EN IEC 63138-1:2019

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2020
Konektorji za večfrekvenčni radijski kanal - 1. del: Splošna specifikacija - Splošne
zahteve in merilne metode (IEC 63138-1:2019)
Multi-channel radio frequency connectors - Part 1: Generic specification - General
requirements and test methods (IEC 63138-1:2019)
Mehrkanalige Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 1: Fachgrundspezifikation -
Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (IEC 63138-1:2019)
Connecteurs radiofréquences multicanaux - Partie 1: Spécification générique -
Exigences générales et méthodes d'essai (IEC 63138-1:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 63138-1:2019
ICS:
33.120.30 Radiofrekvenčni konektorji RF connectors
(RF)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 63138-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2019
ICS 33.120.30
English Version
Multi-channel radio frequency connectors - Part 1: Generic
specification - General requirements and test methods
(IEC 63138-1:2019)
Connecteurs radiofréquences multicanaux - Partie 1: Mehrkanalige Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 1:
Spécification générique - Exigences générales et méthodes Fachgrundspezifikation - Allgemeine Anforderungen und
d'essai Prüfverfahren
(IEC 63138-1:2019) (IEC 63138-1:2019)
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European foreword
The text of document 46F/467/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 63138-1, prepared by SC 46F "RF and
microwave passive components" of IEC/TC 46 "Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors, RF and
microwave passive components and accessories" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 63138-1:2019.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2020-07-17
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2022-10-17
document have to be withdrawn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 shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 63138-1:2019 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.

Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60068-1 -  Environmental testing - Part 1: General EN 60068-1 -
and guidance
IEC 60068-2-6 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - EN 60068-2-6 -
Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-11 -  Basic environmental testing procedures - EN 60068-2-11 -
Part 2-11: Tests - Test Ka: Salt mist
IEC 60068-2-20 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-20: Tests - EN 60068-2-20 -
Test T: Test methods for solderability and
resistance to soldering heat of devices with
leads
IEC 60068-2-27 -  Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - EN 60068-2-27 -
Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 61169-1 2013 Radio frequency connectors - Part 1: EN 61169-1 2013
Generic specification - General
requirements and measuring methods
IEC 61169-1-2 -  Radio-frequency connectors - Part 1-2: - -
Electrical test methods - Insertion loss
1 2
IEC 61169-1-4 — Radio-frequency connectors - Part 1-4: EN 61169-1-4 —
Electrical test methods- voltage standing
wave ratio, return loss and reflection
coefficient
IEC 61726 -  Cable assemblies, cables, connectors and EN 61726 -
passive microwave components -
Screening attenuation measurement by the
reverberation chamber method
Under preparation. Stage at time of preparation: IEC CDV 61169-1-4:2019.
Under preparation. Stage at time of preparation: prEN IEC 61169-1-4:2019.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 62037-3 -  Passive RF and microwave devices, EN 62037-3 -
intermodulation level measurement - Part
3: Measurement of passive intermodulation
in coaxial connectors
IEC 63138-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2019-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Multi-channel radio-frequency connectors –

Part 1: Generic specification – General requirements and test methods

Connecteurs radiofréquences multicanaux –

Partie 1: Spécification générique – Exigences générales et méthodes d'essai

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.120.30 ISBN 978-2-8322-7270-1

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Design and construction . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Materials and finishes . 8
4.3 Connector interface dimensions and gauge . 8
4.4 RF channel interface dimensions and gauge . 8
5 Standard ratings and characteristics . 8
6 Classifications into climatic categories . 8
7 IEC type designation . 8
8 Requirements and test methods . 9
8.1 General . 9
8.2 Visual inspection . 9
8.2.1 Requirements . 9
8.2.2 Inspection procedure . 10
8.3 Dimensions and interchangeability . 10
8.3.1 Interface dimensions for RF channels . 10
8.3.2 Interface dimensions for connectors . 10
8.3.3 Outline dimensions . 10
8.3.4 Mechanical compatibility . 10
8.4 Electrical tests . 11
8.4.1 Return loss (applicable for cabled connectors and adaptors) . 11
8.4.2 Insertion loss (applicable for cabled connectors and adaptors) . 11
8.4.3 Contact resistance . 11
8.4.4 Insulation resistance . 12
8.4.5 Voltage proof . 12
8.4.6 Screening effectiveness (applicable for cabled connectors and adaptors) . 13
8.4.7 Discharge test (applicable for cabled connectors and adaptors) . 13
8.4.8 Passive intermodulation level (PIM) . 14
8.4.9 Isolation (applicable for cabled connectors and adaptors) . 14
8.4.10 RF power rating (if necessary) . 15
8.5 Mechanical test . 17
8.5.1 Solderability (if applicable) . 17
8.5.2 Centre contact captivation (if applicable) . 17
8.5.3 RF channel captivation (if applicable) . 18
8.5.4 Engagement and disengagement forces . 18
8.5.5 Gauge retention force . 18
8.5.6 Effectiveness against cable rotation (if applicable) . 19
8.5.7 Effectiveness against cable pulling . 19
8.5.8 Effectiveness against cable bending . 20
8.5.9 Effectiveness against cable torsion (if applicable) . 20
8.5.10 Strength of coupling mechanism (if applicable) . 21
8.5.11 Low frequency vibration . 21
8.5.12 High frequency vibration . 22

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8.5.13 Shock . 22
8.5.14 Mechanical endurance . 23
8.5.15 Safety wire hole pullout (if applicable) . 24
8.6 Environmental test . 24
8.6.1 Damp heat, steady state . 24
8.6.2 Thermal shock . 24
8.6.3 High temperature endurance. 24
8.6.4 Low temperature endurance . 24
8.6.5 Leakage (if applicable) . 24
8.6.6 Hermetic seal . 25
8.6.7 Salt mist . 25
9 Quality assessment . 25
9.1 General . 25
9.2 Qualifi
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