HD 350.1 S1:1978
(Main)General purpose rigid coaxial transmission lines and their associated flange connectors - Part 1: General requirements and measuring methods
General purpose rigid coaxial transmission lines and their associated flange connectors - Part 1: General requirements and measuring methods
Gives general requirements for general purpose rigid coaxial transmission lines and their associated flange connectors in order to ensure compatibility and interchangeability, gives the tolerances necessary to ensure adequate electrical performance and the test methods.
Starre Koaxial-Kabel und zugehörige Flanschverbinder - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen und Meßverfahren
Lignes de transmission coaxiales rigides et leurs connecteurs à brides associés à usage général - Partie 1: Prescriptions générales et méthodes de mesure
Spécifie la procédure applicable aux lignes de transmission coaxiales rigides et leurs connecteurs à brides associés afin d'assurer leur compatibilité et leur interchangeabilité, donne les tolérances nécessaires pour assurer des performances électriques adéquates et les méthodes d'essai.
Stabilne koaksialne prenosne zveze za splošen namen in njihovi pripadajoči prirobni konektorji; 1. del: splošne zahteve in merilne metode *
General Information
Overview
HD 350.1 S1:1978 (CLC) - "General purpose rigid coaxial transmission lines and their associated flange connectors - Part 1: General requirements and measuring methods" specifies general requirements and measurement procedures for gas‑filled rigid coaxial transmission lines and their flange connectors. The Recommendation is intended to ensure compatibility, interchangeability and reliable electrical performance by defining tolerances, inspection and test methods for mechanical and electrical properties.
Key Topics
- Scope & object: Applies to gas‑filled rigid coaxial lines and associated flange connectors; covers flange-mounted and partly unmounted connectors.
- Type designation: Standardized naming convention (example: 339-1 IEC 50-155-1 for a 50 Ω, 155 mm line).
- Mechanical requirements
- Visual inspection, marking and uniformity of materials and surfaces.
- Dimensional tolerances (outside/inside diameters, wall thickness, ellipticity).
- Curvature limits (example: external curvature not to exceed 12.7 mm (0.5 in) over 3 m).
- Insertion and withdrawal force tests for inner connectors (average of five measurements).
- Pressurization requirements to prevent moisture ingress and to improve electrical performance.
- Electrical requirements & measuring methods
- Characteristic impedance verification for mated connector sets.
- Attenuation measured in dB/m at specified frequency and temperature (measurement length guidance provided).
- Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) / reflection coefficient measurement methods and frequency sweep guidance.
- Power and voltage ratings, insulation resistance, voltage (AC/DC) tests and corona (discharge) tests.
- Testing conditions: Standard atmospheric conditions per IEC Publication 68; storage and temperature correction rules before measurement.
Applications
This standard is relevant where high‑performance rigid coaxial transmission lines and flange connectors are used:
- Microwave and RF test labs
- Broadcast and satellite ground stations
- Telecom and radar installations
- Aerospace and defense RF distribution systems
Using the standard helps ensure reliable interconnects for high‑power and precision RF distribution, reduce reflections (VSWR), control attenuation, and maintain safe voltage/power handling.
Who uses this standard
- RF engineers and test technicians specifying transmission lines and connectors
- Manufacturers of rigid coaxial lines and flange connectors (quality, type testing)
- Procurement and specification writers ensuring interchangeability and compliance
- Certification bodies and laboratory test houses performing type and acceptance tests
Related standards
- IEC 60339-1 (historical related publication referenced)
- IEC Publication 68 (Basic Environmental Testing Procedures) - referenced for standard atmospheric testing conditions
- ISO R286 (referenced in the Recommendation)
Keywords: HD 350.1 S1:1978, rigid coaxial transmission lines, flange connectors, characteristic impedance, attenuation, VSWR, pressurization, measuring methods, CLC.
