Laboratory Category

Electrical & Connector

Dielectric, continuity, resistance, and connector qualification

MIL-STD-704MIL-STD-461IEC 60068ISO 6858MIL-DTL-38999MIL-STD-1344IEC 60512AS39029
Instrument RegisterNABL scope
01AC/DC Withstanding Voltage Tester
02Micro Ohm Meter / Agilent DMM 34401A
03Resistive Load – 10+ Nos (up to 4kA)
04Power Supply – 30 kW, 1000A
0580-Channel Datalogger
06ES Discontinuity Meter
07Power Meter – Yokogawa WT230
08Fluke Scope Meter 123
8
Instruments
12
Capabilities
8
Standards

01Overview

What this disciplineactually establishes

Electrical and connector testing ensures that power distribution systems, signal interfaces, and interconnection components meet the rigorous reliability demands of aerospace and defence applications. Our laboratory is equipped with precision electrical measurement instrumentation.

Electrical testing validates that connectors, wiring, and power distribution components maintain electrical integrity under operational conditions. It ensures continuity, insulation, and dielectric strength are maintained throughout the service life, preventing catastrophic electrical failures.

Category recordISO 17025 Laboratory
DisciplineElectrical & Connector Testing
Instruments8
Capabilities12
Standards8

Sectors served

AerospaceDefenceElectronicsTelecommunicationsAutomotiveEnergy

02Instruments

What each machineis for

Purpose notes for 6 instruments. The register in the header lists all 8 lines held under this category, with quantities.

Withstanding Voltage Tester01

Withstanding Voltage Tester

AC/DC high-potential dielectric strength validation for electrical components up to 5kV insulation testing

Micro Ohm Meter02

Micro Ohm Meter

Precision low-resistance measurement for contact resistance and conductor integrity verification down to micro-ohms

Resistive Load System03

Resistive Load System

Programmable high-current load testing system capable of up to 4kA for connector and power component qualification

80-Channel Datalogger04

80-Channel Datalogger

Multi-channel data acquisition system for simultaneous temperature, voltage and current monitoring across 80 channels

ES Discontinuity Meter05

ES Discontinuity Meter

Millisecond electrical discontinuity detection for connector reliability and intermittent fault identification

Power Meter06

Power Meter

Yokogawa WT230 precision power analyzer for harmonic analysis, power quality measurement and energy characterization

03Capabilities

What this laboratorycan qualify

  • Insulation & Contact Resistance
  • Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (Hi-Pot)
  • Voltage Drop Across Contacts
  • ES Discontinuity (Millisecond Detection)
  • Insertion / Release / Coupling Force
  • Insert Retention & Maintenance Aging
  • Temperature Rise Under Load
  • Multi-channel Datalogging (80 Channels)
  • Current Cycling & Load Testing
  • Signal Integrity & Impedance
  • Connector Mating Cycle Durability
  • Power Quality & Harmonic Analysis

04Governing standards

The documents thiswork is judged against

MIL-STD-704

Aircraft electric power characteristics for electrical equipment qualification.

MIL-STD-461

Electromagnetic interference emission and susceptibility requirements.

IEC 60068

Environmental testing including electrical and connector-specific test methods.

ISO 6858

Aircraft — Electrical connectors and power distribution system requirements.

MIL-DTL-38999

Circular connectors for aerospace and defence applications.

MIL-STD-1344

Test methods for electrical connectors and interconnection systems.

IEC 60512

Connectors for electronic equipment — Tests and measurements.

AS39029

Aerospace standard for electrical connector contact requirements.

05Method, scope and outcome

How it runs, where itapplies, what it buys

01Method

The testing process includes: visual inspection and dimensional verification, contact resistance measurement, dielectric withstanding voltage testing, current cycling and temperature rise measurement, mechanical durability testing, and comprehensive certification reporting.

02Applications

Applications include connector qualification for aircraft power systems, cable assembly certification, electrical harness validation, contact resistance verification, high-current bus bar testing, and signal integrity assessment.

03Outcome

Verified electrical integrity, prevention of in-flight electrical failures, compliance with MIL-STD and industry specifications, validated connector mating cycles, and documented performance data for certification.

Specify the instrument,book the slot

Tell us the standard and the specimen — we allocate the chamber, the shaker, and the engineer.