EN 4652-213:2015

Aerospace series - Connectors, coaxial, radio frequency - Part 213: Type 2, TNC interface - Clamp nut assembly version - Bulkhead receptacle - Product standard

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of screwed on coupling (TNC interface) coaxial bulkhead receptacle − 50 ohms. The cable to connector assembly is a clamp technology.

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Koaxiale Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 213: Typ 2, TNC-Schnittstelle - Klemmverbindung - fester Steckverbinder für Trennwände - Produktnorm

Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs coaxiaux pour radio fréquences - Partie 213 : Type 2, interface TNC - Version à presse étoupe - Prolongateur femelle - Norme de produit

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques des prolongateurs femelles coaxiaux à accouplement vissé (interface TNC) - 50 ohms. L'ensemble câble-connecteur utilise une technologie de serrage.

Aeronavtika - Konektorji, koaksialni, radiofrekvenčni - 213. del: Tip 2, vmesnik TNC - Izvedba z objemno matico - Skoznja vtičnica - Standard za proizvod

Ta evropski standard določa lastnosti koaksialnih skoznjih vtičnic z vijačnim spojem (vmesnik TNC) – 50 ohmov. Sklop kabla in konektorja je spojna tehnologija.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-2016
• ICS: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems
• Technical Committee: ASD-STAN - Aerospace
• Drafting Committee: ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 02-Dec-2015
• Completion Date: 02-Dec-2015
• Ref Project: SIST EN 4652-213:2016 - Aerospace series - Connectors, coaxial, radio frequency - Part 213: Type 2, TNC interface - Clamp nut assembly version - Bulkhead receptacle - Product standard

Relations

• Refers: EN 2812:2019 - Aerospace series - Stripping of electric cables
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 4652-001:2015 - Aerospace series - Connectors, coaxial, radio frequency - Part 001: Technical specification
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 2591:1992 - Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - General
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 9133:2018 - Aerospace series - Quality Management Systems - Qualification Procedure for Aerospace Standard Products
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 4652-210:2015 - Aerospace series - Connectors, coaxial, radio frequency - Part 210: Type 2, TNC interface - Clamp nut assembly version - Straight plug - Product standard
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 4652-213:2015 is a CEN aerospace product standard that defines the Type 2 TNC interface clamp-nut bulkhead receptacle – 50 ohm. It specifies mechanical, electrical and environmental characteristics, materials, and test/qualification requirements for aerospace coaxial RF connectors using clamp technology for cable-to-connector assemblies. The standard is intended for use where robust, space-efficient RF bulkhead connectors are required in aircraft and aerospace systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Connector type: TNC interface, clamp nut assembly version, bulkhead receptacle (Type 2).
• Impedance and frequency: 50 Ω characteristic impedance; maximum operating frequency 6 GHz.
• Electrical performance: VSWR ≤ 1.15 up to 6 GHz; insertion loss ≤ 0.04 √f dB (f in GHz); initial centre contact resistance ≤ 1.5 mΩ; insulation resistance ≥ 5 000 MΩ; withstand voltage 1 500 Veff at sea level.
• Materials and finishes: gold-plated copper-alloy centre contact over nickel undercoat; PTFE insulators; silicone seals; copper-alloy nickel-plated body; polyolefin heat-shrink tube.
• Environmental & mechanical: operating temperature −65 °C to +165 °C; service life 500 cycles; retention of centre contact ≥ 27 N; cable retention minimums defined by cable group.
• Water ingress: resistance required in mated condition for all cable groups and in unmated condition for cable group A.
• Tests & qualification: references EN 2591 test methods for visual, contact resistance, VSWR, insertion loss, RF leakage, corona, salt mist, sand/dust, vibration, shock, mechanical endurance and more. Qualification and quality assurance follow EN 4652-001 and EN 9133.

Practical applications and users

This standard is directly applicable to:

• Aerospace and avionics OEMs specifying bulkhead RF connectors for antennas, radios, SATCOM, transceivers and instrumentation.
• Connector and cable-assembly manufacturers producing TNC bulkhead receptacles to aerospace quality and performance requirements.
• Design engineers, qualification/test laboratories and procurement teams requiring validated RF connector performance (VSWR, insertion loss, environmental ruggedness).
• Maintenance and repair organizations replacing or specifying compliant RF connectors in aircraft and space systems.

Using EN 4652-213 ensures interoperability, predictable RF performance, environmental robustness and traceable qualification for mission-critical aerospace RF connections.

Related standards

• EN 4652-001 (technical specifications and common terms)
• EN 4652-210 (TNC straight plug, clamp nut version)
• EN 2591 (Aerospace test methods)
• EN 2812 (cable stripping)
• EN 9133 (quality systems)
• TR 6058 (cable code identification)

Keywords: EN 4652-213:2015, TNC interface, coaxial bulkhead receptacle, 50 ohm, aerospace RF connectors, clamp nut assembly, VSWR, insertion loss, connector qualification.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.YRGLuft- und Raumfahrt - Hochfrequenz Steckverbinder, koaxial - Teil 213: Typ 2 TNC - Klemmverbindung - Kabelbuchse - ProduktnormSérie aérospatiale - Connecteurs coaxiaux pour radio fréquences - Partie 213 : Type 2, interface TNC - Version à presse étoupe - Prolongateur femelle - Norme de produitAerospace series - Connectors, coaxial, radio frequency - Part 213: Type 2, TNC interface - Clamp nut assembly version - Bulkhead receptacle - Product standard49.060Aerospace electric equipment and systems31.220.10Plug-and-socket devices. ConnectorsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 4652-213:2015SIST EN 4652-213:2016en,fr,de01-februar-2016SIST EN 4652-213:2016SLOVENSKI
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