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SLOVENSKI SIST HD 350.1 S1:2004
STANDARD
september 2004
Stabilne koaksialne prenosne zveze za splošen namen in njihovi pripadajoči
prirobni konektorji; 1. del: splošne zahteve in merilne metode *
Splošnonamenski togi koaksialni vodi in pripadajoči prirobni konektorji - 1. del:
Splošne zahteve in merilne metode
ICS 33.120.10; 33.120.30 Referenčna številka
© Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno
NORME
CEI
INTERNATIONALE
IEC
60339-1
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STAN
DARD
First edition
1971-01
Lignes de transmission coaxiales rigides et leurs
connecteurs à brides associés à usage général
Première partie:
Prescriptions générales et méthodes de mesure
General purpose rigid coaxial transmission lines
and their associated flange connectors
Part 1:
General requirements and measuring methods
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CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD 5
PREFACE 5
Clause
1. Scope 7
2. Object 7
SECTION ONE — GENERAL
3. Terminology 7
4. Type designation 13
5. Standard atmospheric conditions for testing 13
6.
Visual inspection 13
7. Marking 15
SECTION TWO — MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
8. General requirements 15
9. Ellipticity 17
10. Curvature 17
11. Insertion and withdrawal force of inner connector 17
12. Pressurization 17
SECTION THREE — ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
13. Characteristic impedance 19
14. Attenuation 19
15. Voltage standing wave ratio (v.s.w.r) 19
Maximum power rating 16. 19
17. Voltage test 19
18. Insulation resistance 21
19. Discharge test (corona test) 21
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
GENERAL PURPOSE RIGID COAXIAL TRANSMISSION
LINES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED FLANGE CONNECTORS
Part 1 : General requirements and measuring methods
FOREWORD
I) The formal decisions or agreements of the f E C on technical matters, prepared by Technical Committees on which all the
National Committees having a special interest therein are represented, express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the subjects dealt with.
2) They have the form of recommendations for international use and they are accepted by the National Committees in that
sense.
3) In order to promote this international unification, the I E C expresses the wish that all National Committees having as
yet no national rules, when preparing such rules, should use the I E C recommendations as the fundamental basis for these
rules in so far as national conditions will permit.
4) The desirability is recognized of extending international agreement on these matters through an endeavour to harmonize
national standardization rules with these recommendations in so far as national conditions will permit. The National
Committees pledge their influence towards that end.
5) The I E C has not laid down any procedure concerning marking as an indication of approval and has no responsibility
when an item of equipment is declared to comply with one of its recommendations.
PREFACE
This Recommendation has been prepared by Sub-Committee 46A, R.F. Cables and their Accessories,
of I E C Technical Committee No. 46, Cables, Wires and Waveguides for Telecommunication Equipment.
It contains Part 1 of the complete Recommendation for general purpose rigid coaxial transmission lines
and their associated flange connectors.
Part 2 will include, in future, the standardized dimensions of rigid coaxial transmission lines and their
associated flange connectors.
A first draft was discussed at the meeting held in London in 1968, as a result of which a revised draft was
submitted to the National Committees for approval under the Six Months' Rule in January 1969.
The following countries voted explicitly in favour of publication of Part 1:
Australia Netherlands
Belgium Poland
Canada Romania
Czechoslovakia Sweden
Denmark Switzerland
Israel Turkey
Italy United Kingdom
Japan United States of America
No recommendations are made with respect to the choice and sequence of tests. This should be made
subject to agreement between customer and manufacturer.
GENERAL PURPOSE RIGID COAXIAL TRANSMISSION LINES
AND THEIR ASSOCIATED FLANGE CONNECTORS
Part 1 :
General requirements and measuring methods
This Recommendation shall be used in conjunction with:
I E C Publication 68, Basic Environmental Testing Procedures.
ISO Recommendation R286.
1. Scope
This Recommendation relates to gas-filled rigid coaxial transmission lines and their associated
flange connectors.
It primarily covers requirements for flange connectors mounted on rigid coaxial transmission
lines and gives partial data for unmounted flange connectors.
2. Object
The aim of this Recommendation is to specify the following for rigid coaxial transmission lines
and their associated flange connectors:
a)
The recommendations necessary to ensure compatibility and, as far as essential, inter-
changeability.
b) The tolerances necessary to ensure adequate electrical performance.
c) The test methods.
SECTION ONE — GENERAL
3. Terminology
3.1 Technical terms
The following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this Recommendation.
3.1.1 Size
The size of a rigid coaxial transmission line is defined as the rounded-off outside diameter of the
line, expressed in millimetres.
