EN 61754-25:2009
(Main)Fibre optic connector interfaces - Part 25: Type RAO connector family
Fibre optic connector interfaces - Part 25: Type RAO connector family
IEC 61754-25:2008 defines the standard interface dimensions for the type RAO family of connectors.
Steckgesichter von Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbindern - Teil 25: Steckverbinderfamilie der Bauart RAO
Interfaces de connecteurs pour fibres optiques - Partie 25: Famille de connecteurs du type RAO
La CEI 61754-25:2008 définit les dimensions d'interface normalisées pour la famille de connecteurs de type RAO.
Vmesniki konektorja optičnih vlaken - 25. del: Družina konektorjev tipa RAO (IEC 61754-25:2008)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 05-Mar-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Jan-2012
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 86B - IEC_SC_86B
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/SC 86B - IEC_SC_86B
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 06-Mar-2009
- Completion Date
- 06-Mar-2009
Overview
EN 61754-25:2009 (IEC 61754-25:2008) specifies the standard interface dimensions and basic mechanical characteristics for the Type RAO connector family - a multiway, right‑angled optical board connector for glass optical fibre. The standard is the CENELEC/CLC adoption of the IEC document and defines plug and socket interfaces, reference datums, dimensional tables and diagrams to ensure mating compatibility between RAO connectors used for board‑to‑board and ribbon‑to‑board right‑angle optical connections.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Connector type: Multiway right‑angled optical board connector (Type RAO) for optical ribbon or board connections at 90°.
- Ferrule geometry: Rectangular ferrules nominally 6.4 mm × 2.5 mm using two 0.7 mm alignment pins to locate fibres for physical contact.
- Interface drawings and tables: Standard includes detailed figures (RAO configuration, socket and plug) and Tables 1–2 listing minimum/maximum dimensions for socket and plug interfaces to ensure interchangeability.
- Mechanical datums: Defined mechanical and optical reference planes for accurate PCB and backplane indexing.
- Bend radius control: The 90° ribbon/fibre curvature is specified to maintain permissible optical loss.
- Ferrule compression force: Specified mating compression force range (7.8 N to 11.8 N) for predictable contact and loss performance.
- Tolerance and variants: Dimensions provide singlemode and multimode considerations where applicable and note movable ferrule/inner‑housing clearances.
- Intellectual property: The standard cites patent claims (holders include NTT Advance Technology, Sanwa Denki Kogyo, NTT) and notes licensing may be required for certain figures.
Applications
- High‑density optical backplanes and board‑to‑board interconnects in telecom, datacom and networking equipment.
- Right‑angle ribbon‑to‑board connections where space constraints require 90° routing.
- OEM connector design, mechanical integration on PCBs, and interconnect systems requiring standardized mating interfaces.
Who should use this standard
- Connector and optical ferrule manufacturers (mechanical design and tooling).
- PCB and backplane designers implementing optical board connectors.
- System integrators and OEMs building optical interconnect modules.
- Test laboratories and compliance engineers verifying mechanical interchangeability and mating performance.
Related standards
- IEC 61754 series - general series for fibre optic connector interfaces.
- IEC 61754‑5 (Type MT connector family) - referenced for ferrule details used in RAO.
Keywords: EN 61754-25:2009, IEC 61754-25, RAO connector, fibre optic connector interfaces, right‑angled optical board connector, connector dimensions, rectangular ferrule, ferrule compression force.
Frequently Asked Questions
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IEC 61754-25:2008 defines the standard interface dimensions for the type RAO family of connectors.
EN 61754-25:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.180.20 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61754-25
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2009
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 33.180.20
English version
Fibre optic connector interfaces -
Part 25: Type RAO connector family
(IEC 61754-25:2008)
Interfaces de connecteurs Steckgesichter von
pour fibres optiques - Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbindern -
Partie 25: Famille de connecteurs Teil 25: Steckverbinderfamilie
du type RAO der Bauart RAO
(CEI 61754-25:2008) (IEC 61754-25:2008)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2009-02-01. CENELEC 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 Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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CENELEC
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Ref. No. EN 61754-25:2009 E
Foreword
The text of document 86B/2624/CDV, future edition 1 of IEC 61754-25, prepared by SC 86B, Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components, of IEC TC 86, Fibre optics, was submitted to the
IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 61754-25 on 2009-02-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2009-11-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2012-02-01
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61754-25:2008 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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IEC 61754-25
Edition 1.0 2008-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fibre optic connector interfaces –
Part 25: Type RAO connector family
Interfaces de connecteurs pour fibres optiques –
Partie 25: Famille de connecteurs du type RAO
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
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CODE PRIX
ICS 33.180.20 ISBN 2-8318-1013-1
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.5
1 Scope.6
2 Description .6
3 Interfaces .6
Figure 1 – RAO connector configuration .7
Figure 2 – RAO socket connector .10
Figure 3 – RAO plug connector.13
Table 1 – Dimensions of the RAO socket connector interface .11
Table 2 – Dimensions of the RAO plug connector interface.14
61754-25 © IEC:2008 – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FIBRE OPTIC CONNECTOR INTERFACES –
Part 25: Type RAO connector family
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