EIA 364-1000-A-2016 PDF Download

The EIA 364-1000-A-2016 standard provides a methodology for testing the performance of electrical connectors and sockets used in controlled environments. It specifically focuses on contacts operating under low level circuit conditions, assuming they are made of metal. Different test methodologies may be required for contacts made of polymer or other materials.

The standard classifies controlled environments as no more severe than G1.2, based on the classification system outlined in the EIA-364 standard. This classification helps determine the level of environmental conditions that the connectors and sockets can withstand.

The applied voltage during testing is generally below 50 millivolts, which is not expected to break through any surface film. However, for contacts that do not operate under low level circuit conditions, such as those used in power applications, a different test procedure outlined in the EIA-364-70 standard is appropriate.