IEC 61169-60:2021

IEC 61169-60 ®
Edition 1.0 2021-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 60: Sectional specification for RF coaxial connectors with push on mating –
Characteristic impedance 50 Ohm (type SMPM)

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –
Partie 60: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux connecteurs coaxiaux pour
fréquences radioélectriques avec couplage par poussée – Impédance
caractéristique 50 Ohm (type SMPM)

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IEC 61169-60 ®
Edition 1.0 2021-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 60: Sectional specification for RF coaxial connectors with push on mating –

Characteristic impedance 50 Ohm (type SMPM)

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –

Partie 60: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux connecteurs coaxiaux pour

fréquences radioélectriques avec couplage par poussée – Impédance

caractéristique 50 Ohm (type SMPM)

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.120.30 ISBN 978-2-8322-9541-0

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Mating face and gauge information . 7
4.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2 . 7
4.1.1 SMPM connector with pin-centre contact . 7
4.1.2 SMPM connector with socket-centre contact (see Figure 3) . 9
4.2 SMPM gauges . 10
4.2.1 SMPM gauge pin for socket-centre contact . 10
4.2.2 Gauges for outer contact of SMPM connector with socket-centre contact. 11
5 Quality assessment procedure . 19
5.1 General . 19
5.2 Rating and characteristics (see Clause 5 of IEC 61169-1:2013) . 19
5.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements. 22
5.3.1 Acceptance tests . 22
5.3.2 Periodic tests . 22
5.4 Procedures for the quality conformance . 24
5.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 24
5.4.2 Quality conformance and its maintenance . 24
6 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications (DS) . 24
6.1 General . 24
6.2 Identification of the component . 24
6.3 Performances . 25
6.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 25
6.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 25
6.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type SMPM connector . 26
7 Marking . 30
7.1 Marking of component . 30
7.2 Marking and contents of package . 30

Figure 1 – SMPM connector with pin-centre contact – Full detent (for dimensions, see
Table 1) . 7
Figure 2 – SMPM connector with pin-centre contact – Smooth bore (for dimensions,
see Table 2) . 8
Figure 3 – SMPM connector with socket-centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 3) . 9
Figure 4 – SMPM gauge pin for socket-centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 4) . 10
Figure 5 – SMPM engagement force gauge – Full detent (for dimensions, see Table 5) . 11
Figure 6 – SMPM Separation force gauge – Full detent (for dimensions, see Table 6) . 13
Figure 7 – SMPM Engagement force gauge – Smooth bore (for dimensions, see Table
7) . 15
Figure 8 – SMPM Separation force gauge – Smooth bore (for dimensions, see Table 8) . 17
Figure 9 – SMPM gauge block (for dimensions, see Table 9) . 18

Table 1 – Dimensions of SMPM connector with pin-centre contact full detent . 7

Table 2 – Dimensions of SMPM connector with pin-centre contact – Smooth bore . 8
Table 3 – Dimensions of SMPM connector with socket-centre contact. 9
Table 4 – Dimensions of SMPM gauge pin for socket-centre contact . 10
Table 5 – Dimensions of SMPM engagement force gauge – Full detent . 12
Table 6 – Dimensions of SMPM separation force gauge – Full detent . 14
Table 7 – Dimensions of SMPM engagement force gauge – Smooth bore . 16
Table 8 – Dimensions of SMPM separation force gauge – Smooth bore . 18
Table 9 – Dimensions of SMPM gauge block . 19
Table 10 – Preferred climatic categories (see IEC 60068-1) . 19
Table 11 – Rating and characteristics . 20
Table 12 – Acceptance tests . 22
Table 13 – Periodic tests . 23

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 60: Sectional specification for RF coaxial connectors with push
on mating – Characteristic impedance 50 Ohm (type SMPM)

FOREWORD
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IEC 61169-60 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.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
46F/548/FDIS 46F/555/RVD
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The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.

