Aerospace series - Connectors, coaxial, radio frequency - Part 420: Type 4, C interface - Crimp assembly version - Straight plug - Product standard

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of screwed on coupling (C interface) coaxial straight plugs - 50 ohms. The cable to connector assembly is crimp technology.

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Koaxiale Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 420: Typ 4, C-Schnittstelle - Crimpverbindung - freier Steckverbinder, gerade - Produktnorm

Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs coaxiaux pour radio fréquences - Partie 420 : Type 4, interface C - Version à sertir - Fiche droite - Norme de produit

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques des fiches droites coaxiales à accouplement vissé (interface C)  50 ohms. L’ensemble câble-connecteur utilise une technologie de sertissage.

Aeronavtika - Konektorji, koaksialni, radiofrekvenčni - 420. del: Tip 4, vmesnik C - Izvedba s stisljivimi priključki - Ravni vtič - Standard za proizvod

Ta evropski standard določa karakteristike koaksialnih ravnih vtičev z vijačnim spojem (vmesnik C) – 50 ohmov. Sklop kabla in konektorja je tehnologija izvedbe s stisljivimi priključki.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
17-Oct-2017
Withdrawal Date
29-Apr-2018
Technical Committee
ASD-STAN - Aerospace
Drafting Committee
ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
18-Oct-2017
Completion Date
18-Oct-2017

Relations

Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

Overview - EN 4652-420:2017 (Aerospace coaxial RF straight plug, C interface)

EN 4652-420:2017 is a CEN aerospace product standard that specifies the Type 4, C interface - crimp assembly version - straight plug for 50 Ω coaxial radio‑frequency (RF) connectors. It defines mechanical, electrical and environmental characteristics, allowable cable groups and tooling/stripping data for crimp cable‑to‑connector assemblies used in aviation and aerospace applications.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Interface and technology: Screwed‑on coupling (C interface), straight plug, crimp assembly only.
  • Electrical: Characteristic impedance 50 Ω, maximum operating frequency 6 GHz, VSWR limits ≤1.10 at 3 GHz and ≤1.15 at 6 GHz, insertion loss 0.1√f(GHz) dB max., contact resistance (initial central) ≤1.5 mΩ, insulation resistance ≥5 000 MΩ, withstand voltage 1 500 Vrms (sea level).
  • Environmental & mechanical: Operating temperature −65 °C to +165 °C (connector only), service life 500 cycles, coupling nut torque 3.7 Nm, centre contact retention ≥27 N, specified cable retention values per cable group. Water‑ingress resistance required for mated conditions (and for unmated in cable group A). Holes for lockwire required if no self‑locking device.
  • Materials: Gold‑plated copper alloy centre contact over nickel undercoat, PTFE insulators, silicone sealing, polyolefin heat‑shrink (≥135 °C).
  • Assembly data: Approved crimp tools/dies (e.g., M22520 series) and precise stripping lengths per cable group are specified; concentricity and crimp deformation tolerances are detailed.
  • Tests & qualification: Comprehensive test methods referenced (EN 2591 series) - including shock, vibration, salt mist, thermal cycling, corona, RF leakage, surface transfer impedance, VSWR, insertion loss and RF dielectric tests. Qualification follows EN 4652‑001 and quality assurance per EN 9133.

Applications and who uses this standard

  • Aerospace and defense OEMs specifying coaxial RF connectors for radios, transponders, antennas, navigation, telemetry, sensors and RF test harnesses.
  • Cable‑assembly manufacturers and harness shops performing crimp assembly and acceptance testing.
  • Avionics engineers, procurement/specification writers and qualification/test laboratories ensuring conformity to aviation environmental and RF performance requirements.

