EN 166101:1999

Overview

EN 166101:1999 - Blank Detail Specification: Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) filters - Capability approval is a supplementary document model used alongside a sectional specification. Published under CLC and mirrored in national adoption (SIST EN 166101:2002), the standard defines the minimum content that a detail specification should include when documenting capability approval for SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) filters. It is intended to ensure consistent, complete specification and procurement information for manufacturers, suppliers and approval authorities.

Key Topics and Requirements

The standard sets out the minimum content and structure required in a detail specification for SAW filter capability approval. Typical topics and requirement areas covered or expected to be included are:

• Scope and identification - clear product identification, part numbers and variant definitions for SAW filters.
• Electrical performance - required electrical characteristics and nomenclature to be specified (passband, insertion loss, return loss, center frequency) so suppliers document capability against performance needs.
• Mechanical and packaging details - outline of required drawings, dimensions, tolerances and package types relevant to manufacturing capability.
• Materials and marking - minimum requirements for materials, component marking and traceability information.
• Quality, inspection and testing - required inspection, test methods, sampling plans and acceptance criteria to demonstrate manufacturing capability.
• Environmental and reliability conditions - expected categories for temperature, vibration, moisture or other environmental tests to be documented.
• Documentation and records - requirements for process documentation, certificates of conformity, test reports and retention of records.
• Capability approval process - elements needed to assess and approve a supplier’s manufacturing and testing capability for SAW filters.

Note: EN 166101 provides the template/structure rather than detailed technical performance limits; specific numerical values and test levels are defined in the accompanying sectional or product specification.

Applications

This blank detail specification is practical for:

• Manufacturers and suppliers preparing capability approval packs and quotations for SAW filters.
• Procurement and purchasing teams who require consistent detail specifications for supplier selection.
• Quality and engineering departments establishing supplier qualification criteria and acceptance tests.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies verifying that supplier documentation meets minimum specification content.

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Related Standards

• Sectional or product standards for SAW filters (refer to the applicable EN or national product specification for numerical limits and detailed test methods).
• Quality and test standards referenced within the sectional specification (e.g., inspection, sampling or environmental test standards).

Use EN 166101:1999 as the structural template for documenting capability approval; add the specific technical values and test methods in the relevant sectional/product specification to complete the procurement or approval dossier.