IEC 61169-54:2016

IEC 61169-54 ®
Edition 1.0 2016-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
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 de 50 Ω, série 4,3-10

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IEC 61169-54 ®
Edition 1.0 2016-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
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 de 50 Ω, série 4,3-10

INTERNATIONAL
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COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.120.30 ISBN 978-2-8322-3629-1

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references. 7
3 Mating face and gauge information . 7
3.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2 . 7
3.1.1 Connector with pin-centre contact (see Figure 1) . 7
3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact (see Figure 2) . 10
3.1.3 Presentation of possible coupling mechanisms . 12
3.2 Gauges . 15
3.2.1 Gauge pins for socket-centre contact (see Figure 6) . 15
3.2.2 Test procedure . 15
3.2.3 Gauge rings for plug outer contact (see Figure 7) . 16
3.2.4 Test procedure . 16
3.3 Dimensions – Standard test connectors – Grade 0 . 17
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact (see Figure 8) . 17
3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact (see Figure 9) . 19
4 Quality assessment procedure . 20
4.1 General . 20
4.2 Ratings and characteristics . 21
4.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements. 24
4.3.1 Acceptance tests . 24
4.3.2 Periodic tests . 25
4.4 Procedures for quality conformance . 26
4.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 26
4.4.2 Quality conformance and its maintenance . 26
4.5 Test and measurement procedures . 26
4.5.1 General . 26
4.5.2 Schedule of basic test groupings for acceptance and periodic tests . 26
4.6 Specifications . 27
4.6.1 Specification structures . 27
4.6.2 Sectional specification (SS) . 27
4.6.3 Detail specification (DS) . 27
4.6.4 Blank detail specification . 27
4.6.5 Blank detail specification pro-forma for 50 Ω type 4,3-10 connectors . 28
5 Marking . 33
5.1 Marking of component . 33
5.2 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 . 22
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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International Standard IEC 61169-54 has been prepared by subcommittee 46F: RF and
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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, 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 61169-1:2013, 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 Mating face and gauge information
3.1 Dimensions – General connectors – Grade 2
3.1.1 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
Mechanical reference plane
a
d
c
c
a
b
g
r
u
q
t
v
f
e
IEC
Figure 1 – Connector with pin-centre contact
(for dimensions and key, see Table 1)
o
s
n
m
l
b
k
b
j
i
h
p
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 –
4,4 –
d
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
14,7 14,8 diameter
n
o thread
M20 × 1         tolerance 6H
22 nom. wrench size
p
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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3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact (see Figure 2)
Dimensions in millimetres
Mechanical reference plane
a
a
b c
e
u
d
j
v
e
e
g
f
g
g
h
i
IEC
Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and key, see Table 2)
x
w
c
k
b
i
b
m
d, f
n
o
p
q
t
r
s
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
30° nom.
d
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
– 12,3
n
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 thread
M20 × 1           tolerance 6g
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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3.1.3 Presentation of possible coupling mechanisms
3.1.3.1 Screw type (see Figure 3)
Dimensions in millimetres
1)
f
A
A
Mechanical reference plane
≥0,05
IEC
1) According to Table 1.
Figure 3 – Screw type
≤ø25,4
3.1.3.2 Hand screw type (see Figure 4)
Dimensions in millimetres
1)
f
B
B
Mechanical reference plane
+0,35
0,05 0
IEC
1) According to Table 1.
Figure 4 – Hand screw type
≤ø25,4
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3.1.3.3 Quick lock type (see Figure 5)
Dimensions in millimetres
1)
f
C
C
Mechanical reference plane
+0,35
0,05 0
IEC
1) Max 13,5 mm for this variant.
Figure 5 – Quick lock type
≤ø25,4
3.2 Gauges
3.2.1 Gauge pins for socket-centre contact (see Figure 6)
øb
øa
Transition radius ≤R0,4 mm
α
IEC
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
4,8 5 4,8 5,0
c
α 44° 46° 36° 44°
Material: steel, polished, surface roughness: Ra=0,4 µm maximum.

3.2.2 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.
c
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3.2.3 Gauge rings for plug outer contact (see Figure 7)
α
øa
øb
R0,5 mm
Blend radius
≤R0,4 mm
ød
IEC
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
8,3 8,5 8,3 8,5
c
d 15,04 15,08 – 14,8
α 14° 15° 10° 14°
Material: steel, polished, surface roughness: Ra=0,4 µm maximum.

