EN 61169-42:2013

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2014
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Radio-frequency connectors - Part 42: Sectional specification for CQN series quick lock
RF coaxial connectors
Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 42: Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale HF-
Steckverbinder der CQN Serie mit Schnellverriegelung
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61169-42:2013
ICS:
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61169-42
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 33.120.30
English version
Radio-frequency connectors -
Part 42: Sectional specification for CQN series quick lock RF coaxial
connectors
(IEC 61169-42:2013)
Connecteurs pour fréquences Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder -
radioélectriques - Teil 42: Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale
Partie 42: Spécification intermédiaire pour HF-Steckverbinder der CQN Serie mit
connecteurs coaxiaux R.F. à verrouillage Schnellverriegelung
rapide, série CQN (IEC 61169-42:2013)
(CEI 61169-42:2013)
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Foreword
The text of document 46F/142/CDV, future edition 1 of IEC 61169-42, prepared by SC 46F, "R.F. and
microwave passive components", of IEC TC 46, "Cables, wires, waveguides, R.F. connectors, R.F. and
microwave passive components and accessories" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
approved by CENELEC as EN 61169-42:2013.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2013-11-20
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2016-02-20
standards conflicting with the

document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61169-42:2013 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.

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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

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.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 61169-1 1992 Radio-frequency connectors - EN 61169-1 1994
+ A1 1996 Part 1: Generic specification - General + A1 1996
+ A2 1997 requirements and measuring methods + A2 1997

IEC 61169-42 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 42: Sectional specification for CQN series quick lock RF coaxial connectors

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COMMISSION
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ICS 33.120.30 ISBN 978-2-83220-579-2

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative reference . 6
3 Mating face and gauge information . 6
3.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2 . 6
3.1.1 Connector with pin-centre contact . 6
3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact . 9
3.2 Gauges . 9
3.2.1 Gauge pins for socket-centre contact . 9
3.2.2 Test procedure . 10
3.3 Dimensions- standard test connectors – Grade 0. 11
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact . 11
3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact . 13
4 Quality assessment procedure . 14
4.1 General . 14
4.2 Rating and characteristics (see Clause 6 of IEC 61169-1:1992) . 14
4.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements – Acceptance tests . 17
4.3.1 Acceptance tests . 17
4.3.2 Periodic tests. 18
4.4 Procedures . 20
4.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 20
4.4.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 20
5 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 21
5.1 General . 21
5.2 Identification of the component . 21
5.3 Performance . 21
5.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 21
5.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 21
5.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type CQN connector . 23

Figure 1 – Connector with pin-centre contact . 7
Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact . 9
Figure 3 – Gauge pins for socket-centre contact . 9
Figure 4 – Connector with pin-centre contact . 11
Figure 5 – Connector with socket-centre contact . 13

Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 8
Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 10
Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pins for socket-centre contact . 10
Table 4 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 12
Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 14
Table 6 – Rating and characteristics . 15
Table 7 – Acceptance tests . 17
Table 8 – Periodic tests . 18

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 42: Sectional specification for CQN series
quick lock RF coaxial connectors

FOREWORD
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8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
International Standard IEC 61169-42 has been prepared by subcommittee 46F: R.F. and
microwave passive components, of IEC technical committee 46: Cables, wires, waveguides,
R.F. connectors, R.F. and microwave passive components and accessories.
This first edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC/PAS 61169-42 published in 2009.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
46F/142/CDV 46F/165/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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A list of all parts of the IEC 61169 series, under the general title: Radio-frequency connectors,
can be found on the IEC website.
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A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

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INTRODUCTION
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) draws attention to the fact that it is
claimed that compliance with this document may involve the use of a patent concerning the
design of these connectors given in Subclause 3.1.
IEC takes no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of this patent right.
The holder of this patent right has assured the IEC that he/she is willing to negotiate licences
under reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions with applicants throughout the
world. In this respect, the statement of the holder of this patent right is registered with IEC.
Information may be obtained from:
Mr. Qu jinliang
Address: Room 302, Gudai road 1266–48,Ghanghai 201102 China (021-54148062).
Shaanxi huada S&T CO., LTD
Address: No.3 Dianzixijie Electronic Indusrtrial Park, Xi’an P.R China
HUADA is the trade name of Shaanxi huada S&T CO., LTD. This information is given for the
information of users of this standard and does not constitute an endorsement by IEC of the
trademark holder or any of its products. Compliance to this profile does not require use of the
trade name HUADA. Use of the trade name HUADA requires permission from Shaanxi huada
S&T CO., LTD
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the
subject of patent rights other than those identified above. IEC shall not be held responsible for
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ISO (www.iso.org/patents) and IEC (http://patents.iec.ch) maintain on-line data bases of
patents relevant to their standards. Users are encouraged to consult the data bases for the
most up to date information concerning patents.

