posts should meet the requirements on post position and tip
plane according to IEC 60352-1.

6.3.5 Press-in terminations with connector contact elements

6.3.5.1 General

Press-in terminations are often provided with connector contact elements. Usually, there is a
contact blade or spring, at the front end of the termination suitable for insertion/withdrawal of a
printed board and/or a contact blade at the rear end of the termination suitable for
insertion/withdrawal of a free connector.

These contact elements should be in accordance with the relevant connector specifications.
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6.3.5.2 Axial strength of press-in connections with connector contact elements

Press-in connections with connector contact elements are subjected to axial forces during
insertion and withdrawal of printed board assemblies and/or free connectors.

For information on axial forces to be expected, see 6.5.

6.3.5.3 True position

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Where press-in terminations are intended to be parts of a multipole connector, the connector
requirements regarding dimensions and tolerances on position and level of the contacts should
be met, particularly with regard to printed board bending and level of contact tips (normal/
premating).

6.4 Printed board information

6.4.1 General

Printed boards should be compatible with press-in technology with respect to materials, design
and dimensions.

Press-in terminations make use of the strength in the printed board to employ contact force. If
a press-in zone is designed to be used for printed boards thinner than 1,5 mm, special care
should be taken to avoid unintentional bending/bowing of the board.

6.4.2 Plated-through hole

To obtain a stable press-in connection, the press-in termination and the plated-through hole in
the printed board shall be compatible.

Essential parameters, which are of great importance for the reliability of a press-in connection,
are

a) the press-in termination regarding

– design;
– material characteristics;
– dimensions;
– characteristics of surface (finish, roughness, etc.);
b) the plated-through hole regarding
– diameter of drilled hole and finished hole;
– true position tolerance of hole pattern of printed board;
– plating thickness;
– characteristics of the plating material(s) (for example ductility, adhesion);
– thickness of the printed board;
– number of layers in a multilayer board;
– characteristics of the base material of the printed board.

Thickness of copper plating as given in 4.4.4.1 is preferred. These additional platings are used
to minimize insertion forces and/or to have similar plating metallurgies between the pin and
plated through hole.

For further information, see IEC 61188-5-1.

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NOTE In general, plated-through holes are surrounded by lands which enhance the mechanical stability of the
plated-through hole finish. Plated-through holes without lands may be susceptible to damage, for example plating,
and this possibility should be considered in the context of the application requirements.

6.5 Connection information

6.5.1 General

In practice, press-in connections are subjected to different application conditions regarding the
mechanical stresses acting along the longitudinal axis of the press-in termination.
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The following widely used application levels (see also Figures 7 and 8) have been found to give
practical information for the necessary minimum push-out force of the press-in termination
under different application stress conditions.

a) Press-in connections made with press-in zones which are part of a component
The post of a press-in termination is appropriately constrained in the plastic housing of a
component, for example a connector (see Figure 7). The mechanical stresses are
distributed between the post and connector housing and the post and printed board
interfaces.

Printed board

Press-in connection

Housing

Wrapped connection

IEC 2356/07

Figure 7 – Press-in connection made with a press-in termination, application level a)

b) Press-in connections made with press-in terminations not supported by a housing

This press-in termination should allow the additional forces caused by wrapping (see Table 5
of IEC 60352-1).
This is also applicable for press-in connections being replaced and not supported by a
housing. The minimum push-out force should be as specified in Table 3.

Table 3 – Push-out force for application level b)

Diagonals Push-out force

conforming to IEC 60352-1
mm N

≤ 1,3 30
>1,3 40
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Backplane
printed board
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Press-in connection Wrapped connections

IEC 2357/07

Figure 8 – Press-in connection made with a press-in termination, application level b)

6.5.2 Repair of press-in connections

During its lifetime, a press-in connection may be impaired by extraordinary stress acting on the
press-in termination, for example, where parts of the termination are used for additional wiring
purposes or as connector contact element.

In such cases, the press-in termination should be replaceable.

