IEC 61169-35:2011

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Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 35: Sectional specification for 2,92 series RF connectors

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Partie 35: Spécification intermédiaire pour les connecteurs RF série 2,92

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IEC 61169-35 ®
Edition 1.0 2011-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
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Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 35: Sectional specification for 2,92 series RF connectors

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –

Partie 35: Spécification intermédiaire pour les connecteurs RF série 2,92

INTERNATIONAL
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ICS 33.120.30 ISBN 978-2-83220-666-9

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Mating face and gauge information . 6
3.1 Dimensions – High performance connectors – Grade 1 . 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 pins for socket-centre contact . 9
3.2.2 Test procedure . 9
3.3 Dimensions – standard test connectors – Grade 0 . 10
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact . 10
3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact . 11
4 Quality assessment procedure . 11
4.1 General . 11
4.2 Rating and characteristics (see Clause 6 of IEC 61169-1) . 12
4.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements – Acceptance tests . 14
4.3.1 Acceptance tests . 14
4.3.2 Periodic tests . 15
4.4 Procedures . 16
4.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 16
4.4.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 16
Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 17
5.1 General . 17
5.2 Identification of the detail specification . 17
5.3 Identification of the component . 17
5.4 Performance . 17
5.5 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 18
5.6 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 18
5.7 Blank detail specification pro forma for 2,92 series connectors . 19
Bibliography . 24

Figure 1 – Connector with pin-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see Table 1) . 7
Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see

Table 2) . 8
Figure 3 – Gauge pins for socket-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see
Table 3) . 9
Figure 4 – Connector with pin-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see Table 4) . 10
Figure 5 – Connector with socket-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see
Table 5) . 11

61169-35 © IEC:2011 – 3 –
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 pins for socket-centre contact . 9
Table 4 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 10
Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 11
Table 6 – Rating and characteristics . 12
Table 7 – Acceptance tests . 14
Table 8 – Periodic tests . 15

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 35: Sectional specification for 2,92 series RF connectors

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61169-35 has been prepared by subcommittee 46F: RF 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 61169-35, published in 2009, of which it
constitutes a minor revision. The only change is that the PAS has been changed into and
International Standard.
This bilingual version (2013-02) corresponds to the monolingual English version, published in
2011-07.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
46F/191/FDIS 46F/196/RVD
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Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61169 series, under the general title: Radio-frequency connectors
can be found on the IEC website.
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the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
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• reconfirmed,
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colour printer.
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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 35: Sectional specification for 2,92 series RF connectors

1 Scope
This sectional specification provides information and rules for preparation of detail
specification of 2,92 series RF coaxial connectors together with the pro-forma blank detail
specification.
It also prescribes mating face dimensions for high performance connectors - grade 1,
dimensional detail of standard test connectors - Grade 0, gauging information and tests
selected from IEC 61169-1 applicable to all detail specifications relating to 2,92 series RF
coaxial connectors.
This specification indicates 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.
The 2,92 series coaxial connectors with characteristic impedance 50 Ω , 2,92 mm inner
diameter of outer conductor and screw coupling, are used for millimeter wave applications,
connecting with RF cables or microstrips. The operating frequency limit is up to 40 GHz.
Mating interface standards of the 2,92 series connectors are similar to IEEE std 287-2007
(2,92 mm) and MIL-std-348A (SMK). The 2,92 connectors can be inter-mated with SMA, and
3,5 mm connectors as per following standards. SMA: IEC 61169-35, MIL-PRF-39012D and
MIL-STD-348A. 3,5 mm: IEC 60169-23, IEEE std 287-2007.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 61169-1:1992, 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 – High performance connectors – Grade 1
3.1.1 Connector with pin-centre contact
Inch dimensions are original dimensions.
All undimensioned pictorial configurations are for reference purpose only.
___________
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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NOTE 1
0,1 × 45°
See detail A
NOTE 1
j
l
h
Detail A
f
NOTE 4
d (NOTE2)
e
IEC  1393/11
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 in
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 6,48 6,73 0,255 0,256
b 4,521 4,592 0,1780 0,1808
c 2,90 2,95 0,114 0,116
d 2,36 3,56 0,0929 0,1401
e 3,43 4,01 0,1351 0,1579
f 0,38 1,14 0,015 0,045
g 0,906 0,922 0,0357 0,0363
h 1,02 1,12 0,040 0,044
j 0,02 0,13 0,0008 0,0051
k 0,20 0,30 0,008 0,012
l 56º 64º 56º 64º
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
NOTE 2 Nut fully forward.
NOTE 3 Diameter is chosen to obtain a normal impedance of 50 Ω.
NOTE 4 Hexagon, width across two sides is 7,85 mm to 8,00 mm (0,309 in to 0,315 in),
length of the plane is 3,18 mm (0,125 in) min.
∅a
1/4-36UNS-2B
∅b
∅c
∅g
∅k
NOTE 3
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3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact

NOTE 1
See detail A
g
f
h
Detail A
0,1 × 45°
d
e NOTE 3
IEC  1394/11
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 in
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 5,28 5,46 0,208 0,215
b 4,60 4,65 0,181 0,183
c 2,90 2,95 0,114 0,116
d 1,88 1,98 0,074 0,078
e 0,02 0,13 0,0008 0,0051
f 0,38 1,14 0,015 0,045
g 5,54 — 0,218 —
h 2,65 — 0,104 —
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane.
NOTE 2 Diameter is chosen to obtain a normal impedance of 50 Ω.
NOTE 3 Design for root cut to be allowed. Chamfer not to be allowed.
NOTE 4 Design of centre contact is optional, but should meet electrical and mechanical
performance requirements when mating with Ø 0,906 mm to Ø 0,922 mm (Ø 0,0357 in ~
Ø 0,0363 in)gauge pin.
∅c
∅b
∅a
1/4-36UNS-2A
Note 2
Note 4
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3.2 Gauges
3.2.1 Gauge pins for socket-centre contact

60° ± 4°
∅a
Blend radius
0,25 ± 0,05 mm R0,4 mm max.
(0,01 ± 0,002 in)
(0,016 in)
IEC  1395/11
Figure 3 – Gauge pins for socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 3)
Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pins for socket-centre contact
Gauge A Gauge B
Minimum material for measurement of
retention force
Maximum material for sizing purposes
Mass of gauge: 40 g ± 1 g
Ref. mm in mm in
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 0,9360 0,9385 0,0369 0,0370 0,917 0,9195 0,0361 0,0362
b 0,76 1,14 0,0299 0,0449 1,27 1,90 0,0500 0,0748
Material: steel, polished, surface roughness: Ra=0,4 µm (16 µin) maximum.

3.2.2 Test procedure
The gauge A shall be inserted into the socket-centre contact one time with a minimum depth
of 0,76 mm (0,0299 in). 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 be inserted into socket-centre contact. The contact shall retain
the mass of the gauge in a vertical downward position.
b
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3.3 Dimensions – standard test connectors – Grade 0
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact

0,013 mm
A
0,0005 in
∅ 0,013 mm
B
∅0,0005 in
NOTE 1
0,1 × 45°
See detail A
∅0,025 mm ∅0,075 mm
C A
∅0,0010 in ∅0,0030 in
NOTE 1
j
l
h
C
B
A
Detail A
f
d (NOTE 2) NOTE 3
e
IEC  1396/11
Figure 4 – Connector with pin-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 4)
Table 4 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. mm in
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 6,38 6,73 0,251 0,256
b 4,547 4,577 0,179 0,1802
c 2,91 2,93 0,1145 0,1153
d 2,36 3,56 0,0929 0,1401
e 3,43 4,01 0,1351 0,1579
f 0,38 1,14 0,015 0,045
g 0,906 0,922 0,0357 0,0363
h 1,02 1,12 0,040 0,044
j 0,02 0,076 0,0008 0,003
k 0,20 0,30 0,008 0,012
l 56º 64º 56º 64º
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane, surface roughness:
Ra = 0,4 µm (16 µin) maximum.
NOTE 2 Nut fully forward.
NOTE 3 Hexagon, width across two sides is 7,85 mm to 8,00 mm (0,309 in to
0,315 in), length of the plane is 3,18 mm (0,125 in) min.
NOTE 4 Diameter is chosen to obtain a normal impedance of 50 Ω ± 0,5 Ω.