3.1.2 Wall thickness
The nominal wall thickness is defined as half the difference between nominal outside and inside
dimensions, expressed in millimetres.
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3.1.3 Ellipticity
The ellipticity E is defined as:
Dmax — Dmin
E
Dnom
where:
Dnom = nominal inside or outside diameter either of outer or inner conductor
largest measured inside or outside diameter either of outer or inner conductor
Dmax =
Dmin = smallest measured inside or outside diameter either of outer or inner conductor
3.1.4 Curvature
Curvature is defined as the maximum deviation of the actual axis of the transmission line from a
straight line of specified length connecting two points on that axis.
3.1.5 Attenuation
Attenuation per unit of length is defined as the logarithmic decrement in transmitted power.
3.1.6 Flange connector
An assembly consisting of a two-way inner connector and an outer conductor flange.
3.1.7 Inner connector
A component, normally incorporating resilient members on both ends and a dielectric anchoring
member, for connecting together two tubular rigid inner conductors.
3.1.8 Outer conductor flange
A component normally attached to a rigid outer conductor and used to connect another flange,
mounted on another rigid outer conductor.
3.1.9
Mated connector set
The means for connecting together two lengths of rigid transmission line, consisting of one inner
connector and two outer conductor flanges.
3.1.10 Pressurization
Pressurization is the application of a positive pressure, relative to the atmospheric pressure, of
dry gas to the interior of a coaxial line and connector assembly; this is generally used to prevent
the entrance of moisture or other foreign material. High pressurization may be applied to improve
electrical performance.
3.1.11 Reflection coefficient and voltage standing wave ratio (v.s.w.r.)
Where the terms reflection coefficient or voltage standing wave ratio are used in this Recommenda-
tion, they refer to the properties measured on assemblies of rigid transmission lines.
Note. —
For the relation between the reflection coefficient and v.s.w.r., the following equation is applicable:
1 IPA
+
r =
1 —irk
where:
iPi = magnitude of the voltage reflection coefficient
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3.1.12 Power and voltage ratings
The power rating or voltage rating of a line and connectors is that value of transmitted power or
voltage which permits satisfactory operation of the line assembly and provides an adequate safety
factor below the point where damage or appreciably shortened life will occur.
3.2 Definitions relating to testing procedures
3.2.1 Type
A type comprises products having similar design features, manufactured by the same techniques,
and falling within the manufacturer's usual range of ratings for these products.
Notes 1.—
Mounting accessories are ignored, provided they have no significant effect on the test results.
2. — Ratings cover the combination of :
a) electrical ratings;
b) sizes;
c) environmental group.
3. — The limits of the range of ratings shall be agreed between customer and manufacturer.
3.2.2 Type test
The type test of a product is the complete series of tests to be carried out on a number of specimens
representative of the type, with the object of determining whether a particular manufacturer can be
considered to be able to produce products meeting the specification.
3.2.3
Type approval")
Type approval is the decision by the proper authority (the customer himself or his nominee)
that a particular manufacturer can be considered to be able to produce in reasonable quantities
the type meeting the specification.
3.2.4 Acceptance
tests ")
Acceptance tests are tests carried out to determine the acceptability of a consignment on the basis
of an agreement between customer and manufacturer.
The agreement shall cover:
a) the sample size;
b) the selection of tests;
c) the extent to which the test specimens shall conform to the requirements for the selected tests
of the specification.
Note. —
In cases of divergent test results, the I E C standard test methods shall be used for acceptance tests.
3.2.5
Factory tests ")
Factory tests are those tests carried out by the manufacturer to verify that his products meet the
specification.
1)
As this Recommendation only covers type tests, these definitions are included only for information.
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4. Type designation
General purpose rigid coaxial transmission lines according to this Recommendation shall be desig-
4.1
nated by:
a) the reference to this Recommendation: 339-1 IEC;
b) a number denoting the characteristic impedance, in ohms;
c) a hyphen;
a number denoting the rounded-off outside diameter, in millimetres, of the transmission line;
d)
e) a hyphen;
f) a serial number.
For a transmission line of given outside diameter, the serial number shall be "1".
Note. —
Example : 339-1 IEC 50-155-1, denotes a rigid coaxial transmission line, having a characteristic impedance
of 50 SZ and a rounded-o
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