IEC 61169-16:2006

Radio-frequency connectors - Part 16: Sectional specification - RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 7 mm (0,276 in) with screw coupling - Characteristics impedance 50 ohms (75 ohms) (type N)

IEC 61169-16:2006 Provides information and rules for the preparation of Detail Specifications (DS) for pin and socket R.F. coaxial connectors, with screw coupling mechanism, for low to medium power applications. The connector is commonly known as the "type N". Three versions of the 50 characteristic impedance type N connector are included, each version being mateable with each of the others.

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 16: Spécification intermédiaire - Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques avec diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 7 mm (0,276 in) à verrouillage à vis - Impédance caractéristique 50 ohms (75 ohms) (type N)

L'IEC 61169-16:2006 est une spécification intermédiaire qui fournit des informations et des règles pour la préparation des spécifications particulières pour les connecteurs coaxiaux mâles et femelles pour fréquences radioélectriques avec verrouillage à vis, pour des applications de puissance basse à moyenne. Ce connecteur est communément connu comme étant du "type N". Cette partie de l'IEC 61169 annule et remplace l'IEC 60169-16 publiée en 1982, ainsi que son Amendement 1 (1996). Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition contient les modifications techniques significatives suivantes par rapport à l'IEC 60169-16:
- Les Articles 7 et 8 ont été entièrement réécrits et l'Article 9 a été supprimé.
- l'Article 7 contient actuellement les programmes d'essai et
- l'Article 8 donne des indications pour remplir une spécification particulière cadre (BDS).

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 13-Dec-2006
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 33.120.30 - RF connectors
• Technical Committee: SC 46F - RF and microwave passive components
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 15-Mar-2007
• Completion Date: 14-Dec-2006

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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 61169-16
QC 222400
First edition
2006-12
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 16:
Sectional specification –
RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer
conductor 7 mm (0,276 in) with screw coupling –
Characteristics impedance 50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 61169-16
QC 222400
First edition
2006-12
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 16:
Sectional specification –
RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer
conductor 7 mm (0,276 in) with screw coupling –
Characteristics impedance 50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4

1 Scope.6
2 Normative references .6
3 IEC type designation .7
4 Interface dimensions .7
4.1 Dimensions – General purpose connectors – Grade 2 .7
5 Mechanical gauges and standard test connectors.12
5.1 Mechanical gauges.12
5.2 Standard test connectors – Grade 0 .13
6 Overall dimensions .17
7 Quality assessment procedures.17
7.1 General .17
7.2 Ratings and characteristics .17
7.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements .20
7.4 Procedures.22
8 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications .22
8.1 General .22
8.2 Identification of the Detail specification .22
8.3 Identification of the component.23
8.4 Performance.23
8.5 Marking, ordering information and related matters .23
8.6 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities.23
8.7 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type N connector .24

Annex A (informative) Guidance information for interface dimensions of 75 Ω
characteristic impedance general purpose connectors .29

Figure 1 – Connector with pin centre contact .8
Figure 2 – Details of pin centre contact .8
Figure 3 – Connector with socket centre contact .10
Figure 4 – Details of socket centre contact .10
Figure 5 – Gauge rings for outer contact of pin connector .12
Figure 6 – Gauge and test pins for socket centre contact .13
Figure 7 – Standard test connector with pin centre contact .14
Figure 8 – Details of pin centre contact .14
Figure 9 – Standard test connector with socket centre contact .16
Figure 10 – Details of socket centre contact .16
Figure A.1 – Details of pin centre contact.29

Table 1 – Dimensions for connector with pin centre contact .9
Table 2 – Dimensions for connector with socket centre contact.11
Table 3 – Dimensions for test pins for socket centre contact.13
Table 4 – Dimensions for standard test connector with pin centre contact.15

61169-16 © IEC:2006(E) – 3 –
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Table 5 – Dimensions for standard test connector with socket centre contact .17
Table 6 – Ratings and characteristics .18
Table 7 – Acceptance tests.20
Table 8 – Periodic tests .21

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 16: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner
diameter of outer conductor 7 mm (0,276 in) with screw coupling –
Characteristics impedance 50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)