This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 60: Sectional specification for RF coaxial connectors with push
on mating – Characteristic impedance 50 Ohm (type SMPM)

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 RF coaxial connectors with push-on coupling,
typically for use in 50 Ω RF cables or micro-strips in microwave, telecommunication, wireless
systems and other fields (SMPM).
It specifies mating face dimensions for general purpose 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 series SMPM RF 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 SMPM push-on coupling structure series RF coaxial connectors with the characteristic of
normative impedance 50 Ω are used with various kinds of RF cables or micro-strips in
microwave, telecommunication, wireless systems. The operating frequency limit is up to 65 GHz.
NOTE Imperial dimensions are original dimensions. All undimensioned pictorial configurations are for reference
purpose only.
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 60068-1, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 61169-1:2013, Radio frequency connectors – Part 1: Generic specification – General
requirements and measuring methods
IEC 62037 (all parts), Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp

4 Mating face and gauge information
4.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2
4.1.1 SMPM connector with pin-centre contact
4.1.1.1 SMPM connector with pin-centre contact – Full detent (see Figure 1)

Figure 1 – SMPM connector with pin-centre contact –
Full detent (for dimensions, see Table 1)
Table 1 – Dimensions of SMPM connector with pin-centre contact full detent
Ref. Inches (millimetres) Remarks
min max
A 0,083 (2,108) 0,085 (2,159)
B 0,111 (2,819) 0,115 (2,921)
C 0,0115 (0,292) 0,0125 (0,318)
D 0,086 (2,184) 0,088 (2,235)
E 0,030 (0,762) 0,045 (1,143)
F 0,082 (2,083) 0,084 (2,134)
G 0,062 (1,575) 0,072 (1,829)
H 0,021 (0,533) 0,023 (0,584)
J 0,000 (0,000)
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4.1.1.2 SMPM connector with pin-centre contact – Smooth bore (see Figure 2)

Figure 2 – SMPM connector with pin-centre contact –
Smooth bore (for dimensions, see Table 2)
Table 2 – Dimensions of SMPM connector with pin-centre contact – Smooth bore
Ref. Inches (millimetres) Remarks
min max
B 0,111 (2,819) 0,115 (2,921)
C 0,0115 (0,292) 0,0125 (0,318)
D 0,086 (2,184) 0,088 (2,235)
E 0,030 (0,762) 0,045 (1,143)
F 0,082 (2,083) 0,084 (2,134)
G 0,062 (1,575) 0,072 (1,829)
J 0,000 (0,000)
4.1.2 SMPM connector with socket-centre contact (see Figure 3)

Requirements
Features shall meet the mechanical/electrical requirements when mated with connector with pin-centre contact.
Figure 3 – SMPM connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions, see Table 3)
Table 3 – Dimensions of SMPM connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. Inches (millimetres) Remarks
min max
A 0,110 (2,794)
B 0,000 (0,000) 0,008 (0,203)
C 0,050 (1,270)
D 0,068 (1,727)
E 0,095 (2,413)
F 0,023 (0,584)
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4.2 SMPM gauges
4.2.1 SMPM gauge pin for socket-centre contact
Dimensions in inches (millimetres)

Requirements
1 Material: 440 stainless steel hardness 56 RC to 60 RC.
2 All surfaces shall be Ra 32 microinches (0,8 µm) maximum except the mating surfaces ØA and spherical radius
shall be Ra 16 microinches (0,4 µm) maximum.
Figure 4 – SMPM gauge pin for socket-centre contact
(for dimensions, see Table 4)
Table 4 – Dimensions of SMPM gauge pin for socket-centre contact
Ref. Gauge A – Oversize Gauge B – Insertion force Gauge C – Retention force
Inches (millimetres) Inches (millimetres) Inches (millimetres)
min max min max min max
A 0,0130 (0,330) 0,0131 (0,333) 0,0125 (0,318) 0,0126 (0,320) 0,0114 (0,290) 0,0115 (0,292)

4.2.1.1 Test procedure
4.2.1.1.1 Insertion force
Figure 4 oversize gauge A shall be inserted into the socket-centre contact 3 times to a depth of
0,030 inch (0,762 mm) to 0,045 inch (1,143 mm).
Figure 4 insertion force gauge B shall be inserted into the socket-centre contact to a depth of
0,030 inch (0,762 mm) to 0,045 inch (1,143 mm). The insertion force measured shall be 24 oz.
(6,67 N) maximum.
4.2.1.1.2 Retention force
Figure 4 retention force gauge C shall be inserted into the socket-centre contact to a depth of
0,030 inch (0,762 mm) to 0,045 inch (1,143 mm). The retention (withdrawal) force shall be
0,25 oz. (0,07 N) minimum.
4.2.2 Gauges for outer contact of SMPM connector with socket-centre contact
4.2.2.1 Engagement force gauge – Full detent for outer contact of SMPM connector
with socket-centre
Dimensions in inches (millimetres)