Related standards

  • EN 4652‑001 (technical specification / designation and marking)
  • EN 4652‑002 (performance specification)
  • EN 2591 series (test methods)
  • EN 2812 (cable stripping)
  • EN 9133 (qualification & quality assurance)
  • TR 6058 (cable code identification)
  • EN 2424 (marking)

Keywords: EN 4652-420:2017, aerospace coaxial connector, C interface, crimp assembly, straight plug, 50 ohm RF connector, VSWR, avionics connector standard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 4652-420:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Connectors, coaxial, radio frequency - Part 420: Type 4, C interface - Crimp assembly version - Straight plug - Product standard". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the characteristics of screwed on coupling (C interface) coaxial straight plugs - 50 ohms. The cable to connector assembly is crimp technology.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of screwed on coupling (C interface) coaxial straight plugs - 50 ohms. The cable to connector assembly is crimp technology.

EN 4652-420:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 4652-420:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 9133:2018, EN ISO 11296-3:2011, EN ISO 11296-4:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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EN 4652-420
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2017
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 49.060
English Version
Aerospace series - Connectors, coaxial, radio frequency -
Part 420: Type 4, C interface - Crimp assembly version -
Straight plug - Product standard
Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs coaxiaux pour radio Luft- und Raumfahrt - Koaxiale Hochfrequenz-
fréquences - Partie 420 : Type 4, interface C - Version à Steckverbinder - Teil 420: Typ 4, C-Schnittstelle -
sertir - Fiche droite - Norme de produit Crimpverbindung - freier Steckverbinder, gerade -
Produktnorm
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 April 2017.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2017 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 4652-420:2017 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents
Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Required characteristics . 4
4 Test methods . 9
5 Qualification . 12
6 Quality assurance . 12
7 Designation (see EN 4652-001) . 12
8 Marking . 13
9 Packaging . 13
10 Storage . 13

European foreword
This document (EN 4652-420:2017) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries
Association of Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2018, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2018.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the characteristics of screwed on coupling (C interface) coaxial
straight plugs − 50 ohms. The cable to connector assembly is crimp technology.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 2424, Aerospace series — Marking of aerospace products
*)
EN 2591 , Aerospace series — Elements of electrical and optical connexion — Test methods
EN 2812, Aerospace series — Stripping of electric cables
EN 4652-001, Aerospace series — Connectors, coaxial, radio frequency — Part 001: Technical
specification
EN 4652-002, Aerospace series — Connectors, coaxial, radio frequency — Part 002: Specification of
1)
performances
EN 9133, Aerospace series — Quality Management Systems — Qualification Procedure for Aerospace
Standard Products
2)
TR 6058, Aerospace series — Cable code identification list
3 Required characteristics
 The connection technology shall comply to all required tests described in Clause 4.
 All interface shall comply to EN 4652-001.
 Holes for lockwire shall exist in case of no self-locking device on the product.
 Water ingress resistance is required in mated conditions for all cable groups.
 Water ingress resistance is required in unmated conditions for cable group A.

*
All parts quoted in this standard.
1) Published as ASD-STAN Prestandard at the date of publication of this standard by AeroSpace and Defence
industries Association of Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN) (www.asd-stan.org).
2) Published as ASD-STAN Technical Report at the date of publication of this standard by AeroSpace and Defence
industries Association of Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN) (www.asd-stan.org).
3.1 Configuration, dimension and mass
Mass without heatshrink tubing.
See Figure 1 and Table 1.
Dimension in millimetres
Key
1 Protective cap
2 Marking axis
3 Diamond knurl
4 12/2 flats
5 8/2 flats
Figure 1 — C straight plug
Marking: see Clause 8.
Table 1 — C straight plug dimensions and mass
Cable code Cable A B Ø C Ø D Ø E Ø F Mass
(see TR 6058) group    g
max. max.
WZ D 42,7 37,5 14,05 3,7 1,05 2,55 31,37
WD E 50,3 40,6 14,05 8,4 2,5 6,3 41,29
WN F 50,3 40,6 14,05 8,4 2,5 6,3 41,29

3.
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