IEC 61169-54:2021

IEC 61169-54 ®
Edition 2.0 2021-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 54: Sectional specification for coaxial connectors with 10 mm inner
diameter of outer conductor, nominal characteristic impedance 50 Ω,
series 4,3-10
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –
Partie 54: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux connecteurs coaxiaux avec
diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 10 mm, impédance caractéristique
nominale 50 Ω, série 4,3-10
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IEC 61169-54 ®
Edition 2.0 2021-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 54: Sectional specification for coaxial connectors with 10 mm inner

diameter of outer conductor, nominal characteristic impedance 50 Ω,

series 4,3-10
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –

Partie 54: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux connecteurs coaxiaux avec

diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 10 mm, impédance caractéristique

nominale 50 Ω, série 4,3-10
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.120.30 ISBN 978-2-8322-1014-5

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references. 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Mating face and gauge information . 7
4.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2 . 7
4.1.1 Connector with pin-centre contact (see Figure 1) . 7
4.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact (see Figure 2) . 10
4.1.3 Presentation of possible coupling mechanisms . 12
4.2 Gauges . 15
4.2.1 Gauge pins for socket-centre contact (see Figure 6) . 15
4.2.2 Test procedure . 15
4.2.3 Gauge rings for plug outer contact (see Figure 7) . 16
4.2.4 Test procedure . 16
4.3 Dimensions – Standard test connectors – Grade 0 . 17
4.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact (see Figure 8) . 17
4.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact (see Figure 9) . 19
5 Quality assessment procedure . 20
5.1 General . 20
5.2 Ratings and characteristics . 21
5.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements. 23
5.3.1 Acceptance tests . 23
5.3.2 Periodic tests . 24
5.4 Procedures for quality conformance . 25
5.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 25
5.4.2 Quality conformance and its maintenance . 26
5.5 Test and measurement procedures . 26
5.5.1 General . 26
5.5.2 Schedule of basic test groupings for acceptance and periodic tests . 26
5.6 Specifications . 27
5.6.1 Specification structures . 27
5.6.2 Sectional specification (SS) . 27
5.6.3 Detail specification (DS) . 27
5.6.4 Blank detail specification . 27
5.6.5 Blank detail specification pro-forma for 50 Ω type 4,3-10 connectors . 29
6 Marking . 33
6.1 Marking of component . 33
6.2 Marking and contents of package . 34

Figure 1 – Connector with pin-centre contact (for dimensions and key, see Table 1) . 8
Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact (for dimensions and key, see Table 2) . 10
Figure 3 – Screw type . 12
Figure 4 – Hand screw type. 13
Figure 5 – Quick lock type . 14

Figure 6 – Gauge pins for socket-centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 3). 15
Figure 7 – Gauge rings for socket outer contact (for dimensions see Table 4) . 16
Figure 8 – Connector with pin-centre contact (for dimensions and key, see Table 5) . 17
Figure 9 – Connector with socket-centre contact (for dimensions and key, see Table 6) . 19

Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 9
Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 11
Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pins for socket-centre contact . 15
Table 4 – Dimensions of gauge rings for socket outer contact . 16
Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 18
Table 6 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 20
Table 7 – Climatic categories . 21
Table 8 – Ratings and characteristics . 21
Table 9 – Acceptance tests . 24
Table 10 – Periodic tests . 25

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 54: Sectional specification for coaxial connectors
with 10 mm inner diameter of outer conductor,
nominal characteristic impedance 50 Ω, series 4,3-10

FOREWORD
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IEC 61169-54 has been prepared by subcommittee 46F: RF and microwave passive
components, of IEC technical committee 46: Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors, RF
and microwave passive components and accessories. It is an International Standard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition
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This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
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a) updated patent statement,
b) Table 8: some values changed.