∅a
1/4-36UNS-2B
∅b
∅c
∅g
∅k
NOTE 4
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3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact

0,013 mm
A
0,0005 in
NOTE 1
∅0,075 mm
A
See detail A
g ∅0,025 mm
∅0,0030 in
A
∅0,0010 in
f
∅0,013 mm
B
∅0,0005 in
h
B
A
Detail A
0,1 × 45°
d
NOTE 3
e
IEC  1397/11
Figure 5 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 5)
Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm in
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 5,28 5,46 0,208 0,215
b 4,60 4,63 0,181 0,1822
c 2,91 2,93 0,1145 0,1153
d 1,88 1,98 0,074 0,078
e 0,02 0,076 0,0008 0,003
f 0,38 1,14 0,015 0,045
g 5,54 — 0,218 —
h 2,65 — 0,104 —
NOTE 1 Mechanical and electrical reference plane, surface roughness: Ra = 0,4 µm
(16 µin) maximum,
NOTE 2 Diameter is chosen to obtain a normal impedance of 50 Ω ± 0,5 Ω,
NOTE 3 Design for root cut to be allowed, chamfer not to be allowed.
NOTE 4 Design of centre contact is optional, but should meet electrical and
mechanical performance requirements, when mating with Ø 0,906 mm to Ø 0,922 mm
(Ø 0,0360 in to Ø 0,0368 in) gauge pin.
4 Quality assessment procedure
4.1 General
The following subclauses provide recommended rating, performance and test conditions to be
considered when writing a detail specification. They also provide an appropriate schedule of
tests with minimum levels of conformance inspection sampling, together with the pro forma
blank detail specification (BDS) and instructions for the preparation of a detail specification.
∅c
∅b
∅a
1/4-36UNS-2A
NOTE 2
NOTE 4
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4.2 Rating and characteristics (see Clause 6 of IEC 61169-1)
The values indicated below are recommended for 2,92 series RF 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 are listed without any recommended values being given. These 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 6 – Rating and characteristics
Remarks, deviations
Rating and characteristics IEC 61169-1 Values from standard test
Subclause method
Electrical
Nominal impedance 50 Ω
Frequency range             DC~ 40 GHz Or upper frequency
limit of cable
Grade 1 connectors
a
Reflection factor 9.2.1
General connectors
- straight styles DC~18 GHz:
0,0501 max.
18 GHz to 26,5 GHz
0,0631 max
26,5 GHz to 40 GHz
0,1259 max.
- right-angle styles  See DS
- component mounting styles  See DS
- solder bucket and PCB mounting styles See DS
b
Centre contact resistance 9.2.3
- initial ≤ 3,0 mΩ
- after conditioning
≤ 4,0 mΩ
b
Outer conductor continuity 9.2.3
- initial
≤ 2,0 mΩ
- after conditioning
≤ 3,0 mΩ
Insulation resistance 9.2.5
- initial
≥ 5 000 MΩ
- after conditioning
≥ 200 MΩ
c,d
Proof voltage at sea-level 9.2.6
- uncabled styles 750 V
- semi-rigid 0,118 in diameter  750 V
- semi-rigid and semi-flexible 0,086 in diameter 750 V
- semi-rigid and semi-flexible 0,047 in diameter 500 V
c,d
Proof voltage at 4,4 kPa 9.2.6
- uncabled styles  150 V 4,4 kPa approximately
equivalent to 20 km
- semi-rigid 0,118 in diameter  150 V
- semi-rigid and semi-flexible 0,086 in diameter 150 V
- semi-rigid and semi-flexible 0,047 in diameter      100 V

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Remarks, deviations
Rating and characteristics IEC 61169-1 Values from standard test
Subclause method
c,d
Environmental test voltage at sea level 9.2.6
- uncabled styles  250 V
- semi-rigid 0,118 in diameter 250 V
- semi-rigid and semi-flexible 0,086 in diameter  250 V
- semi-rigid and semi-flexible 0,047 in diameter 175 V
c,d
Environmental test voltage at 4,4 kPa 9.2.6 4,4 kPa approximately
equivalent to 20 km
- uncabled styles 65 V
- semi-rigid 0,118 in diameter 65 V

- semi-rigid and semi-flexible 0,086 in diameter  65 V

- semi-rigid and semi-flexible 0,047 in diameter 45 V
g
Screening effectiveness (straight cables only) 9.2.8
≥ 100 dB at 1 GHz
Discharge test (corona effect) 9.2.9 See DS Extinction voltage
Mechanical
Gauge retention force (resilient contacts)
- centre 9.3.4 ≥ 0,4 N
Centre contact captivation                    9.  3. 5                 Maximum
displacement
- axial force
20 N
0,076 mm in each
direction
- torque 0,01 N•m min
Engagement and separation 9.3.6 Can be carried out by
≤ 0,23 N•m
hand
- coupling nut friction
Coupling torque 9.3.6
- standard torque 0,8 ~1,1 N•m
- Nm-proof torque 1,69 N•m
Technical tests on cable fixing

