Materials and Finishes
| Insulator: | GH/MGH Series: Glass-filled DAP per ASTM-D-5948, Type SGD-F. Grey color is standard. LGH Series: Glass-filled polyester per MIL-M-24519, UL 94V-0. Grey color. |
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| Contacts: | Precision machined copper alloy |
| Contact Plating: | Gold flash over nickel. |
| Hoods: | GH/MGH Series: Aluminum with yellow or black anodize. GH Series: Glass-filled DAP. |
| Lock Rings and Lock Springs: | Copper alloy with zinc plate and chromate seal. |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Fixed Contacts: | |
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| Male: | GH/LGH Series: Size 20. 0.040 inch [1.02 mm] mating diameter. MGH Series: Two size 22, 0.030 inch [0.76 mm] mating diameter. One size 20, 0.040 inch [1.02 mm] mating diameter. |
| Female: | GH Series: Open entry is standard. Closed entry is available on solder cup contacts for high reliability applications. LGH Series: Open entry or closed entry design available. MGH Series: Open entry. |
| Contact Retention in Insulator: | GH Series: 10 lbs. [44.5 N], minimum. LGH Series: 9 lbs. [40 N] MGH Series: 6 lbs. [26.5 N], minimum. |
| Contact Terminations: | |
| Solder cup contacts: | GH/LGH Series: 0.046 inch [1.17 mm] hole diameter for 20 AWG [0.5 mm²] wire maximum. MGH Series: 0.027 inch [0.69 mm] hole diameter for 24 AWG [0.25 mm²] wire maximum. |
| Straight printed board mount: | GH Series: 0.025 inch [0.64 mm] termination diameter. LGH Series: 0.030 inch [0.76 mm] termination diameter. |
| Locking Systems: | MGH Series: Friction, lock spring with lock ring. |
| Polarization: | GH Series: 0.056 inch [1.42 mm] diameter male contact in position "A" on Size 4 connector. Molding configuration provides polarization on other sizes. LGH Series: Center post provides polarization of connector. MGH Series: 0.040 inch [1.02 mm] diameter male contact in position "A". |
| Mechanical Operations: | Open entry contacts: 250 operations per IEC 60512-5. Closed entry contacts: 500 operations per IEC 60512-5. |
Electrical Characteristics
| Contact Current Rating: | GH/LGH Series: 7.5 amperes, maximum. MGH Series: 5 amperes. |
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| Initial Contact Resistance: | GH Series: 0.010 ohms, maximum. LGH Series: 0.008 ohms, maximum. MGH Series: 0.012 ohms, maximum. |
| Flash over Voltage: | GH Series: 1,750 VAC (rms). MGH Series: 1,500 VAC (rms). |
| Test Voltage: | GH Series: 1,200 VAC (rms). MGH Series: 1,000 VAC (rms). |
| Insulation Resistance: | GH/MGH Series: 5 G ohms |
| Clearance and Creepage Distance: | GH Series: 0.025 inch [0.64 mm], minimum. LGH Series: 0.039 inch [1.0 mm], minimum. MGH Series: 0.021 inch [0.53 mm], minimum. |
| Working Voltage: | 600 VAC (rms). |
Climatic Characteristics
| Temperature Range: | -55°C to +125°C |
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| Damp Heat, Steady State: | GH/MGH Series: 21 days. LGH Series: 10 days. |
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