Any point that is normally accessible is fair game. If the connector
has a shield and the arc manages to find its way to the pin, I would
say it is still legal. The arc is supposed to simulate a real
condition.
Eric Petitpierre
Pulsecom
Herndon, VA
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Subject: IEC 801-3 question
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Date: 12/3/96 2:58 PM
Good Afternoon,
I have a brief question about IEC 801-3 test methodology: When conducting
air discharges, is it legitimate to discharge to pins on unterminated
connectors ? What about a case where the air discharge is not directed at
the pins but rather the connector shell, but ultimately arcs over to the
pins ? In this case, is this test point legit, or is this particular
dicharge deleted from the test data and repeated ?
As always, thanks to all who may reply,
J.C. Fix, P.E.
