EN 61169-43:2013

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2013
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Radio-frequency connectors - Part 43: Sectional specification for RBMA Series Blind
mating RF coaxial connectors
Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 43: Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale HF
Steckverbinder der RBMA-Serie, blind steckbar
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61169-43:2013
ICS:
33.120.30 5DGLRIUHNYHQþQLNRQHNWRUML R.F. connectors
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61169-43
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 33.120.30
English version
Radio-frequency connectors -
Part 43: Sectional specification for RBMA series blind mating
RF coaxial connectors
(IEC 61169-43:2013)
Connecteurs pour fréquences Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder -
radioélectriques - Teil 43: Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale
Partie 43: Spécification intermédiaire pour HF Steckverbinder der RBMA-Serie, blind
connecteurs coaxiaux R.F. à couplage steckbar
aveugle, série RBMA (IEC 61169-43:2013)
(CEI 61169-43:2013)
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Foreword
The text of document 46F/221/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61169-43, 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 61169-43:2013.

The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be (dop) 2014-01-24
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2016-04-24
• latest date by which the national
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document have to be withdrawn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
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61169-43:2013 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 61169-43 ®
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 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 . 8
3.2 Gauges . 9
3.2.1 Gauge pin for socket-centre contact . 9
3.2.2 Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact . 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 . 12
3.4 General requirements for connector mounting in modules and on panels . 13
3.4.1 Limits of permissible connector radial misalignment and axial
misalignment . 13
3.4.2 Specific connector mounting details . 16
4 Quality assessment procedure . 16
4.1 General . 16
4.2 Rating and characteristics (see Clause 6 of IEC 61169-1:1992) . 17
4.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements . 20
4.3.1 Acceptance tests . 20
4.3.2 Periodic tests. 21
4.4 Procedures . 22
4.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 22
4.4.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 22
5 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 23
5.1 General . 23
5.2 Identification of the component . 23
5.3 Performance . 23
5.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 23
5.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 23
5.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for series RBMA connectors . 24

Figure 1 – Connector with pin- centre contact . 7
Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact . 8
Figure 3 – Gauge pin for socket-centre contact . 9
Figure 4 – Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact . 10
Figure 5 – Connector with pin-centre contact (G0) . 11
Figure 6 – Connector with socket-centre contact . 12
Figure 7 – Rigidly mounted connector with socket-centre contact and rigidly mounted
connector with pin-centre contact radial misalignment limits . 14
Figure 8 – Rigidly mounted connector with socket-centre contact and float-mounted
connector with pin-centre contact radial misalignment limits . 14
Figure 9 – Floating connector self-aligned . 15
Figure 10 – Separation between the two reference planes . 16

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Figure 11 – Axial misalignment limits . 16

Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 7
Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 8
Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pin for socket-centre contact . 9
Table 4 – Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact . 10
Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact (G0) . 12
Table 6 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 13
Table 7 – Rating and characteristics . 17
Table 8 – Acceptance tests . 20
Table 9 – Periodic tests . 21

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 43: Sectional specification for RBMA series
blind mating RF coaxial connectors

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61169-43 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 IEC/PAS 61169-43 published in 2010. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
46F/221/FDIS 46F/227/RVD
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 the parts in the IEC 61169 series, published under the general title Radio-
frequency connectors, can be found on the IEC website.
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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 43: Sectional specification for RBMA series
blind mating 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 RBMA series RF coaxial connectors, with
characteristic impedance of 50 Ω, with threaded coupling and operating frequency limit up to
12,4 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 RBMA 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).
2 Normative references
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
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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k
l
g
Note 2
h
j
Note 1
i
IEC  573/13
Figure 1 – Connector with pin- centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 1)

Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. mm Notes
Min. Max.
a – 4,18 Note 4
b – – Note 3
c 5,55 5,60
d – – Note 4
e 0,90 0,94
f – 0,30
g 0,00 0,25
h 0,00 0,25
i 1,27 –
j – 2,54
k 5,45 5,55
l 42° 48° Angle
m 7,40 7,60
n 8,00 –
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
NOTE 2 Spring fingers, the structure is optional.
NOTE 3 Dimensions are chosen to meet mechanical performance requirements.
NOTE 4 These diameters are for PTFE insulation with a dielectric constant of
2,02. Characteristic impedance of transmission is determined by diameters "a" and
"d" to be 50 Ω within the tolerances as stated in the DS.
∅f
∅e
Note 4 ∅d
∅a
∅b Note 3
∅c
∅m
∅n
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3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact

k
Note 2
l
g
h
j
Note 1
IEC  574/13
Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 2)

Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm Notes
Min. Max.
a  – 4,18 Note 3
b 4,85    4,95
c 5,31 5,36
d  – – Note 3
e      – – Note 4
g 0,00 0,25
h 0,00 0,25
j 2,00 –
k 5,60 –
l 8 ° 12° Angle
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
NOTE 2 Design and location of the seal feature is optional, in order to meet
environmental performance requirements when mating interface separation is not
more than 0,38 mm.
NOTE 3 These diameters are for PTFE insulation with a dielectric constant of 2,02.
Characteristic impedance of transmission is determined by diameters "a" and "d" to
be 50 Ω within the tolerances as stated in the DS.
NOTE 4 Design for slotting is optional, to meet electrical and mechanical
requirements, when mating with φ 0,90 mm to φ 0,94 mm pin.

∅c
Note 3
∅d
∅b
∅e
Note 4 ∅a
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3.2 Gauges
3.2.1 Gauge pin for socket-centre contact

50°
∅a
∅0,2 mm max.
R0,2 mm max.
Blend radius
IEC  575/13
Figure 3 – Gauge pin for socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 3)

Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pin for socket-centre contact
Ref. Gauge A Gauge B
Minimum material for
measurement of retention force
Maximum material for sizing
purposes Mass of gauge: 28 g +2 g
mm mm
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 0,940 0,945 0,899 0,902
b 0,76 1,14 1,27 1,90
Material: steel, polished.
Surface roughness: Ra = 0,4 μm maximum on the cylindrical surface of length b.

3.2.1.1 Test procedure
The gauge A shall be inserted into the socket-centre contact three times with a minimum
depth of 0,76 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 have a withdrawal force of 0,28 N minimum after being inserted
into socket-centre contact. The contact shall retain the mass of the gauge in a vertical
downward position. This test shall also be carried out on connector when the socket-centre
contact is not removed.
b
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3.2.2 Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact

∅a
∅b
∅c
10° ± 30′
IEC  576/13
Figure 4 – Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 4)

Table 4 – Gauge for outer contact of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. Gauge A Gauge B
Maximum material for sizing Minimum material for
purposes measurement of retention force
Mass of gauge: 56 g +2 g
mm mm
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 5,360 5,365 5,305 5,310
b 4,85 4,95 4,85 4,95
c 2,50 – 2,50 –
d 4,00 – 4,00 –
e 5,60 – 5,60 –
Material: steel, polished.
Surface roughness: Ra ≤ 0,4 μm on the cylindrical surface of length e.

3.2.2.1 Test procedure
The gauge A shall be inserted into the outer contact three times. This is a sizing operation.
After this, the gauge B shall have a withdrawal force of 0,56 N minimum after being inserted
into outer contact. The contact shall retain the mass of the gauge in a vertical downward
position.
d
e
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3.3 Dimensions – Standard test connectors – Grade 0
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact

Note 1 k
A
g l
Note 2
h
∅0,013 mm B
Note 1 j
i
B
A
∅0,025 mm
IEC  577/13
Figure 5 – Connector with pin-centre contact (G0)
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 5)

∅f
∅e
Note 4 ∅d
∅a
Note 3
∅b
∅c
∅m
∅n
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Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact (G0)
Ref. mm Notes
Min. Max.
a 4,10 4,13
b – – Note 3
c 5,55 5,60
d 1,27 nominal
e 0,902 0,927
f – 0,30
g 0,00 0,15
h 0,00 0,15
i 1,27 1,37
j 2,03 2,29
k 5,45 5,55
l 42 ° 48 ° Angle
m 7,40 7,60
n 8,00 –
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
NOTE 2 Spring fingers, the structure is optional.
NOTE 3 Dimensions are chosen to meet mechanical performance requirements.
NOTE 4 The diameter is chosen upon the assumption that the PTFE dielectric has a
dielectric constant of 2,02 to give an impedance of 50 Ω ± 0,5 Ω.

3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact

0,015 mm A
k
Note 1
l
g
A
h
j
B
∅0,013 mm B
IEC  578/13
Figure 6 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 6)

∅c
∅b
∅a
Note 2
∅d
∅e
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Table 6 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm Notes
Min. Max.
a 4,10 4,13
b 4,85 4,95
c 5,31 5,36
d 1,27 nominal
e – – Note 3
g 0,00 0,15
h 0,00 0,15
j 3,05 3,30
k 5,60 –
l 8° 12° Angle
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
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