EN 60512-16-21:2012

FOREWORD
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test equipment
5 Preparation of the specimens
6 Measurement of whisker length
7 Test method
8 Requirements
9 Information to be recorded
10 Details to be specified
Annex A (informative) - Whisker growth due to mechanical
        stresses induced by assembly processes and intended
        usage
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publications

IEC 60512-16-21:2012 The object of this standard is to define a standard test method to assess the possibility of whisker growth by external mechanical stress on the tin and tin-alloy plated parts of a connector in its application (after wire termination, after soldering, after mounting, mated with counterpart). This standard does not cover internal stress type whisker. This part of IEC 60512, when required by the detail specification, is used for testing connectors within the scope of IEC technical committee 48. It may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detail specification. Keywords: Whisker growth, external mechanical stress