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 42: Sectional specification for CQN series
quick lock RF coaxial connectors

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61169, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules
for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for CQN series RF coaxial connectors, with
characteristic impedance of 50 Ω, with threaded coupling and operating frequency limit up to
11 GHz, used in wireless, microwave, telecommunication, and other fields, connecting with
RF cables or micro-strips.
It also prescribes mating face dimensions for general connectors-grade 2, dimensional details
of standard test connectors-grade 0, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1,
applicable to all detail specifications relating to CQN series connectors.
This specification indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered
when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements
for assessment levels M and H (see Tables 8 and 9).
This specification indicates the recommended performance characteristics to be considered
when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements
for assessment levels M and H.
2 Normative reference
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.
IEC 61169-1:1992, Radio-frequency connectors – Part 1: Generic specification – General
requirements and measuring methods
Amendment 1:1996
Amendment 2:1997
3 Mating face and gauge information
3.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2
3.1.1 Connector with pin-centre contact
Metric dimension are original dimensions. All undimensioned pictorial configurations are for
reference purpose only.
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There exists a consolidated edition 1.2 (1998) that comprises IEC 61169-1:1992, its Amendment 1:1996 and its
Amendment 2:1997.
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e
Note 1
Note 7(see detail I)
Note 2
Note 6
Note 6
p
r
m
g
h
Detail I
Note 3
j
n
IEC  095/13
Figure 1 – Connector with pin-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 1)

∅k
∅f
∅a
∅b
∅c
∅d
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Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. mm Additional
notes
Min. Max.
a 7,00 nominal (4)
b 9,05 —
c 10,05 —
d — 19,00
e — 9,80 (5)
f 1,60 1,68
g — 7,60
h 2,72 4,00
j 0,80 1,00
k — — (4)
m — 5,30
n 5,00 6,28
p — 2,40
r — 4,70
(1) Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
(2) Design and location of the seal ring is optional, providing it meets
environmental requirement.
(3) Radius or angle, plane part is 0,25 mm max.
(4) Diameters are chosen to obtain a normal impedance of
50 Ω and meet electrical and mechanical requirements.
(5) Prefix locknut (maximal dimension)
(6) Chamfer.
(7) Design of spring is optional, providing it meets mechanical
requirements performance.
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3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact

Note 1
i
h
g
f
50° ± 10°
30° ± 10°
Note 2
n
m
IEC  096/13
Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 2)
3.2 Gauges
3.2.1 Gauge pins for socket-centre contact

30°
∅a
R0,4 mm
R0,4 mm max.
IEC  097/13
Figure 3 – Gauge pins for socket-centre contact
(for dimensions, see Table 3)
∅e
∅d
∅c
∅j
∅b
∅k
∅a
b
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Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm Additional
notes
Min. Max.
a 7,00 nominal (3)
b 8,30 8,50
c 8,70 8,90
d 8,90 9,00
e — 10
f 4,20 4,25
g 4,90 5,00
h 6,15 6,25
i 11,00 —
j — — (3)
k — — (2)
m 5,33 —
n 1,00 1,20
(1) Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
(2) Design of centre contact is optional, providing it meets electrical
and mechanical requirements.
(3) Diameters are chosen to obtain a normal impedance of 50 Ω and
meet electrical and mechanical requirements performance.

Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pins for socket-centre contact
Gauge A Gauge B
maximum material for sizing purposes minimum material for
measurement of retention force
mass of gauge: 56 g ± 2 g
Ref. mm mm
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 1,680 1,685 1,595 1,600
b 1,72 2,92 1,72 2,92
Material: steel, polished, surface roughness: Ra=0,4 µm maximum.

3.2.2 Test procedure
The gauge A shall be inserted into the socket-centre contact three times with a minimum
depth of 1,72 mm. This is a sizing operation and should only be carried out when the socket-
centre contact is removed from the connector.
After this, the gauge B shall be inserted into socket-centre contact. The contact shall retain
the mass of the gauge in a vertical downward position. The test also shall be carried out on
connector when the socket-centre contact is not removed.

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Additional test:
At the conclusion of the tests and if prescribed in the DS, the force necessary to insert gauge
A shall be measured. When this additional test is required, the force required shall not exceed
9,0 N.
3.3 Dimensions- standard test connectors – Grade 0
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact

A
0,013mm
Note7(See detail
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