Mating cycle ratings help engineers understand expected connector durability based on contact type, plating thickness, and product family. The ratings below organize NorComp D-Sub, circular, IP-rated waterproof, push-pull, and additional connector series minimums.
Mating Cycle Ratings
D-Sub Minimums
| Plating |
Stamped |
Machined |
| Gold Flash | 50 cycles | 150 cycles |
| 15μ Gold | 100 cycles | 200 cycles |
| 30μ Gold | 250 cycles | 500 cycles |
| 50μ Gold | 500 cycles | 750 cycles |
Series
- 111
- 112
- 170
- 171
- 172
- 172-E
- 173
- 174-E
- 178
- 179
- 180
- 180-M
- 181
- 181-M
- 182
- 183
- 184A
- 189
- 190/200
- 191
- 193
- 195
- 197
- 198
- 380
- 381
- 580-M
- 581-M
- 960
- 680M
- 681M
- 682M
- 683M
- 684M
- 685M
- CCA
Circular Minimums
| Plating |
Metric |
| Gold Flash | 200 cycles |
| 10μ Gold | 500 cycles |
| 30μ Gold | 1500 cycles |
Rated Cycle Life
| Plastic Push-Pulls |
Metal Push Pulls |
| Gold — 2000 cycles | Gold — 5000 cycles |
Series
- M5 850-853 Series
- M5 Cable Assemblies
- M8 854-857 Series
- M8 Cable Assemblies
- M8 Splitters & Adapters
- M12 858-861 Series
- M12 Cable Assemblies
- M12 Splitters & Adapters
- M12 Pigtails
- M12 Stainless Steel
- 820B
- 820K
- 821B
- 821K
- 822B
- 822K
- 8P1P
IP6X Waterproof Minimums
| Plating |
Machined |
| Gold Flash | 150 cycles |
| 15μ Gold | 200 cycles |
| 30μ Gold | 500 cycles |
| 50μ Gold | 750 cycles |
Series
- 680S
- 681S
- 684S
- CDF
- HDF
- SDF
- 772E
- 773E
- 774E
- 780M
- 781M
Additional Minimum Cycles
| Series |
Minimum Mating Cycle Rating |
| 810 Series | Gold Flash: 50 cycles; 30μ Gold: 250 cycles; 50μ Gold: 500 cycles |
| 4167 Series | Gold Flash: 50 cycles; 30μ Gold: 250 cycles; 50μ Gold: 500 cycles |
| 2563, 2564, 2663, 2664, 2763, 2764, 2863, 2864 Series | Gold Flash: 50 cycles; 30μ Gold: 250 cycles; 50μ Gold: 500 cycles |
| RJADK | Gold Flash: 50 cycles; 30μ Gold: 250 cycles; 50μ Gold: 500 cycles |
| GCLP | Gold Flash: 50 cycles; 30μ Gold: 250 cycles; 50μ Gold: 500 cycles |
| 170 Crimp and Poke Connector Stamped Contacts | Gold Flash: 50 cycles; 30μ Gold: 250 cycles; 50μ Gold: 500 cycles |
| 170 Crimp and Poke Connector Machined Contacts | Class 2 // 250 mating cycles |
| 180 Crimp and Poke Connector Stamped Contacts | Gold Flash: 50 cycles; 30μ Gold: 250 cycles; 50μ Gold: 500 cycles |
Note: Gold flash plating thickness is 0.2μ” minimum.