- cable rotation (nutation) 9.3.7.2 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 mechanism 9.3.11
≥ 100 N
f
Bending torque 9.3.12 Na
Vibration 9.3.3 150 m/s  15 g
n
10～2 000 Hz
Shock 9.3.14 500 m/s 50 g
n
1/2 sine wave
11 ms
Environmental
Climatic category 9.4.2 A:40/085/21
B:55/125/21
Sealing non-hermetic 9.4.5.1 ≤ 100 kPa•cm /h 100 kPa to 110 kPa
differential
-3
Hermetic 9.4.5.2
≤ 10 Pa•cm /s 100 kPa to 110 kPa
differential
Salt mist 9.4.6 48 h spray
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Remarks, deviations
Rating and characteristics IEC 61169-1 Values from standard test
Subclause method
Endurance
Mechanical endurance 9.5 500 operations
e
High temperature endurance 9.6 A: 1 000 h at 85 °C
B: 1 000 h at 125 °C
a
These values apply to basic connector. In practice, these may be influenced by the cable used and reference
should always be made to the actual values given in the detail specification.
b
Values for a single pair of connectors.
c
Voltages are r.m.s values of a.c. at 40 Hz to 65 Hz, unless otherwise specified.
d
Some cables usable with these connectors have ratings lower than the values given here.
e
For certain connectors, the upper temperature limit is restricted by the cable characteristics. Reference should
be made to the relevant cable specification. When semi-rigid and semi-flexible cables are used, the upper
temperature is limited to 115 °C maximum.
f
na -not applicable.
g
When interfaces are fully mated.

4.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements – Acceptance tests
4.3.1 Acceptance tests
Table 7 – Acceptance tests
Test method Assessment level M (higher) Assessment level H (lower)

Test IL AQL Period Test IL AQL Period
IEC 61169-1
required required
subclause
% %
Group A1
Visual examination 9.1.2 a II 1,0 a S-3 1,5

Group B1
Lot Lot
Outline dimension 9.1.3.1 a S-4 0,40 a S-3 4,0

Mechanical a II 1,0 a S-3 1,5
compatibility
9.1.3.3
By By
Engagement and 9.3.6 a S-4 0,40 a S-3 1,5
separation
Gauge retention 9.3.4 ia II 1,0 ia S-3 1,5
Lot
Lot
(resilient contacts)
Sealing
non-hermetic 9.4.5.1 ia II 0,65 ia S-3 1,0

hermetic 9.4.5.2 ia II 0,015
ia S-3 0,025
Voltage proof 9.2.6 a II 0,40 a II 4,0

Solderability (d) 9.3.2.1.1 ia S-4 0,40 ia S-3 4,0

Insulation resistance 9.2.5 a S-4 0,40 a S-3 4,0

For the symbols, abbreviations and procedures, see the end of Table 8.

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4.3.2 Periodic tests
There are no group C tests for levels H and M.
Table 8 – Periodic tests
Test Assessment level M (higher) Assessment level H (lower)
method
Test Number Permitted Period Test Number of Permit- Period

required of failures required specimens ted
specimens per group failures
IEC 61169-1
per
a
subclause
group
a
Group D1 (d)  6 1 3 3 1 3
Solderability 9.3.2.1.1 ia years ia  years
- connector
assemblies
Resistance to 9.3.2.1.2 ia ia
soldering heat
Mechanical tests on
cable fixing
- cable rotation 9.3.7.2 ia ia
(nutation)
- cable pulling 9.3.8 ia
- cable bending 9.3.9
- cable torsion 9.3.10 ia
Bending moment 9.3.12 ia ia
Strength of coupling 9.3.11 a a
mechanism
6 1 3
Group D2 (d) 3 1 3
a
9.2.3 a
Contact resistance years years

