IEC 61169-8:2007

Radio-frequency connectors - Part 8: Sectional specification - RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 6,5 mm (0,256 in) with bayonet lock - Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type BNC)

IEC 61169-8:2007 It is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for RF coaxial connectors which may preferably be used with RF cables 60096 IEC 50-3 of IEC 60096-2. These connector patterns are for low power, quick connect/disconnect applications using a bayonet type coupling mechanism and are commonly known as type "BNC". It constitutes a technical revision. It differs from IEC 60169-8 primarily in that it contains:
- a new Clause 7: Quality assessment procedures and
- a new Clause 8: Instructions for preparation of detail specifications. Futhermore this IEC 61169-8 refers to IEC 61169-1 whereas IEC 60169-8 referred to IEC 60169-1.

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectiques - Partie 8: Spécification intermédiaire - Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques avec diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 6,5 mm (0,256 in) à verrouillage à baïonnette - Impédance caractéristique 50 Ω (type BNC)

La CEI 61169-8:2007 est une spécification intermédiaire qui fournit des informations et des règles pour la préparation des spécifications particulières relatives aux connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques pouvant être utilisés de préférence avec les câbles pour fréquences radioélectriques 60096 IEC 50-3 de la CEI 60096-2. Ces modèles de connecteurs sont destinés à des applications de faible puissance, avec accouplement et désaccouplement rapides, munis d'un système de verrouillage à baïonnette, et sont communément connus comme étant du type «BNC». Elle décrit les dimensions de l'interface pour les connecteurs d'usage général, les détails dimensionnels des connecteurs d'essai standard, et les informations sur les calibres et les essais obligatoires, sélectionnés dans la CEI 61169-1, applicables à toutes les spécifications particulières relatives aux connecteurs de type BNC. Cette spécification indique les caractéristiques de performance recommandées à considérer lors de la rédaction d'une spécification particulière et couvre les programmes d'essais et les exigences de contrôle.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Feb-2007
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 29.120.20 - Connecting devices
• Technical Committee: SC 46F - RF and microwave passive components
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 30-Apr-2007
• Completion Date: 16-Feb-2007

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• Replaces: IEC 60169-8:1978/AMD2:1997 - Amendment 2 - Radio-frequency connectors. Part 8: R.F. coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 6.5 mm (0.256 in) with bayonet lock - Characteristic impedance 50 ohms (Type BNC)
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 61169-8
QC 222400
First edition
2007-02
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 8:
Sectional specification –
RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer
conductor 6,5 mm (0,256 in) with bayonet lock –
Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type BNC)
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 61169-8
QC 222400
First edition
2007-02
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 8:
Sectional specification –
RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer
conductor 6,5 mm (0,256 in) with bayonet lock –
Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type BNC)

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4

1 Scope.6
2 Normative references .6
3 IEC type designation .6
4 Interface dimensions .7
4.1 Dimensions – General purpose connectors.7
5 Mechanical gauges and standard test connectors.11
5.1 Mechanical gauges.11
5.2 Standard test connectors.14
6 Outline dimensions.19
7 Quality assessment procedures.19
7.1 General .19
7.2 Ratings and characteristics .19
7.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements .21
7.4 Procedures.23
8 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications .23
8.1 General .23
8.2 Identification of the Detail specification .24
8.3 Identification of the component.24
8.4 Performance.24
8.5 Marking, ordering information and related matters .24
8.6 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities.24
8.7 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type BNC connector.26

Annex A (normative) Information for interface dimensions of 75 Ω characteristic
impedance connector with unspecified reflection factor.31

Bibliography.35

Figure 1 – Connector with pin-centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 1).7
Figure 2 – Details of bayonet lock.8
Figures 3 and 4 – Details of alternative coupling grooves .8
Figure 5 – Details of pin-centre contact.8
Figure 6 – Connector with socket-centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 2) .10
Figure 7 – Details of socket-centre contact .10
Figure 8 – Gauge for outer contact of pin connector.11
Figure 9 – Gauge pin for socket-centre contact.12
Figure 10 – Dimensions of gauge for performance test (see Table 5).13
Figure 11 – Dimensions of connector (see Table 6) .15
Figure 12 – Dimensions of centre contact (see Table 6).15
Figure 13 – Dimensions of connector (see Table 7) .17
Figure 14 – Dimensions of centre contact (see Table 7).17
Figure A.1 – Connector with pin centre contact and Figure A.2 – Details of bayonet lock .31

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Figure A.3 – Details of alternative coupling grooves.31
Figure A.4 – Details of pin centre contact .31
Figure A.5 – Connector with socket centre contact.33
Figure A.6 – Position of coupling studs .33
Figure A.7 – Details of socket centre contact .33

