SIST EN 60512-12-5:2006

Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 12-5: Soldering tests - Test 12e: Resistance to soldering heat, soldering iron method

Details a standard test method to assess the ability of a connector to withstand the heating stresses produced by a soldering iron.

Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren -- Teil 12-5: Prüfungen der Lötbarkeit - Prüfung 12e: Lötwärmebeständigkeit, Lötkolbenverfahren

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures -- Partie 12-5: Essais de soudure - Essai 12e: Résistance à la chaleur de soudage, méthode du fer à souder

Précise une méthode d'essai normalisée pour la capacité d'un connecteur à résister aux contraintes d'échauffement produites par un fer à braser.

Konektorji za elektronsko opremo – Preskusi in meritve – 12-5. del: Spajkalni preskusi – Preskus 12e: Odpornost proti spajkalni temperaturi, metoda s spajkalnikom (IEC 60512-12-5:2006)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2006
• ICS: 31.220.10 - Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors
• Technical Committee: SS EIT - Technical Board for the electrotechnical, information technology and telecommunications fields
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jul-2006
• Due Date: 01-Jul-2006
• Completion Date: 01-Jul-2006
• Ref Project: EN 60512-12-5:2006 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 12-5: Soldering tests - Test 12e: Resistance to soldering heat, soldering iron method

Overview

SIST EN 60512-12-5:2006 is a European standard developed by CLC, focusing on connectors for electronic equipment. Specifically, it details Test 12e, a soldering heat resistance test using the soldering iron method. This standard establishes a uniform procedure to evaluate a connector's ability to withstand thermal stress caused by direct exposure to soldering iron heat, ensuring reliability in electronic assembly processes.

This testing standard is part of the broader EN 60512 series, which covers various mechanical and electrical test methods for connectors. SIST EN 60512-12-5:2006 aligns with international IEC 60512-12-5:2006 standards and is critical for manufacturers and quality assurance engineers involved in the design, testing, and validation of electronic connectors.

Key Topics

• Scope: Defines the standardized test method for assessing the heat resistance of connectors when exposed to soldering iron temperature (350 °C standard).
• Test Method: Specifies preparation of specimens, soldering iron temperature control, and exact application duration (typically 10 ± 1 seconds).
• Visual Inspection: Requires detailed pre- and post-test visual examination (10× magnification) to identify any defects impacting connector performance.
• Parameters to Specify:
  • Specimen preparation details if deviating from the standard
  • Soldering iron tip size (type A or B)
  • Duration of soldering iron application
  • Any deviations from the documented test procedure
• Normative References: Incorporates related standards such as IEC 60068-2-20 (environmental testing) and IEC 60512-1-1 (visual examination protocols).

Applications

SIST EN 60512-12-5:2006 is essential for:

• Quality Control in Connector Manufacturing: Ensures connectors can endure soldering temperatures without damage.
• Product Qualification: Validates new connector designs under heat stress conditions typical in manufacturing environments.
• Component Specification Compliance: Supports compliance with customer or industry requirements for heat resistance during soldering.
• Reliability Testing in Electronics Assembly: Helps identify potential failure points from thermal exposure during manual or automated soldering processes.
• Research & Development: Assists in improving materials and design to enhance thermal resistance performance of connectors.

This standard benefits manufacturers, testers, and electronic product developers by providing a repeatable and reliable test method to verify connector durability in soldering environments.

Related Standards

• IEC 60512 Series: Comprehensive set of tests and measurements for connectors, including solderability, mechanical, and environmental tests.
  • Part 12-1: Solderability - Solder bath method
  • Part 12-2: Solderability - Soldering iron method
  • Part 12-4: Resistance to soldering heat - Solder bath method
  • Part 12-6: Sealing against flux and cleaning solvents in machine soldering
• IEC 60068-2-20: Environmental testing guidelines, including soldering iron method procedures and temperature specifications.
• IEC 60512-1-1: General visual examination techniques for connectors, ensuring defect detection before and after testing.

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Following SIST EN 60512-12-5:2006 ensures that electronic connectors meet critical durability benchmarks against soldering heat, a key factor contributing to the overall quality and reliability of electronic devices. Adopting this standardized test promotes international consistency and supports global trade and manufacturing standards in the electromechanical connector industry.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60512-12-5:2006

STANDARD
julij 2006
Konektorji za elektronsko opremo – Preskusi in meritve – 12-5. del: Spajkalni
preskusi – Preskus 12e: Odpornost proti spajkalni temperaturi, metoda s
spajkalnikom (IEC 60512-12-5:2006)
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 12-5:
Soldering tests - Test 12e: Resistance to soldering heat, soldering iron method
(IEC 60512-12-5:2006)
ICS 31.220.10 Referenčna številka
©  Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60512-12-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2006
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements
Part 12-5: Soldering tests -
Test 12e: Resistance to soldering heat, soldering iron method
(IEC 60512-12-5:2006)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Einrichtungen -
Essais et mesures Mess- und Prüfverfahren
Partie 12-5: Essais de soudure - Teil 12-5: Prüfungen der Lötbarkeit -
Essai 12e: Résistance à la chaleur Prüfung 12e: Lötwärmebeständigkeit,
de soudage, méthode du fer à souder Lötkolbenverfahren
(CEI 60512-12-5:2006) (IEC 60512-12-5:2006)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2006-03-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
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Foreword
The text of document 48B/1580/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-12-5, prepared by SC 48B,
Connectors, of IEC TC 48, Electromechanical components and mechanical structures for electronic
equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 60512-12-5 on 2006-03-01.
This standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 60512-1 and EN 60512-1-100 which explains the
structure of the EN 60512 series.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2006-12-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
(dow) 2009-03-01
with the EN have to be withdrawn
This European Standard makes reference to International Standards. Where the International Standard
referred to has been endorsed as a European Standard or a home-grown European Standard exists, this
European Standard shall be applied instead. Pertinent information can be found on the CENELEC web
site.
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The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-12-5:2006 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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60512-12-5
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STANDARD
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Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Essais et mesures –
Partie 12-5:
Essais de soudure –
Essai 12e: Résistance à la chaleur de soudage,
méthode du fer à souder
Connectors for electronic equipment –
Tests and measurements –
Part 12-5:
Soldering tests –
Test 12e: Resistance to soldering heat,
soldering iron method
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