9.2.3
Outer conductor and
screen continuity
a
a
9.2.3
Centre conductor
continuity
a
a
9.3.3
Vibration
a
9.3.14
Shock
9.4.3
Damp heat, steady
state
a
9.4.6
Salt mist
b b
Group D3  1 3 1 3
Dimensions piece 9.1.3.2 a years a  years
part and materials
Group D4 (d)  6 1 3 3 1 3
Mechanical 9.5 a years a years
endurance
High temperature 9.6 a a
endurance
Sulphur dioxide 9.4.8
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Test Assessment level M (higher) Assessment level H (lower)
method
Test Number Permitted Period Test Number of Permit- Period
required of failures required specimens ted
specimens per group failures
IEC 61169-1
per
a
subclause
group
a
Group D5 (d)  6 1 3 3 1 3
Reflection factor 9.2.1 ia years ia years
Screening 9.2.8 ia ia
effectiveness
Water immersion 9.2.7
Group D6 (d)  6 1 3 3 1 3
Contact captivation 9.3.5 ia years ia years
Discharge test 9.2.9 a
(corona effect)
Rapid change of 9.4.4 a a
temperature
Climatic sequence 9.4.2 a a
Group D7 (d)
c c
Resistance to 9.7 1 1 3 1 1 3
solvents and years years
contamination fluids
ABBREVIATIONS:
a - applicable
na - not applicable
ia - test required (if technically applicable)
(d) - destructive test -specimens shall not be returned to stock
IL - inspection level
AQL-acceptable quality level
a
For qualification approval, a total of 2 failures only permitted for level H and 1 failure only permitted for level M from groups
D1 to D7.
b
One set of piece parts each style and variant unless using common piece parts.
c
Group D7 - number of pairs for each solvent.

4.4 Procedures
4.4.1 Quality conformance inspection
This shall consist of test groups A1 and B1 on a lot-by-lot basis and test groups D1 to D7 on a
periodic basis.
4.4.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance
This still consists 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 D tests.

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5 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications
5.1 General
Detail specifications (DS) writer shall use the appropriate blank detail specification (BDS) pro-
forma. The following pages comprise the BDS dedicated for use with type 2,92 connectors. As
such, it will already have entered on it information relating to:
a) the basic specification number applicable to all the detail specifications covering
connector styles of the type 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.
5.2 Identification of the detail specification
(1) The name of the National authorized institution (NAI) under whose authority the DS is
published and, if applicable, the organization from whom the DS is available.
(2) The number allocated to the DS by the relevant National authorized institution
immediately preceded by the ISO two letter national identity code or "XX" when the DS is
produced by an IEC technical subcommittee.
(3) The number and issue number of the IEC/IECQ generic specification and, when
applicable, the sectional specification with the national reference if different.
(4) If different from the IEC/IECQ number, any national number of the DS, date of issue and
any further information required by the national system, together with any amendment
numbers.
5.3 Identification of the component
(5) 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 features and marking: as applicable.
– Series designation: in bold characters/digits approximately 15 mm high.
(6) Enter detail of assessment level and the climatic category.
(7) 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.
Any maximum panel thickness limitations for fixed connectors shall be stated.
(8) 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.
5.4 Performance
(9) 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. Not applicable shall be marked “na”.

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5.5 Marking, ordering information and related matters
(10) Insert marking and ordering information as appropriate, together with details of related
documents and any invoked structural similarity.
5.6 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities
(11) ‘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 indicate, when necessary, details of deviations from the
standard test methods and test conditions, including any relevant deviations given in the test
schedule of the sectional specification.
The qualification approval and conformance inspection shall be such that the National
Supervising Inspectorate (NSI) shall be satisfied that they are appropriate and in line with
those for other connectors within the system providing a reasonably comparable service.

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5.7 Blank detail specification pro forma for 2,92 series connectors
The following pages contain the complete BDS pro-forma.

(1)
Page 1 of 10
ELECTRONIC COMPONENT OF ASSESSED (4) ISSUE
QUALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GENERIC SPECIFICATION IEC 61169-1 .
SECTIONAL SPECIFICATION IEC 61169-35
NATIONAL REFERENCE .
(5) Detail specification for type 2,92
Radio frequency coaxial connector of assessed quality
Style:. Special features and markings
Method of cable/wire+ attachment centre conductor – solder/crimp+
outer conductor – solder/clamp/crimp +
+ delete as appropriate
(6) Assessment level. Characteristic impedance 50 Ω Climatic category./././
(7) Outline and maximum dimensions Panel piercing and mounting details
(8) Variants
Variant No. Description of variant 61196 IEC
01. . . . . .
............. ............. ............. ............. ............. .............
............. ............. ............. ............. ............. .............
............. ............. ............. ............. ............. .............
............. ............. ............. ............. ............. .............
............. ............. ............. ............. ............. .............
............. ............. ............. ............. ............. .............
............. ............. ............. ............. ............. .............
............. ............. ............. ............. .............
Information about manufacturers who have components qualified to this detail specification is available through
IECQ on-line certificate system.