The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
46F/574/FDIS 46F/577/RVD
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INTRODUCTION
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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 54: Sectional specification for coaxial connectors
with 10 mm inner diameter of outer conductor,
nominal characteristic impedance 50 Ω, series 4,3-10

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 coaxial connectors with 10 mm inner
diameter of outer conductor, characteristic impedance 50 Ω, series 4,3-10 with screw type,
hand screw type or quick-lock type coupling, for an upper operating frequency limit of 6 GHz,
for use in wireless telecommunication and wireless network applications in conjunction with
appropriate transmission line types for these applications.
It also describes mating face dimensions for general purpose connectors, gauging information
and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to
4,3-10 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.
2 Normative references
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.
IEC 61169-1:2013, Radio-frequency connectors – Part 1: Generic specification – General
requirements and measuring methods
IEC 62037-1:2012, Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement –
Part 1: General requirements and measuring methods
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
4 Mating face and gauge information
4.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2
4.1.1 Connector with pin-centre contact (see Figure 1)
Metric dimensions are original dimensions. All un-dimensioned pictorial configurations are for
reference purpose only.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 1 – Connector with pin-centre contact
(for dimensions and key, see Table 1)

Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. mm Additional notes
Min. Max.
a
– 8,0
a
b – 2,9
c 5,0 –
d 4,4 –
e 8,3 8,5
f 8,0 8,5
g 10° 14°
h – 2,3 diameter
i 3,07 3,13 diameter
b
j 4,35 nom.
diameter
b
k 10,0 nom.
diameter
l 11,47 11,53 diameter
m 12,5 – diameter
n 14,7 14,8 diameter
o
M20 × 1         tolerance 6H thread
p 22 nom. wrench size
q 1,8 –
r 20° nom.
s 15,07 15,11 diameter
t – 4,1
u 0,5 nom. radius
v 5,1 5,5
a
Applicable for inner and outer contact.
b
For 50 Ω nominal impedance.
c
Electrical reference plane.
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4.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact (see Figure 2)
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and key, see Table 2)

Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm Additional notes
Min. Max.
a
8,5 –
b 5,0 –
a
c 3,1 3,5
d 30° nom.
g
e 45° nom.
g
f 1,7 1,9
g
g 1,44 1,50
h 8,7 9,0
i 13,9 14,1
j 20° nom.
c
k
b
l 4,35 nom.
diameter
b
m 9,8 10,2
diameter
d, f
n – 12,3
o
15,13 15,19 diameter
p 15,7 15,9 diameter
g
q 17,4 17,5
diameter
g
r 18,44 18,5
diameter
s M20 × 1           tolerance 6g thread
t 17,9 18,1 diameter
u 0,6 nom. radius
v 1,0 nom. radius
w 17,45 17,55 diameter
x 18,6 – diameter
a
Applicable for inner and outer contact.
b
For 50 Ω nominal impedance.
c
Resilient to meet the requirements with gauge pins for socket centre contact.
d
Expand to meet the requirements with gauge rings for socket outer contact.
e
Electrical reference plane.
f
In unmated condition.
g
Rim and groove on socket front provided for quick lock attachment.

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4.1.3 Presentation of possible coupling mechanisms
4.1.3.1 Screw type (see Figure 3)
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 3 – Screw type
4.1.3.2 Hand screw type (see Figure 4)
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 4 – Hand screw type
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4.1.3.3 Quick lock type (see Figure 5)
Dimensions in millimetres
a
Max 13,5 mm for this variant.
Figure 5 – Quick lock type
4.2 Gauges
4.2.1 Gauge pins for socket-centre contact (see Figure 6)

Figure 6 – Gauge pins for socket-centre contact
(for dimensions, see Table 3)
Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pins for socket-centre contact
Gauge A Gauge B
Ref. mm mm
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 2,27 2,33 2,27 2,33
b 3,13 3,137 3,063 3,07
c 4,8 5 4,8 5,0
α 44° 46° 36° 44°
Material: steel, polished, surface roughness: Ra = 0,4 μm maximum.

4.2.2 Test procedure
The gauge A shall be completely inserted three times into the socket centre contact. This is a
sizing operation.
After sizing, gauge A shall be inserted into socket centre contact. The insertion force shall not
exceed 20 N.
Separation force is measured with gauge B and shall require a minimum force of 1,5 N.

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4.2.3 Gauge rings for plug outer contact (see Figure 7)

Figure 7 – Gauge rings for socket outer contact (for dimensions see Table 4)
Table 4 – Dimensions of gauge rings for socket outer contact
Gauge A Gauge B
Ref. mm mm
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 12,45 12,65 12,45 12,65
b 11,46 11,48 11,53 11,537
c 8,3 8,5 8,3 8,5
d
15,04 15,08 – 14,8
α 14° 15° 10° 14°
Material: steel, polished, surface roughness: Ra = 0,4 μm maximum.