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International Standard IEC 61169-16 has been prepared by subcommittee 46F: R.F. and
microwave passive components, of IEC technical committee 46: Cables, wires, waveguides,
R.F. connectors, R.F. and microwave passive components and accessories.
This part of IEC 61169 cancels and replaces IEC 60169-16 published in 1982 and
Amendment 1 (1996). This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition included the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC 60169-16:
Clauses 7 and 8 have been totally re-written and Clause 9 has been removed Clause 7
currently include test schedules and Clause 8 gives indications to fill a Blank Detail
Specification (BDS).
61169-16 © IEC:2006(E) – 5 –
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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 16: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner
diameter of outer conductor 7 mm (0,276 in) with screw coupling –
Characteristics impedance 50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)

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 pin and socket R.F. coaxial connectors,
with screw coupling mechanism, for low to medium power applications. The connector is
commonly known as the "type N".
Three versions of the 50 Ω characteristic impedance type N connector are included, each
version being mateable with each of the others.
The general purpose connector (grade 2) derived from the specifications MIL-C17B and MIL-
C-39012 may preferably be used with R.F. cable 60096 IEC 50-7 up to about 12 GHz
maximum frequency.
The high performance connector (grade 1) is particularly suitable for
...

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Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 16: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter
of outer conductor 7 mm (0,276 in) with screw coupling – Characteristics
impedance 50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –
Partie 16: Spécification intermédiaire – Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences
radioélectriques avec diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 7 mm
(0,276 in) à verrouillage à vis – Impédance caractéristique 50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)

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IEC 61169-16 ®
Edition 1.0 2006-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 16: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter

of outer conductor 7 mm (0,276 in) with screw coupling – Characteristics

impedance 50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –

Partie 16: Spécification intermédiaire – Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences

radioélectriques avec diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 7 mm

(0,276 in) à verrouillage à vis – Impédance caractéristique 50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)

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ELECTROTECHNICAL
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ICS 33.120.30 ISBN 978-2-8322-3782-3

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 IEC type designation . 7
4 Interface dimensions . 7
4.1 Dimensions – General purpose connectors – Grade 2 . 7
5 Mechanical gauges and standard test connectors . 12
5.1 Mechanical gauges. 12
5.2 Standard test connectors – Grade 0 . 13
6 Overall dimensions . 17
7 Quality assessment procedures . 17
7.1 General . 17
7.2 Ratings and characteristics . 17
7.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements . 20
7.4 Procedures . 22
8 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 22
8.1 General . 22
8.2 Identification of the Detail specification . 22
8.3 Identification of the component . 23
8.4 Performance . 23
8.5 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 23
8.6 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 23
8.7 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type N connector . 24
Annex A (informative) Guidance information for interface dimensions of 75 Ω
characteristic impedance general purpose connectors . 29

Figure 1 – Connector with pin centre contact . 8
Figure 2 – Details of pin centre contact . 8
Figure 3 – Connector with socket centre contact . 10
Figure 4 – Details of socket centre contact . 10
Figure 5 – Gauge rings for outer contact of pin connector . 12
Figure 6 – Gauge and test pins for socket centre contact . 13
Figure 7 – Standard test connector with pin centre contact . 14
Figure 8 – Details of pin centre contact . 14
Figure 9 – Standard test connector with socket centre contact . 16
Figure 10 – Details of socket centre contact . 16
Figure A.1 – Details of pin centre contact. 29

Table 1 – Dimensions for connector with pin centre contact . 9
Table 2 – Dimensions for connector with socket centre contact . 11
Table 3 – Dimensions for test pins for socket centre contact . 13
Table 4 – Dimensions for standard test connector with pin centre contact . 15
Table 5 – Dimensions for standard test connector with socket centre contact . 17
Table 6 – Ratings and characteristics . 18

Table 7 – Acceptance tests . 20
Table 8 – Periodic tests . 21

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 16: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner
diameter of outer conductor 7 mm (0,276 in) with screw coupling –
Characteristics impedance 50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)

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 activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
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