Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement - Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)

Passive HF- und Mikrowellenbauteile, Messung des Intermodulationspegels - Teil 6: Messung der passiven Intermodulation in Antennen (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)

Dispositifs RF et à micro-ondes passifs, mesure du niveau d'intermodulation - Partie 6: Mesure de l'intermodulation passive dans les antennes (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)

Pasivne radiofrekvenčne (RF) in mikrovalovne naprave, meritve intermodulacijskega nivoja - 6. del: Meritve pasivne intermodulacije v antenah - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
24-Apr-2025
Publication Date
05-Feb-2026
Technical Committee
MOC - Mobile Communications
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
27-Jan-2026
Due Date
03-Apr-2026
Completion Date
06-Feb-2026

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01-Mar-2026

Overview

EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 (Amendment 1) is an update to the international standard for passive RF and microwave devices - intermodulation level measurement, specifically addressing the measurement of passive intermodulation (PIM) in antennas. Prepared by IEC TC 46 and adopted by CLC, this amendment clarifies antenna mounting guidance and strengthens reporting requirements for dynamic PIM testing. The document supports consistent PIM measurement practices for RF and microwave antenna systems and field installations.

Key Topics and Requirements

  • Scope: Focused on measurement procedures and reporting for passive intermodulation in antennas (Part 6 of IEC 62037).
  • Antenna mounting considerations: Clarifies placement guidance to reduce PIM generation - antennas should be positioned away from neighbouring sources of interference (tower structures, nearby antennas, buildings, walls, aircraft fuselage, spacecraft platforms, etc.) to minimize contact, reflection and nonlinear interactions.
  • Dynamic PIM measurement methodology:
    • Test reports must document type, description and conditions of the test.
    • Reports must include the maximum PIM values measured prior to, during, and after each dynamic test.
    • If PIM cannot be measured during the stress event, the standard requires comparison of results before and after the test sequence.
  • Traceability and conformity: Amendment aligns with IEC processes and highlights the need to reference normative documents and patent considerations where applicable.

Applications and Who Uses It

  • Antenna manufacturers - to design and validate antennas with low passive intermodulation.
  • Telecom network operators and RF engineers - for acceptance testing, site commissioning and troubleshooting PIM-related performance issues in cellular, microwave backhaul and satellite ground systems.
  • Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies - to apply standardized dynamic and static PIM measurement procedures and produce repeatable test reports.
  • Field installers and maintenance teams - to apply mounting best practices that reduce PIM risks in real-world installations.
  • EMC and system integrators - to ensure system-level intermodulation performance and mitigate interference in dense RF environments.

Related Standards

  • This amendment is part of the IEC 62037 series on intermodulation level measurement. Readers should consult the main EN/IEC 62037-6 text and other parts of IEC 62037 for full measurement methods, normative references and broader PIM guidance.

Keywords: EN IEC 62037-6, PIM measurement, passive intermodulation, antennas, dynamic PIM testing, antenna mounting, RF and microwave testing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement - Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)". This standard covers: Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement - Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)

Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement - Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)

SIST EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.120.30 - RF connectors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 61169-51:2015, SIST EN 61169-52:2016, SIST EN 61169-47:2015, SIST EN 61169-49:2015, SIST EN 61169-59:2018, SIST EN IEC 62037-1:2022, SIST EN 61169-48:2015, SIST EN 61169-50:2015, SIST EN 61169-53:2016, SIST EN IEC 62037-6:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2026
Pasivne radiofrekvenčne (RF) in mikrovalovne naprave, meritve
intermodulacijskega nivoja - 6. del: Meritve pasivne intermodulacije v antenah -
Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement - Part 6:
Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
Passive HF- und Mikrowellenbauteile, Messung des Intermodulationspegels - Teil 6:
Messung der passiven Intermodulation in Antennen (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
Dispositifs RF et à micro-ondes passifs, mesure du niveau d'intermodulation - Partie 6:
Mesure de l'intermodulation passive dans les antennes (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026
ICS:
33.120.30 Radiofrekvenčni konektorji RF connectors
(RF)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2026
ICS 33.040.20
English Version
Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level
measurement - Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation
in antennas
(IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
Dispositifs RF et à micro-ondes passifs, mesure du niveau Passive HF- und Mikrowellenbauteile, Messung des
d'intermodulation - Partie 6: Mesure de l'intermodulation Intermodulationspegels - Teil 6: Messung der passiven
passive dans les antennes Intermodulation in Antennen
(IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025) (IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 62037-6:2022; it was approved by CENELEC on 2026-01-06. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 62037-6:2022/A1:2026 E

European foreword
The text of document 46/1030/CDV, future edition 2 of IEC 62037-6/AMD1, prepared by TC 46
"Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and
accessories" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2027-01-31
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2029-01-31
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025 was approved by CENELEC as
a European Standard without any modification.

IEC 62037-6 ®
Edition 2.0 2025-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDMENT 1
Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement -
Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas
ICS 33.040.20  ISBN 978-2-8327-0870-5

IEC 62037-6:2021-11/AMD1:2025-12(en)

IEC 62037-6:2021/AMD1:2025 © IEC 2025
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Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement -
Part 6: Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas

AMENDMENT 1
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote international
co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and
in addition to other
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