4.2.4 Test procedure
The gauge A shall be completely inserted three times into the resilient outer contact. This is a
sizing operation.
After sizing, gauge A shall be inserted into the resilient contact. The insertion force shall not
exceed 35 N.
Separation force is measured with gauge B and shall require a minimum force of 4 N. All contact
segments shall touch the diameter b in the region of the tips.

4.3 Dimensions – Standard test connectors – Grade 0
4.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact (see Figure 8)
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 8 – Connector with pin-centre contact
(for dimensions and key, see Table 5)

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Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. mm Additional notes
Min. Max.
a
– 8,0
a
b 2,8 2,9
c 5,0 –
d 4,4 –
e 8,3 8,5
f 8,0 8,5
g 10° 14°
h – 2,3 diameter
i 3,085 3,115 diameter
b
j 4,35 nom.
diameter
b
k 9,98 10,02
diameter
l 11,485 11,515 diameter
m 12,5 – diameter
n 14,7 14,8 diameter
o
M20 × 1         tolerance 6H thread
p 22 nom. wrench size
q 1,8 –
r 20° nom.
s 15,07 15,11 diameter
t – 4,1
u 0,5 nom. radius
v 5,1 5,5
d
w 15 –
a
Applicable for inner and outer contact.
b
For 50 Ω ± 0,3 Ω impedance.
c
Electrical reference plane.
d
Minimum distance to insulating bead.

4.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact (see Figure 9)
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 9 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and key, see Table 6)

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Table 6 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm Additional notes
Min. Max.
a
8,5 –
b 5,0 –
a
c 3,1 3,2
d 30° nom.
e 45° nom.
f 1,7 1,9
g 1,44 1,50
h 8,7 9,0
i 13,9 14,1
j 20° nom.
c
k
b
l 4,35 nom.
diameter
b
m 9,98 10,02
diameter
d, f
n – 12,3
o
15,13 15,17 diameter
p 15,7 15,9 diameter
q 17,4 17,5 diameter
r 18,44 18,5 diameter
s M20 × 1        tolerance 6g thread
t 17,9 18,1 diameter
u 0,6 nom. radius
v 1,0 nom. radius
g
w 15 –
x 17,45 17,55 diameter
y 18,6 – diameter
a
Applicable for inner and outer contact.
b
For 50 Ω ± 0,3 Ω impedance.
c
Resilient to meet the requirements with gauge pins for socket centre contact.
d
Expand to meet the requirements with gauge rings for socket outer contact.
e
Electrical reference plane.
f
In unmated condition.
g
Minimum distance to insulating bead.

5 Quality assessment procedure
5.1 General
Subclauses 5.2 to 5.4 provide recommended ratings, performance and test conditions to be
considered when writing a detail specification (DS). They also provide an appropriate schedule
of tests with minimum levels of conformance.