Requirements
1 Material – 440 stainless steel hardness 56-60 RC.
2 Break corners and edges 0,127 mm (0,005 inches) R. Max. Except øD feature shall be 0,025 mm (0,001 inches)
R. Max.
3 Remove all burrs.
4 All diameters concentric to datum A within 0,025 mm (0,001 inches) T.I.R.
5 All surfaces shall be Ra 0,8 µm (32 microinches) maximum except the mating surfaces 31° ±0,5°, øA, 30° ±1°
and øD shall be Ra 0,4 µm (16 microinches) maximum.
6 Chamfer first thread
7 No lubricant allowed
Figure 5 – SMPM engagement force gauge –
Full detent (for dimensions, see Table 5)

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Table 5 – Dimensions of SMPM engagement force gauge – Full detent
Ref. Inches (millimetres) Remarks
min max
A 0,0829 (2,106) 0,0831 (2,111)
B 0,111 (2,819) 0,115 (2,921)
D 0,086 (2,184) 0,088 (2,235)
E 0,002 (0,051) 0,004 (0,102)
F 0,082 (2,083) 0,084 (2,134)
G 0,062 (1,575) 0,072 (1,829)
H 0,021 (0,533) 0,023 (0,584)
J 0,170 (4,318) 0,180 (4,572)
K 0,245 (6,223) 0,255 (6,477)
L 0,217 (5,512) 0,223 (5,664)
M 0,370 (9,398) 0,380 (9,652)
N 0,055 (1,397) 0,065 (1,651)
4.2.2.2 Test procedure
The force gauge shall be threaded onto the Figure 9 SMPM Gauge Block and torqued
sufficiently to prevent loosening of the thread during force measurement.
Figure 5 engagement force gauge – Full detent shall be fully mated 5 times with the outer
contact of the connector. The engagement force shall be measured on the insertion of the fifth
mating cycle. The engagement force shall be 8 lbs. (35,59 N) maximum.

4.2.2.3 Separation force gauge – Full detent for outer contact of SMPM connector
with socket-centre
Dimensions in inches (millimetres)

Requirements
1 Material – 440 stainless steel hardness 56-60 RC.
2 Break corners and edges 0,127 mm (0,005 inches) R. Max. Except øD feature shall be 0,025 mm (0,001 inches)
R. Max.
3 Remove all burrs.
4 All diameters concentric to datum A within 0,025 mm (0,001 inches) T.I.R.
5 All surfaces shall be Ra 0,8 µm (32 microinches) maximum except the mating surfaces 30° ±1°, øA, 29° ±0,5°
and øD shall be Ra 0,4 µm (16 microinches) maximum.
6 Chamfer first thread
7 No lubricant allowed
Figure 6 – SMPM Separation force gauge –
Full detent (for dimensions, see Table 6)

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Table 6 – Dimensions of SMPM separation force gauge – Full detent
Ref. Inches (millimetres) Remarks
min max
A 0,0849 (2,156) 0,0851 (2,162)
B 0,111 (2,819) 0,115 (2,921)
D 0,0859 (2,182) 0,0861 (2,187)
E 0,002 (0,051) 0,004 (0,102)
F 0,082 (2,083) 0,084 (2,134)
G 0,062 (1,575) 0,072 (1,829)
H 0,021 (0,533) 0,023 (0,584)
J 0,170 (4,318) 0,180 (4,572)
K 0,245 (6,223) 0,255 (6,477)
L 0,217 (5,512) 0,223 (5,664)
M 0,370 (9,398) 0,380 (9,652)
N 0,055 (1,397) 0,065 (1,651)
4.2.2.4 Test procedure
The force gauge shall be threaded onto the Figure 9 SMPM gauge block and torqued sufficiently
to prevent loosening of the thread during force measurement.
Figure 6 separation force gauge – Full detent shall be fully mated 5 times with the outer contact
of the connector. The separation force shall be measured on the withdrawal of the fifth mating
cycle. The separation force shall be 3 lbs. (13,34 N) minimum.