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(9) Performance (including limiting conditions of use)
Remarks including any
IEC 61169-1
Ratings and characteristics Value deviations from standard test
Subclause
methods
Electrical
Nominal impedance
50 Ω
Frequency range  0 GHz - 18 GHz Measurement frequency range
Reflection factor 9.2.1
Variant No.
...........
Designation .
...........
01. .
........... ............
Centre contact resistance 9.2.3 Initial
≤ .mΩ
After conditioning
≤.mΩ
Centre conductor 01. 9.2.4 Resistance change due to
.............mΩ
continuity . conditioning
.............mΩ
............
.............mΩ
..............
.............mΩ
Outer contact continuity 9.2.3 Initial
≤ .mΩ
After conditioning
≤.mΩ
Insulation resistance 9.2.5 ≥.GΩ Initial
After conditioning
≥.GΩ
#+ Proof voltage at sea 01. 9.2.6 .kV 86 kPa to 106 kPa
level . .kV
............ ..............kV
.............. ..............kV
#+ Proof voltage at 01. .V .kPa (if not 4,4 kPa)
4,4 kPa . .V
............ ...............V
.............. ...............V
#+ Environment test 01. .V 86 kPa to 106 kPa
voltage at sea level . .V
............ ...............V
.............. ...............V
Environment test voltage 01. .V .kPa (if not 4,4 kPa)
at 4,4 kPa . .V
............ ...............V
.............. ...............V
Electrical
Screening effectiveness 01. 9.2.8
≥ dB at.GHz Z≤.Ω
t
...........
............
..............
ADDITIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
+ Voltage values are r.m.s. values at 50 Hz-60 Hz, unless otherwise specified.

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Remarks including any
IEC 61169-1
Ratings and characteristics Value deviations from standard test
Subclause
methods
Mechanical
Soldering 9.3.2.1.1
- bit size .
Gauge retention resilient contacts  For gauging detail, see Figure 3
- inner contact 9.3.4 and Table 3
...............
- outer contact
Centre contact captivation 9.3.5
- axial force .N
- permitted displacement .mm
each direction
Engagement and separation 9.3.6 Achievable by hand
- axial force
Effectiveness of cable
fixing against
- cable rotation 01. 9.3.7.2 Rotations
........... .................
............ ..................
.............. .................
- cable pulling 01. 9.3.8 .N Point of application and duration
........... ...........
………mm………s
............ ............
.............. ..............
………mm………s
………mm………s
………mm………s
- cable bending 01. 9.3.9 .Cycles Length of cable mass
........... ........... ................. ..........
............ ............ ................. ..........
.............. .............. ................. ..........
- cable torsion 01. 9.3.10 .Nm Duration of applied torque
........... ...........
…………s
............ ............
.............. ..............
…………s
…………s
…………s
…………s
Bending moment 9.3.12 .Nm Relative to reference plane
Vibration 9.3.3 .m/s (.g acceleration)
n
......to....Hz
ADDITIONAL
MECHANICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
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Remarks including any
IEC 61169-1
Ratings and characteristics Value deviations from standard test
Subclause
methods
Environmental
Climatic category  ././.
Sealing non-hermetically 9.4.5.1 .cm /h 100 kPa to 110 kPa pressure
sealed connectors differential
–5 3
Sealing hermetically sealed 9.4.5.2 10 bar/cm /h 100 kPa to 110 kPa pressure
connectors differential
Water immersion 9.2.7
Salt mist 9.4.6 ….…….h Duration of spraying
ADDITIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
CHARACTERISTICS
ENDURANCE
Mechanical 9.5 ….operations
High temperature 9.6 .h
at.°C
ADDITIONAL ENDURANCE
CHARACTERISTICS
CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION
Resistance to solvents and
9.7 .
contaminating
...