5.2 Ratings and characteristics
The values indicated below in Table 7 and Table 8 are recommended for type 4,3-10 connectors
and are given for the writer of the detail specification. They are applicable for the condition
when the connectors are fully mated.
Certain tests will usually not be required. When these tests are required, appropriate values
shall be entered in the detail specification at the discretion of the specification writer.
Table 7 – Climatic categories
Category designation Letter Temperature range Damp heat steady state
40/85/21 −40 °C to +85 °C
Table 8 – Ratings and characteristics
Ratings and characteristics Test method Value Remarks, deviation
IEC 61169-1:2013 from standard test
Subclause method
Electrical
Nominal impedance 50 Ω
Frequency range DC to 6 GHz Or upper frequency
limit of cable
a
9.2.1
Return loss
Straight styles
– Interface only ≥ 36 dB Up to 4 GHz
≥ 32 dB 4 GHz to 6 GHz
Flexible cables See DS
– Right angle styles See DS
Semi rigid/semi flexible cables See DS
Solder bucket and PCB mounting style See DS
– Component mounting styles See DS
Insertion loss <0,05 × √ f (GHz) in The test method is
dB under consideration
b
9.2.3
Centre contact resistance
– initial ≤ 1,0 mΩ
– after tests ≤ 1,5 mΩ
b
9.2.3
Outer contact continuity
– initial 1,0 mΩ
– after tests 1,5 mΩ
Insulation resistance 9.2.5
– initial 5 000 MΩ
– after tests 200 MΩ
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Ratings and characteristics Test method Value Remarks, deviation
IEC 61169-1:2013 from standard test
Subclause method
c, d
Proof voltage
– at sea level 9.2.6 2 500 V RMS
– at 4,4 kPa 9.2.6 450 V RMS
e
9.2.7 ≥ 90 dB, up to 3 GHz
Screening effectiveness
≥ 70 dB, 3 GHz to
Handscrew & quick-lock interfaces
6 GHz
Screw type interfaces ≥ 110 dB, up to 6 GHz
f
Intermodulation level 9.2.9 −160 dB 0,4 GHz to 4 GHz
2 carriers +46 dBm
RF-power handling 9.2.2 500 W at 2 GHz Peak power: 15 kW
(ambient temperature
(3 000 m altitude,
90 °C max.)
90 °C ambient, 155 °C
inner contact
temperature)
Mechanical
Centre contact captivation 9.3.5 Maximum
displacement of
0,25 mm in axial
direction
– axial force 30 N
Engagement and separation force 9.3.6
– axial force (engagement) Typically 100 N Push pull
– axial force (separation) Typically 80 N Push pull
– torque ≥ 5 Nm Screw type (coupling
torque)
Insertion force 9.3.4
– centre contact ≥ 1,5 N
– outer contact ≥ 4 N
– torque na
Mechanical tests on cable fixing
– cable rotation (nutation) 9.3.7 See DS
– cable pulling 9.3.8 See DS
– cable bending 9.3.9 See DS
– cable torsion 9.3.10 See DS
Tensile strength of coupling 9.3.11 ≥ 450 N
mechanism
Bending moment of coupling 9.3.12 na
mechanism
Vibration 9.3.3 10 gn
100 m/s
2 Hz to 200 Hz
Shock 9.3.14 100 gn
981 m/s
half-sine wave
6 ms
Endurance
Mechanical endurance 9.3.15 100 operations
High temperature endurance 9.4.5 250 h at 85 °C

Ratings and characteristics Test method Value Remarks, deviation
IEC 61169-1:2013 from standard test
Subclause method
Environmental
Climatic sequence
– storage 9.4.2 40/85/21
Sealing 9.4.7 IP X8  2,5 bar, 1 h
Salt mist 9.4.10 48 h spray
Sulphur dioxide test 9.4.12
Change of temperature 9.4.4
– dry heat +85 °C
– cold −40 °C
– damp heat 9.4.3
Upper temperature limit can be restricted by the cable characteristics. Reference should be applied according the
relevant cable specification.
a
Characteristics indicated are those that can be applied to basic connector. Intrinsic limitations of the cable can
diminish the performance of the assembly and reference should always be made to the actual values given in
the detail specification.
b
Values for a single pair of connectors.
c
Voltage are RMS values of AC from 40 Hz to 65 Hz, unless otherwise specified.
d
Values are depending also of the cable type.
e
Applicable in fully mated position. Depending on cable type values for a single pair of connectors.
f
To obtain an accurate intermodulation measurement, the PIM floor should be 10 dB lower than the connector
PIM requirement (see IEC 62037-1:2012, Clause 5). This maintains an accuracy of 3 dB. The accuracy will
worsen as the connector PIM requirement gets closer to instrument setup PIM floor (see IEC 62037-1:2012,
Figure 3).
5.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements
5.3.1 Acceptance tests
Table 9 describes the acceptance tests to be performed.

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Table 9 – Acceptance tests
IEC 61169-1:2013 Assessment level M (higher) Assessment level H (lower)

Subclause
Test IL AQL Period Test IL AQL Period
required % required %
Group A1
Visual examination 9.1.1 a II 1 a S3 1,5

Group B1
Outline dimension 9.1.2 a S4 0,4 a S3 4
Mechanical 9.1.2.2 a II 1 a S3 1,5
compatibility
Engagement and 9.3.6 a S4 0,4 a S3 1,5
separation
Insertion retention 9.3.4 ia ll 1 ia S3 1,5
force (resilient
contacts)
Sealing
non hermetic 9.4.7 ia II 0,65 ia S3 1
hermetic 9.4.8 ia II 0,015 ia S3 0,025
Water immersion 9.4.9 ia Il 0,015 ia S3 0,025
Voltage proof 9.2.6 a II 0,4 a II 4
Solderability (d) 9.3.2.2 ia S4 0,4 ia S3 4
Insulation 9.2.5 a S4 0,4 a S3 4
resistance
For the symbols, abbreviations and procedures, see the end of Table 10.