4.2.2.5 Engagement force gauge – Smooth bore for outer contact of SMPM connector
with socket-centre
Dimensions in inches (millimetres)

Requirements
1 Material – 440 stainless steel hardness 56-60 RC.
2 Break corners and edges 0,127 mm (0,005 inches) R. Max. Except øD feature shall be 0,025 mm (0,001 inches)
R. Max.
3 Remove all burrs.
4 All diameters concentric to datum A within 0,025 mm (0,001 inches) T.I.R.
5 All surfaces shall be Ra 0,8 µm (32 microinches) maximum except the mating surfaces 31° ±0,5° and øD shall be
Ra 0,4 µm (16 microinches) maximum.
6 Chamfer first thread
7 No lubricant allowed
Figure 7 – SMPM Engagement force gauge –
Smooth bore (for dimensions, see Table 7)

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Table 7 – Dimensions of SMPM engagement force gauge – Smooth bore
Ref. Inches (millimetres) Remarks
min max
B 0,111 (2,819) 0,115 (2,921)
D 0,0859 (2,182) 0,0861 (2,187)
E 0,002 (0,051) 0,004 (0,102)
F 0,082 (2,083) 0,084 (2,134)
G 0,062 (1,575) 0,072 (1,829)
J 0,170 (4,318) 0,180 (4,572)
K 0,245 (6,223) 0,255 (6,477)
L 0,217 (5,512) 0,223 (5,664)
M 0,370 (9,398) 0,380 (9,652)
N 0,055 (1,397) 0,065 (1,651)
4.2.2.6 Test procedure
The force gauge shall be threaded onto the Figure 9 SMPM gauge block and torqued sufficiently
to prevent loosening of the thread during force measurement.
Figure 7 engagement force gauge – Smooth bore shall be fully mated 5 times with the outer
contact of the connector. The engagement force shall be measured on the insertion of the fifth
mating cycle. The engagement force shall be 4 lbs. (17,79 N) maximum.

4.2.2.7 Separation force gauge – Smooth bore for outer contact of SMPM connector
with socket-centre
Dimensions in inches (millimetres)

Requirements
1 Material – 440 stainless steel hardness 56-60 RC.
2 Break corners and edges 0,127 mm (0,005 inches) R. Max. Except øD feature shall be 0,025 mm (0,001 inches)
R. Max.
3 Remove all burrs.
4 All diameters concentric to datum A within 0,025 mm (0,001 inches) T.I.R.
5 All surfaces shall be Ra 0,8 µm (32 microinches) maximum except the mating surfaces 30° ±1° and øD shall be
Ra 0,4 µm (16 microinches) maximum.
6 Chamfer first thread
7 No lubricant allowed
Figure 8 – SMPM Separation force gauge –
Smooth bore (for dimensions, see Table 8)

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Table 8 – Dimensions of SMPM separation force gauge – Smooth bore
Ref. Inches (millimetres) Remarks
min max
B 0,111 (2,819) 0,115 (2,921)
D 0,0879 (2,233) 0,0881 (2,238)
E 0,002 (0,051) 0,004 (0,102)
F 0,082 (2,083) 0,084 (2,134)
G 0,062 (1,575) 0,072 (1,829)
J 0,170 (4,318) 0,180 (4,572)
K 0,245 (6,223) 0,255 (6,477)
L 0,217 (5,512) 0,223 (5,664)
M 0,370 (9,398) 0,380 (9,652)
N 0,055 (1,397) 0,065 (1,651)
4.2.2.8 Test procedure
The force gauge shall be threaded onto the Figure 9 SMPM gauge block and torqued sufficiently
to prevent loosening of the thread during force measurement.
Figure 8 separation force gauge – Smooth bore shall be fully mated 5 times with the outer
contact of the connector. The separation force shall be measured on the withdrawal of the fifth
mating cycle. The separation force shall be 0,5 lbs. (2,22 N) minimum.
4.2.2.9 SMPM gauge block
Requirements
1 Material – 440 stainless steel.
2 Break corners and edges 0,127 mm (0,005 inches) R. Max.
3 Remove all burrs.
4 All diameters concentric within 0,127 mm (0,005 inches) T.I.R.
5 All surfaces shall be Ra 1,6 µm (63 microinches) maximum
6 Chamfer first and last thread
Figure 9 – SMPM gauge block
(for dimensions, see Table 9)
Table 9 – Dimensions of SMPM gauge block
Ref. Inches (millimetres) Remarks
min max
A 0,100 (2,540)
B 0,203 (5,156) 0,207 (5,258)
C 0,370 (9,398) 0,380 (9,652)
D 0,010 (0,254)
E 0,075 (1,905) 0,080 (2,032)
F 0,180 (4,572) 0,190 (4,826)
G 0,307 (7,798) 0,317 (8,052)
5 Quality assessment procedure
5.1 General
Clause 10 of IEC 61169-1:2013 applies to this sectional specification, except as follows:
Subclauses 5.2 to 5.4 provide 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.
5.2 Rating and characteristics (see Clause 5 of IEC 61169-1:2013)
The values indicated below are required for SMPM series RF coaxial connectors unless
otherwise stated and are given for the writer of the detail specification. They are applicable for
the condition when the connectors are fully mated.
Certain tests may not have requirements and this is indicated by a blank or NS (not specified).
These requirements shall be specified in the detailed specification by the manufacture of the
connector. These ratings and characteristics serve as the input in preparing the detailed
specification, describe what shall be mandatory, and what is up to the discretion of the
manufacturer.
Preferred climatic categories are given in Table 10. Ratings and characteristics are given in
Table 11.
Table 10 – Preferred climatic categories (see IEC 60068-1)
Category designation Letter Temperature range Damp heat steady state
55/125/21 B −55 °C to +125 °C 21 days

