IEC 61169-15:2021

IEC 61169-15 ®
Edition 1.0 2021-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 15: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of
outer conductor 4,13 mm (0,163 in) with threaded coupling – Characteristic
impedance 50 Ω (type SMA)
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –
Partie 15: Spécification intermédiaire – Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences
radioélectriques avec diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 4,13 mm
(0,163 in) à couplage fileté – Impédance caractéristique 50 Ω (type SMA)

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IEC 61169-15 ®
Edition 1.0 2021-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 15: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of

outer conductor 4,13 mm (0,163 in) with threaded coupling – Characteristic

impedance 50 Ω (type SMA)
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –

Partie 15: Spécification intermédiaire – Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences

radioélectriques avec diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 4,13 mm

(0,163 in) à couplage fileté – Impédance caractéristique 50 Ω (type SMA)

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.120.30 ISBN 978-2-8322-9257-0

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Mating face and gauge information . 6
4.1 Dimensions – High performance connectors – Grade 1 . 6
4.1.1 Connector with pin centre contact . 6
4.1.2 Connector with socket centre contact . 7
4.2 Gauge pin for socket centre contact . 9
4.3 Dimensions – Standard test connectors – Grade 0 . 9
4.3.1 Connectors with pin centre contact . 9
4.3.2 Connector with socket centre contact . 11
5 Quality assessment procedures . 12
5.1 General . 12
5.2 Ratings and characteristics . 12
5.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements. 16
5.3.1 Acceptance tests . 16
5.3.2 Periodic tests . 16
5.3.3 Procedures for the quality conformance . 18
6 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 18
6.1 General . 18
6.2 Identification of the component . 18
6.3 Performance . 18
6.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 19
6.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 19
6.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for SMA connectors . 19
Bibliography . 24

Figure 1 – Connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 1) . 6
Figure 2 – Connector with socket centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 2) . 8
Figure 3 – Gauge pin for socket centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 3) . 9
Figure 4 – Connector with pin centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 4) . 10
Figure 5 – Connector with socket in centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 5) . 11

Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin centre contact . 7
Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket centre contact . 8
Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pin for socket centre contact . 9
Table 4 – Dimensions of connector with pin centre contact . 10
Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with socket centre contact . 11
Table 6 – Preferred climatic categories . 12
Table 7 – Ratings and characteristics . 12
Table 8 – Acceptance tests . 16
Table 9 – Periodic tests . 17

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 15: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner
diameter of outer conductor 4,13 mm (0,163 in) with threaded coupling –
Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type SMA)

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