Table 1 – Dimensions for connector with pin-centre contact.9
Table 2 – Dimensions for connector with socket-centre contact .11
Table 3 – Dimensions for gauges for outer contact of pin connector.12
Table 4 – Dimensions for gauge pin for socket-centre contact.12
Table 5 – Dimensions of gauge for performance test .14
Table 6 – Dimensions of centre contact .16
Table 7 – Dimensions for standard test connector.18
Table 8 – Preferred climatic categories (see IEC 60068-1):.19
Table 9 – Ratings and characteristics .20
Table 10 – Acceptance tests .21
Table 11 – Periodic tests .22
Table A.1 – Dimensions for pin connector .32
Table A.2 – Dimensions for socket connector .34

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 8: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner
diameter of outer conductor 6,5 mm (0,256 in) with bayonet lock –
Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type BNC)

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International Standard IEC 61169-8 has been prepared by subcommittee 46F: RF and
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This first edition of IEC 61169-8 cancels and replaces IEC 60169-8 published in 1978 as well
as its Amendment 1 (1996) and Amendment 2 (1997). This edition constitutes a technical
revision.
This first edition of IEC 61169-8 differs from IEC 60169-8 primarily in that it contains a new
Clause 7: Quality assessment procedures and a new Clause 8: Instructions for preparation of
detail specifications. Futhermore this IEC 61169-8 refers to IEC 61169-1 whereas IEC 60169-
8 referred to IEC 60169-1.
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IEC 61169-8 ®
Edition 1.0 2007-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 8: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of
outer conductor 6,5 mm (0,256 in) with bayonet lock – Characteristic impedance
50 Ω (type BNC)
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –
Partie 8: Spécification intermédiaire – Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences
radioélectriques avec diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 6,5 mm
(0,256 in) à verrouillage à baïonnette – Impédance caractéristique 50 Ω (type
BNC)
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IEC 61169-8 ®
Edition 1.0 2007-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Radio-frequency connectors –
Part 8: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of

outer conductor 6,5 mm (0,256 in) with bayonet lock – Characteristic impedance

50 Ω (type BNC)
Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques –

Partie 8: Spécification intermédiaire – Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences

radioélectriques avec diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 6,5 mm

(0,256 in) à verrouillage à baïonnette – Impédance caractéristique 50 Ω (type

BNC)
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ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
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INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX V
ICS 29.120.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-1328-5

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4

1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 IEC type designation . 6
4 Interface dimensions . 7
4.1 Dimensions – General purpose connectors . 7
5 Mechanical gauges and standard test connectors . 11
5.1 Mechanical gauges. 11
5.2 Standard test connectors . 14
6 Outline dimensions . 19
7 Quality assessment procedures . 19
7.1 General . 19
7.2 Ratings and characteristics . 19
7.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements . 21
7.4 Procedures . 23
8 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 23
8.1 General . 23
8.2 Identification of the Detail specification . 24
8.3 Identification of the component . 24
8.4 Performance . 24
8.5 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 24
8.6 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 24
8.7 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type BNC connector . 26

Annex A (normative) Information for interface dimensions of 75 Ω characteristic
impedance connector with unspecified reflection factor . 31

Bibliography . 35

Figure 1 – Connector with pin-centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 1) . 7
Figure 2 – Details of bayonet lock . 8
Figures 3 and 4 – Details of alternative coupling grooves . 8
Figure 5 – Details of pin-centre contact . 8
Figure 6 – Connector with socket-centre contact (for dimensions, see Table 2) . 10
Figure 7 – Details of socket-centre contact . 10
Figure 8 – Gauge for outer contact of pin connector . 11
Figure 9 – Gauge pin for socket-centre contact . 12
Figure 10 – Dimensions of gauge for performance test (see Table 5) . 13
Figure 11 – Dimensions of connector (see Table 6) . 15
Figure 12 – Dimensions of centre contact (see Table 6) . 15
Figure 13 – Dimensions of connector (see Table 7) . 17
Figure 14 – Dimensions of centre contact (see Table 7) . 17
Figure A.1 – Connector with pin centre contact and Figure A.2 – Details of bayonet lock . 31

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Figure A.3 – Details of alternative coupling grooves . 31
Figure A.4 – Details of pin centre contact . 31
Figure A.5 – Connector with socket centre contact . 33
Figure A.6 – Position of coupling studs . 33
Figure A.7 – Details of socket centre contact . 33

Table 1 – Dimensions for connector with pin-centre contact . 9
Table 2 – Dimensions for connector with socket-centre contact . 11
Table 3 – Dimensions for gauges for outer contact of pin connector . 12
Table 4 – Dimensions for gauge pin for socket-centre contact. 12
Table 5 – Dimensions of gauge for performance test . 14
Table 6 – Dimensions of centre contact . 16
Table 7 – Dimensions for standard test connector . 18
Table 8 – Preferred climatic categories (see IEC 60068-1):. 19
Table 9 – Ratings and characteristics . 20
Table 10 – Acceptance tests . 21
Table 11 – Periodic tests . 22
Table A.1 – Dimensions for pin connector . 32
Table A.2 – Dimensions for socket connector . 34

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________
RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –
Part 8: Sectional specification – RF coaxial connectors with inner
diameter of outer conductor 6,5 mm (0,256 in) with bayonet lock –
Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type BNC)

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC Na
...