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ReferenceSeries 80 Mighty Mouse Technical ReferenceGuidelines for Space-Grade ApplicationsABCDEFGHJKLSeries 80 Connectors forSpace FlightMaterial Selection: What1 materials are approved forspace flight? What materialsare restricted? How to choosethe right materials for Series 80connectors.What materials are approved forspace flight?Section C2 “Connectors and Contacts” ofNASA EEE-INST-002 provides guidelinesfor materials used in connectors for spaceflight applications. Aluminum is a preferredmaterial for connector components, andelectroless nickel is the preferred finish.Beryllium copper is a preferred materialfor contacts. 50 microinch minimum goldplating is the preferred contact finish. LCP isa preferred material for dielectric insulatingmaterials.Series 80 connector materials approved for space flightComponent Material NotesShells, Coupling Nuts, JamNutsAluminum alloy 6061 T6, electroless nickel platedApproved for Space FlightRigid InsulatorsGlass-filled liquid crystal polymer (LCP) in accordance withMIL-M-24519, Type GLCP-30FApproved for Space FlightContact Retention Clip Beryllium copper, heat-treated, unplated Approved for Space FlightGrommet, Peripheral Seal,Interfacial Seal, O-ringBlended fluorosilicone/silicone elastomer, 30% silicone per ZZ-R-765, 70% fluorosilicone per MIL-R-25988Requires outgassingprocessingHermetic Insert Vitreous glass Approved for Space FlightPin ContactPin Contact, HermeticSocket ContactBeryllium copper alloy per ASTM B197, 50 microinches goldplated per ASTM B488 Type II Code C Class 1.25 over nickelplate per QQ-N-290 Class 2, 50-100 microinchesNickel-iron alloy per ASTM F30 (Alloy 52),50 microinches goldplated per ASTM B488 Type II Code C Class 1.25 over nickelplate per QQ-N-290 Class 2, 50-100 microinchesBeryllium copper alloy per ASTM B197, 50 microinches goldplated per ASTM B488 Type II Code C Class 1.25 over nickelplate per QQ-N-290 Class 2, 50-100 microinches.Approved for Space FlightFerromagnetic material.Approved for Space FlightSocket Contact Hood Stainless steel, passivated per AMS-QQ-P-35 Approved for Space FlightAdhesivesPotting Compound, PCB andSolder Cup VersionsRTV and epoxies (see following table for outgassing info)Environmental and Hermetic Connectors: Stycast 2651/Catalyst 9epoxy encapsulant. Filter Connectors: Stycast 2850FT/Catalyst 11thermally conductive epoxy encapsulant.What materials are prohibited?100% tin plating shall not be used. Puretin can grow “whiskers” which can lead tocatastrophic electrical short circuits. Silverplating is prohibited because of corrosionconcerns. Cadmium is prohibited becauseit is unstable in vacuum environments.Specifying Series 80 connectors forspace flightStandard Series 80 connectors meet NASAguidelines for material selection. Specify “M”for aluminum shells with electroless nickelfinish. The table below lists the Series 80materials.Requires outgassingprocessingApproved for Space FlightFilter Element Multilayer Ceramic Planar Array, ferrite inductors Approved for Space FlightDimensions in inches (millimeters) and are subject to change without notice.© 2010 Glenair, Inc. CAGE Code 06324 Printed in U.S.A.GLENAIR, INC. • 1211 AIR WAY • GLENDALE, CA 91201-2497 • 818-247-6000 • FAX 818-500-9912www.glenair.com B-30 E-Mail: sales@glenair.com01-JANUARY-2010