THROUGH-HOLE SOLDERING DISCRETE WIRES | |
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Designs ofter require the termination of discrete conductors directly to the printed wiring board, rather than to terminal posts or through a connector. Terminations are typically through-hole, but lap terminations are also possible. |
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PREFERRED THROUGH-HOLE TERMINATION The conductor enters the hole, perpendicular to the board surface, and exhibits proper insulation clearance and lead protrusion. The wire end may be clinched to aid assembly. NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.4] |
PREFERRED THROUGH-HOLE TERMINATION The termination exhibits proper insulation clearance and lead protrusion. The termination is fully wetted, with complete fillet formation on both sides of the board. NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.4] |
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ACCEPTABLE INSULATION GAP The insulation gap (referenced from the first point of contact of the conductor to the terminal) shall be less than two (2) wire diameters, but shall not be imbedded in the solder joint. The wire contour shall be visible at the end of the insulation. NASA-STD-8739.3 [9.1.1], [9.1.2] |
UNACCEPTABLE EXCESSIVE INSULATION GAP The insulation gap exceeds the maximum of two (2) insulated wire diameters, and may present a shorting or birdcaging potential. NASA-STD-8739.3 [9.1.1], [13.6.2.a.2] |
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Released: 06.27.2002 |
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THROUGH-HOLE SOLDERING DISCRETE WIRES (cont.) | |
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UNACCEPTABLE INSUFFICIENT INSULATION GAP The insulation is imbedded in the solder joint and the contour of the conductor is not visible. NASA-STD-8739.3 [9.1.1], [13.6.2.a.2] |
UNACCEPTABLE MULTIPLE CONDUCTORS No more than one conductor shall be inserted into any one hole, unless specified on the engineering documentation. Best Workmanship Practice |
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ACCEPTABLE LAPPED TERMINATION The termination shall be parallel to the longest dimesnion of the pad, and exhibit a complete solder fillet around all sides of the lead. The conducotr shall not exhibit end overhang. A heel fillet is mandatory. NASA-STD-8739.3 [11.2.5] |
UNACCEPTABLE IMPROPER LAP TERMINATION The lap termination shall not overhang the land edge and/or violate minimum electrical spacing. Best Workmanship Practice |
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ACCEPTABLE STRAIN RELIEF Stress relief shall be incorporated, wherever possible, into all leads and conductors terminating in solder connections to provide freedom of movement of part leads or conductors between points of constraint. NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.1.1], [8.1.5] |
UNACCEPTABLE IMPROPER STRAIN RELIEF The termination does not exhibit an acceptable strain relief bend and is not properly staked. There is a potential for any pulling stress to transfer to the solder joint (note the termination is lightly bent) and eventual fracture fatigue. NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.1.1], [13.6.2.a.10] |
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Released: 06.27.2002 |
Revision: |
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Book: 6 |
Section: 6.15 |
Page: 2 |
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