NUMBER

GS-12-452

TYPE

PRODUCT SPECIFCATION

TITLE

PAGE

REVISION

3 of 13

C

AUTHORIZED BY

DATE

M. Gray

2009-10-05

CLASSIFICATION

UNRESTRICTED

Copyright FCI

Form E-3334

Rev F

GS-01-001

1.0

OBJECTIVE

This specification defines the quality and reliability, performance, and test requirements of the ZipLine™

connector system. This specification applies to all press-fit versions including standard backpanel, orthogonal,

coplanar, and power configurations. The test sequences defined in this specification meet the intent of Telcordia

GR-1217-CORE requirements.

2.0

SCOPE

This specification is applicable to the press-fit ZipLine™ connector system which provides a high speed

differential board-to-board interconnect.

3.0

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1

FCI Specifications

- Applicable FCI product customer drawings

- FCI Application Specification GS-20-094 (ZipLine™ Connector System)

3.2

Other Standards and Specifications

- UL94V-O: Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials in Devices and Appliances

- EIA 364: Electrical Connector/Socket Test Procedures Including Environmental Classifications

- GR-1217-CORE, Issue 2, December 2008: Telcordia Specification “Generic Requirements for Separable

Electrical Connectors”

3.3

FCI Product Qualification Test reports

- EL 2009-02-002A: ZipLine™ Connector System, backpanel and orthogonal signal products

- EL 2008-08-029:

ZipLine

- EL 2009-08-032:

ZipLine

3.4

Safety Agency Approvals

- UL File Number: E66906

4.0

REQUIREMENTS

4.1

Materials

The material for each component shall be as specified herein or equivalent.

- Contacts: copper alloy

- Plating:

Contact Areas: Performance-based plating, qualified to meet the requirements of this specification,

including the Telcordia GR-1217-CORE Central Office test sequence.

Press-fit Tails: Tin or tin-lead over nickel

- Housings: high temperature thermoplastic; UL 94V-0 compliant

4.2

Visual Examination of Product

Visual examinations shall be performed using 10x magnification. Parts should be free from blistering,

cracks, discoloration, etc.

PDM: Rev:C

Released

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STATUS:

Printed: Nov 28, 2010