EIA RS-429:1976

This standard defines the requirements for multi-contact, electrical connectors for use with flexible flat cable, conventional round wire, and printed wiring for commercial applications. Classifications: Electrical connectors conforming to this standard shall be of the following types, classes, styles, sizes and insert arrangements: Types: Connectors (plugs and receptacles) shall be of the following types: Type I Flat cable to discrete wires Type II Flat cable to flat cable or flat cable to flexible printed wiring Type III Flat cable to rigid printed wiring Classes: Class A Temperature range, -65OC to 15OoC Class B Temperature range, -65OC to 125 °C ClassC Temperature range, -55OC to 105 °C Class D Temperature range, -55OC to 85 °C Styles: Styles shall be as specified in the individual specification for the connector. Sizes: Sizes shall be as specified on the applicable specification for the connector. Insert Arrangements: Insert arrangements && be as specified on the applicable specification for the connector.