March 31, 2026 [New Albany, IN] — Samtec, Inc., the service leader in the connector industry, now offers in-house Upscreen Testing services to meet the highest levels of reliability assurance required for mission-critical applications. This new service is primarily designed for military and aerospace customers, and the testing is specifically designed for how customers use Samtec’s commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) interconnect products. Each order includes a full test report.
Comprehensive Testing
Upscreen testing at Samtec includes Lot Screen Testing (which incorporates electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing tests) and Qualification Conformance Testing (QCI; which includes lot screen testing as well as shock, vibration, and extended life evaluations). Samtec Upscreen testing incorporates elements of MIL-DTL-55302 as well as NASA’s EEE-INST-002 standards and EIA-364 test methods, depending on customer needs.
Examples of test data captured during Samtec’s Upscreen Testing include insulation resistance (IR)/dielectric withstanding voltage (DWV), mating/unmating, and solderability—similar to what is required by MIL-DTL-55302. Specific test reference documents include: EIA-364-23 (Low Level Contact Resistance Test Procedure for Electrical Connectors and Sockets), EIA-364-13E (Mating and Unmating Force Test Procedure for Electrical Connectors and Sockets), EIA-364-20 (Withstanding Voltage Test Procedure for Electrical Connectors), EIA-364-21 (Insulation Resistance Test Procedure for Electrical Connectors), and JEDEC J-STD-002D, Method A (Solderability Test for Component Leads, Terminations, Lugs, Terminals, and Wires).
Advantages of Sample-Size Upscreen Testing
“Using sample-size upscreen testing speeds time to market and cuts costs for Samtec customers,” says Evan Baumer, Applications Engineer, Military & Aerospace, Samtec. “For example, our in-house sample-size lot screening averages about a third of the cost and lead time of production lot testing performed by a third-party test house.” All instruments and measuring equipment used in Samtec’s Upscreen Testing Program are calibrated to National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable standards according to ISO 10012-1 and ANSI/NCSL 2540-1, as applicable.
More Information
Samtec’s MAP team is ready to partner with customers to develop a testing approach tailored to specific application requirements. mapsales@samtec.com
To learn more about Samtec Upscreen Testing capabilities, download the Upscreen Testing brochure. samtec-lot-screen-testing-
About Samtec
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies, and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service. For more information, please visit: http://www.samtec.com
