IEC 61169-18:2011

Radio-frequency connectors - Part 18: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial connectors of type SSMA

IEC 61169-18:2011 is a sectional specification and provides information and rules for preparation of detail specification of SSMA series RF connectors together with the pro-forma blank detail specification. It also prescribes mating face dimensions for grade 1 high performance connectors, dimensional detail of grade 0 standard test connectors, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1 applicable to all detail specifications relating to SSMA series RF connectors. SSMA series connectors with characteristic impedance 50 ohm are used for millimeter wave applications, connecting with RF cables or micro strips. The operating frequency limit is up to 35 GHz. The coupling thread is 10-36 UNS thread. It indicates recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H. It cancels and replaces IEC/PAS 61169-18, published in 2009, of which it constitutes a minor revision. The only change between the PAS and this standard is the removal of inch dimensions for each of the figures.

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 18: Spécification intermédiaire - Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques de type SSMA

La CEI 61169-18:2011 est une spécification intermédiaire et fournit des informations et des règles en vue de l'établissement de la spécification particulière des connecteurs RF série SSMA, ainsi que la spécification particulière cadre pro-forma. Elle prescrit également les dimensions des faces d'accouplement pour des connecteurs de classe 1 haute performance, les détails dimensionnels des connecteurs d'essai normalisés de classe 0, les informations concernant les calibres, et les essais choisis dans la CEI 61169-1 applicables à toutes les spécifications particulières ayant trait aux connecteurs RF série SSMA. Les connecteurs série SSMA d'impédance caractéristique 50 ohm sont utilisés pour des applications à ondes millimétriques, et sont prévus pour être connectés avec des câbles RF ou des microrubans. La limite de fréquence de fonctionnement est inférieure ou égale à 35 GHz. Le filetage de couplage est le filet UNS 10-36. La présente spécification indique les caractéristiques de performance recommandées à prendre en compte pour la rédaction d'une spécification particulière et elle couvre les programmes d'essais et les exigences de contrôle pour les niveaux d'assurance qualité M et H. Elle annule et remplace la CEI/PAS 61169-18, publiée en 2009, dont elle constitue une révision mineure. Le seul changement entre le PAS et la présente norme est la suppression des dimensions en inch pour chacune des figures.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 26-Jan-2011
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 33.120.30 - RF connectors
• Technical Committee: SC 46F - RF and microwave passive components
• Drafting Committee: PT 61169-18 - TC 46/SC 46F/PT 61169-18
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 15-Apr-2011
• Completion Date: 27-Jan-2011

Relations

• Replaces: IEC PAS 61169-18:2009 - Radio-frequency connectors - Part 18: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial connectors of type SSMA
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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IEC 61169-18 ®
Edition 1.0 2011-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
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Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 18: Sectional specification – Radio frequency coaxial connectors of type
SSMA
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –
Partie 18: Spécification intermédiaire – Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences
radioélectriques de type SSMA
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IEC 61169-18 ®
Edition 1.0 2011-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 18: Sectional specification – Radio frequency coaxial connectors of type
SSMA
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –
Partie 18: Spécification intermédiaire – Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences
radioélectriques de type SSMA
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX T
ICS 33.120.30 ISBN 978-2-88912-319-3
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Mating face and gauge information . 6
3.1 Dimensions - High performance connectors – Grade 1 . 6
3.1.1 Connector with pin-centre contact . 7
3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact . 8
3.2 Gauges . 9
3.2.1 Gauge pins for socket-centre contact . 9
3.2.2 Test procedure . 9
3.3 Dimensions - standard test connectors – Grade 0 . 10
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact . 10
3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact . 11
4 Quality assessment procedure . 12
4.1 General . 12
4.2 Standard ratings and characteristics (see Clause 6 of IEC 61169-1) . 12
4.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements – Acceptance tests . 15
4.3.1 Acceptance tests . 15
4.3.2 Periodic tests . 15
4.4 Procedures . 18
4.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 18
4.4.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 18
5 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 18
5.1 General . 18
5.2 Identification of the component . 18
5.3 Performance . 19
5.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 19
5.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 19
5.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type SSMA connector . 20

Figure 1 – Connector with pin-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see Table 1) . 7
Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see
Table 2) . 8
Figure 3 – Gauge pins for socket-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see
Table 3) . 9
Figure 4 – Connector with pin-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see Table 4) . 10
Figure 5 – Connector with socket-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see
Table 5) . 11

61169-18  IEC:2011 – 3 –
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 pins for socket-centre contact . 9
Table 4 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 10
Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 12
Table 6 – Rating and characteristics . 13
Table 7 – Acceptance tests . 15
Table 8 – Periodic tests . 16

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Part 18: Sectional specification –
Radio frequency coaxial connectors of type SSMA

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International Standard IEC 61169-18 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 first edition cancels and replaces IEC/PAS 61169-18, published in 2009, of which it
constitutes a minor revision. The only change between the PAS and this standard is the
removal of inch dimensions for each of the figures.
The text of this standard is based on the
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