5.3.2 Periodic tests
There are no group C tests for levels H and M. Table 10 lists the periodic tests to be performed.
Lot-by-lot
Lot-by-lot
Table 10 – Periodic tests
IEC 61169-1:2013 Assessment level M (higher) Assessment level H
Subclause (lower)
Group D1 (d) 6 1 3 years 3 1 3 years
Solderability connector
9.3.2.2 ia ia
assemblies
Resistance to soldering heat 9.3.2.3 ia ia
Mechanical tests on cable
fixing
cable rotation (nutation) 9.3.7 na na

cable pulling 9.3.8 ia ia
cable bending 9.3.9 ia ia
cable torsion 9.3.10 ia ia
Group D2 (d)
6 1 3 years 3 1 3 years
Contact resistance, outer
conductor and centre 9.2.3 a a
conductor continuity
Vibration 9.3.3 a
Damp heat, steady state 9.4.3 a a

Group D3 (d)
1 1 3 years 1* 1 3 years
Dimensions piece-parts and
9.1.2 a a
materials
Group D4 (d)
6 1 3 years 3 1 3 years
Mechanical endurance 9.3.15 a a

High temperature endurance 9.4.5 a a

Discharge test 9.2.8
Climatic conditioning 9.4 na na

Group D5 (d)
6 1 3 years 3 1 3 years
Return loss 9.2.1 a a
Screening effectiveness 9.2.7 a a

Water immersion 9.4.9 ia ia
Group D6 (d)
6 1 3 years 3 1 3 years
Contact captivation 9.3.5 a a
Rapid change of
9.4.4 na na
temperature
Climatic sequence 9.4.2 a a
Group D7 (d)
1§ 3 years 1§ 3 years
Salt mist 9.4.10 a
a = suggested as applicable
ia = test suggested (if technically applicable)
na = not applicable
IL = inspection level
AQL = acceptable quality level
* = one set of piece-parts of each style and variant, unless using common piece parts
# = for Qualification Approval (QA), a total of two failures only permitted for level H and one failure only for
level M from groups D1 to D7
§ = group D7 – number of pairs for each solvent
(d) = destructive tests – specimens shall not be returned to stock

5.4 Procedures for quality conformance
5.4.1 Quality conformance inspection
This shall consist of test group A1 and B1 on a lot-by-lot basis.

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5.4.2 Quality conformance and its maintenance
5.4.2.1 General procedure
This shall consist of three consecutive lots passing test groups A1 and B1 followed by selection
of specimens from the lots as appropriate. These specimens shall successfully pass the
specified periodic group D tests.
5.4.2.2 Procedure for quality conformance involving structural similarity
During the initial procedure, the declared structurally similar styles and variants may be included
by merely subjecting the distinguishing piece-part(s) to subgroup D3 testing.
When structurally similar styles or variants are to be added to an existing conformance
document, they shall be assembled and subject to group A1 and group B1 testing and any
appropriate group D tests. The distinguishing piece-parts shall be subjected to subgroup D3
testing before inclusion of the additional style or variant on the conformance document.
It should be noted that:
a) connector styles and variants of styles may be qualified by invoking structural similarity
when applicable;
b) it is not necessary to assemble and test all structurally similar styles and variants as
complete connectors.
5.5 Test and measurement procedures
5.5.1 General
The related clauses cover the majority of tests and measuring procedures required for the
qualification approval and conformance inspection of RF connectors. However,
• not all the tests are applicable to all sectional and detail specifications;
• the sectional specification shall indicate the tests (and any additional tests) applicable to a
particular connector type;
• detail specifications shall identify which of the non-mandatory tests indicated in the relevant
sectional specification are applicable to a particular style/variant of connector;
• any additional test methods shall be clearly identified as such.
5.5.2 Schedule of basic test groupings for acceptance and periodic tests
5.5.2.1 General
Unless otherwise indicated in the sectional specification (SS), the schedule below shall provide
the basis for qualification approval and quality conformance inspection tests to be included in
each SS.
Details of any deviations necessary from the standard test method and/or conditions are to be
indicated. Tests are to be carried out in the order shown unless otherwise indicated.
5.5.2.2 Sampling and lot-by-lot system
One of the following procedures is to be used.
a) Fixed quantity sample procedure
This shall consist of the appropriate fixed quantity sample passing test groups A1 and B1
followed by selection of specimens from the lots as appropriate. These specimens shall
successfully pass the specified periodic D tests.

