In the Test Report Summary HT076, each connector tested is wired in series, as shown in the diagram and explained in section 3.2. This means the current passes through all contacts in each size connector tested, so the temperature rise will be for the whole connector. If you need any further assistance on this, please do contact one of our Experts.

You can find derate curves for the mated connectors in the Test Report HT076.

Sorry, I’m afraid we only have a solder contact available at this time. The wire we recommend is 8AWG fitted with a Silicone insulation – this gives you a thinner insulation to fit on 8.5mm pitch, and allows for some flexibility. You can see specific information on some possible options in the document Distributor part numbers for suitable cables for Datamate, Gecko, M300 & Kona.

Gold thickness on both male and female connectors is 0.76-1.00 microns (30-40 microinches) over a nickel undercoat. Please also consult our Support article on plating thicknesses for all our high-reliability connectors, where you can download a statement with more detailed information.

No tool is required for assembling the soldered contacts into the housing. We do supply an optional extraction tool if you need to remove a cable contact from the housing – see part ZA1-9040000.