FTP Instructions

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a process that computers use to electronically send files from one computer to another over the Internet. There are a number of FTP client programs with graphical user interfaces available, particularly for PC and Macintosh computers. Contact your local system administrator for assistance.

Amphenol TCS FTP User Instructions:

The following instructions are for using Amphenol's Anonymous FTP Account. This is a non-confidential (unsecured) FTP account that is non-password protected and viewable to anyone on the internet. Anonymous FTP can only be used for in-bound data transfer. When depositing in this account, the sender must notify Document Control within 24 hours of depost via Email, phone, or fax. Amphenol TCS is not responsible for lost files if the sender does not notify Document Control. If you would like to request a Secure FTP Account click here.

Step 1

Type:ftp.amphenol-tcs.com

Step 2

When prompted for a user name type "anonymous" or "anonymous"

Step 3

When prompted for a password your email address

Step 4

Type cd incoming to change to the incoming directory

Step 5

Type binary
Use the commands in your FTP program to get a directory listing (ls or dir), move about in the file structure (cd), retrieve files (get), and place files on the system (put).

Step 6

Use put to place files
View list of data exchange and tooling requirements
Notify Document Control Department within 24 hours.

Email: document.control@amphenol-tcs.comAdditional Information:
If you resend a file you must rename it. Files cannot be overwritten.

Files in the directory will be removed after 3 days or 72 hours.

Step 7

Please supply a Readme or text file describing the data package content. Please include the following:

What should I include in the ReadMe or Text File?

Step 8

Log out

Step 9

Notify Amphenol TCS Document Control of file deposit

Secure FTP Accounts

Secure FTP accounts are available for customers or suppliers who need to send or receive files in a secure environment. If you would like to request a secure FTP account, please download the following document: TB2045: Customer and Supplier Data Transfer Procedure

This document provides detailed instructions on how to request a secure FTP account as well as detailed instructions for receiving and sending electronic data files to and from Amphenol TCS.

High Performance Circuit Package Requirements

Design Data:

Valor ODB, RS274X, Gerber

Gerber Data Elements

Aperture:

ASCII Text File

Drill Data:

Excellon

Drill File Requirements

Fab Drawings:

HPGL, DXF, PDF, Postscript

CAD Netlist File:

IPC-D-356 or Mentor Neutral Preferred

Net List Requirements

Customer Specification:

If applicable

Backplane Assembly Package Requirements

Assembly Drawings:

HPGL, IGES, DXF, PDF, ACAD, ProE, Postscript

Mechanical Drawings:

HPGL, IGES, DXF, PDF, ACAD, ProE, Postscript

Assembly Parts List (BOM):

Approved Vendor List (AVL):

Customers Specifications:

If applicable

Aptera, Crossbow, eHSD, GbX, HD Plus, HDM Plus, HDM, HD-Optyx, InfinX, NeXLev, Ventura, VHDM, VHDM-HSD, XCede, Amphenol DesignLink, DesignLink and Amphenol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Amphenol Corporation. All other products names are the marks of the respective owners.