b) Lot-by-lot
This shall consist of three consecutive lots passing test groups A1 and B1 followed by the
selection of specimens from the lots as appropriate. These specimens shall successfully
pass the specified periodic group D tests.
5.6 Specifications
5.6.1 Specification structures
The relationship between the generic, general blank detail, sectional and detail specifications
is detailed hereafter.
5.6.2 Sectional specification (SS)
Each sectional specification relates only to a particular series or type of RF connector, e.g. type
SMA, type N, type BNC, etc.
It specifies:
• mating face dimensions for general purpose and for test connectors;
• gauging information – particularly that applicable to resilient contacts;
• performance parameters common to all connector styles within the series;
• mandatory tests, indicated by "a" for applicable in the test schedule, and levels of
conformance inspection for two levels of quality assessment to be observed when writing
an associated detail specification.
The SS also provides recommended ratings, performance characteristics and test conditions to
be considered when writing a DS together with any general deviations from the test conditions.
5.6.3 Detail specification (DS)
Detail specifications for levels M and H shall normally be prepared using the blank detail
specification provided in 5.6.5 and periodicity of certain specialized tests is dependent upon the
physical and electrical characteristics of the individual connector style/variant(s) covered by the
DS.
The detail specification, when completed, shall provide the user, manufacturer, test house and
certification body with all the necessary information for the approval testing and quality
conformance inspection relating to a connector style and any variants within a specific series
of RF connectors.
5.6.4 Blank detail specification
5.6.4.1 General
Detail specifications (DS) writers shall use the appropriate blank detail specification (BDS). The
following pages comprise the BDS dedicated for use with 50 Ω type 4,3-10 connectors. As such,
it will have already entered on it information in relation to:
a) the basic specification number applicable to all the detail specifications covering connector
styles of the series covered by the sectional specification;
b) the connector series designation.
The specification writer should enter the details relating to the connector style to be covered as
indicated. The numbers in brackets in the BDS correspond to the following indications, which
shall be given.
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5.6.4.2 Identification of the component
1) Enter the following details.
– Style: the style designation of the connector including type of fixing and sealing if
applicable.
– Attachment: by deletion of the inapplicable options of cable/wire given for centre and
outer conductors.
– Special feathers and marking: as applicable.
– Series designation: in bold characters/digits approximately 15 mm high.
2) Enter detail of assessment level and the climatic category.
3) A reproduction of the outline drawing and details of the panel piercing (if applicable). It shall
provide the maximum envelope dimensions, also the position of the reference plane and, in
the case of a fixed connector, the position of the mounting plane(s) relative to the front face
of the connector.
4) Any maximum panel thickness limitation for fixed connectors shall be stated.
5) Particulars of all variants covered by the DS. As appropriate, the information shall include:
– cable type (or sizes) applicable to each variant,
– alternative plated or protective finishes,
– details of alternative mounting flanges having either tapped or plain mounting holes,
– details of alternative solder spills or solder buckets including, when applicable, those for
use with microwave integrated circuit (MIC) components.
5.6.4.3 Performance
6) Performance data listing the most important characteristics of the connector in accordance
with the requirements of the relevant sectional specification. Deviations from the minimum
requirements shall be clearly indicated. Non applicable shall be marked "na".
5.6.4.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters
7) Insert marking and ordering information as appropriate, together with details of related
documents and any invoked structural similarity.
5.6.4.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities
8) "na" shall be used to indicate non-applicable tests. All tests marked "a" by the detail
specification writer shall be mandatory.
When using the normal procedure with a dedicated BDS, the letter "a" – for applicable –
shall be entered in the "test required" column against each of the tests indicated as being
mandatory in the test schedule of the relevant sectional specification. Any additional test
required at the discretion of the specification writer shall also be indicated by an "a".
The specification writer shall also ind
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