3.2.4 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.
c
3.3 Dimensions – Standard test connectors – Grade 0
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact (see Figure 8)
Dimensions in millimetres
Mechanical reference plane
a
d
c c
ø0,4 A B
A
a
b
g
r
u
B
q
t
d
v w
f
e
IEC
Figure 8 – Connector with pin-centre contact
(for dimensions and key, see Table 5)
o
s
n
m
l
b
k
b
j
i
h
p
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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 –
4,4 –
d
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
14,7 14,8 diameter
n
o thread
M20 × 1         tolerance 6H
22 nom. wrench size
p
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.

3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact (see Figure 9)
Dimensions in millimetres
Mechanical reference plane
a
a
b c
ø0,4 A B
e
d
u j
v
e
g
B
e
f
h
A
g
w
i
IEC
Figure 9 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and key, see Table 6)
y
x
c
k
b
i
b
m
d,f
n
o
p
q
t
r
s
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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
30° nom.
d
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
– 12,3
n
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 thread
M20 × 1        tolerance 6g
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 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.

4 Quality assessment procedure
4.1 General
Subclauses 4.2 to 4.4 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.

4.2 Ratings and characteristics
The values indicated below in Tables 7 and 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
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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
Reflection factor 9.2.1
Straight styles
– Interface only Up to 4 GHz
≤0,015
4 GHz to 6 GHz
≤0,025
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 The test method is
<0,05 × √ f (GHz) in
dB under consideration
b
Centre contact resistance 9.2.3
– initial
≤ 1,0 mΩ
– after tests
≤ 1,5 mΩ
b
Outer contact continuity 9.2.3
– initial 1,0 mΩ
– after tests
1,5 mΩ
Insulation resistance 9.2.5
– initial 5 000 MΩ
– after tests 200 MΩ
cd
Proof voltage
– at sea level 9.2.6 2 500 Vrms
– at 4,4 kPa 9.2.6 450 Vrms
e
Screening effectiveness 9.2.7 ≥ 90 dB, up to 3 GHz
Handscrew & quick-lock interfaces
≥ 70 dB, 3 GHz to
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
Ratings and characteristics Test method Value Remarks, deviation
IEC 61169-1:2013 from standard test
subclause method
Engagement and separation force 9.3.6
– axial force (engagement) Typically 100 N Push pull
– axial force (separation) Typically 80 N Push pull
– torque Screw type (coupling
≥ 5 Nm
torque)
Gauge retention force 9.3.4
– centre contact ≥ 1,5 N
– outer contact
≥ 4 N
– torque N.m
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 9.3.3 100 m/s 10 gn
2 Hz to 200 Hz
Shock 9.3.14 981 m/s 100 gn
half-sine wave
6 ms
Endurance
Mechanical endurance 9.3.15 100 operations
High temperature endurance 9.4.5 250 h at 85 °C
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
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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 r.m.s. 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).
4.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements
4.3.1 Acceptance tests
Table 9 describes the acceptance tests to be performed.
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
Gauge retention 9.3.5 ia II 1 ia S3 1,5
(resilient contacts)
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.

Lot-by-lot
Lot-by-lot
4.3.2 Periodic tests
There are no group C tests for levels H and M. Table 10 lists the periodic tests to be
performed.
Table 10 – Periodic tests
IEC 61169-1:2013 Assessment level M (higher) Assessment level H
subclause (lower)
Group D1 (d) 6 1 3 year s 3 1 3 year s

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 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

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4.4 Procedures for quality conformance
4.4.1 Quality conformance inspection
This shall consist of test group A1 and B1 on a lot-by-lot basis.
4.4.2 Quality conformance and its maintenance
4.4.2.1 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.
4.4.2.2 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 may not always be considered necessary to assemble and test all structurally similar
styles and variants as complete connectors.
4.5 Test and measurement procedures
4.5.1 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 prescribe the tests (and any additional tests) applicable to
a particular connector type;
• detail specifications shall identify which of the non-mandatory tests prescribed in the
relevant sectional specification are applicable to a particular style/variant of connector;
• any additional test methods shall be clearly identified as such.
4.5.2 Schedule of basic test groupings for acceptance and periodic tests
4.5.2.1 General
Unless otherwise prescribed 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 prescribed.
4.5.2.2 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.
4.6 Specifications
4.6.1 Specification structures
The relationship between the generic, general blank detail, sectional and detail specifications
is detailed hereafter.
4.6.2 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 prescribes:
• 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.
4.6.3 Detail specification (DS)
Detail specifications for levels M and H shall normally be prepared using the blank detail
specification provided in 4.6.5 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.
4.6.4 Blank detail specification
4.6.4.1 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.

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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.
4.6.4.2 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
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