IEC 60512-12-5:2006 pdf download – Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 12-5: Soldering tests – Test 12e: Resistance to soldering heat, soldering iron method
1 Scope and object
This part of IEC 6051 2, when required by the detail specification, is used for testing connectors within the scope of IEC technical committee 48. They may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detail specification.
The object of this part of IEC 6051 2 is to detail a standard test method to assess the ability of a connector to withstand the heating stresses produced by a soldering iron.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-20, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests. Test T: Soldering
IEC 6051 2-1 -1 , Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 1-1: General examination – Test 1a: Visual examination
3 Preparation
3.1 Preparation of specimen
The specimen shall consist of a connector with its terminations, as given in the detail specification.
3.2 Preparation of soldering iron
A soldering iron whose working surface is at 350 °C, according to 5.6 of IEC 60068-2-20 shall be provided, the size of this iron shall be that given in the detail specification.
4 Method
4.1 Procedure
The test shall be carried out in accordance with, 5.6 of IEC 60068-2-20, Method 2: Soldering iron at 350 °C.