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Table 11 – Rating and characteristics
Rating and characteristics IEC 61169-1: Value Remarks deviations from
2013 standard test method
Subclause
Electrical
Nominal impedance 50 Ω
a
Or upper frequency limit of
Frequency range
cable
DC to 65 GHz
– straight styles
DC to 26,5 GHz
– right-angle styles
DC to 12 GHz
– solder bucket and PCB
mounting styles
a
9.2.1
Return loss
Grade 1 connectors
– straight styles ≥ 0,07 from 0,05 to 12 GHz
≥ 0,15 from 12 to 26,5 GHz
≥ 0,23 from 26,5 to 65 GHz
– right-angle styles See DS
– component mounting styles See DS
– solder bucket and PCB See DS
mounting styles
Power rating 9.2.2 See DS
Contact resistance, outer 9.2.3
conductor and centre conductor
continuity(mated cabled
connectors)
b
Centre contact resistance
– initial ≤6,0 mΩ
– after conditioning ≤6,0 mΩ
b
Outer conductor resistance
– initial ≤2 mΩ
– after conditioning ≤2 mΩ
Insulation resistance 9.2.5
– initial ≥ 5 000 MΩ
– after conditioning ≥2 00 MΩ
c d
9.2.6 86 kPa to 106 kPa
Proof voltage at sea level
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 217 V
cable with 0,085 in
(2,16 mm) diameter
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 217 V
cable with 0,047 in
(1,19 mm) diameter
c d
9.2.6 4,4 kPa approximately
Proof voltage at 4,4 kPa
equivalent to 20 km
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 42
cable with 0,085 in
(2,16 mm) diameter
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 42 V
cable with 0,047 in
(1,19 mm) diameter
Environmental test voltage at 9.2.6 86 kPa to 106 kPa
c d
sea level
Rating and characteristics IEC 61169-1: Value Remarks deviations from
2013 standard test method
Subclause
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 325 V
cable with 0,047 in
(1,19 mm) diameter
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 325 V
cable with 0,085 in
(2,16 mm) diameter
Environmental test voltage at 9.2.6 4,4 kPa approximately
c d
equivalent to 20 km
4,4 kPa
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 80 V
cable with 0,047 in
(1,19 mm) diameter
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 80 V
cable with 0,085 in
(2,16 mm) diameter
e
9.2.7 ≥70 dB at 1 GHz Z ≤50 mΩ
Screening effectiveness
t
Mechanical
Insertion force (resilient 9.3.4 See 4.2 of this sectional
contacts) specification
– centre contact ≤6,67 N
– outer contact 18 N/37 N
Retention force (resilient 9.3.4 See 4.2 of this sectional
contacts) specification
– centre contact ≥0,07 N
– outer contact 2,2 N/13,3 N
Centre contact captivation 9.3.5 Only applicable to centre
contact with captivation
– axial force 6,67 N
structure, after test, the
dimension of the centre
– permitted displacement in See DS
contact shall comply with
each direction
interface dimension
– axial torque See DS
Engagement and separation 9.3.6
forces and torques
– engagement ≤18 N
– separation ≥6 N
Effectiveness of clamping 9.3.8 See DS
device against cable pulling
Effectiveness of clamping 9.3.10 See DS
device against cable torsion
Bump 9.3.13 See DS
Vibration 9.3.3 10 gn acceleration
150 m/s
10 Hz to 2 000 Hz
Shock 9.3.14
½ sine wave
500 m/s
11 ms
Environmental
Damp heat, steady state 9.4.3 40 °C, 93 % RH, 21 days < 3 dB RL degradation
Change of temperature 9.4.4 −55 °C / +125 °C < 3 dB RL degradation
Salt mist 9.4.10 48 h Duration of spraying