To remove a termination, it should be carefully extracted with a suitable tool. Care should be
taken that the termination is not bent and the printed board is not damaged.

An example of a suitable tool is shown in Figure 9.

Reinsertion of the previously inserted termination in the hole is not recommended. However, it
is permissible to insert a new termination into the previously used hole, provided that the hole
and the termination are capable of meeting the requirements specified in this part of
IEC 60352.

Repair procedures for a component with replaceable individual press-in zones should be
specified by the manufacturer.

NOTE Generally, a plated-through hole should not be re-used more than three times.
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IEC 147/01

Figure 9 – Example of a termination removal tool

6.5.3 Combination of press-in connections and soldered connections

It is not recommended to solder other components on a printed board already fitted with press-
in terminations. If this is necessary, precautions should be taken to minimize the effect of the
temperature on the press-in connections.

6.5.4 Bimetallic electrolytic corrosion effects

To avoid bimetallic electrolytic corrosion effects, care should be taken, when selecting the
materials, that those chosen for press-in termination, surface and plating materials for the
plated-through hole in the printed board are as close as practicable in the electrogalvanic
series of metals.
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Annex A
(normative)

Solid press-in terminations

Press-in connections with solid press-in terminations are in use. Requirements which differ
from the main part of this standard (compliant press-in termination) are summarized in this
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Annex. All Clauses of the standard are also valid.

The following subclauses refer to the main part of this standard.

4.3.1 Materials

The range of suitable copper alloys shall be extended to copper-zinc (brass).

4.4.4.2 Hole dimensions

Hole dimensions for solid press-in terminations are given in Table A.1.

Table A.1 – Plated-through holes for solid press-in zones

All dimensions are in millimetres

Nominal hole Diameter of the finished Recommended diameter

diameter plated-through hole of the hole prior to
plating

0,9 0,90 ± 0,05 1,00 ± 0,025

1,0 +0,04 1,15 ± 0,025
1,00
−0,06

1,60 +0,04 1,75 ± 0,025

1,60
−0,06

The diameter of the hole prior to plating is of great importance in determining the reliability of a
press-in connection.

The thickness of copper plating given in 4.4.4.1 is preferred. For further information, see
IEC 61188-5-1.

NOTE For deformation of the plated-through hole caused by the press-in operation, see 4.5.

6.3.1 Termination information

For solid press-in terminations, the force necessary to establish good mechanical and electrical
stability shall be generated by the deformation of the plated-through hole of the printed board.
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6.3.2 Design features

A solid press-in zone shall have contact surfaces that are as parallel as possible. As the
contact surfaces cannot be absolutely parallel, they shall be slightly tapered in the press-in
direction of the termination. See Figure A.1.
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Press-in
direction

a1

Solid press-in
zone
a2

IEC 2358/07

NOTE Dimension a 1 shall be larger than or equal to dimension a 2 .

Figure A.1 – Parallelism of a solid press-in zone

6.5.2 Repair of solid press-in connections

A solid press-in connection should not be repaired because of the permanent deformation of
the plated-through hole of the printed board.
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Annex B
(informative)

Plated through hole tolerance range

It is recommended that the printed board be made in such a way that there are finished holes
with diameter in the lower 30 % of the tolerance range (range a), and holes with diameter in the
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upper 30 % of the tolerance range (range b).

An example of hole diameter ranging is shown in Figure B.1. The total tolerance width of a
nominal 1,0 mm hole is 1,09 mm – 0,94 mm = 0,15 mm. Thirty per cent of 0,15 mm is
0,045 mm, which gives the range a and range b limits.

0,15 (total tolerance width)

0,94 (lower limit)

1,09 (upper limit)

1,0 (nominal)

Range b limit 1,045

Range a limit 0,985

Length scale

Range a ≤ 30 % Range b ≤ 30 %
IEC 143/01

Figure B.1 – Example of hole ranges

It is recognized that obtaining these tolerance ranges in test samples is not always possible. If
it is possible, the following test specimen requirements should be used. The following
subclauses refer to the main part of this standard.

