IEC 63171-6:2021

Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Part 6: Detail specification for 2-way and 4-way (data/power), shielded, free and fixed connectors for power and data transmission with frequencies up to 600 MHz

IEC 63171-6:2021 covers 2-way and 4-way (data/power), shielded, free and fixed connectors for data transmission with frequencies up to 600 MHz and specifies the common dimensions, mechanical, electrical and transmission characteristics and environmental requirements as well as test specifications. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) Mating conditions changed, see Figure 2, Figure 4, Figure 13, Figure 15, Figure 19 and Figure 21. b) Voltage proof requirement added, 2 250 V DC, see 5.7.2. c) Mechanical shock requirement added, see 5.7.6 (the requirement itself already was specified indirectly by Ed1 due to the specification of the test EP3 of Table 14 which is still identical to Ed1). d) Styles added, 6P-M8CI and 6J-M8CI, see Table 1.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 27-Oct-2021
• ICS: 31.220.10 - Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors
• Technical Committee: SC 48B - Electrical connectors
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 22-Oct-2021
• Completion Date: 28-Oct-2021

Relations

• Revises: IEC 63171-6:2020 - Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Part 6: Detail specification for 2-way and 4-way (data/power), shielded, free and fixed connectors for power and data transmission with frequencies up to 600 MHz.
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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IEC 63171-6 ®
Edition 2.0 2021-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment –
Part 6: Detail specification for 2-way and 4-way (data/power), shielded, free and
fixed connectors for power and data transmission with frequencies up to
600 MHz
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IEC 63171-6 ®
Edition 2.0 2021-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment –

Part 6: Detail specification for 2-way and 4-way (data/power), shielded, free and

fixed connectors for power and data transmission with frequencies up to

600 MHz
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 31.220.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-1030-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 Common features and typical connector pair . 11
4.1 Systems of levels – Compatibility levels . 11
4.1.1 Performance level . 11
4.1.2 Compatibility levels . 11
4.2 Classification into climatic categories . 11
4.3 Clearance and creepage distances . 11
4.4 Current carrying capacity . 11
4.5 Marking . 11
4.6 Dimensional information . 11
4.6.1 General . 11
4.6.2 Isometric view and common features – Connector styles . 11
4.6.3 Overall and mating dimensions by style . 13
5 Characteristics . 27
5.1 General . 27
5.2 Classification into climatic category . 27
5.3 Electrical characteristics . 28
5.3.1 Creepage and clearance distances . 28
5.3.2 Voltage proof . 28
5.3.3 Voltage rating . 28
5.3.4 Current-carrying capacity . 28
5.3.5 Contact and shield resistance . 30
5.3.6 Input to output DC resistance . 30
5.3.7 Input to output DC resistance unbalanced. 30
5.3.8 Insulation resistance . 31
5.3.9 Impedance . 31
5.4 Not used . 31
5.5 Transmission performance . 31
5.5.1 General . 31
5.5.2 Insertion loss . 31
5.5.3 Return loss . 31
5.5.4 Propagation delay . 31
5.5.5 Transverse conversion loss . 31
5.5.6 Transverse conversion transfer loss . 32
5.5.7 Transfer impedance . 32
5.5.8 Coupling attenuation . 32
5.5.9 Power sum alien (exogenous) NEXT . 32
5.5.10 Power sum alien (exogenous) FEXT . 32
5.6 Pin and pair grouping assignment . 33
5.6.1 2-way data/power connector (see Figure 26) . 33
5.6.2 4-way data/power M8 connector (see Figure 27) . 33
5.7 Mechanical characteristics . 34
5.7.1 Mechanical operation . 34
5.7.2 Effectiveness of connector coupling devices . 34

5.7.3 Insertion and withdrawal forces . 35
5.7.4 Polarizing method . 35
5.7.5 Vibration resistance . 35
5.7.6 Mechanical shock resistance . 35
5.7.7 IP degree of protection . 36
6 Tests and test schedule . 36
6.1 General . 36
6.2 Test procedures and measuring methods . 36
6.3 Mounting of specimens . 36
6.3.1 General . 36
6.3.2 Arrangement for contact resistance measurement . 37
6.3.3 Arrangement for dynamic stress tests . 37
6.3.4 Wiring of specimens . 38
6.4 Test schedules . 38
6.4.1 Basic (minimum) test schedule . 38
6.4.2 Full test schedule . 38
Bibliography . 48

Figure 1 – Style 2J-L, overall dimensions . 13
Figure 2 – Style 2J-L, mating dimensions . 14
Figure 3 – Style 2P-L, overall dimensions . 15
Figure 4 – Style 2P-L, mating dimensions . 16
Figure 5 – Style 6J-S8, overall dimensions . 17
Figure 6 – Style 6J-S8, mating dimensions . 17
Figure 7 – Style 6P-S8, overall dimensions . 18
Figure 8 – Styles 6J-P8 or 6J-M8, overall dimensions . 19
Figure 9 – Style 6J-P8, size 8 push pull jack, mating dimensions . 19
Figure 10 – Style 6J-M8, M8 thread jack, mating dimensions . 20
Figure 11 – Styles 6P-P8, overall dimensions . 21
Figure 12 – Style 6P-M8, overall dimensions, field attachable version (top), non field
attachable version (bottom). 21
Figure 13 – Style 6P-M8, mating dimensions . 22
Figure 14 – Styles 6J-P12, 6J-M12, 6J-C12, overall dimensions . 22
Figure 15 –Styles 6J-C12, 6J-P12 and 6J-M12, mating dimensions . 23
Figure 16 – Style 6P-M12, overall dimensions. 24
Figure 17 – Style 6P-P12, overall dimensions . 24
Figure 18 – Style 6J-M8C, overall dimensions. 25
Figure 19 – Styles 6J-M8C, 6P-M8CI, mating dimensions . 25
Figure 20 – Style 6J-M8CI, overall dimensions. 26
Figure 21 – Styles 6J-M8CI, 6P-M8C, mating dimensions . 26
Figure 22 – Style 6P-M8C, overall dimensions . 27
Figure 23 – Style 6P-M8CI, overall dimensions . 27
Figure 24 – Derating diagram for the Ø 0,5 mm data pins of the 2-way and 4-way

connectors . 29
Figure 25 – Derating diagram for the Ø 1 mm power pins of the 4-way connector . 30
Figure 26 – Connector pin assignment for 2-way free connector, front view . 33

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Figure 27 – Connector pin assignment for 4-way M8 connector, front view. 33
Figure 28 – Contact resistance arrangement . 37
Figure 29 – Arrangement for vibration and mechanical shock tests . 38

Table 1 – Connector styles .
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