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Rating and characteristics IEC 61169-1: Value Remarks deviations from
2013 standard test method
Subclause
Endurance
Mechanical endurance 9.3.15 1 000/100 operations
f
9.4.5 250 h at 125 °C
High temperature endurance
Low temperature endurance 9.4.6 See DS
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 DS.
b
Values for a single pair of connectors.
c
Voltages are RMS values of AC 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
When interfaces are fully mated.
f
For certain connectors, the upper temperature limit is restricted by the cable characteristics. Reference should
be made to the relevant cable specification.

5.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements
5.3.1 Acceptance tests
Table 12 describes the acceptance tests to be performed.
Table 12 – Acceptance tests
– IEC 61169-1: Assessment level M (higher) Assessment level H (lower)
Test IL AQL Period Test IL AQL Period
Subclause
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 4,0
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 II 1 ia S3 1,5
forces (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
Voltage proof 9.2.6 a II 0,4 a II 4,0
Solderability (d) 9.3.2.2 ia S4 0,4 ia S3 4,0
Insulation resistance 9.2.5 a S4 0,4 a S3 4,0
For the symbols, abbreviations and procedures, see the end of Table 13.

5.3.2 Periodic tests
Table 13 describes the periodic tests to be performed.
Lot by lot
Lot by lot
There are no group C tests for levels H and M.
Table 13 – Periodic tests
Assessment level M (higher) Assessment level H (lower)
IEC 61169-1:
Permitted Permitted
Test Number of failures Test Number of failures
Period Period
subclause
required specimens per required specimens per
group1# group1#
Group D1 (d)  6 1 3 years 3 1 3 years
Solderability 9.3.2.2 ia  ia
connector
assemblies
Resistance to 9.3.2.3 ia  ia
soldering heat
Mechanical tests
on cable fixing
cable rotation 9.3.7 na  na
(nutation)
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, 9.2.3 a  a
outer conductor
and centre
conductor
continuity
Vibration 9.3.3 a
Damp heat, steady 9.4.3 a  a
state
Group D3 (d)  1 1 3 years  1* 1 3 years
Dimensions piece- 9.1.2 a  a
parts and materials
Group D4 (d)  6 1 3 years 3 1 3 years
Mechanical 9.3.15 a  a
endurance
High temperature 9.4.5 a  a
endurance
Discharge test 9.2.8
Climatic 9.4 na  na
conditioning
Group D5 (d)  6 1 3 years 3 1 3 years
Return loss 9.2.1 a  a
Screening 9.2.7 a  a
effectiveness
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
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
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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 each style and variant, unless using common piece parts.
# For quality conformance, a total of two failures only permitted for level H and 1 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 the quality conformance
5.4.1 Quality conformance inspection
This shall consist of test group A1 and B1 on a lot-by-lot basis and test group D1 to D7 on a
periodic basis.
5.4.2 Quality conformance and its maintenance
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 D tests.
6 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications (DS)
6.1 General
Detail specifications writers shall use the appropriate blank detail specification (BDS).
The following pages comprise the pro-forma BDS dedicated for use with type 50 Ω type SMPM
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 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 number in brackets in the BDS corresponds to the following indications, which
shall be given.
6.2 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 features and marking: as applicable.
2) Enter details 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 limitations for fixed connectors shall be stated.
5) Particulars of all variants covered by the DS. As appropriate, the information shall include:
– cable types (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.
6.3 Performances
6) Performance data listing the most important characteristics of the connectors in accordance
with the requirements of the relevant sectional specification. Deviations from the minimum
requirements shall be clearly indicated. Non-applicable parameters shall be marked "na".
6.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters
7) Insert marking and ordering information as appropriate, together with details or related
documents and any invoked structural similarity.
6.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities
8) "na" shall be used to indicated 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 tests
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 method and test conditions, including any relevant deviations given in the test
schedule of the sectional specification.

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6.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type SMPM connector
The following pages contain the complete BDS pro-forma.
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QUALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
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