Prior to any testing, the printed boards shall be measured and holes shall be listed or marked
with the appropriate range to which they belong.

5.3.2.1.2 Specimens (sets of parts) for test group A

Sets of parts for test group A shall be a minimum of six with all holes in range a.

5.3.2.1.3 Specimens (sets of parts) for test group B

Sets of parts for test group B shall be a minimum of 14 with a minimum of seven holes in range
a and a minimum of seven holes in range b.

If a press-in zone is specified to be replaceable, the push-out force shall be measured after the
number of replacements specified.
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5.3.2.1.4 Specimens for test group C

The number of specimens for test group C shall be a minimum of 200. A minimum of 40 of the
specimens shall be mounted in holes of range a, and a minimum of 40 in range b.

If a press-in zone is specified to be replaceable, a minimum of 40 of the specimens shall be

mounted in holes which, prior to the test, have been used according to the specified number of
replacements allowed, 20 in holes of range a, and 20 in holes of range b. New press-in
terminals shall be used in each replacement. All specimens shall be subjected to IEC 60512,
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test 1a. See the requirements in 4.5.

5.3.2.2 Test group A

Six sets of parts, multiplied by the number of specified possible replacements; all holes in
range a.

Test phase Test Measurement to be performed Requirement

Test No. of
Title Subclause Title Subclause
IEC 60512
AP1 Mounting 5.3.2.1.2 Press-in force 5.2.2.2
AP2 if applicable Replacement 5.2.2.6
AP3 Visual examination 1a 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
(and evaluation of and 4.2
tools)
AP4 Microsectioning 5.2.2.5
AP4.1 Transverse 5.2.2.5.2 5.2.2.5.2
Three specimens sectioning
AP4.2 Longitudinal 5.2.2.5.3 5.2.2.5.3
Three specimens sectioning

5.3.2.3 Test group B

Fourteen sets of parts, multiplied by the number of specified possible replacements (a

minimum of seven holes in range a, and a minimum of seven holes in range b).

Test Measurement to be performed Requirement

Test phase Test No. of
Title Subclause Title Subclause
IEC 60512
BP1 Mounting 5.3.2.1.3 Press-in force 5.2.2.2
a)
BP2 if applicable Bending 5.2.2.1
BP3 Push-out force 5.2.2.3
BP4 if applicable Replacement 5.2.2.6
BP5 if applicable 5.2.2.3 Push-out force 5.2.2.3
a)
This test shall be done on the seven sets of parts with holes in range b.
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Bibliography

IEC Guide 109:1995, Environmental aspects – Inclusion in electrotechnical product standards

IEC 61249-2-2:2005, Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures –
Part 2-2: Reinforced base materials, clad and unclad – Phenolic cellulose paper reinforced
laminated sheets, high electrical grade, copper-clad
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NOTE Harmonized as EN 61249-2-2:2005 (not modified).

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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications

with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
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NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60050-581 1978 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - -
A1 1998 (IEV) -
Chapter 581: Electromechanical components
for electronic equipment
IEC 60068-1 1988 Environmental testing -
+ corr. October 1988 Part 1: General and guidance
+ A1 1992 EN 60068-1 1994
IEC 61249 Series Materials for printed boards and other EN 61249 Series
interconnecting structures
IEC 60352-1 1997 Solderless connections - EN 60352-1 1997
Part 1: Wrapped connections - General
requirements, test methods and practical
guidance
IEC 60512 Series Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512 Series
and measurements
1) 2)
IEC 60512-1-100 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-1-100 2006
and measurements -
Part 1-100: General - Applicable publications
1) 2)
IEC 61188-5-1 - Printed boards and printed board EN 61188-5-1 2002
assemblies - Design and use -
Part 5-1: Attachment (land/joint)
considerations - Generic requirements
IEC 62326-4 1996 Printed boards - EN 62326-4 1997
Part 4: Rigid multilayer printed boards with
interlayer connections - Sectional specification

1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.
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